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 Union Multipurpose Activity Center 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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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
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Maple Ridge

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

Maple Ridge
Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown
Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown
4 out of 5
100 East 2nd Street, Tulsa, OK
The price is AU$201 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$201
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (1,729 reviews)
Nice hotel but
"Very nice hotel. The check in staff were great. The staff when I checked out were so-so. I got to the desk and hand over my keys and got a receipt. I asked if there was anything else I needed to do. She said no. I get to the gate to but couldn't leave. A woman in the office there said I needed to ..."

Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025

Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown
Stoney Creek Hotel Tulsa - Broken Arrow
Stoney Creek Hotel Tulsa - Broken Arrow
3 out of 5
200 West Albany Street, Broken Arrow, OK
The price is AU$179 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$179
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Broken Arrow. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,878 reviews)
"The room was great. It was very clean and comfortable. I definitely will be using this hotel again. If you need a place where you can get some rest and relaxation. This is the place."

Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025

Stoney Creek Hotel Tulsa - Broken Arrow
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 AU$224 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$224
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
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! (1,551 reviews)
"Love the atmosphere here"

Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025

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.
Cozy house in Tulsa - 10 min to major HWY& Malls.  7- 9 miles to major hospitals
Cozy house in Tulsa - 10 min to major HWY& Malls. 7- 9 miles to major hospitals
Tulsa
Stay at this vacation home in Tulsa. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and patios. Popular attractions River Spirit Casino Resort and Tulsa Expo Center are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews)
Truly a cozy house
"Place was was perfect for our stay! It was clean, had everything we needed to make a nice coffe, wash laundry and cook breakfast/dinner! Also very conveniently located. Quite neighborhood. We originally booked for 3 nights but needed one night added, they were very fast and accommodating to our ..."

Reviewed on 8 Feb. 2025

Cozy house in Tulsa - 10 min to major HWY& Malls. 7- 9 miles to major hospitals
Newly Built Mid-Century Cozy Bungalow
Newly Built Mid-Century Cozy Bungalow
Tulsa
Stay at this vacation home in Tulsa. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Cain's Ballroom and BOK Center are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
NA
"It was good"

Reviewed on 24 Jan. 2025

Newly Built Mid-Century Cozy Bungalow
1-bedroom apartment just 11 minute walk to Cain's Ballroom
1-bedroom apartment just 11 minute walk to Cain's Ballroom
Tulsa
Stay at this apartment in Tulsa. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and balconies. Popular attractions Cain's Ballroom and BOK Center are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Awesome place!
"This VRBO was absolutely amazing—truly felt like a home away from home. It had everything we needed, from thoughtful little touches to all the amenities that made our stay incredibly comfortable. The space was clean, cozy, and perfectly equipped for our needs. Whether relaxing or preparing meals, ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jan. 2025

1-bedroom apartment just 11 minute walk to Cain's Ballroom
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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