If your trip to Central Oakland is all organized but your itinerary is a little on the empty side, we can give you a helping hand.University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University are some terrific sights that are easy to reach from this neighborhood. Whether you join a tour or do them at your own speed, it's bound to be a day to remember.Give that rental car a break and use those feet. Not far from the center of this neighborhood, Phipps Conservatory is worth a visit. Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Cathedral of Learning are some other close-by sights that draw loads of travelers like yourself.