Tulsa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tulsa showing a fountain, a city and a high-rise building
Philbrook Museum of Art showing interior views, art and heritage elements
Philbrook Museum of Art which includes a pond, heritage elements and a park
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 skyscraper

Downtown Tulsa

4/5(2 area reviews)

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(1 area review)

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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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
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Maple Ridge

If you're spending some time in Maple Ridge, Woodward Park and Gathering Place are top sights worth seeing.

Maple Ridge
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
Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown

Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown

4 out of 5
100 East 2nd Street, Tulsa, OK
The price is AU$224 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$224
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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! (1,879 reviews)
What a fabulous stay

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown
River Spirit Casino Resort

River Spirit Casino Resort

4 out of 5
8330 Riverside Parkway, Tulsa, OK
The price is AU$257 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$257
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (2,531 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

River Spirit Casino Resort
DoubleTree by Hilton Tulsa Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Tulsa Downtown

4 out of 5
616 W 7th St, Tulsa, OK
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$191 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$191
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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! (489 reviews)
It was a perfect location for our event at the BOK Center. Everything was perfect.

Reviewed on 18 Oct 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.
Downtown, TU, Expo Center, Gathering Place, State fair park

Downtown, TU, Expo Center, Gathering Place, State fair park

Tulsa
Stay at this vacation home in Tulsa. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions BOK Center and Tulsa Expo Center are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (34 reviews)
Host was accommodating & quick to respond

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Downtown, TU, Expo Center, Gathering Place, State fair park
Lovely Little Loft-Style 2-Bedroom in Tulsa

Lovely Little Loft-Style 2-Bedroom in Tulsa

2 out of 5
Tulsa
Stay at this vacation home in Tulsa. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tulsa Expo Center and BOK Center are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (4 reviews)
It was a great place to stay! Highway noise was a bit loud.

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Lovely Little Loft-Style 2-Bedroom in Tulsa
Secluded Studio-Style 1-Bed/1-Bath Poolhouse in Southern Hills/Tulsa

Secluded Studio-Style 1-Bed/1-Bath Poolhouse in Southern Hills/Tulsa

Tulsa
Stay at this vacation home in Tulsa. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions River Spirit Casino Resort and Tulsa Expo ...
10/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
This is the perfect couples retreat in a beautiful location in south Tulsa. It is so cute and has everything you need plus a tennis/pickleball court which we really enjoyed. The hosts are amazing.

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Secluded Studio-Style 1-Bed/1-Bath Poolhouse in Southern Hills/Tulsa
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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