North Oakland Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
From rare jaguars to geological marvels and ancient fossils, you’ll find it all at this Pittsburgh institution, one of the country’s largest natural history museums.
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
If you like your art with a modern twist, you’re in for a treat at this exceptional museum, which also features impressive furniture and architecture galleries.
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.
PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.
Things to do
Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park
Downtown Pittsburgh Culture and History with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Top hotels in North Oakland
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
Menu could use more variety
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
All good !
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
The hotel is clean and well kept up. Check in was quick and staff were very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
Lotta great things planned for the marathon weekend!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
Love this hotel. Get the suite and River view!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Staff was friendly but the hotel/room itself could use some work. Bathroom could’ve been cleaner & while we booked a smaller room, if the layout of the furniture were different, there would’ve been a lot more space - felt claustrophobic. Only one elevator that if you were going down, you couldn’t ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
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 Clemente Museum.
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 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 Ohio River Valley.
