Tulsa

Travel Guide

Tulsa showing a city, a fountain and a skyscraper
Philbrook Museum of Art which includes heritage elements, interior views and art
Philbrook Museum of Art showing a park, heritage elements and a pond
Tulsa featuring 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 featuring a high rise building, 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
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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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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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 RM603 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
RM603
RM702 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,472 reviews)
"So many dining options and they were open late night."

Reviewed on 15 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 RM462 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
RM462
RM538 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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! (1,849 reviews)
"Excellent location and walking distance to many attractions."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown
DoubleTree by Hilton Tulsa Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Tulsa Downtown

4 out of 5
616 W 7th St, Tulsa, OK
The price is RM412 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
RM412
RM480 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tulsa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (385 reviews)
"Very clean and quite! Very comfortable beds and pillows"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Tulsa 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.
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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