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.

Cherry Street
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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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Tulsa Arts District

If you're spending some time in Tulsa Arts District, Tulsa Theater and Cain's Ballroom are top sights worth seeing.

Tulsa Arts District
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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$217 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$217
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 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! (1,730 reviews)
Perfect!
"We were comfortable and convenient. Extra points to the guy who helped when our regency card didn't work. LOL"

Reviewed on 29 Jan. 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$151 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$151
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,863 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 29 Jan. 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$229 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
AU$229
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
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! (1,526 reviews)
"Not good if you work late for late night dining"

Reviewed on 30 Jan. 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.
Modern Log Cabin with indoor and outdoor jacuzzi tubs
Modern Log Cabin with indoor and outdoor jacuzzi tubs
Tulsa
Stay at this cabin in Tulsa. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Cain's Ballroom and BOK Center are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
Tulsa stay
"Had a doctors appointment for the VA and had to be in Tulsa for it 2 hours from home, booked this stay, the host was very accommodating and would recommend this for a couple getaway, very quiet and peaceful also 3 mins to casino"

Reviewed on 15 Jan. 2025

Modern Log Cabin with indoor and outdoor jacuzzi tubs
Ideal Location-Across From Expo Center
Ideal Location-Across From Expo Center
Tulsa
Stay at this vacation home in Tulsa. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Tulsa Expo Center and BOK Center are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
Multi-generational stay
"We loved the space, layout, and location. The place was clean and safe. We had ages 8-60 staying and all were comfortable. The location is close to several of Tulsa’s attractions."

Reviewed on 26 Dec. 2024

Ideal Location-Across From Expo Center
BOHEMIAN BUNGALOW
BOHEMIAN BUNGALOW
Tulsa
Stay at this vacation home in Tulsa. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions BOK Center and Tulsa Expo Center are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
Stayed on our way south
"We were on our way south and stayed at the Bohemian house. What a beautiful house and neighborhood. Probably the nicest VRBO we've visited. Great kitchen, Kuerig and cooking gear. Walking distance to wonderful restaurants, too. Toney neighborhood."

Reviewed on 21 Jan. 2025

BOHEMIAN BUNGALOW
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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