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.
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
New! Black & Gold Sports History Tour for Sports Fans
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Pittsburgh
Top hotels in North Oakland
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
"Great hotel, great staff, good locations, nice bar …"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
"All good !"
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
"Rooms are not clean- especially the screens, the comforter- lots of stains. No water cooler to fill your bottle. Great location is a big plus."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
"Only stayed for one night, but the room was lovely. They had complimentary valet parking and if you like to gamble the casino is connected to the hotel. The complimentary breakfast was also very good."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
"Great staff, lovely atmosphere, beautiful building. No denying this is a wonderful hotel!! Arguably the best Hotel Downtown… But the cracks are starting to show (literally). I hope the management spend their budgets looking after the place, when it’s gone it’s gone."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport
"It costs extra, but a beautiful breakfast buffet was served."
Reviewed on 19 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.
