Central Oakland Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Phipps Conservatory
Find everything from palms and ferns, to orchids and desert flowers in one of America’s largest glass houses.

PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.

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.

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 Mellon University
Explore the campus of Carnegie Mellon University, a top university in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

Acrisure Stadium
Giant ketchup bottles tilt onto the scoreboard to celebrate touchdowns in this innovative riverside football arena at the heart of Pittsburgh sports.
Things to do

Private City Kickstart Tour: Tokyo

Pittsburgh Penguins Ice Hockey Game at PPG Paints Arena

Love in the City: Pittsburgh’s Enchanting Romantic Walk

Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl

Private Shopping Tour from Pittsburgh to Tanger Outlet Pittsburgh

Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories
Top hotels in Central Oakland

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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 Carnegie Museum of Natural History while in the area.

North Oakland
If you're spending some time in North Oakland, Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Carnegie Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.

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 Pittsburgh Center for the Arts or Temple Sinai.

Crawford-Roberts
If you're spending some time in Crawford-Roberts, St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church and Freedom Corner Memorial are top sights worth seeing.

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 Carnegie Museum of Art.