North Oakland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit North Oakland
Popular places to visit
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 Art
Founded in 1896 by steel baron Andrew Carnegie, this contemporary art institution boasts an impressive fusion of painting, sculpture, architecture and furniture.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Echoes from the Iron Forge: Pittsburgh Phantoms Ghost Tour
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories
Our pick of the best North Oakland Hotel Deals
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
Super convenient. Great staff, very comfortable beds and good selection of food. This hotel had the best staff out of all the other hotels that I have stayed in Pittsburgh.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
Clean room. Friendly staff. Great room service. Able to honor disability accommodation. Very helpful.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
The hotel needs to be updated. No safe in room and furniture and fixtures are a bit dated. The staff was very nice and helpful.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Omni William Penn Hotel
Stayed here for one night when we went to the Sabrina Carpenter concert at PPG Paints Arena & it’s a great location, beautiful hotel, and it’s clean & safe. It also has the most comfortable beds (the pillows are AMAZING it felt like sleeping on actual clouds) out of any hotel I’ve ever been to.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Pittsburgh Airport
Shuttle was on time.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree
The menu was fresh. It was great to have N omelette chef but they only made one omelette at a time. A number of items ran out and they did not replenish them.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
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 Carnegie Museum of Natural History 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 Clemente Museum or Carnegie Museum of Art.
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 Ohio River Valley or Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre.
