From activities that you can do with the whole family to free events that can make for a great cheap date night, there are so many reasons to spend the evening or a whole week in the city of Pittsburgh. The area is full of world-class architecture with modern bathroom furniture vanities to historic designs, lots of performing arts events and great locations for those that are looking to shop or for the best meal around. Here are some of the hundreds of reasons that you might want to spend some of your free time in Pittsburgh.

This city believes that you don't need to spend a lot of money to have a good time. In the summer for free you can enjoy the Allegheny County Summer Concert Series, Cinema in the Park, or the First Friday at the Frick Concert Series. You could also spend the morning on a walking tour of the city that will take you to take you to the best historic locations. You can do this by downloading a one-hour tour that you can play on your personal MP3 player. This could be a great lunch hour activity if you're working in a cartoner factory or something that you could do with a few friends who are visiting the city for the first time.

If you're interested in family-friendly activities there are lots of things to choose from in Pittsburgh. You and your kids could learn something new at the Carnegie Museum of Art or the Carnegie Science Museum or could spend the entire day exploring all there is to see at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh. If you're planning activities for a combined kids and adult hockey tournament coming to the area you visit the traditional amusement park Kennywood or head out to the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium.

When you're planning a trip to Pittsburgh you should always check out what festivals and events will be happening in the area during your stay. You could celebrate spring with the Maple Syrup Festival or the Wine Festival. In the summer there is everything from the Waves of Thunder Motorcycle Festival to Pride Fest. There are also lots of events to celebrate the holiday season including Light Up Night and First Night Pittsburgh. You might find some events where you could win a car and others where you can take in a musical performance or sample foods from the area.

No matter what type of food you're looking for, there is a top-of-the-line restaurant for you in Pittsburgh. Some offer the best seafood while others will give you BBQ catering like you've never tasted before. Table Magazine can show you all of the hottest spots and you should check it out before visiting the city.