Discover Oakmont

Oakmont invites you to explore local history, greenway trails, and a varied program of events. As you plan your trip, you can consider whether you’d most like to discover historic homes and collections, spend time outdoors, or attend an event. The range of options gives Oakmont a distinctive character without any single experience having to define your stay.

Local history at a museum and historic home

A notable part of Oakmont’s history is Oakmont Country Club: it is a National Historic Landmark and is located in the boroughs of Oakmont and Plum. It was designated a National Historic Landmark on June 30, 1987. For anyone interested in the historical significance of a place, it offers a distinctive point of reference in Oakmont’s landscape.

The Oakmont History Center & Museum displays photos, artifacts, and memorabilia from Oakmont. It also has a research center and archives; these facilities are free and open to the public. The collection focuses on memories and materials relating to the town’s history. This sets it apart from the Kerr Memorial Museum, which portrays the life of a middle-class family in the late 19th century.

At the Kerr Memorial Museum, visitors can tour all the rooms on the first and second floors of the house, as well as the basement and Dr. Kerr’s medical office. The different areas of the house make the visit a tangible exploration of how it was used at the time. Those more interested in Oakmont as a place can also add a historic walking tour by the Oakmont Historical Society to their travel plans; the society runs these tours of Oakmont.

Trails and outdoor activities

Dark Hollow Woods has 3.5 miles of trails, and cycling is permitted on all of them. This is a clear guide for anyone looking to explore Oakmont by bike: permission applies to every trail in the area, not just one particular trail.

Falling Springs has about 1.5 miles of trails, designed for multiple enjoyable laps and exercise. The focus is therefore on repeated laps rather than a single specified route.

Creekside Park has a paved VeloSolutions pump track. Riders move along it by pumping their bodies up and down, rather than pedaling or pushing. This makes its described use different from the trails at Dark Hollow Woods and Falling Springs. A landscaped pedestrian path along the business district is another way to experience Oakmont on foot.

Events at the Oaks Theater

The Oaks Theater is now a modern event venue. Its program includes live music, improv comedy, live theater, lectures, and games. This range makes the theater a distinct option for travelers looking for an event alongside museums or outdoor activities.

The Oaks Theater also offers buttered popcorn, movie-style candy, flatbreads, and wraps. This selection complements the events program with food and classic movie-theater snacks.

More destinations

If you’d like to include more destinations in your plans: Carnegie, Baldwin, Bridgeville, Clairton, West Homestead, Imperial-Enlow, West Mifflin, Pittsburgh.

For the broader travel overview: Allegheny.