Hot child in the city

We have absolutely all been found guilty of talking about how boring our hometowns are while sitting on our n lackadaisical behinds. How can you complain when there is so much to explore. Pittsburgh is amazing, hell, its the new Gotham City.  With so much to do its almost to hard to find a place to start so I've compiled a list of wonderful places and things I'd like to venture to.

1) Phipps conservatory
http://phipps.conservatory.org/

Two words: Butterfly. Forest.
If you're into art and nature this gigantic public garden is perfect for you. I could spend a day exploring every blossom. The mix of botany and art is a perfect way to spend a day out of the sun.

2) The Frick Mansion
http://www.thefrickpittsburgh.org/index.php

A dominate figure in the steel industry ( something near and dear to Pittsburgh) Frick's wife vowed to preserve their Pittsburgh home when they uprooted to New York. You can find everything, including their art, still its original position from the dining room to the classic cars.

3) The Pittsburgh Zoo, ZOOBREW
http://pittsburghzoo.org/Event.aspx?id=163&sd=6/14/2011&ed=6/14/2013&tp=&loc=&kw=

Okay, so if you know me this is cheating. I go to the Zoo every year. BUT this year I will be participating in ZOOBREW. I want to sip (not chug, because I'm not a child anymore..I swear..) Brooklyn Ale while chillin with my main dudes, the Gorillas. They don't make me say sorry for partying.

4) The Warhol
http://www.warhol.org/

So while I may be a huge loser I still love Andy Warhol. I took my parents to the museum and they just couldn't grasp it. I need to return with people more appreciative of the era and the concepts behind Warhol and his many mediums. Hipsters are welcome. You are able to view his films, take in the pieces in a hands on manner and also the gift shop offers some really cool takes on Warhol's most famous prints.

5) Jerry's Records
http://www.jerrysrecords.com/index.htm

I love the way music sounds on Vinyl. The artwork is always better and the sound is more raw. It works its way into your brain is a less aesthetically pleasing way, allowing you to appreciate it more for what it is. My first record I owned was an original Doors album. I am spoiled musically by my father's appreciation for pure Rock n' Roll. Jerry's houses a collection of over a million records. This trip is not for the weak. You must allow yourself all day to explore and take in the overwhelming feeling of
happiness.

There you have it, my top 5 things. I tried to exclude bars, clubs, malls, the Apple store (where if I could I'd spend more time than most), and any place my friends already hang out at regularly.