Guidebook for Oakland

Amy And Michael
Amy And Michael
Guidebook for Oakland

Parks & Nature

Great place for a walk or a jog, just a couple of blocks from the house.
136 locals recommend
Schenley Park
136 locals recommend
Great place for a walk or a jog, just a couple of blocks from the house.
12 locals recommend
Schenley Plaza
4100 Forbes Ave
12 locals recommend
Eliza Furnace Trail Entrance
Second Avenue

Arts & Culture

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: Center for Sustainable Landscapes
1 Schenley Drive
33 locals recommend
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
4400 Forbes Ave
225 locals recommend
165 locals recommend
Carnegie Museum of Art
4400 Forbes Ave
165 locals recommend
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main
4400 Forbes Ave
16 locals recommend
The Nationality Rooms are located on the first and third floors of the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning. The rooms were designed to represent the culture of various ethnic groups that settled in Allegheny County and are supported by these cultural groups and governments. Tours are conducted year round. The public is invited to experience their ethnic identity and ancestral roots. The rooms are also in use as University classrooms. http://www.nationalityrooms.pitt.edu/
113 locals recommend
Cathedral of Learning
4200 Fifth Ave
113 locals recommend
The Nationality Rooms are located on the first and third floors of the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning. The rooms were designed to represent the culture of various ethnic groups that settled in Allegheny County and are supported by these cultural groups and governments. Tours are conducted year round. The public is invited to experience their ethnic identity and ancestral roots. The rooms are also in use as University classrooms. http://www.nationalityrooms.pitt.edu/

Essentials

Hours - Mon 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Tue 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Wed 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Thu 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Fri 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Sat 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Sun Closed
6 locals recommend
Merante Groceria
3454 Bates St
6 locals recommend
Hours - Mon 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Tue 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Wed 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Thu 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Fri 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Sat 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Sun Closed
Hours Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Thu 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Fri 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
14 locals recommend
Las Palmas Pittsburgh #2
326 Atwood St
14 locals recommend
Hours Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Thu 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Fri 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
25 locals recommend
CVS
3422 Forbes Ave
25 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
Rite Aid
2270 Noblestown Rd
16 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Frenchi's Deli & Market
449 Atwood St
6 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
One Stop Mini Mart
3601 Boulevard of the Allies
6 locals recommend
153 locals recommend
Giant Eagle Supermarket
1901 Murray Ave
153 locals recommend
Pittsburgh's Best Micro and Import Beer Distributor!
6 locals recommend
Mellinger Beer Distribution Inc.
402 Semple St
6 locals recommend
Pittsburgh's Best Micro and Import Beer Distributor!

Food Scene

Fuel and Fuddle is a lively little joint in the heart of Oakland that serves great wildfire food and chilled beer on tap. A local food critic once described our food as “upscale west coast bar food.” We have no idea what that means, but we like the way it sounds.
7 locals recommend
Fuel and Fuddle
212 Oakland Ave
7 locals recommend
Fuel and Fuddle is a lively little joint in the heart of Oakland that serves great wildfire food and chilled beer on tap. A local food critic once described our food as “upscale west coast bar food.” We have no idea what that means, but we like the way it sounds.
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood... and on our outdoor porch! After a long winter that turned into a chilly spring, the sun is finally shining and we can hear the birds chirping. What better way to celebrate the return of warmer weather than by enjoying a relaxing meal on our outdoor porch! From hand-crafted cocktails to our selection of seasonal specials, we have that something special to help kick off al fresco dining season.
19 locals recommend
The Porch at Schenley
221 Schenley Drive
19 locals recommend
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood... and on our outdoor porch! After a long winter that turned into a chilly spring, the sun is finally shining and we can hear the birds chirping. What better way to celebrate the return of warmer weather than by enjoying a relaxing meal on our outdoor porch! From hand-crafted cocktails to our selection of seasonal specials, we have that something special to help kick off al fresco dining season.
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
3712 Fifth Ave
8 locals recommend
8 locals recommend
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3615 Forbes Ave
8 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
Panera Bread
3401 Boulevard of the Allies
16 locals recommend
Just how did fries end up on the sandwich? According to Joe’s cousin John DiPriter: "One winter, a fella drove in with a load of potatoes. He brought a few of 'em over to the restaurant to see if they were frozen. I fried the potatoes on our grill and they looked pretty good. A few of our customers asked for them, so I put the potatoes on their sandwiches.” Simple!
145 locals recommend
Primanti Bros.
46 18th St
145 locals recommend
Just how did fries end up on the sandwich? According to Joe’s cousin John DiPriter: "One winter, a fella drove in with a load of potatoes. He brought a few of 'em over to the restaurant to see if they were frozen. I fried the potatoes on our grill and they looked pretty good. A few of our customers asked for them, so I put the potatoes on their sandwiches.” Simple!
Located in lower Greenfield where the locals call "The Run". We have served our Pittsburgh families GREAT food at a GREAT price since 1977. We recently were featured on Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives." Stop by and see why Guy thinks Big Jim's is "The Bomb!" Our menu is now in the south at BIG JIM'S Roadhouse near Southpointe.
12 locals recommend
Big Jim's
201 Saline St
12 locals recommend
Located in lower Greenfield where the locals call "The Run". We have served our Pittsburgh families GREAT food at a GREAT price since 1977. We recently were featured on Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives." Stop by and see why Guy thinks Big Jim's is "The Bomb!" Our menu is now in the south at BIG JIM'S Roadhouse near Southpointe.
Since 1995 Spice Island Tea House has pioneered the Pittsburgh restaurant scene into the culinary world of Southeast Asia. With its diverse menu featuring Thai, Burmese, Indonesian, Malaysian, and Singaporean cuisines, Spice Island Tea House continues to enliven the evolving palate of its clientele.
12 locals recommend
Spice Island Tea House
253 Atwood St
12 locals recommend
Since 1995 Spice Island Tea House has pioneered the Pittsburgh restaurant scene into the culinary world of Southeast Asia. With its diverse menu featuring Thai, Burmese, Indonesian, Malaysian, and Singaporean cuisines, Spice Island Tea House continues to enliven the evolving palate of its clientele.
103 locals recommend
Starbucks
425 S Craig St
103 locals recommend
Since 1980 we’ve been serving the best breakfast in Pittsburgh. Try our famous Crepe Style Pancakes. Cash Only
18 locals recommend
Pamela's Diner
3703 Forbes Avenue
18 locals recommend
Since 1980 we’ve been serving the best breakfast in Pittsburgh. Try our famous Crepe Style Pancakes. Cash Only
Casual parlor scooping 20+ flavors of fresh ice cream into hand-rolled waffle cones since 1983. Cash Only
12 locals recommend
Dave & Andy's Homemade Ice Cream
207 Atwood St
12 locals recommend
Casual parlor scooping 20+ flavors of fresh ice cream into hand-rolled waffle cones since 1983. Cash Only

Entertainment & Activities

Citiparks’ 18 outdoor swimming pools will open June 11, 2018, until Labor Day, weather and staff permitting. 2018 Outdoor Pools Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 1:00pm - 7:45pm Open Swim: 1:45pm - 4:45pm *Family Swim: 4:45pm - 7:45pm Saturday & Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:45pm
6 locals recommend
Schenley Swimming Pool
1 Overlook Dr
6 locals recommend
Citiparks’ 18 outdoor swimming pools will open June 11, 2018, until Labor Day, weather and staff permitting. 2018 Outdoor Pools Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 1:00pm - 7:45pm Open Swim: 1:45pm - 4:45pm *Family Swim: 4:45pm - 7:45pm Saturday & Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:45pm
Schenley Oval Sportsplex features 13 outdoor tennis courts also used for basketball, 1 outdoor turf field with an NCAA-regulation 8 lane all-weather running track and 150 spectator seats, cross country trails, 2 outdoor grass fields, and an ice rink.
10 locals recommend
Schenley Oval Sportsplex.
1 Overlook Dr
10 locals recommend
Schenley Oval Sportsplex features 13 outdoor tennis courts also used for basketball, 1 outdoor turf field with an NCAA-regulation 8 lane all-weather running track and 150 spectator seats, cross country trails, 2 outdoor grass fields, and an ice rink.