What's Oakland Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Oakland, especially its restaurants. You can take time to discover this family-friendly neighborhood's cathedral and shops. Take a campus tour or explore the area around University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. There's plenty more to see, including Petersen Events Center and Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
How to Get to Oakland
Flying to:
- Pittsburgh Intl. 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
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Petersen Events Center
- Cathedral of Learning
- Heinz Memorial Chapel
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
- PNC Carousel
- Pittsburgh Playhouse
When Is the Best Time to Visit Pittsburgh?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 70°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 34°F)
- Rainiest months: June, July, May, April (average 6 inches of rainfall)