
Pennsylvania’s Global Center
Oakland is Pittsburgh’s most ethnically diverse and lively neighborhood. As home to prestigious universities and museums, world-class hospitals, grand architecture, and a plethora of eateries and specialty shops, Oakland has earned its reputation as ‘Pittsburgh’s Second Downtown’.

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GLOWLAND, powered by OBID, brings dynamic and interactive installations to the center of Pittsburgh, enlivening the Oakland area through light, art, music and play.
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Peruse the shops, grab a bite to eat or go on an adventure. We hope you explore everything Oakland has to offer!
Hello Bistro

Hello Bistro
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Golden Palace

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Golden Palace
Delicious Asian food right on Forbes!
Empire Tattoo

Empire Tattoo
Services
Empire Tattoo started in Clementon, New Jersey in 2008. Soon after the company expanded, opening more locations in Somerville, Massachusetts, Quincy, Massachusetts, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They'll never stop growing with quality, award winning, published tattoo artists and piercers who not only love their trade but strive to achieve only the best tattoos and piercings for each individual client.
Asia Tea House

Asia Tea House
Food & Dining
Chinese Takeout and Bubble Tea
Amazon Hub Locker

Amazon Hub Locker
Tech, Services
Amazon Hub Locker Oakland Pittsburgh location
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Viva Los Tacos

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Viva Los Tacos
Food & Dining
Authentic Mexican street tacos in Pittsburgh's thriving Oakland neighborhood.

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This Week in Oakland

Historical Walking Tour Oakland: Pittsburgh’s Original Cultural District
DEC 15, 2023
Schenley Park Visitors Center

Do Business Here
Touted as the region’s economic engine, Oakland is Pennsylvania’s 3rd largest area of economic activity and is home to the driving forces of Pittsburgh’s 21st century economy.
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