Tulsa, OK

Travel Guide

Tulsa showing a city, a fountain and a high rise building
Philbrook Museum of Art featuring interior views, heritage elements and art
Philbrook Museum of Art showing heritage elements, a pond and a park
Tulsa featuring a city
Woody Guthrie Center which includes interior views

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

4/5(784 area reviews)

Downtown Tulsa boasts a rich Art Deco architecture collection and vibrant districts like Blue Dome and Tulsa Arts. Explore local dining, visit the John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park, and shop at The Boxyard.

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

4/5(1,441 area reviews)

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
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Mayo Meadow

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

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

Mayo Meadow
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
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
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
River Spirit Casino Resort

River Spirit Casino Resort

4 out of 5
8330 Riverside Parkway, Tulsa, OK
The price is NT$4,282 per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
NT$4,282
NT$4,989 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,464 reviews)
"It was a fantastic experience. A drink package to purchase at the pool bar would be a nice feature. I also noticed the same canned drinks at the swim up bar that had a huge line were cheaper than the Tiki bar with no line. Prices of the same drinks needs to be streamlined across the resort."

Reviewed on 2025/8/6

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 NT$3,281 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
NT$3,281
NT$3,823 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,833 reviews)
"You"

Reviewed on 2025/8/6

Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown
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 NT$2,852 per night from Aug 15 to Aug 16
NT$2,852
NT$3,324 total
Aug 15 - Aug 16
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 Southroads ...
7.6/10 Good! (423 reviews)
"Needs continued rehab"

Reviewed on 2025/8/4

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tulsa I-44
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 BOK Center are located nearby.
"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 2024/11/6

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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