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 a campus tour or explore the area around University of Pittsburgh. There's plenty more to see, including Petersen Events Center and Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
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
- Pittsburgh Playhouse
- The Nationality Rooms
Other popular Oakland attractions
- Heinz Memorial Chapel
- Latin American Cultural Center
- Kuntu Repertory Theatre
- PNC Carousel
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)