South Tulsa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Opened in 1967, the Prayer Tower is a beautiful and otherworldly design. It was created by architect Frank Wallace for televangelist Oral Roberts at his Christian University of the same name. It's Jetsonian-like architecture is a late 40's-60's space age style known as Googie. People can take an elevator ride to the top and reflect in prayer as they take in the views of the surrounding campus.
Opened in 1967, the Prayer Tower is a beautiful and otherworldly design. It was created by architect Frank Wallace for televangelist Oral Roberts at his Christian University of the same name. It's Jetsonian-like architecture is a late 40's-60's space age style known as Googie. People can take an elevator ride to the top and reflect in prayer as they take in the views of the surrounding campus.
Prayer Tower at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa Oklahoma
Either the Prayer Tower Visitors Center, or the spaceship that brought Oral Roberts to our planet...
Prayer tower

Popular places to visit

Opened in 1967, the Prayer Tower is a beautiful and otherworldly design. It was created by architect Frank Wallace for televangelist Oral Roberts at his Christian University of the same name. It's Jetsonian-like architecture is a late 40's-60's space age style known as Googie. People can take an elevator ride to the top and reflect in prayer as they take in the views of the surrounding campus.

Oral Roberts University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Oral Roberts University during your trip to Tulsa. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Oral Roberts University
Golden Driller featuring outdoor art and a monument

Tulsa Expo Center

Learn about the local history of Tulsa when you take a trip to Tulsa Expo Center. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Tulsa Expo Center
Cain’s Ballroom summer #adventurephotocontest

Cain's Ballroom

You can get tickets for a performance at Cain's Ballroom during your trip to Tulsa. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Cain's Ballroom
THE. BEST. PARK #GatheringPlace #Tulsa #Adventure You must come visit this magical park!

Gathering Place

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can take time to visit Gathering Place during your travels to Tulsa.

Gathering Place
Lion fish at the zoo! The Tulsa Zoo is a great place.

Tulsa Zoo

Meet the animals who call Tulsa Zoo home during your travels in Tulsa. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Tulsa Zoo
Philbrook Museum of Art which includes a pond, heritage elements and a park

Philbrook Museum of Art

4.5/5(2 reviews)

This remarkable collection of art is housed in a gorgeous Renaissance-style villa that stands as a testament to the vast oil wealth that Oklahoma once enjoyed.

Philbrook Museum of Art

Activities

Tulsa: History Walking Tour of Underground Tunnels

Tulsa: Indoor History Tour with Oil Baron's Tunnel

AU$60
per adult
Tulsa: Indoor History Tour with Oil Baron's Tunnel
Entertaining stories from Tulsa's fascinating past come to life on our history and tunnels tour!

Tulsa History Tour with Oil Baron's Tunnel

AU$60
per adult
Tulsa History Tour with Oil Baron's Tunnel
The Dinner Detective True Crime Mystery Dinner Show in Tulsa

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Tulsa, OK

AU$115
per adult
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Tulsa, OK
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Our pick of the best South Tulsa Hotel Deals

River Spirit Casino Resort

River Spirit Casino Resort

4 out of 5
8330 Riverside Parkway Tulsa OK
The price is AU$247 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
AU$247
23 Jan - 24 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,596 reviews)
Clean room, very quiet and peaceful.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

River Spirit Casino Resort
DoubleTree by Hilton Tulsa - Warren Place

DoubleTree by Hilton Tulsa - Warren Place

4 out of 5
6110 S Yale Ave Tulsa OK
The price is AU$188 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$188
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tulsa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (668 reviews)
Clean and convenient.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Tulsa - Warren Place
Courtyard by Marriott Tulsa Woodland Hills

Courtyard by Marriott Tulsa Woodland Hills

3 out of 5
9041 East 71st Street Tulsa OK
The price is AU$166 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$166
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tulsa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Front desk agent was very friendly and helpful with my questions! Room was clean and our stay was great.

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Tulsa Woodland Hills
Marriott Tulsa Hotel Southern Hills

Marriott Tulsa Hotel Southern Hills

3.5 out of 5
1902 E 71st St Tulsa OK
The price is AU$174 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$174
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Tulsa. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Monday night were fantastic room, although the television remote was broke

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Marriott Tulsa Hotel Southern Hills
Comfort Inn Tulsa Midtown

Comfort Inn Tulsa Midtown

2.5 out of 5
4530 E. Skelly Drive Tulsa OK
The price is AU$128 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$128
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tulsa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
All good!

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Comfort Inn Tulsa Midtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa-Woodland Hills 71st-Memorial

Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa-Woodland Hills 71st-Memorial

3 out of 5
7141 S 85th East Ave Tulsa OK
The price is AU$150 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$150
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tulsa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Great clean rooms and awesome breakfast.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa-Woodland Hills 71st-Memorial
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Other neighbourhoods around South Tulsa

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Patrick Henry

Patrick Henry might not have many top sights, but Tusla Promenade and La Fortune Park Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Patrick Henry
I feel this pic very american, this is part of the animal sculptures of the river parks trail close to the "bear fountain'

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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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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Bryn Mawr

While Bryn Mawr isn't home to many top sights, Utica Square Shopping Center and Tulsa County Fairgrounds are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bryn Mawr
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Fair Heights

Fair Heights might not have many top sights, but Drillers Stadium and Tulsa Expo Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Fair Heights
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Yorktown

While Yorktown isn't home to many top sights, Utica Square Shopping Center and Woodward Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Yorktown

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