Tulsa, OK

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Tulsa showing a city, a fountain and a high rise building
Philbrook Museum of Art featuring interior views, heritage elements and art
Philbrook Museum of Art showing heritage elements, a pond and a park
Tulsa featuring a city
Woody Guthrie Center which includes interior views

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

Centennial Park which includes a lake or waterhole, a city and a high rise building

Downtown Tulsa

4/5(784 area reviews)

Downtown Tulsa boasts a rich Art Deco architecture collection and vibrant districts like Blue Dome and Tulsa Arts. Explore local dining, visit the John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park, and shop at The Boxyard.

Downtown Tulsa
This book store is pretty famous for having some unique things. This is a 8 or 9 foot tall really mad hulk. Was made for a hulk movie and I think I remember there only being three of them made... Pretty interesting stuff here

South Tulsa

4/5(1,441 area reviews)

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
These dogs reminded me of Balto the sled dog. The trail is full of animal sculptures like this one.

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

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

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
Sidewalk ad promoting the Amazing Moustache Dash...whatever that is!

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
$159 nightly
The price is $185 total per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
$185 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Total includes taxes and 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! (2,478 reviews)
"Wonderful stay as always!"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

River Spirit Casino Resort
Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown

Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown

4 out of 5
100 East 2nd Street, Tulsa, OK
$106 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
$124 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Total includes taxes and 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
$142 nightly
The price is $150 total per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
$150 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,833 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
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.
Secluded Studio-Style 1-Bed/1-Bath Poolhouse with Pool in Southern Hills/Tulsa

Secluded Studio-Style 1-Bed/1-Bath Poolhouse with Pool 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! (14 reviews)
"The host was so helpful! They had a list of local restaurants nearby. The property was clean and much larger in person than we expected."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Secluded Studio-Style 1-Bed/1-Bath Poolhouse with Pool in Southern Hills/Tulsa
Cozy house in Tulsa - 10 min to major HWY& Malls.  7- 9 miles to major hospitals

Cozy house in Tulsa - 10 min to major HWY& Malls. 7- 9 miles to major hospitals

Tulsa
Stay at this vacation home in Tulsa. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions River Spirit Casino Resort and Tulsa Expo Center ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews)
"The property was very clean and well maintained. Communication was very quick and thorough. I loved the location. While not in a fancy neighborhood it was within 2 or 3 miles of everything we needed. As a woman of a certain age the floor fan in the master bedroom was a god send when I forgot my portable ..."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

Cozy house in Tulsa - 10 min to major HWY& Malls. 7- 9 miles to major hospitals
Luxury Southern Hills Home w/Pool great place for staycations,,,

Luxury Southern Hills Home w/Pool great place for staycations,,,

Tulsa
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Tulsa. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions River Spirit Casino Resort and Tulsa Expo ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
Girls Weekend
"My friends and I stayed at the property for weekend and had everything we needed. The pool and backyard was amazing."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Luxury Southern Hills Home w/Pool great place for staycations,,,
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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