Guide to Oakland

Guide to Oakland

In the unlikely event that you have some time to explore:

Study up at the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning, a 53-story gothic building that’s home to 30 Nationality Rooms
Visit two world-class museums for just one admission price – Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History
Take in the heavenly scents and sites at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Tap your toes at the Stephen Foster Memorial Museum, which contains one of Foster’s pianos and copies of more than 200 of his musical compositions

If you’re hungry or thirsty:

Redhawk is your best bet for coffee, but we have two Starbucks as well
Spice Island Tea House is an Oakland staple with a mix of southeast Asian dishes
Spirits and Tales, on the top floor of the Oaklander Hotel, has a great view…dining reviews are mixed but the bar is getting good reviews
Roots Natural Kitchen is a good place for a quick bite to eat – they specialize in grain bowls and salads
Butterjoint is a bit of a walk, but they have a great bar and the best pierogis I’ve ever had (please don’t tell my grandma I said that)
- Their sister restaurant, Legume, is a farm-to-table, highly local (and a bit pricey) alternative

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