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22-0701_Staycation_Carnegie Science Center

On the north side of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Science Center offers guests a wide variety of exhibits ranging from a WWII submarine, a guitar exhibition, miniature railroad village showcasing the region before 1945, and a Robot Hall of Fame. Connie George walks us through a few of the displays.  

22-0624_Staycation_Midway State Park

Midway State Park on the shores of Chautauqua Lake is rooted in history, first opening as a picnic area. Generations have since enjoyed classic Herschel rides made in western New York, a vintage carousel, mini golf, go-karts, and more. Marla Connelley with New York State Parks gives us a preview.

Staycation Ep.21: National Civil War Museum

The Civil War ended 156 years ago, yet Curator Brett Kelley says you can trace the conflict causes and follow the time line of events from the first shots at Fort Sumter to the war’s conclusion at Appomattox Court House during a visit to the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Staycation Ep.20: Oil Creek & Titusville R.R.

Visitors to the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad can hop aboard historic Pullman rail cars made between 1920 and 1940, then watch the scenery while transcending into the “valley that changed the world.” General Manager Cheri Porter says that’s the same hollow where Col. Edwin Drake drilled the first oil well.

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