North Oakland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Love in the City: Pittsburgh’s Enchanting Romantic Walk
Pittsburgh Panorama: A Journey Through Iconic Landscapes
Private City Kickstart Tour: Tokyo
JUST THE TOUR - Double Decker bus sightseeing tour of Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
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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.
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.
Crawford-Roberts
If you're spending some time in Crawford-Roberts, St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church and Freedom Corner Memorial are top sights worth seeing.