North Oakland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit North Oakland
Popular places to visit

Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Natural wonders from across the world are showcased in this marvellous museum. Discover deadly dinosaurs and glistening gems, or go on a safari through the Savannah.

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.

Carnegie Museum of Art
Founded in 1896 by steel baron Andrew Carnegie, this contemporary art institution boasts an impressive fusion of painting, sculpture, architecture and furniture.

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

Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl

Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories

Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Our pick of the best North Oakland Hotel Deals

Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
Room was clean and well maintained
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
Clean room, great location, great service, great food, lots of storage in the room, nice bathroom, really quiet
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
The staff was very responsive and respectful. The hotel itself is beautiful and very cleaned. I will be booking again during the tattoo convention
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Omni William Penn Hotel
Beautiful Lobby, convenient to many walkable venues, restaurants and coffee shops. We walked to the Incline from here and the point park.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Room was clean and staff attentive
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Hyatt House Pittsburgh/Bloomfield/Shadyside
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 Pittsburgh Glass Center or Heinz Memorial Chapel.

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.



