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Pittsburghers are known for being “nebby” and, really, there’s no finer way to indulge in that regional pastime than by heading to one of the many home and garden tours taking place across the area now that the warmer weather is here. From Sewickley to the South Side, here are the tours that will take you behind the gates of some of Pittsburgh’s finest properties.

Highland Park Home Tour

After an eight-year hiatus, the Highland Park House Tour is back in business.

Taking place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, the self-guided tour kicks off at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 5801 Hampton St., and features 10 diverse homes that range from grand Victorians to stately Colonials. Through meticulous historical restoration, thoughtful modern updates or a seamless blend of both, each property showcases its own distinct character.

Tickets are $35 each in advance and $40 on the day of the event. Proceeds from the tour benefit the Highland Park Community Council, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and enhancing the neighborhood. For tickets, visit here.

A Tour & Tasting in Old Allegheny

Home to “Millionaire’s Row,” Allegheny West, once known as Allegheny City, is the North Side’s smallest historical neighborhood — and here’s your chance to explore it.

Sponsored by the Allegheny West Civic Council, A Tour & Tasting in Old Allegheny is a docent-led walking tour of six properties, including three never-before-shown homes. At each restored property and garden space, guests will enjoy a different food- and wine-paired experience.

Taking place at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 27 and at 1 and 5 p.m. on Saturday, June, 28, the tour starts at Holmes Hall on Brighton Road and continues throughout the neighborhood.

Tickets are $100 each and participants must be 21 years or older. For tickets, visit here.

Observatory Hill House Tour

Mark your calendars for Observatory Hill’s summer House Tour taking place from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 29. The historical North Side community is known for the elegant homes on Judge’s Row along Perrysville Avenue as well as the Allegheny Observatory, which was built in 1900.

More details will be provided when tickets go on sale May 1. For tickets, visit here.

Southern Butler County Garden Club Tour

Now in its 17th year, the Southern Butler County Garden Club Tour takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 28 and features six gardens in and around Cranberry. Participating homeowners will be onsite to answer questions and share their gardening insights.

Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 on the day of the event. More information on the tickets, which will be distributed at the Cranberry Municipal Center, is available here.

Registrants will also have a chance to win door prizes and several “gardener’s delight” raffle baskets. Proceeds from the event will help fund local horticulture programs.

South Side Home and Garden Tour

Explore the residences, buildings and gardens that make up the eclectic South Side from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 8.

Now in its 31th year, the annual South Side Home & Garden Tour will feature everything from repurposed lofts and new condominiums to restored historical homes, all with decor and gardens that reflect the owners’ own styles and tastes.

According to the organizers, the “secret gardens” of the South Side, often hidden behind a home or fence, will be a mix of traditional, modern, and “green” gardening.

Children younger than 12 are not permitted to tour the homes. Proceeds from the event support the South Side Community Council. Tickets are $25 in advance, or $35 on the day of the event, and may be purchased here.