North Oakland Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
From rare jaguars to geological marvels and ancient fossils, you’ll find it all at this Pittsburgh institution, one of the country’s largest natural history museums.
Carnegie Museum of Art
If you like your art with a modern twist, you’re in for a treat at this exceptional museum, which also features impressive furniture and architecture galleries.
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum in Pittsburgh. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Heinz Memorial Chapel
Hosting about 1,000 events per year, this non-sectarian chapel welcomes all and frequently hosts weddings, lectures and concerts as well as religious services.
Cathedral of Learning
Take an audio tour and admire the majestic Commons Room and Nationality Rooms in one of the world’s tallest Gothic buildings.
Petersen Events Center
Catch an event at Petersen Events Center during your trip to Pittsburgh. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Private City Kickstart Tour: Tokyo
JUST THE TOUR - Double Decker bus sightseeing tour of Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Steelers Football Game at Acrisure Stadium
Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Top hotels in North Oakland
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025
The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025
Omni William Penn Hotel
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around North 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.
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.
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.
Squirrel Hill
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Squirrel Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation or Pittsburgh Center for the Arts.
Lawrenceville
You'll enjoy the breweries and churches in Lawrenceville. You might want to make time for a stop at Clemente Museum or Arsenal Park.
Strip District
Strip District is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre or Pittsburgh Opera.
