Tulsa Oklahoma Travel Guide

On the banks of the Arkansas River and nestled in the Ozarks foothills is Tulsa. It's a lush, green respite in a mostly flat, brown state, earning the nickname “Green Country”. The city is welcoming, filled with history and natural beauty. This City Guide can be quite useful in exploring the various Tulsa, OK hotels, attractions and activities before you even arrive!

You will likely need a car to get around Tulsa; it’s easy to rent one at the Tulsa International Airport (TUL) which boasts non-stop flights to 15 major cities. Staying in one of the many downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma hotels can be fun and the area has a lot going for it including a thriving Arts District, plenty of Art Deco architecture and an active nightlife scene. The state-of-the-art BOK Center hosts major concerts and sporting events. A high note is the magnificent River Parks system of trails, just waiting for you to walk or bike its paths or attend seasonal events. For an upscale night on the town, consider attending a performance at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, featuring the Tulsa Ballet, Tulsa Opera and the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra. As you can see, Downtown is hopping!

Other attractions are scattered around the city. Mohawk Park, the third largest municipal park in the country, is home to a variety of popular destinations which the whole family can enjoy such as The Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum and the Mary K. Oxley Nature Center with nine miles of looping natural trails. These attractions are located just north of I-244, where there are a number of nearby discount hotels with family-friendly prices. You can see an impressive glass tunnel shark exhibit at The Oklahoma Aquarium or explore heavenly wonders at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum and Planetarium.

For a sophisticated cultural experience, travel to Philbrook Museum of Art. Housed in an Italian Renaissance style villa, the property features manicured grounds with a Sculpture Walk. Plan to spend a relaxing afternoon at Gilcrease Museum which features an outstanding collection of Native American artwork and 20 themed gardens.

Feeling lucky? Test your luck at three large casinos including the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Golfers may already be aware of Southern Hills Country Club as it has hosted noted tournaments through the years. These venues are located near many discount hotel options, so check out our prices! Tulsa’s mild weather makes it a prime area for golf and tennis, so plan to get a little exercise while visiting. With five universities, Tulsa offers college sports and activities which might interest you as well.

Utica Square, Brookside and Historic Cherry Street are all excellent shopping destinations with upscale boutiques and a great variety of scrumptious dining options. Drive to nearby Jenks for antiquing.

Formerly an oil boom town, Tulsa has exploded into a city of a million resident with an amazing number of interesting places to explore. So don’t just sit there wishing you could see all that Tulsa has to offer! Get busy and start making your plans now.