Tulsa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Tulsa showing a fountain, a city and a high-rise building
Philbrook Museum of Art showing interior views, art and heritage elements
Philbrook Museum of Art which includes a pond, heritage elements and a park
Tulsa showing 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 fountain, a lake or waterhole and a city

Downtown Tulsa

4/5(2 area reviews)

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(1 area review)

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.

Cherry Street
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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
The price is NZ$315 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
NZ$315
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 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! (2,734 reviews)
"Likes it all...didnt know how to access my 10 dollar food credit."

Reviewed on 17 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 NZ$229 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
NZ$229
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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! (1,816 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 NZ$242 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
NZ$242
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.
Charming Midtown Home near Fairgrounds/TU/Downtown
Charming Midtown Home near Fairgrounds/TU/Downtown
Tulsa
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Tulsa. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (200 reviews)
Lovely home in midtown
"The property was just perfect. The owner checked in and was available for any questions, concerns or issues. Will definitely take advantage of this location again."

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Charming Midtown Home near Fairgrounds/TU/Downtown
Charming  updated home in Midtown
Charming updated home in Midtown
Tulsa
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Tulsa. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Tulsa Expo Center and Gathering ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
Beautiful well kept home
"We had a smooth checkin. Host were great communicators. The home was comfortable and bigger than expected. It was a great location and convenient to everything. We enjoyed our stay!"

Reviewed on 22 Oct. 2024

Charming updated home in Midtown
4BD/2BR Family-Friendly Dream Home!!
4BD/2BR Family-Friendly Dream Home!!
Tulsa
Stay at this vacation home in Tulsa. Enjoy a garden, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Tulsa Expo Center and River Spirit Casino Resort ...
Perfect Place for our 17 days in Tulsa!
"When searching for a VRBO house, we chose this one because it had 4 separate bedrooms. We did not want sofa sleepers or futons, as our stay would span over 16 nights. Comfort and privacy among our group was important. Upon arrival, the neighborhood was clean and quiet. There was plenty of parking ..."

Reviewed on 4 Nov. 2023

4BD/2BR Family-Friendly Dream Home!!
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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