Oakland Shop Dine & Explore Guide
A field guide for the destination and the journey

Two vibrant business districts — the Central Business District and the South Craig Street District — are packed with hundreds of shops, restaurants, bars, cafés, delis, hotels, offices, and services. From quick bites and global flavors to fine dining, hidden gems, boutique shopping, and everyday essentials — there's something for everyone.

In an energetic district like Oakland, things are always changing. This map reflects up-to-date details for businesses and transportation locations shown on the map as of April 20, 2026. If you see something that should be changed, send us a message.

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A world in a neighborhood.

Recognized as one of the region's most vital destinations, Oakland is much more than a neighborhood — it is the epicenter for innovation, education, healthcare, and culture in Western Pennsylvania.
Forbes Avenue street scene in Oakland
Stack'd restaurant in Oakland
Butterjoint bar in Oakland
Public park in Oakland
POGOH bikeshare station in Oakland

Pittsburgh's second-largest employment center.

As Pittsburgh's second-largest employment center, Oakland draws talent and opportunity from around the world to create a dynamic marketplace where businesses and ideas thrive.

Anchored by the region's largest institutions.

The district blends cutting-edge medicine, research, and technology with a world-class academic community — and a growing, diverse population who live, work, learn, play, and find purpose here.

A thriving commercial landscape, year-round.

This vibrant mix fuels our commercial corridors with steady foot traffic that supports a rich balance of retail, hospitality, healthcare, professional services, and cultural venues.

3rd
Largest "downtown" in Pennsylvania
1.8M
Visitors annually
100K+
Pedestrians daily
75K
Vehicles daily

For the destination & the journey.

Getting around is just as inviting as the destinations themselves. Connecting Oakland's four distinct neighborhoods — North, West, Central, and South — are walkable streets, dedicated bike lanes, and frequent transit, including the new bus rapid transit PRTX University Line coming soon.
Bus on Forbes Avenue in Oakland
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Walking

Walkable streets connect four neighborhoods — North, West, Central, and South Oakland — with dense retail corridors and public plazas. Easily navigate the area by foot using the Pedestrian Wayfinding System of signs and kiosks.

Biking

Dedicated bike lanes, bikeshare stations, and shared micromobility options make two-wheel travel practical across the district.

Transit

Frequent public transit links Oakland to downtown Pittsburgh and adjacent communities efficiently and effectively today, and when completed, the new PRTX University Line bus rapid transit system will soon make those transit connections even stronger.

Driving

The strength of Oakland's transportation infrastructure and shared street environment means that visitors, residents, students, and employees can utilize multimodal alternatives to single occupant vehicles with relative ease. In doing so, you're helping not only to mitigate congestion, but to improve air quality and the quality of life in Oakland for all travelers. For those who must drive, smart loading zones, parking management tools, and wayfinding resources make occasional drives into Oakland simpler.