Tulsa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tulsa which includes a fountain, a city and a high-rise building
Philbrook Museum of Art which includes heritage elements, art and interior views
Philbrook Museum of Art showing a park, a pond and heritage elements
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-metre) statue of an oil worker. The bronze sculpture known as Praying Hands at the entrance of Oral Roberts University stands 60 feet (18.3 metres) 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 travellers, it is now the centre 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 Union Multipurpose Activity Center while you're in town.

South Tulsa
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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
Tulsa featuring food

Deco District

While visiting Deco District, you might make a stop by sights like Tulsa Performing Arts Center and Tulsa Art Deco Museum.

Deco District
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Brookside

Though Brookside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Philbrook Museum of Art and Gathering Place.

Brookside
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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
River Spirit Casino Resort

River Spirit Casino Resort

4 out of 5
8330 Riverside Parkway, Tulsa, OK
The price is Rp2.346.983 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
Rp2.346.983
Rp2.734.633 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Tulsa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,474 reviews)
Can't check in early!
"They don't let anyone check in early. We even said we would pay extra. Arrived at 10:30am and couldn't check in until 2-3pm..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

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 Rp1.754.506 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
Rp1.754.506
Rp2.044.298 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tulsa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,838 reviews)
"Room service & comfy bed. Quiet too-I slept well. Excellent!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

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 Rp1.561.375 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
Rp1.561.375
Rp1.819.268 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Tulsa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Tulsa Expo Center and Southroads ...
7.6/10 Good! (419 reviews)
"It was very clean and pretty central to the areas of Tulsa I was wantint to shop at it. Would recommend staying here. The only down side of the trip was the pool was closed for renovations, but besides that was a great stay."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

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 6 Nov 2024

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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