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 family-friendly 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.
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.
Things to do
Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park
Downtown Pittsburgh Culture and History with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Pittsburgh's Settlers History: A Self-Guided Driving Tour
Pittsburgh: Evening Ghost & History Downtown Walking Tour
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Top hotels in North Oakland
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
Staff was Amazing from the get-go. Ray at Check-in went above and beyond to accommodate us, out of his way to walk through the rain while we followed in car to the garage parking lot, and showed us how to use the QR code to access hotel parking, and how to get back in without walking out into the ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
All good !
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
The room was clean. The bathroom was clean, but had dated and rusted fixtures. The staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
Convenient location. Gorgeous old world charm.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
Roof was really nice and massive but the BED was absolutely horrible. NOT COMFORTABLE AT ALL. Everything else was great. Staff were super helpful and nice.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport
Goog
Reviewed on 9 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 Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and 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 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.
