October 18, 2022

Fall in Love with Pittsburgh

Finding something to please the whole family can be tough, but there’s plenty to do around Pittsburgh! Every season has its own distinctive events and activities, but Fall around the Steel City is the most spectacular of all! When the moving company placed your items in your new house in Pittsburgh, discovering your new town was surely not on your to-do list. But since the boxes are emptied and the family pictures are now proudly displayed on the wall, the timing is great to start exploring your new town! As a renowned family owned and operated moving company with deep roots in the Pittsburgh area, we’re eager to share our favorite Fall festivities around your new city!


Fall Foliage

The Autumn colors around Pittsburgh are absolutely some of the best around Pittsburgh! Every Autumn, the trees put on a spectacular show, briefly altering the landscape of Pittsburgh into a stunning display of colors. While you can view these beauties on your own street, here are some of the best spots to check out the Fall foliage in the Pittsburgh area:

  • McConnell’s Mill State Park- A historic gristmill and charming covered bridge set the scene for stunning colors!
  • Moraine State Park- Near McConnell’s Mill State Park, Moraine State Park features over 16,000 acres of lush landscape. The park boasts miles of hiking and bike trails, along with Lake Arthur.
  • Hillman State Park- Located in Washington County, this park has nearly 35 miles of hiking trails, ready for you to explore! Enjoy the fresh air and comfortable weather, while enjoying the foliage and wildlife.

Before you head out around Pittsburgh to view the gorgeous colors, check out this Fall Color Report to plan your outings around the peak of the color changing season.


Fun for the Whole Family

We are a family-owned and operated moving company, and we understand how tricky it can be to find an activity that the whole family can enjoy together. These spots are sure to offer something for each member of the family to enjoy!

  • Triple B Farms- Something for everyone! Stroll the apple orchard before picking out the perfect pumpkin. Stop by the market for delicious Fall treats and baked goods before checking out the slides and play areas for the kids.
  • Pennsylvania Trolley Museum- What a truly unique experience! Take a trolley into the pumpkin patch and select your perfect soon-to-be Jack-O-Lantern. Join their newest event, Trick Or Trolley, where kids can trick-or-treat from local businesses while exploring the museum.
  • Phipps Conservatory- Blooms Under the Big Top- This stunning, one-of-a-kind event features chrysanthemum flowers displayed and curated to create a circus-like atmosphere. This seasonal show and event dates back to 1894, a true Pittsburgh classic!

Seriously Scary

Searching for some additional ghouls and goblins this Halloween? Many of the most terrifying haunted attractions are near Pittsburgh.

  • Hundred Acres Manor- Discover why this has been voted Pittsburgh’s scariest attraction! This horrifying manor features 5 different themes of pure terror. Wagon rides and a beer lounge can help you relax after facing over a mile of horrors!
  • Cheeseman Fright Farm- A corn maze, hayride and walk through scares wait for you in this secluded farm of terror.
  • Eerie Acres Farm- Imagine a crisp Autumn evening. The smell from the food trucks warms the air as the sound of screams cut through the cornfield. Featuring a indoor haunted attraction, haunted cornfield, Beer Garden and various food trucks, Eerie Acres Farm is sure to provide a full evening of scares and spirits!

Only Treats with Corrigan!

Now that you’re settling into your new life in Pittsburgh, we hope you’ll take some time to enjoy all the season has to offer. Comfortable Fall weather makes a hike in the state park or day at the pumpkin patch that much more pleasant. What a wonderful time of year to explore your new city, while surrounded by the beautiful Fall colors!

While any rogue moving company can provide plenty of scares, that’s certainly not what you can anticipate with Corrigan! We’re known for our family atmosphere, treating you and your belongings like a cherished loved one. Since 1929, we’ve been stewards of fair and honest business practices, striving to always do the right thing. Contact us today and discover why our customers find it a treat to work with us!