Tulsa

Travel Guide
Tulsa showing a skyscraper, a city and a fountain
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(1 area review)

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(2 area reviews)

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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West Tulsa

While there might not be top attractions in West Tulsa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gathering Place and BOK Center.

West Tulsa
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 HK$1,236 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
HK$1,236
HK$1,440 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 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! (2,786 reviews)
"5th stay here and have never had a bad visit. We used the pool the entire day and it was great. Love dining at margaritaville is always good. Casino is lively and people seem to win."

Reviewed on 1 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 HK$824 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
HK$824
HK$960 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
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! (1,869 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and location. Parking should be included but isnt."

Reviewed on 3 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 HK$1,042 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
HK$1,042
HK$1,105 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
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! (1,315 reviews)
"It was fine"

Reviewed on 3 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.
This house is a 4 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Tulsa, OK.
This house is a 4 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Tulsa, OK.
Tulsa
Stay at this vacation home in Tulsa. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions River Spirit Casino Resort and Tulsa Expo Center are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (23 reviews)
Oct 9-11
"It was an amazing stay. It was comfortable for everyone and we enjoyed our time! Although, there were some imperfections to the house. The stove didn’t work fully enough to cook certain things we were prepared to cook. The restroom as well at checkin was not working. Someone was sent out quickly ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2024

This house is a 4 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Tulsa, OK.
Boho Chic Close to Downtown and Gathering Place
Boho Chic Close to Downtown and Gathering Place
2 out of 5
Tulsa
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Tulsa. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions River Spirit Casino Resort and Tulsa ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
Great house in Tulsa
"The house is just as advertised. I stayed a week and it had everything needed - the workstation is a bonus. Very well appointed house and when my daughter visited she enjoyed all of the kids toys and books. My only complaint is the firmness of the mattresses... they are VERY firm. My 8-year-old daughter ..."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2024

Boho Chic Close to Downtown and Gathering Place
Classy home w/ deck & fenced yard only 2 blocks from the fairgrounds!!
Classy home w/ deck & fenced yard only 2 blocks from the fairgrounds!!
Tulsa
Stay at this vacation home in Tulsa. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy beds in our reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
Great home, very clean and super cute!
"My husband and I traveled to Tulsa with our two dogs to visit our daughter. This home was perfect. The house was immaculate, and the furnishings and decor were great! Clark was very kind and answered immediately with my check in questions. We will definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2024

Classy home w/ deck & fenced yard only 2 blocks from the fairgrounds!!
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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