North Oakland Travel Guide
Pittsburgh
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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
Pittsburgh: Best of the Burgh History and Architecture Tour
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh: Evening Ghost & History Downtown Walking Tour
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Top hotels in North Oakland
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
Suits its purpose in a University town
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
Friendly girl at check in.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
clean
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Omni William Penn Hotel
Only reason it wasn’t a Five Star Rooms were not available At 4 pm Hour after check in Love the Hotel, great place
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Really nice room and facility. The price is so great compared to other places in the area
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown
Clean room, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 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 Ohio River Valley or Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre.
