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: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket
New! Black & Gold Sports History Tour for Sports Fans
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Top hotels in North Oakland
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
"Great location for the university. The staff were very welcoming and happy to help in any way. The room was in excellent condition."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
"It was a very clean hotel."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
"Great experience any time we’ve stayed there. Very clean and quiet rooms"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
"This is our second time staying here because it is convenient to walk to the Convention Center. It’s an older property and our room was an odd very small corner room. The shower curtain did not contain the shower water well so we had to be careful to not flood the floor. There isn’t much for quick ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport
"Comfortable beds and quiet. Make sure you take the dedicated shuttle however bc the parking shuttle goes there too but doesn’t drop at the door ."
Reviewed on 25 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.
