North Oakland, Pittsburgh: Things to Do & Map

The academic and healthcare center of Pittsburgh, featuring three universities, museums, and shopping venues. The area includes historic districts like Schenley Farms and the Oakland Civic Center, with plenty of restaurants and recreational activities available.

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By TripSapien · Updated October 20, 2026

Top things to do in North Oakland

Cathedral of Learning
★ 4.8 · 1.5k
Cathedral★
This iconic 42-story building at the University of Pittsburgh was commissioned in 1921.
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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Heinz Memorial Chapel
★ 4.9 · 293
Historic Church★
Built in 1938, this nondenominational chapel hosts a range of events, with guided tours available.
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 4 PM
Fri
Closed
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Schenley Plaza
★ 4.7 · 1.8k
Plaza
park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
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Wolfpack Trading
★ 4.7 · 276
Flea Market
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 7 PM
Sat
12 PM – 5 PM
Sun
Closed
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Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History
★ 4.8 · 4.7k
Natural History Museum
Fossils of dinosaurs & sea creatures, plus minerals & an open paleontology lab, in a grand building.
Mon–Wed
10 AM – 5 PM
Thu
10 AM – 8 PM
Fri
10 AM – 5 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum
★ 4.7 · 825
History Museum
Museum showcasing artifacts from all branches of the military, with a 2,300-seat concert hall.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 4 PM
Sat
10 AM – 4 PM
Sun
Closed
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Irish Design Center
Specialty Store
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 6 PM
Sat
11 AM – 6 PM
Sun
10 AM – 3 PM
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Where to eat & drink in North Oakland

Union Grill
★ 4.5 · 1.9k
Burgers· $20–30
Bustling spot popular with the college crowd & known for piled-high burgers & waffle-cut fries.
Mon–Tue
12 PM – 9 PM
Wed–Fri
12 PM – 10 PM
Sat
12 PM – 10 PM
Sun
12 PM – 9 PM
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Shibam Coffee
★ 4.7 · 401
Coffee Shop· $1–10
Every day
7 AM – 11 PM
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Crêpes Parisiennes
★ 4.5 · 695
Café & Bakery
French-style crêpes, waffles & panini pair with espresso & tea at this intimate daytime cafe.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
9 AM – 2:30 PM
Sat
10 AM – 2:30 PM
Sun
Closed
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Tamarind Flavor of India
★ 4.4 · 1.9k
Indian· $10–20
This bright, bi-level branch of a small chain serves South Indian fare in a converted vintage house.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Fri
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Sat
12 PM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Sun
12 PM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
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HK Dim Sum
★ 4.7 · 394
Chinese· $20–30
Mon
11 AM – 10 PM
Tue
Closed
Wed–Thu
11 AM – 10 PM
Fri
11 AM – 11 PM
Sat
11 AM – 11 PM
Sun
11 AM – 9 PM
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Butterjoint
★ 4.5 · 892
Restaurant· $20–30
Hip spot for cocktails, beer, wine & bar bites, plus New American fare from sister bistro Legume.
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 11 PM
Sat
11 AM – 11 PM
Sun
10 AM – 3 PM
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The Hungry CowGirl Cocina
★ 4.3 · 204
Mexican· $10–20
Every day
7 AM – 2 AM
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