Emily Exploring Maryland!

If you’re in the Pittsburg, PA area and want to check out a super unique museum, you need to visit Randyland on Jacksonia Street! Randyland was engineered by creator Randy Gilson. At the time of Randyland’s birth, Randy was a homeless activist who wanted to spread his creative, positive spirit to the streets of Pittsburg. Randy started by transforming vacant lots into beautifully colorful spaces of art. In 1995 after creating various pieces throughout the city, he took a leap and purchased a lot which now is known as the iconic Randyland! Randyland is a walkable, free, museum that resides outside of the home that he purchased all of those years ago. There are so many elements to Randyland, you could spend hours looking through his unique art pieces. His art consists of old toys, mannequins, or other objects that were not being used anymore. He up-cycles these items and transforms them with his special Randy touch! He includes a sand area with toys for children to play, and old treasur...

If you are a sushi lover, Panda Sushi in Frederick, Maryland is a must visit. They offer all-you-can-eat EVERYTHING! I was so excited to finally try an all you can eat sushi spot, because I do not have one close to where I live. I was impressed with the size of their menu at Panda Sushi, and everything is bottomless. Obviously, the main attraction is the sushi, but they also serve up delicious hibachi, appetizers, noodle and rice dishes, and sweet desserts! Sushi Panda just recently celebrated their grand opening in August of 2025. They redesigned an old Pizza Hut and transformed the interior into a beautiful Japanese-inspired oasis. They are serving up Japanese cuisine like no other! The atmosphere inside is warm and inviting. The beautiful woven light fixtures, and wood finishes really give it that comforting feel. Up towards the front of the dining room, you can see the sushi chefs hard at work, making perfectly crafted, tasty rolls at lightning speed. Their high-quality fish and v...