Tulsa

Travel Guide
Tulsa showing a city, a fountain and a skyscraper
Philbrook Museum of Art which includes heritage elements, interior views and art
Philbrook Museum of Art showing a park, heritage elements and a pond
Tulsa featuring a city
Tulsa
Cowboys, oil and the Art Deco movement have all left their mark on Oklahoma’s second largest city.

Tulsa has changed its appearance on more than one occasion. It has transitioned from its Native American foundations to a frontier town to the “Oil Capital of the World.” Today, it’s no longer dependent on black gold (oil), but business is still booming thanks to aerospace, finance, high-tech and telecommunications industries.

Tulsa’s streets are easy to navigate as they are laid out in a simple grid system. Explore the downtown area on foot. It is situated near the banks of the Arkansas River and home to numerous attractions including a baseball park, shops, restaurants and art galleries. Look up and marvel at the Art Deco skyscrapers. The city has the third largest collections of Art Deco buildings in the U.S. When Tulsa settlers struck oil in the early twentieth century, the city spent some of the profits on the huge ornate structures. This includes the Philcade Building, financed by oil tycoon Waite Phillips.

Tulsa has many attractions for the whole family. Observe jaguars, lions, kangaroos, emus and hundreds of other animals at Tulsa Zoo. Set the heart beating faster on the rides at Bell’s Amusement Park and the Big Splash Water Park. Discover Tulsa’s aviation history at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum and Planetarium. You’ll learn about the city’s early aviators and its contributions to space exploration.

Tulsa is also well known for its much larger than life statues. The Golden Driller is a 76-foot (26-metre) statue of an oil worker. The bronze sculpture known as Praying Hands at the entrance of Oral Roberts University stands 60 feet (18.3 metres) high.

For some evening and nighttime fun, be sure to put the Blue Dome District on your itinerary. Named after an old 1920s gas station that used to attract early Route 66 travellers, it is now the centre of downtown Tulsa’s nightlife. There’s a diverse mix of bars, clubs and restaurants. The district is also known for the annual Blue Dome Arts Festival that runs in the middle of May.

Where to stay in Tulsa

Centennial Park which includes a fountain, a lake or waterhole and a city

Downtown Tulsa

4/5(1 area review)

The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Tulsa. A stop by Tulsa Theater or BOK Center might round out your trip.

Downtown Tulsa
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South Tulsa

4/5(2 area reviews)

South Tulsa is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Woodland Hills Mall and Southern Hills Country Club while you're in town.

South Tulsa
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Cherry Street

When in Cherry Street, you can plan a visit to Utica Square Shopping Center and Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Maple Ridge

If you're spending some time in Maple Ridge, Gathering Place and Woodward Park are top sights worth seeing.

Maple Ridge
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Tulsa Arts District

If you're spending some time in Tulsa Arts District, Tulsa Theater and Woody Guthrie Center are top sights worth seeing.

Tulsa Arts District
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Mayo Meadow

While visiting Mayo Meadow, you might make a stop by sights like Tulsa Expo Center and Safari Joe's H2O.

Mayo Meadow
River Spirit Casino Resort
River Spirit Casino Resort
4 out of 5
8330 Riverside Parkway, Tulsa, OK
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM710 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
RM710
RM827 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Tulsa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,721 reviews)
"We had a great time. Love the pool area. We love going there for a short getaway."

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2024

River Spirit Casino Resort
Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown
Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown
4 out of 5
100 East 2nd Street, Tulsa, OK
The price is RM518 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
RM518
RM604 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tulsa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,817 reviews)
"The service was amazing. We loved how spacious our room was."

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2024

Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa
4 out of 5
777 West Cherokee Street, Catoosa, OK
The price is RM599 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
RM599
RM635 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Stay at this 4-star golf resort in Catoosa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,395 reviews)
"We arrived early expecting to have to wait until check in time but we were given our room early."

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2024

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Convenient Tulsa Home - 2 Mi to Downtown!
Convenient Tulsa Home - 2 Mi to Downtown!
3 out of 5
Tulsa
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Tulsa. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Tulsa Expo Center and Cain's Ballroom are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"The kitchen is very well stocked. The location was close to all k needed. They were fast and clear in communication. The house was easy to find and get in and out of."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2024

Convenient Tulsa Home - 2 Mi to Downtown!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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