Central Oakland Travel Guide
Pittsburgh
Visit Central Oakland
Popular places to visit
Phipps Conservatory
Find everything from palms and ferns, to orchids and desert flowers in one of America’s largest glass houses.
PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.
University of Pittsburgh
Explore the campus of University of Pittsburgh, a top university in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Acrisure Stadium
Giant ketchup bottles tilt onto the scoreboard to celebrate touchdowns in this innovative riverside football arena at the heart of Pittsburgh sports.
Carnegie Mellon University
Explore the campus of Carnegie Mellon University, a top university in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
PPG Paints Arena
Catch an event at PPG Paints Arena during your trip to Pittsburgh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Pittsburgh, PA: Sandcastle Waterpark Entry Ticket
Private City Kickstart Tour: Tokyo
Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park
JUST THE TOUR - Double Decker bus sightseeing tour of Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Top hotels in Central Oakland
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025
Omni William Penn Hotel
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Pittsburgh Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree
Other neighbourhoods around Central Oakland
Oakland
Oakland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Petersen Events Center and Carnegie Museum of Natural History while in the area.
North Oakland
If you're spending some time in North Oakland, Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Carnegie Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
Shadyside
Unique features of Shadyside include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Walnut Street or Gallerie CHIZ while you're exploring the area.
Squirrel Hill
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Squirrel Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Temple Sinai or Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation.
Crawford-Roberts
While Crawford-Roberts may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like PPG Paints Arena and PNC Park.
Bloomfield
If you're spending time in Bloomfield, you might enjoy its restaurants and shopping. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Clemente Museum or Carnegie Museum of Art.