North Oakland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit North Oakland
Popular places to visit

Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Animal, vegetable, mineral – this museum has it all, with interactive displays to delight visitors of all ages.

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.

Carnegie Museum of Art
Enjoy a full range of art, from antiquity to digital photographs, with a special focus on impressionist paintings and architecture.

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.

PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.
Activities

Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Our pick of the best North Oakland Hotel Deals

Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
Terrific hotel right on campus.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
excellent
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
busy weekend with bball tournament and tattoo convention and concert but everything moved well
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Clean rooms and a great restaurant!
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Omni William Penn Hotel
Great hotel
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Etage Executive Living
Perfect
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
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.

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 Arsenal Park or Pittsburgh Glass Center.

Middle Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Middle Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like PPG Paints Arena and PNC Park.

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.


