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 vibrant 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
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Top hotels in North Oakland
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
Nice hotel in many ways. Liked the room, the fitness center, the staff and the location. Only concern was noise in the wee hours from a neighboring construction site and loudly closing room doors (a problem that could easily be resolved with dampening).
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
Great staff, beautiful room and we loved the restaurant!
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
It was fine
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Omni William Penn Hotel
Awesome historic hotel. Room had been updated and the shower was great. Always a pleasure staying at the William Penn. Staff was really friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
Loved it!
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
It’s clean. But I don’t think it is 250 sqf for the king bed room. It’s probably only 180 sqf. It’s small. I didn’t like the high pillows. It bothered me a lot.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 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 Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum 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.
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 Arsenal Park or Gallery G Glass.
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 Ohio River Valley.
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 PNC Park and PPG Paints Arena.
