Oakland Travel Guide
Pittsburgh
Popular places to visit
University of Pittsburgh
Explore the campus of University of Pittsburgh, a top university in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Carnegie Museum of Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Carnegie Museum of Art during your travels in Pittsburgh. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
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.
Heinz Memorial Chapel
You can learn about the history of Pittsburgh when you stop by Heinz Memorial Chapel. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Cathedral of Learning
You can find out about the history of Pittsburgh with a visit to Cathedral of Learning. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Top hotels in Oakland
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
It was great!
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
Excellent
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University-Oakland by IHG
Staff, Clean room. TV and lobby computersuch disappointment.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Pittsburgh University/Medical Center
Easy access to highways in and out of Pittsburgh
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Didn't eat there
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Omni William Penn Hotel
Absolutely stunning inside. And everyone was so nice, said hello and made us feel right at home. I would definitely recommend!
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Oakland
Crawford-Roberts
While Crawford-Roberts may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like PNC Park and PPG Paints Arena.
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.
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.
Bluff
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Bluff. You might want to make time for a stop at Ohio River Valley or A.J. Palumbo Center.
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.
