Tulsa

Travel Guide

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Philbrook Museum of Art showing art, heritage elements and interior views
Philbrook Museum of Art which includes heritage elements, a pond and a garden
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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

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Downtown Tulsa

The abundant dining options and 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

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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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
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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

While visiting Maple Ridge, you might make a stop by sights like Woodward Park and Gathering Place.

Maple Ridge
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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 P8,240 per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
P8,240
P9,601 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
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. ...
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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 P6,197 per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
P6,197
P7,221 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
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! (1,824 reviews)
"There was an evening during my stay where there was a false emergency alarm that continued to go off. We received a letter of apology through the night after they were able to get it under control. It was alarming, but outside of that the stay was great. Staff was accommodating, the facilities felt ..."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

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 P7,822 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
P7,822
P8,291 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,830 reviews)
Week day stay
"Only thing was not many food choices inside the hotel"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa
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2 out of 5
903 S 32nd St, Muskogee, OK
Stay at this aparthotel in Muskogee. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions River Country Family Water Park and Five Civilized ...
3.8/10 (7 reviews)
"I never stayed there when I booked the room I paid extra for the travel insurance 😒 when there was an unexpected medical emergency and I needed to cancel expedia did not honor the insurance plan that had been purchased through them and said it was because they were unable to make contact with the ..."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

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