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  • Randyland is quite possibly one of the most unique places to visit in Pittsburgh. I say this not yet having been to the taxidermy museum in Swissvale (http://www.yelp.com/biz/trundle-manor-swissvale), but am confident each place fills its own niche within the city. I am not sure how often he opens Randyland to the public, but one fortuitous Sunday we were driving by to share the exterior of this place with a friend and were delighted to see that it was open. When you walk into Randyland you may be initially overwhelmed by the sheer amount of stuff that surrounds you, but as you take it all in will start to notice that, strangely, it all just fits together. A few minutes after we entered, Randy, the owner who can best be described as a curious combination of Bob Ross/Willy Wonka/Bob Dylan, came out to greet us and that is when the fun began. Never have I met an individual who was so genuinely excited to talk to and share something with other people. A self-proclaimed eccentric, Randy shared with us the history behind the property and spoke passionately about its purpose- a place of self expression where negativity and hate are left at the door- and his hopes for its future. Randy's goal is to raise enough money to pay off the property and then donate it to a local organization for use as a museum and center for aspiring artists, classes, etc. Randy claims to not be an "artist", but anyone who takes a tour through Randyland would certainly beg to differ. If you do come to check out Randyland, be prepared to stay for a while. Not only are there a plethora of painted walls, doors, pots, etc. and hundreds of re-purposed items to look at, but as Randy mentioned an article once noted about him- you ask him a question and are answered with a waterfall. Not only will Randy share his unique perspective on life, but he will also share a wealth of information about the history of Pittsburgh, particularly the North Side. Words really cannot do justice, so do yourself a favor and head over to the North Side and check it out for yourself. You can also check out this video, although it is a bit dated and missing some of the updated artwork and projects: http://transitionpgh.org/video/randyland-peaceburgh
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