Tulsa

Travel Guide

Tulsa showing a city, a fountain and a skyscraper
Philbrook Museum of Art showing art, heritage elements and interior views
Philbrook Museum of Art which includes heritage elements, a pond and a garden
Tulsa which includes 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-meter) statue of an oil worker. The bronze sculpture known as Praying Hands at the entrance of Oral Roberts University stands 60 feet (18.3 meters) 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 travelers, it is now the center 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 lake or waterhole, a city and a high rise building

Downtown Tulsa

The abundant dining options and 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
This book store is pretty famous for having some unique things. This is a 8 or 9 foot tall really mad hulk. Was made for a hulk movie and I think I remember there only being three of them made... Pretty interesting stuff here

South Tulsa

South Tulsa is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Woodland Hills Mall and Union Multipurpose Activity Center while in the area.

South Tulsa
These dogs reminded me of Balto the sled dog. The trail is full of animal sculptures like this one.

Brookside

Brookside might not have many top sights, but Philbrook Museum of Art and Gathering Place are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Brookside
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Mayo Meadow

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

Mayo Meadow
Sidewalk ad promoting the Amazing Moustache Dash...whatever that is!

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.

Cherry Street
Tulsa featuring food

Deco District

If you're spending some time in Deco District, Tulsa Performing Arts Center and Tulsa Art Deco Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Deco District
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 P8,062 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
P8,062
P9,393 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
includes taxes & fees
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
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 P7,555 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
P7,555
P8,008 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,771 reviews)
"The room we had didn’t have a vanity to put personal toiletries"

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Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tulsa I-44
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tulsa I-44
3.5 out of 5
3332 S 79th East Ave, Tulsa, OK
The price is P5,814 per night from Jul 25 to Jul 26
P5,814
P6,774 total
Jul 25 - Jul 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Tulsa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Tulsa Expo Center and Gathering ...
7.4/10 Good! (377 reviews)
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Tulsa I-44
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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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (290 reviews)
"Nice little place to stay in Grove"

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Candlewyck Cove Resort
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2 out of 5
903 S 32nd St, Muskogee, OK
Stay at this aparthotel in Muskogee. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions River Country Family Water Park and Five Civilized ...
3.6/10 (5 reviews)
"Terrible house keeping terrible communication had to go buy towels one night to take a shower and have a clean towel"

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2025

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