Central Oakland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Oakland
Popular places to visit
Phipps Conservatory
No matter the season, this conservatory is abuzz with life and colour; Flora from all over the world takes root and flourishes in a variety of verdant environments.
PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.
University of Pittsburgh
Explore the campus of University of Pittsburgh, a top university in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Acrisure Stadium
Giant ketchup bottles tilt onto the scoreboard to celebrate touchdowns in this innovative riverside football arena at the heart of Pittsburgh sports.
Carnegie Mellon University
Explore the campus of Carnegie Mellon University, a top university in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
PPG Paints Arena
Catch an event at PPG Paints Arena during your trip to Pittsburgh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Activities
Private City Kickstart Tour: Tokyo
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Love in the City: Pittsburgh’s Enchanting Romantic Walk
Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories
Our pick of the best Central Oakland Hotel Deals
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
Omni William Penn Hotel
Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh by IHG
Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central 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.
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.
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 Pittsburgh Glass Center or Clemente Museum.
Bluff
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Bluff. You might want to make time for a stop at A.J. Palumbo Center or Rooney Field.