Central Oakland Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Phipps Conservatory
Explore the great outdoors at Phipps Conservatory, a lovely green space in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
PPG Paints Arena
Catch an event at PPG Paints Arena during your trip to Pittsburgh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
PNC Park
Catch an event at PNC Park during your trip to Pittsburgh. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Acrisure Stadium
Catch an event at Acrisure Stadium during your trip to Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
Carnegie Mellon University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Carnegie Mellon University during your trip to Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Central Oakland
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
Clean room and everyone was friendly
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Friendly staff and great location! If needed, there’s public parking across the street, daily rates apply, but very convenient.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Omni William Penn Hotel
Very nice
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Good times
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
Room was clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Downtown
Room was very clean and check in was quick.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central 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.
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.
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 PPG Paints Arena and PNC Park.
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.
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.
Central Oakland Travel Guide
- Phipps Conservatory
- Mexican War Streets
- Tour-Ed Mine
- PPG Paints Arena
- PNC Park
- Acrisure Stadium
- David L Lawrence Convention Center
- Kennywood
- The Mall at Robinson
- Station Square
- Duquesne University
- Carnegie Science Center
- Petersen Events Center
- Monroeville Convention Center
- Market Square
- UPMC Passavant Hospital
- Ross Park Mall
- Ohio River
- South Hills Village
- Andy Warhol Museum
- UPMC Shadyside
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History
- Point State Park
