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North Oakland in Pittsburgh

Things to Do in North Oakland, Pittsburgh

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.

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.

  • Cathedral of LearningCathedral
  • Heinz Memorial ChapelHistoric Church
  • Schenley PlazaPlaza
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Top things to do in North Oakland

  • Cathedral of Learning in North Oakland, Pittsburgh

    Cathedral of Learning

    ★ 4.8 · 1.4k
    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 in North Oakland, Pittsburgh

    Heinz Memorial Chapel

    ★ 4.9 · 289
    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 in North Oakland, Pittsburgh

    Schenley Plaza

    ★ 4.7 · 1.7k
    Plaza

    park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.

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  • Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History in North Oakland, Pittsburgh

    Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History

    ★ 4.8 · 4.6k
    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 in North Oakland, Pittsburgh

    Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum

    ★ 4.7 · 816
    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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Where to eat & drink in North Oakland

  • Union Grill in North Oakland, Pittsburgh

    Union Grill

    ★ 4.5 · 1.8k
    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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  • Tamarind Flavor of India in North Oakland, Pittsburgh

    Tamarind Flavor of India

    ★ 4.4 · 1.8k
    Indian· $10–20

    This bright, bi-level branch of a small chain serves South Indian fare in a converted vintage house.

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  • Pepper Space in North Oakland, Pittsburgh

    Pepper Space

    ★ 4.7 · 338
    Chinese· $10–20
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Map of North Oakland with pinned top attractions (1 through 8)
  1. 1Cathedral of Learning
  2. 2Heinz Memorial Chapel
  3. 3Schenley Plaza
  4. 4Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History
  5. 5Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum
  6. 6Union Grill
  7. 7Tamarind Flavor of India
  8. 8Pepper Space

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