North Oakland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

North Oakland
Carnegie Museum of Art featuring outdoor art
Carnegie Museum of Art which includes interior views and art as well as a couple
Carnegie Museum of Natural History which includes interior views
Carnegie Museum of Art featuring interior views and art as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

Carnegie Museum of Natural History featuring views and interior views

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.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Carnegie Museum of Art showing interior views, art and a statue or sculpture

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.

Carnegie Museum of Art
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum

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.

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum
Heinz Memorial Chapel

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.

Heinz Memorial Chapel
Cathedral of Learning showing a church or cathedral, heritage elements and interior views

Cathedral of Learning

4/5(2 reviews)

Take an audio tour and admire the majestic Commons Room and Nationality Rooms in one of the world’s tallest Gothic buildings.

Cathedral of Learning

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.

Petersen Events Center

Activities

Step into the shadows and discover the haunting tales of our city's past.

Echoes from the Iron Forge: Pittsburgh Phantoms Ghost Tour

AU$39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Echoes from the Iron Forge: Pittsburgh Phantoms Ghost Tour
Learning about history + architecture + art

Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh

AU$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl

Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl

AU$20
per adult
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Make new friends as you learn the exciting history of whiskey in Pittsburgh

Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour

AU$68
per adult
Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour
Dive deep into film history and some iconic film productions!

Reel Pittsburgh Movie Tour

AU$50
per adult
Reel Pittsburgh Movie Tour
Pittsburgh Segway Tour

Pittsburgh Segway Tour

AU$88
per adult
Pittsburgh Segway Tour
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Our pick of the best North Oakland Hotel Deals

Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center

Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center

3.5 out of 5
100 Lytton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
The price is AU$214 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$214
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (467 reviews)
"We had to be moved to a different room because the air conditioning was not working. On the sides of the A/C unit there were cobwebs and dirt extending from the wall to the unit. My parking pass scan code only worked in the lot directly behind the hotel, so when the lot was full, I had no alternative ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection

The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection

4.5 out of 5
5130 Bigelow Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA
The price is AU$359 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$359
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (694 reviews)
"I would like to think two of the most professional, courteous, exceptionally knowledgeable and personable. Mary and Baily. I came in on a late Friday night with a reservation and somehow Expidia canceled it out without my knowledge. These ladies could’ve easily just said we’re sorry we don’t have ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

3.5 out of 5
600 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA
The price is AU$272 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$272
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,062 reviews)
"The hotel was quiet and well maintained. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Omni William Penn Hotel

Omni William Penn Hotel

4 out of 5
530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA
The price is AU$293 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
AU$293
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,722 reviews)
"We were very happy with our stay, room was large, elevators quick. Easy access to everything"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Omni William Penn Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown

4 out of 5
One Bigelow Square, Pittsburgh, PA
The price is AU$214 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$214
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Pittsburgh Airport

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Pittsburgh Airport

3 out of 5
8507 University Blvd, Coraopolis, PA
The price is AU$139 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$139
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Coraopolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,081 reviews)
"The property was clean, quiet and overall a nice place to stay. The rooms were spacious and the staff courteous. I would definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Pittsburgh Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around North Oakland

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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.

Oakland
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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.

Shadyside
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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.

Bloomfield
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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.

Squirrel Hill
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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.

Lawrenceville
Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre featuring interior views and signage

Strip District

4/5(1 area review)

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 Ohio River Valley or Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre.

Strip District

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