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.
Carnegie Museum of Art
Enjoy a full range of art, from antiquity to digital photographs, with a special focus on impressionist paintings and architecture.
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.
PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.
Activities
Pittsburgh, PA: Sandcastle Waterpark Entry Ticket
Private Shopping Tour from Pittsburgh to Tanger Outlet Pittsburgh
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA: Sandcastle Waterpark Entry Ticket
Private Shopping Tour from Pittsburgh to Tanger Outlet Pittsburgh
Our pick of the best North Oakland Hotel Deals
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025
The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025
Omni William Penn Hotel
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Pittsburgh Airport
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
Reviewed on 15 Aug. 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 Temple Sinai or Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation.
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.