South Tulsa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Skyline of Downtown Tulsa from the top on the south tunnel over Riverside Drive close to the Arkansas River in Autumn
Skyline of Downtown Tulsa from the top on the south tunnel over Riverside Drive close to the Arkansas River in Autumn
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...

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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
Cityplex Towers in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States.

Mabee Center

Catch an event at Mabee Center during your trip to Tulsa. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Mabee Center
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
BOK Center

BOK Center

4/5(1 review)

Catch an event at BOK Center during your trip to Tulsa. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

BOK Center
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
Tulsa Zoo / Grizzly Bear.

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

Activities

Picture 2 for Activity Tulsa: History Walking Tour of Underground Tunnels

Tulsa: Indoor History Tour with Oil Baron's Tunnel

AU$57
per adult
Tulsa: Indoor History Tour with Oil Baron's Tunnel
Tulsa: Art Deco Walking Tour of Tulsa

Tulsa: Art Deco Walking Tour of Tulsa

AU$76
per adult
Tulsa: Art Deco Walking Tour of Tulsa
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$57
per adult
Tulsa History Tour with Oil Baron's Tunnel
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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$214 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
AU$214
11 Mar - 12 Mar
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! (2,691 reviews)
Great room and easy access to areas around tulsa!!

Reviewed on 9 Mar 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$173 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$173
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (691 reviews)
Ground floor very easy access

Reviewed on 8 Mar 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$151 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$151
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Great experience

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Tulsa Woodland Hills
avid hotel Tulsa South - Medical District by IHG

avid hotel Tulsa South - Medical District by IHG

2.5 out of 5
8007 S Mingo Rd Tulsa OK
The price is AU$113 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$113
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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! (1,009 reviews)
Clean room breakfast not the best

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

avid hotel Tulsa South - Medical District by IHG
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$144 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
AU$144
21 Mar - 22 Mar
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 ...
Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa-Woodland Hills 71st-Memorial
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tulsa Midtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tulsa Midtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
4680 E Skelly Dr Tulsa OK
The price is AU$148 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$148
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (707 reviews)
It was great

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tulsa Midtown by IHG
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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 Southroads Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Patrick Henry
Beautiful landscape in the Philbrook Museum of Art

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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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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Fair Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fair Park and surrounding area, you can visit Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium and Tulsa Expo Center.

Fair Park

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