Posted in Pittsburgh November 21, 2017 by

There’s A Cookie Tour Happening In Pittsburgh And It’s Everything You’re Hoping It’ll Be

Get in the holiday spirit, start your holiday shopping, and dine at a unique eatery in the charming Pittsburgh neighborhood of Lawrenceville. But, don’t stop there. Sample scrumptious cookies on the Joy of Cookies, Cookie Tour, as you stroll from shop to shop during this annual holiday event.

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Start a new holiday tradition as you embark on the Joy of Cookies, Cookie Tour, slated for the first weekend in December.
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The free, self-guided tour will lead you to more than 40 local businesses where you can sample cookies and pick up recipe cards.
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Maps will be available along the route so you can plan where you want to stop. Don't forget to carve out time for having lunch and/or dinner at one of Lawrenceville's restaurants along the cookie tour route.
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Climb aboard one of Molly's Trolleys if you need a break from walking. Keep an eye out for the trolley stops that will be available on Saturday, December 2, between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.
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Explore the many businesses participating in the cookie tour, such as Paint Monkey, Arsenal Bowling Lanes, and Nine Stories book store.
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Plan to visit one of the "Take A Break" stops, where you can have a drink, a snack, or a meal. Take A Break stops include The Abbey on Butler, Nied's Hotel, and Eleventh Hour Brewing.
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Lawrenceville's Cookie Tour is set for Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participating business hours may differ from cookie tour hours.
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Click here for more information, including a map with all the participating shops, restaurants, and other participating businesses.
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Have you ever been on the Joy of Cookies, Cookie Tour in Pittsburgh? Would you recommend it to your fellow yinzers? Share your thoughts and experiences below! Then, add even more magic to your holiday season by planning a visit to Holiday Lights at Kennywood.