Tulsa

Travel Guide
Tulsa showing a city, a fountain and a skyscraper
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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Pearl District

While visiting Pearl District, you might make a stop by sights like Centennial Park and The Church Studio.

Pearl District
River Spirit Casino Resort
River Spirit Casino Resort
4 out of 5
8330 Riverside Parkway, Tulsa, OK
The price is RM696 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
RM696
RM810 total
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6 Nov - 7 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. ...
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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 RM464 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
RM464
RM540 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 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 ...
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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 RM587 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
RM587
RM622 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
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 ...
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Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa
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OYO Hotel Edmond - University of Central Oklahoma
OYO Hotel Edmond - University of Central Oklahoma
2 out of 5
1300 East Ayers Street, Edmond, OK
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Edmond. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Frontier City and Quail Springs ...
3.6/10 (222 reviews)
Stay away!!!
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Reviewed on 14 Aug 2023

OYO Hotel Edmond - University of Central Oklahoma
Candlewyck Cove Resort
Candlewyck Cove Resort
3.5 out of 5
59800 East 307 Lane, Grove, OK
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Grove. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
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Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024

Candlewyck Cove Resort
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