What's Oakland like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Oakland, especially its restaurants. You can take time to discover this family-friendly neighbourhood's cathedrals and shops. Take in some culture at Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Carnegie Museum of Art. There's plenty more to see, including Petersen Events Center and Schenley Park.
How to get to Oakland
Flying to:
- Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), 16 mi (25.7 km) from Oakland
Things to see and do in and around Oakland
What to see in Oakland
- University of Pittsburgh
- Petersen Events Center
- Schenley Park
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Cathedral of Learning
Things to do in Oakland
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History
- Carnegie Museum of Art
- Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum
- The Nationality Rooms
- Latin American Cultural Center
Other popular Oakland attractions
- Heinz Memorial Chapel
- Kuntu Repertory Theatre
- PNC Carousel
- Pittsburgh Playhouse
When is the best time to visit Pittsburgh?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 21°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 1°C)
- Rainiest months: June, July, May, April (average 145 mm of rainfall)