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If the summer heat has your friends and loved ones feeling a little cranky, why not surprise ‘em with a nice local gift? The City Cast team is sharing our top Pittsburgh merch, treats and activities for all your July celebrations. From patterned shirts that look like PAT bus seats to sunset kayaking trips, we’ve got recommendations for all your favorite yinzers.

Here’s where to find all of our top picks. Let us know what we should feature next!

Things to buy:

• Pittsburgh Bus Seat Co sells shirts, fanny packs, and other items that look like, well, Pittsburgh bus seats
• Wicked Skatewear in Bloomfield has a great collection of roller skates
• Everyone’s favorite meme account, Pittsburgh Personified, has all kinds of fun merch available on Etsy

Stuff to eat & drink:

• The PA Market in the Strip District has a cocktail and popsicle special — try pairing a strawberry ginger lemonade paleta with a mezcal and gin concoction
• Serve your favorite summer snack in a Pittsburgh baseball stadium serving bowl from Fort Pitt Clay Works
• Treat a friend to a delicious brunch at Scratch & Co. in Troy Hill

Stuff to do:

• Bring up to five friends to Sandbox VR in the Strip district for a “socially immersive gaming experience”
• Go on a night paddle on the Allegheny River with Venture Outdoors
• Take a craft workshop with Tal & Bert in their store or at a local brewery. You can make a live air plant wreath, a hanging terrarium, or a resin charcuterie board

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