PRODUCED BY: THE OFFICIAL visittulsa.com VISITOR GUIDEtulsa PART OF: Fall Weekend Adventures What’s Hot in T-Town - Pg. 4 Farm-to-Table Dining Think Outside the Restaurant - Pg. 16 Museums + Murals + More Augmented Reality Goes BIG - Pg. 32 Courtesy of PQ Multimedia. FALL 2022 v 8/31/2022
2 WELCOMEWARMA THE OFFICIAL TULSA VISITOR GUIDE FALL 2022 EDITION EVERYONE'S TULSA This community simply couldn't be as amazing as it is without each unique culture and identity that make up the whole. Proudly, Tulsa has something for everyone, because it is comprised of everyone. It is with great sincerity, we invite you to explore the diversity of culture seeping from every facet of the city. As you navigate this guide, you will find helpful icons throughout ensuring that some of what makes Tulsa so great doesn't go unnoticed. G.T. OFFICEBynumOF THE MAYOR 175 E. 2 nd St. • Tulsa, OK 74103 • Office 918.596.7411 • Fax 918. 596.9010 Email:www.cityoftulsa.orgMayor@cityoftulsa.org OnWelcome!behalf of the City of Tulsa, I’m honored to welcome you to our unique and dynamic city. As you arrive in town, I hope you get a chance to read this Official Tulsa Visitor Guide, whether digitally or in person, produced by Visit Tulsa of Tulsa Regional Tourism, a division of the Tulsa Regional ThisChamber.helpful Fall 2022 guide was curated specifically for this season and provides a snapshot of the great experiences Tulsa has to offer. In these next 40 or so pages, I hope you get a sense of the sheer magnitude of opportunities and adventures our city has to offer. Start off with a glance at some of our major fall events, and then peruse through some can’t miss suggestions for each of the ways to enjoy our city, including our eclectic dining options, nightlife & live music, family outings and so much more. And be sure to keep your phone handy; those QR codes can uncover even more, from historic tours to season schedules of your soon to be favorite Tulsa sports teams. I hope your visit here this fall is packed with one of a kind experiences, and that when you leave your first instinct is to come right back Best regards, G.T. CityMayorBynumofTulsa
3 THE OFFICIAL TULSA VISITOR GUIDE FALL 2022 EDITION NIGHTLIFE 20 FAMILY DINING 21 PATIO DINING 22 ROUTE 66 23 OUTDOORS / EXPLORE 24-25 EDUCATION CONTINUED LEARNING 26 FOR KIDS & KIDS AT HEART 27 REVITALIZED & THRIVING 28 LANDMARKS 29 SPORTS 30-31 ARTS & CULTURE MURALS 32 MUSEUMS ............................... 33 + MORE 34-35 GAMING 36 TULSA SOUND LEGENDARY VENUES 38 UP CLOSE PERSONALAND 39 MUSIC HISTORY 39 SHOPPING TULSA DESTINATIONSSHOPPING 40 LET’S GO TO THE MALL 41 MAINNEIGHBORHOODSTREETS 41 WHERE TO STAY 42 CONTENTSTABLEOF A WARM WELCOME ................................. 2 FALL WEEKEND ADVENTURES 4-5 CALENDAR 6-7 TULSA SURROUNDING AREA MAP 8-9 TULSA DOWNTOWN MAP ............ 10-11 COFFEE 12 UPSCALE DINING 13 ALLERGY & VEGAN DINING 14 DINING INFARM-TO-TABLESPOTLIGHT:CUISINETULSA 16-17 BREWERIES DOWNTOWN 18 PEARL DISTRICT 19 KENDALL WHITTIER 19 AROUNDDISTRICTTOWN 19
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First Friday Art Crawl. Courtesy of Root Tulsa. WALKING TOUR OF DOWNTOWN TULSA: interested in architecture, history or our not-so-secret underground tunnel network–there’s a at visittulsa.com/tours of From the First Friday Art Crawl to Burger Nights at Philbrook Museum, the vibrant Tulsa arts scene has something for Discover more Tulsa arts on PAGE 32 or visittulsa.com/arts.
VISIT THE GREENWOOD DISTRICT: Don’t miss Greenwood Rising. TOP 7 BEST NEW ATTRACTION BY USATODAY 10BEST greenwoodrising.org Explore more of Greenwood on PAGE 28 or visittulsa.com/greenwood. YOURSELF: You’ve had a big day–top it off with a delicious meal from somewhere on PAGE 13 or visittulsa.com/fine-dining.
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SNAG A SOUVENIR: Grab a T-Town t-shirt or a post card designed by a local artist (have you ever shopscard?).someonemailedapostScopeouton PAGE 40 or visittulsa.com/shopping.
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5 THE OFFICIAL TULSA VISITOR GUIDE FALL 2022 EDITION ITINERARY A FALL WEEKEND IN TULSA SATURDAY CHOOSE YOUR OWN -OR-ADVENTURE-OR-HIT UP THE LEGENDARY TULSA BREAKFAST SCENE: visittulsa.com/breakfast
GRAB A FALL LATTE: See PAGE 12 or visittulsa.com/coffee HEAD OUTSIDE: Tulsa’s got trails for days–paved trails, hiking trails, biking trails, haunted trails, etc. Check out PAGE 24 or visittulsa.com/outdoors to find your outdoor escape.
FUEL UP ON ROUTE 66: Tulsa boasts 26 miles of the historic Mother Road loaded with restaurants and shops old and new. Grab a bite to eat, do some window shopping and pose with quirky landmarks along the way. Learn more on PAGE 23 or visittulsa.com/route-66.
SUNDAY BRUNCH IT UP: Revisit visittulsa.com/breakfast for brunch options. We believe you can never have too much breakfast food.
KEEP THINGS FRESH: Yes, Oklahoma is home to a LOT of farms. Take advantage of the fall harvest and support local at one of the restaurants on PAGE 16
Courtesy of Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness. The Outsiders House Museum. Courtesy of Phil Clarkin. Courtesy of Cirque Coffee Roasters. Courtesy of Mother Road Market. Postcards at Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios.
ISKNOWLEDGEPOWER: Tulsa,newsomethingLearnaboutouter space, the ocean–whatever interests you. Find ideas on PAGE 26 or visittulsa.com/continued-learning.
6 THE OFFICIAL TULSA VISITOR GUIDE FALL 2022 EDITION SEPTEMBERFALL 1–18 Guthrie Green 10 Year CelebrationAnniversary guthriegreen.com SEPTEMBER 16–18 DREAMLAND Festival and Spark Summit spark-summittulsacreativeengine.org/ Scotfest okscotfest.com SEPTEMBER 22–24 Tulsa Greek Festival tulsagreekfestival.com SEPTEMBER 24 Festival Americas festivalamericas.org SEPTEMBER OCT.29– 9 Tulsa State Fair tulsastatefair.com SEPTEMBER OCT.30– 2 Broken Arrow Rose Festival keepbabeautiful.org OCTOBER 10 Tulsa Native American Day Celebration tulsanativeamericandayfacebook.com/ OCTOBER 15 Kendall Whittier Arts Festival @visitkendallwhittier OCTOBER 18–23 Tulsa Oktoberfest tulsaoktoberfest.org CALENDAR ANNUAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS RECURRING EVENTS: EVERY THROUGHSATURDAYOCT.22 Tulsa Farmers’ Market Find more events and info at tulsafarmersmarket.org FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH First Friday Art Crawl thetulsaartsdistrict.org/ first-friday-art-crawl Courtesy of Tulsa Oktoberfest. Courtesy of Festival Americas. T-TOWN COLLEGE HOMECOMINGS OCTOBER 20–23 The University of Tulsa utulsa.edu NOVEMBER 10–12 Oral Roberts University oru.edu Courtesy of The University of Tulsa. Courtesy of Expo Square. Photo from 2021 Tulsa Native American Day. Courtesy of GKFF.
7 THE OFFICIAL TULSA VISITOR GUIDE FALL 2022 EDITION NOVEMBER 2–5 Music Cities Convention mcc-tulsamusiccitiesevents.com/ NOVEMBER 4 Dia de los Muertos Festival livingarts.org NOVEMBER 20 Williams Route 66 Marathon NOVEMBER 25–27 USA BMX Grand Nationals usabmx.com CALENDAR DECEMBERWINTER 26–31 38th Lucas Oil Tulsa Shootout (DATEFEBRUARYTBD) Dark Mode Beer Fest DATES TO ANNOUNCEDBE Annual Favorites like: Philbrook Festival of WinterGatheringGardenTulsaLightsBotanicofLightsPlaceWonderland SPRING 2023 MARCH 17 St. Patrick’s Day • Arnie’s 66th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party • Festivities from: - James McNellie’sE. Pub - IrishKilkenny’sPub - & More! MAY 5 Cinco De ••CelebrationsMayoEloteStreetFestivalBlueDomeDistrictCincodeMayoFestival MAY 5–7 Tulsa MayfestInternational SUMMER 2023 JUNE 9–11 Tulsa Tough JUNE 19 Juneteenth (Tulsa Juneteenth Festival dates TBD) JUNE 23–25 Tulsa Pride (exact schedule TBD) JULY 4 Annual including:eventsFoldsofHonorFreedomFestJenksBOOMFest CALENDAR • These listings are accurate at the time of publication. For more up-to-date information and additional listings, visit visittulsa.com/events. OCTOBER 21–23 (WeekendHallowZOOeen1) tulsazoo.org OCTOBER 21–29 Arabian HorseChampionshipHalf-ArabianandShow arabianhorses.org OCTOBER 24–31 HallowMarine okaquarium.org OCTOBER 28–30 (WeekendHallowZOOeen2) tulsazoo.org OCTOBER 29 Tulsa Run tulsarun.com Courtesy of the Tulsa Sports Commission. Photo by Destiny Green. Courtesy of Living Arts Tulsa.
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(918) 596-2001 riverparks.org River West Festival Park 5-B 2100 S Jackson Ave,
MAJOR PARKS Chandler Park 5-A 6500 W 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74107 (918) 591-6053 parks.tulsacounty.org Gathering Place 5-C 2650 S John Williams Way E, Tulsa, OK 74114 (918) 779-1000 gatheringplace.org LaFortune Park 6/7-D 5202 S Hudson Ave, Tulsa, OK 74135 (918) 496-6220
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Oklahoma Aquarium 8-C 300 Aquarium Dr , Jenks, OK 74037 (918) 296-3474 Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium 3-D 3624 N 74th E Ave, Tulsa, OK 74115 (918) 834-9900 Tulsa Zoo 3-D 6421 E 36th St N, Tulsa, OK 74115 (918) 669-6600 Church Studio 5-C 304 S Trenton Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120 (918) 894-2965 thechurchstudio.com Tulsa Botanic Garden 3-A 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr, Tulsa, OK 74127 (918) 289-0330 tulsabotanic.org
74145 918.957.8099 tulsatransit.org COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES& Oral Roberts University 7-C 7777 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74136 918.495.6161 oru.edu Oklahoma University-TulsaState 4-C 700 N Greenwood Ave, Tulsa, OK 74106 918.594.8000 tulsa.okstate.edu OU Tulsa Schusterman Center 2-E 4502 E 41st St, Tulsa, OK 74135 (918) 660-3000 ou.edu/tulsa Tulsa Community College South Campus 7-E 10300 E 81st St, Tulsa, OK 74133 (918) 595-7000 tulsacc.edu University Of Tulsa 5-C 800 S Tucker Dr , Tulsa, OK 74104 (918) 631-2000 utulsa.edu Langston University: Tulsa 4-C 914 N Greenwood Ave , Tulsa, OK 74106 (918) 877-8100 langston.edu HOSPITALS Ascension St. John Broken Arrow 7-F 1000 W Boise Cir, Broken Arrow, OK 74012 918.994.8000 healthcare.ascension.org Ascension St. John Medical Center 5-C 1923 S Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104 918.744.3131 healthcare.ascension.org Hillcrest Hospital South 8-E 8801 S 101st E Ave, Tulsa, OK 74133 918.294.4000 hillcrestsouth.com Hillcrest Medical Center 5-C 1120 S Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104 918.579.1000 hillcrestmedicalcenter.com Saint Francis Health System 7-D 6161 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 74136 918.494.2200 saintfrancis.com Saint Francis Health System South 8-E 10501 E 91st St S, Tulsa, OK 74133 918.307.6000 saintfrancis.com SPONSORSMAP 8
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4-D 175 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 918.596.2100 cityoftulsa.org Tulsa City County Library 6-C 400 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 918.549-7323 usabmx.comtulsalibrary.org FACILITIESTRANSPORTATION Tulsa Transit Denver Avenue Station 5-C 319 S. Denver, Tulsa, OK 74103 918.957.8099 tulsatransit.org Greyhound: Bus Station 4/5-E 317 S Detroit Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120 (918) 584-4428 greyhound.com COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES& Oklahoma State University - Tulsa 2-E 700 N Greenwood Ave, Tulsa, OK 74106 (918) 594-8000 tulsa.okstate.edu Tulsa Community College Metro Campus 6-E 909 S Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK 74119 (918) 595-7000 tulsacc.edu HOSPITALS Oklahoma State University Medical Center 7-B 744 W 9th St, Tulsa, OK 74127 (918) 599-1000 osumc.com 11
THE OFFICIAL TULSA VISITOR GUIDE FALL 2022 EDITION SPONSORSMAP ATTRACTIONS Bob Dylan Center 3-C 116 E Reconcillation Way, Tulsa, OK 74103 918.393.3483 bobdylancenter.com Greenwood Cultural Center 2-E 322 N Greenwood Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120 918.596.1020 greenwoodculturalcenter.com Greenwood Rising Black Wall Street History Center 3-E 23 N Greenwood Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120 539.867.3173 greenwoodrising.org Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame 4-D 111 E 1st Street, Tulsa, OK 74103 918.928.6430 jazzdepotlive.com USA BMX Hall of Fame Museum 1-F 490 N Lansing Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120 480.961.1903 usabmx.com Woody Guthrie Center 3-D 102 E Reconcilliation Way, Tulsa, OK 74103 918.574.2710 woodyguthriecenter.org MAJOR PARKS Guthrie Green 3-D 111 E Reconcilliation Way, Tulsa, OK 74103 918.574.2710 guthriegreen.com Veterans Park 5-G 1028 E 6th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 918. 596-1444 cityoftulsa.org John Hope Franklin Center for Reconcilliation 2-D 535 N Greenwood Ave, Tulsa, OK 74106 918.295.5009 jhfcenter.org SPORTS FACILITIES ONEOK Field 3-E 201 N Elgin Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120 918.744.5998 milb.com/tulsa/ballpark/oneok-field USA BMX HQ and Hall of Fame Museum 2-F 490 N Lansing Ave E, Tulsa, OK 74120 480.961.1903 usabmx.com VENUES BOK Center 5-C 200 S Denver Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103 .918.894.4200 bokcenter.com Cain’s Ballroom 2/3-C 423 N Main St, Tulsa, OK 74103 918.584.2306 cainsballroom.com Cox Business Convention Center 6-B 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 918.894.4350 coxcentertulsa.com Tulsa Performing Arts Center 4-D 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 918.596.7122 tulsapac.com The Tulsa Theater 3-C 105 Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK 74103 918.582.7239 tulsatheater.com CITY & FACILITIESCOUNTY
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FULTON STREET COFFEE AND BOOKS fultonstreet918.com
TRY SOMETHING NEW FOR YOUR MUG. Serious about your coffee and tea? Check out our unique musts while in town.
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THE COLLABORATIVE COFFEE & WINE BAR thecollaborativeok.com With locations in midtown, Jenks and one opening in Bixby, Collaborative boasts a variety of unique coffee and tea drinks and small bites. Enjoy the patio or even the wine cellar, if it’s the end of a rough day.
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SHE BREWS COFFEE HOUSE shebrewscoffeehouse.org She Brews serves coffee with a cause, employing formerly incarcerated women and offering other programs with locations in Kendall-Whittier and Claremore.
HODGES BEND hodges-bend.com This sophisticated spot in downtown Tulsa’s East Village is a favorite for remote workers and office workers looking for a unique meeting location. A happy hour haven–Hodge’s Bend offers a wide array of food options, plus craft coffees and cocktails alike.
On a mission to intergenerationalincreaseliteracy and build a better community, Fulton Street is a one-stop to enjoy coffee, books and discourse.
DOUBLESHOT COFFEE CO. doubleshotcoffee.com Opened in March 2004, DoubleShot Coffee Company started with an epiphany about fresh coffee. Now it’s a Tulsa staple for in-house roasted craft drinks and small bites, all in a large, modern and industrial space.
A South Tulsa favorite for coffee and tasty treats. Stop by for handcrafted beans brewed in-house, fresh pastries, cozy fireplace vibes and amazing customer service. You might just find your new go-to cup of coffee.
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NORDAGGIOS COFFEE nordaggios-coffee.square.site
ROCKET BROTHERS ESPRESSO rocketbrothers.com Rocket Brothers is the perfect place to pick up gourmet espresso drinks and all your favorite baked goods when you’re in a pinch. You can expect great customer service and a modern cafe environment, even at the drive-thru window.
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LITTLE VENICE EATALIAN FOOD & WINE littlevenice.us Visit for a taste of authentic Venetian cuisine in a warm and environmentwelcomingin the heart of Sand Springs.
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THE HEMINGWAY thehemingwaytulsa1515.com The celebratedfeelingenvironment.elegant,steakthananotherexperienceprovidesHemingwayadiningfromera.It’smorejustanupscaledinnerinanspeakeasyIt’sspecial,and receiving five-star service.
FINE DINING NEVER TASTED SO GOOD. Tulsa has a food scene for everyone. Visit one of these for an upper-class occasion.
PRHYME: STEAKHOUSEDOWNTOWN prhymetulsa.com Located in the heart of the Tulsa Arts District, PRHYME offers the best cuts of USDA prime beef, a variety of seasonal favorites–including Duroc pork chops–as well as whimsically plated appetizers. Pair your delicious dinner with a fine wine.
BODEAN RESTAURANT & MARKET bodean.net An upscale seafood experience where you can dine in, take out or shop in the fresh fish market. You’ll enjoy the latest fresh catch, a comprehensive list of wines and live jazz music. Visit Bodean to celebrate all the wins –big or small. IN THE RAW VŪ intherawsushi.com Enjoy a multi-sensory dining experience at in the raw vū with traditional, nouveau, sashimi and nigiri creations. Add a unique craft cocktail with gorgeous views of the Tulsa cityscape.
BULL IN THE ALLEY bullinthealley.com High-end chophouse tucked away in an alley in the Tulsa Arts District. Guaranteed to wow your encouraged.Reservationsdate.strongly SISSEROU’S CATERINGRESTAURANTCARIBBEAN& sisserousrestaurant.com Inspired by the island of stylizedviatotransportsSisserou’sDominica,RestaurantyoutheCaribbeanauthenticandcuisineina vibrant setting.
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BIG BABY ROLLS & DONUTS bigbabyrolls.com Get your fix on Route 66 (we had to say it)! Enjoy fresh, sweet and savory rolls plus amazing donuts including always-available vegan- and gluten free options. CHIMERA chimeratulsa.com
NEFF BREWING neffbrewing.com
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A family operation that began as homebrewing for a better alternative and grew into a fully gluten-free craft brewery and restaurant. Award-winning food and brews (judged against gluten included competitors).
EAT WITH CONFIDENCE. There simply is no shortage of options for anyone eating in Tulsa.
LANNA THAI lannathaitulsa.com Family-owned restaurant serving South Tulsa authentic Thai flavors since 1998. They rise to the challenge when asked to “make it spicy” and offer plenty of protein options along with glutenfree accommodations.
QUE GUSTO quegustotulsa.com Delicious Ecuadorian spot in the Tulsa Arts District perfect for a bite to eat before exploring some of Tulsa’s best contemporary galleries. Known for their flaky, crispy empanadas with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options.
ELOTE CAFE & CATERING elotetulsa.com Since 2008, Elote has grown from a local lunch spot to a Tulsa favorite in the Deco District. Serving authentic, innovative Mexican dishes, Elote is a great location for lunch or dinner – vegan, vegetarian and glutenfree options available. NEEDS
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ROSE MICROCREAMERYROCK roserockmicrocreamery.com Perfect for a hot summer’s day. Grab a scoop of all-natural, small batch, extra creamy ice cream in your favorite flavor. Vegan scoops are also available.
An eclectic, veganfriendly café in the Tulsa Arts District serving healthy, lunchconsciousenvironmentallybreakfast,anddinneroptions.
16 THE OFFICIAL TULSA VISITOR GUIDE FALL 2022 EDITION SPOTLIGHTDINING EAT FRESH & LOCAL. Looking for a divine meal you don’t have to feel guilty about? Try some of our favorite farm to fork restaurants and tell them Visit Tulsa sent you! JUNIPER junipertulsa.com Modern, seasonal, locally sourced dishes. Features five course menu with Sommelier selected wine pairings. FARMBAR farmbartulsa.com FarmBar is not your typical fine dining experience. Enjoy 5 and 10-course tasting menus that are adapted every couple of weeks with fresh, local, seasonal ingredients in an intimate dining space. Choose to sit overlooking the kitchen, in the main dining room or out on the patio. Courtesy of Juniper. Courtesy of the Local Bison. Courtesy of FarmBar. DINING FARM-TO-TABLESPOTLIGHT:CUISINE
Courtesy of East Village Bohemian Pizzeria TULSA MARKETFARMERS’ tulsafarmersmarket.org Go shop all the freshest local foods every Saturday April through October at the Tulsa Farmers’ Market. Enjoy Second Sunday Arts & Eats May through November for local artisans, creative businesses, specialty foods, florists and more!
BOHEMIAN PIZZERIA eastvillagebohemian.com
LA TERTULIA latertuliarestaurant.com Making the list for Yelp’s Top 100 US Restaurants in 2022, La Tertulia is an authentic Santa Fe fine dining experience. Tulsa Take: Try the tamales, a spicy marg and finish with the sopapillas. LOWOOD lowoodtulsa.com A portal to paradise in Tulsa’s East Village, Lowood puts a unique spin on farm-to-table. Enjoy live music overlooking an urban garden powering fresh flavors with unbeatable vibes.
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Choose Oren for locally sourced, fresh cuisine with a foundation in French and European technique. Many dishes are constructed with local produce at the forefront, so you won’t have to feel guilty for enjoying a lavish meal.
THE LOCAL BISON thelocalbison.com Thils laid back space in the downtown Deco district packs serious flavor into every bite on their unique menu. Locally owned and locally sourced, the Local Bison offers Okie favorites with a twist–with all sauces and seasonings made in-house.
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Voted one of Yelp’s 100 Best US Restaurants 2022, East Village Bohemian Pizza is an eclectic, bricklined spot serving woodfired pizzas prepared Neapolitan style. All pies are made with imported or local ingredients.
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AMELIA’S WOODFIRED GRILL amelias.us Enjoy a variety of flame-cooked dishes from around the world from a true scratch kitchen.
OREN RESTAURANT orenrestaurant.com
DOWNTOWN DEAD ARMADILLO CRAFT BREWING dabrewery.com Named one of the “Best Breweries in the South” by RAVE, their brews and viewsfeaturing“boneyard”withtaproomstraightforwardpairedaspaciouspatiodowntownkeeplocals coming back.
WHAT’S BREWIN’ IN BOOM TOWN. From lagers to hearty porters, Tulsa’s craft brewery profile is rich and inclusive with beers for everyone from the casual drinker to your one friend who’s really into IPAs.
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NEFF BREWING neffbrewing.com You saw it first on pg. 12. Fatherson duo Jon and Jonathon Neff went to work (with the help of Jonathon’s chem + withdiagnosis.Jonathon’sfullongluten-freebackground)engineeringmakingbeerparwithgluten-beeruponceliacBrewingnewtypesof artisan malts of millet, buckwheat, rice and quinoa, NEFF’s creations are “Brewed For Everyone.”
WELLTOWN BREWING welltownbrewing.com Spacious, multi-story facility boasting a rooftop deck with amazing views of downtown, plus areas that can be rented for special events. Tulsa Take: try their Berry Bliss.
Welltown Brewing Berry Bliss. Courtesy of Root Tulsa.
EERIE ABBEY ALES eerieabbeyales.com Unique, monastic craft brewery in the heart of the Deco District dishing out Belgian style beers. Taking full advantage of their historic space, their taproom oozes Belgian vibes to match their brews.
BREWINGMARSHALL’SCOMPANY marshallbrewing.com Bringing the art, quality and enjoyment of craft brewing to Oklahoma. Features a small tasting room with a wide variety of beer. The perfect place for an afternoon with friends.
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AMERICAN SOLERA americansolera.com Neon signage will lead the way to equally vibrant beer at the chic, vintage revival taproom of American Solera: a brewery that produces a wide range of fruit beers that blur the line between brewing and winemaking.
WHITTIERKENDALL DISTRICT CABIN BOYS BREWERY cabinboysbrewery.com Offers hand-crafted ales brewed with spices, fruits and a touch of pizzazz to put a twist on traditional beer styles.
RENAISSANCE BREWING CO. renaissancebeer.com The only facility specifically built for brewing in the city, Renaissance is a little different than other breweries you may have visited–their taproom opens onto the brewing floor featuring four core brews and eight rotators.
BROKEN BREWINGARROWCOMPANY brokenarrowbrewingco.com Native American owned and experimentalfromspota1906,microbrewery.operatedBuilt-inthespaceisnowcharmingdrinkingwitheverythingtraditionaltostyles.
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HEIRLOOM RUSTIC ALES heirloomrusticales.com Slinging brews like “Mamas don’t let your cowboys grow up to be racists” in a dog-friendly, rustic, industrial space. Creates community, collabs with charities, etc. Located in DistrictenoughDistrict,Kendall-WhittierthebutclosetothePearlbreweriesfor a crawl. FOR MORE? Scan or click. VISITTULSA.COM/BREW Oktoberfest biergarten at Cabin Boys Brewery. Courtesy of Cabin Boys Brewery. Courtesy of Pearl Beach Brew Pub.
PEARL BEACH BREW PUB pearlbeachbrewpub.com Indoor and covered outdoor seating, sand volleyball and an incredible downtown view. In addition to their brews, boasts a full bar complete with frozen drinks.
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PEARL DISTRICT NOTHING’S LEFT BREWING CO. nothingsleftbrew.co Experiments with a wide variety of ingredients to craft interesting, drinkable beers.
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AROUND TOWN THE CAPE COMPANYBREWING thecapebrewingcompany.com Fun interior plus spacious backyard. Jenks dog-friendlythewords,music.bingo,theafterperfectlocationforrelaxingfamilytimeataquariumhostingtriviaandliveIntheirownTheCapeis“family-friendly,place to be.”
Tulsa’s danceelectronicpremiermusicclub,tucked in an alley serving high quality craft cocktails. Go for stained-glass window vibes.
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CLUB MAJESTIC visittulsa.com/club-majestic Catering to the LGBTQIA+ community, Club foramazingincludingentertainment–providesMajesticupscalefrequent,dragshowsall.
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SHADY KEYS shadykeys.com A brick-walled dueling piano joint in a historic Blue Dome District building dishing out lively toclassics.sing-alongBringcashrequestyour favorite tunes!
CIGARCHURCHILL’SLOUNGE churchillscigarlounge.com Enjoy a wide selection of premium cigars and drinks in a modern lounge feel where you can kick up your feet with your buddies and relax. WHISKEY 918 visittulsa.com/whiskey-918 Brush off your boots and break out the hat for this 21+ country dance hall, saloon and event center in the Blue Dome District. MIXCO mixcotulsa.com Across the street from the BOK Center, MixCo is the perfect spot to enjoy a craft cocktail before or after a show. The underground bar is a trendy take on the speakeasy that draws inspiration from their historic setting.
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LIGHT UP THE NIGHT. Think Tulsa is beautiful during the day?! You should see it come to life when the sun takes a break. One glimpse at night life in Tulsa – and you’ll be after ours.
ST. VITUS stvitustulsa.com
VINTAGE WINE BAR winebartulsa.com Tulsa’s premier wine bar. Stop by for a wine flight and a great bite for your next happy hour or date night.
DUST BOWL LANES & LOUNGE locations/tulsadustbowllounge.com/ Hit the lanes or snag a drink in this bowling alley turned late-night club. Treat your crew to the VIP Room rental.
LEFTY’S GREENWOODON leftysongreenwood.com A modern sports bar with a patio space Sd, 13 TVs, beer and cocktails on tap, amazing food and sky-high ceilings. Tulsa Take: Try the Hawkeye sandwich.
ZASA’S PIZZA & WINGS zasaspizza.com New to Bixby and Mother Road Market, Zasa’s Pizza & Wings serves NY-style pizza with a perfectly crunchy thin crust. All pies are cooked in a hot deck oven. Make sure you get two plates to accommodate your foot-long slices.
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WANDA J’S GENERATIONNEXTRESTAURANT visittulsa.com/wandajs Coined the best fried chicken in Tulsa, Wanda J’s is a Greenwood family owned and operated restaurant and has quickly become a favorite in town for soul food cooked with love.
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Photo of Wanda J’s Next Generation Restaurant. Courtesy of Tyler Layne Photography.
TALLY’S GOOD FOOD CAFE tallyscafe.com This retro Route 66 diner has been serving up diner favorites, including breakfast all day, since 1987. With a menu of over 100 dishes, Tally’s has racked up numerous awards over the years, including Tulsa’s Best Diner, Tulsa’s Best Breakfast, and Tulsa’s Best Cinnamon Rolls.
SHUFFLES: BOARD GAME CAFE shufflestulsa.com All-ages board game-centric restaurant, bar and coffee shop in the downtown Arts District serving a wide selection of Americana cuisine.
MCNELLIE’S PUBLIC HOUSE mcnellies.com McNellie’s is a perfect spot to enjoy a mix of classic and modern pub fare. You won’t be disappointed with the options for lunch, dinner, or happy hour. Complement your cravings with over 350 brews to choose from at their downtown and South Tulsa locations.
LOS CABOS loscabosok.com Los Cabos offers a gourmet taste of Mexico with all the freshest ingredients and locally sourced seafood. Enjoy a variety of modern flavors with a view of the river, mariachi bands and live music.
FAMILY DINING OPTIONS. When you have a group of hungry family, finding the right restaurant for every member can be stressful and difficult. We’ve got some great local options that will feed your crew.
GAMBILL’S PASTARIA & GROCERY tulsapasta.com A Tulsa favorite for family style, scratch-made Italian food in Midtown. Not only will you eat an amazing, authentic Italian meal, you’ll receive the friendliest service in town. Not to mention, you can snag some homemade groceries, like pasta and sauces, from the market to cook for yourself.
DOC’S WINE & FOOD docswineandfood.com Whether you’re eating on the patio or in the brick-accented dining room, you’ll always find a unique dish with a Creole flair at Doc’s Wine & Food. Come as you are, savor fresh seafood, seasonal offerings and wine pairings in a environment.welcoming
DININGPATIO PATIO DINING L KING FOR MORE? Scan or click. VISITTULSA.COM/PATIOS Courtesy of Laurannae. Open Container at The Boxyard. Courtesy of Tyler Layne Photography. THE VAULT vaulttulsa.com When you dine at The Vault, cocktails.deliciousfromdishesclassicbuilding.centuryquirksexperienceyou’llalltheofthemid-modernSavorAmericanmadescratchandcraft
BAKINGLAURANNAECO. lbcotulsa.com Laurannae Baking Co.’s Broken Arrow location boasts a delightful backyard space. Stop by to enjoy a freshly made pastry, treat or a craft coffee.
22 THE OFFICIAL TULSA VISITOR GUIDE FALL 2022 EDITION IF IT’S STORMING, WAIT 20 MINTUES. When the weather is nice, why sit inside? R BAR & GRILL rbartulsa.com Relaxed gastropub with indoor space, enclosed patio, and open-air patio seating available. Tulsa Tip: Go for brunch and get their snickerdoodlestyle donut holes. OPEN CONTAINER visittulsa.com/open-container Trivia viewteam,prizesspecials,enjoyBringnighthappenTuesdayseveryTuesdaystartingat7PM.yourteamandrotatingdrinkcashandforthewinningplusabeautifulofdowntown! IN THE RAW intherawsushi.com In The Raw Tulsa has continued to win the award for best sushi every year since 2001 –sushi,traditionalfeaturingandnouveausashimiand nigiri creations. Four locations around town all boast beautiful patios.
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MOTHER ROAD MARKET & SHOPS AT MRM motherroadmarket.com A vibrant food hall where you can enjoy local favorites, new concepts and rotating residents of the Kitchen 66 food incubator program. Enjoy a fullservice bar and an expansive patio with outdoor seating, a Route 66-themed mini golf course and more! &DISCOVITORIUMDECOPOLISTULSARAMA decopolis.net An Art theMuseum,square”themedDeco“townandmini-plusDECOPOLIS Discovitorium filled with sciencefantasticaldécor and gifts. Courtesy of Mother Road LayneCourtesyMarket.ofTylerPhotography. R66 REVERSE!IN Another great historic tour from Root. click.orScan ROOTTULSA.COM/ROUTE-66-TOUR MEADOW GOLD DISTRICT meadowgolddistrict.com Main mostofferthisspotsRoad.shoppingStreet-styletheMotherThelocallyownedandpublicartonstretchofRoute66someofTulsa’seclecticshopping, dining and views. Courtesy of Tyler Layne Photography.
ROUTE 66 HISTORICAL VILLAGE route66village.com Located in Southwest Tulsa, this open-air museum offers a unique abouteducatingexperiencevisitorsTulsa’shistory in the oil, refining and North America.
BUCK COSMICATOM’SCURIOS buckatomson66.com
WALK, BIKE OR DRIVE DOWN MEMORY LANE. Tulsa County’s 26-mile stretch of Route 66 keeps things fresh with new neons, shops and restaurants opening left and right.
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CYRUS AVERY CENTENNIAL PLAZA & CYRUS AVERY PLAZA SOUTHWAS centennial-plazavisittulsa.com/cyrus-averyRoute 66 bronze statues, plaza, park, Skywalk and pedestrian bridge located on Southwest Boulevard and Riverside Drive honoring Cyrus Avery, the “father of Route 66.” Stop by to enjoy a taste of Tulsa art deco and take some great photos.
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GATHERING PLACE gatheringplace.org Riverfront park offering world-class experiences for all ages with no entry fee. Climb on larger-thanlife cranes in the Chapman Adventure Playground or take in the downtown Tulsa skyline while soaring on Swing Hill. Year-round programming includes children’s activities, live music, art shows, sports events and so much more.
With the largest privately funded park on the planet – and equally impressive natural outdoor locations all over – Tulsa is one of those cities where you could spend all week outside. Good luck not falling in love.
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TULSA ZOO tulsazoo.org A fun and affordable destination where families can connect. Located in Mohawk Park, the Tulsa Zoo’s beautiful 85-acres are home to more than 400 species–many rare and endangered in the wild. Visit immersive exhibits like the Mary K. Chapman Rhino Reserve; learn more about your favorite animals during daily keeper chats; or enjoy the scenery during a trip on the train.
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10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY GUTHRIE GREEN guthriegreen.com The beating heart of Tulsa’s Arts District, Guthrie Green is an urban green space and performance venue that celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Frequently hosts food trucks and free events such as movie nights, yoga, concerts and fitness bootcamps.
After surviving forced-removal from their ancestral homelands, the Creek Nation’s Locvpoka (Locapoga) Tribal Town established their new home at the historic Council Oak tree, which still stands within the park grounds in downtown Tulsa.
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Courtesy of Gathering Place. Play Day at the Guthrie Green. Courtesy of Patrick Whitty.
Rugged and rocky, River Parks’ 600 thickly wooded acres feature an inviting mix of dirt trails, ponds, and spectacular views of the city-perfect for hiking, biking or running. The 26 miles of trails run from downtown Tulsa south along the Arkansas River on the east and west banks with parking, restrooms, play equipment and furnished rest stops along the way.
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A recreational treasure, Turkey Mountain encompasses several hundred acres of rugged land less than a 15-minute drive from downtown. Turkey Mountain offers an escape city life via a thick canopy of trees–and miles of hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and running trails. A map of the marked trails is located near the trailhead, along with signage describing the varying degrees of difficulty for some of the trails. Downloadable maps are available at riverparks.org.
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TULSA BOTANIC GARDEN tulsabotanic.org
TURKEY MOUNTAIN URBAN WILDERNESS AREA visittulsa.com/turkey-mountain
An all-season oasis blooming in the Osage Hills just eight miles northwest of Tulsa. The Lakeside Promenade gracefully encompasses a seven-acre lake, and the Cross Timbers Trail provides a 1.5 mile hike through the native prairie and forest. Frequently hosts nature walks, full moon hikes and–of course–gardening classes.
Tulsa’s oldest-standing movie theatre, Circle Cinema originally opened in 1928 and now operates as the only nonprofit cinema in the area. They celebrate creativity, the arts and filmmakers from around the corner to around the world.
Tulsa offers some of the finest (and funnest) educational opportunities to make any trip more eye opening. Whether solo or in a group, young or not-so-young, there is something to learn around town for everyone.
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EXPLORE THE WORLD AROUND US AND THE HISTORY BEHIND US.
SHERWIN MILLER MUSEUM OF JEWISH ART jewishmuseumtulsa.org
Established in 1995, the Equality Center serves the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender and allied community and is one of the largest centers of its kind in the region. The center is owned and operated by Oklahomans for Equality and includes an event center, a full-service lending library, a wellness center and more.
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TOURS OF TULSA toursoftulsa.com Walk over and under the streets of downtown Tulsa through buildings built in Tulsa’s oil boom days. Tours of Tulsa can customize an itinerary specifically for you and your group with a guided tour to fit your schedule.
DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER okeq.org
Contains the Southwest’s finest collection of Judaica, with priceless items nearly 4,000 years old. An extraordinary Holocaust Collection emphasizes the experiences of survivors who came to live in Oklahoma, as well as Oklahomans who participated in the liberation of the Nazi concentration camps.
Courtesy of Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art. Circle Cinema. Courtesy of Root Tulsa.
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Explore the skyscrapers of downtown Tulsa, built by the oilers who left their lasting imprint on the skyline. Discover hidden tunnels, or hear the story of the Greenwood District and Black Wall Street with Tulsa Tours! YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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NEW SPRING 2022 DISCOVERY LAB discoverylab.org In a state-of-the-art building next door to the Gathering Place, the Discovery Lab provides unique programming for children in middle-school and younger geared toward developing their creativity, critical-thinking, problemsolving and collaboration skills. With a labyrinth of tunnels, a slide made from packing tape, science demos, The WorkShop, Science Lab, and so much more, Discovery Lab is a place where kids and their families can make, learn, explore, and design things using real stuff in new and different ways. Inspired by best practices in informal learning.
Images courtesy of Discovery Lab.
THE OUTSIDERS HOUSE MUSEUM theoutsidershouse.com Immerse yourself in Tulsa history with a visit to the set of the cult-classic movie–The Outsiders. Offering behind-thescenes stories, memorabilia and more, the Outsiders House Museum just northeast of downtown Tulsa is a timetraveling experience that’s worth a trip even if you’ve never seen the movie. Courtesy of the Oklahoma Aquarium.
TULSA AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM tulsamuseum.org Launch back in time and experience Tulsa’s aerospace history. Enjoy the unique opportunity to look at vintage planes while also taking delight in the many interactive exhibits. Fly on a jet simulation, maneuver robotic arms like an astronaut in space and more! Travel through the vast unknowns of space in the planetarium, which is the second of its kind in the world.
OKLAHOMA AQUARIUM okaquarium.org Underwater experiences await you throughout galleries featuring aquatic life from our oceans, rivers, lakes and streams. See the largest bull shark collection in the world through a unique walk-through tunnel and dome. Crawl through the Kelp Forest and Discovery Caves and Extreme Amazon to come face-to-face with exotic stingrays, iguanas and fish from these habitats. Get even closer by rolling up your sleeves at interactive touch and feed tanks.
28 THE OFFICIAL TULSA VISITOR GUIDE FALL 2022 EDITION REVITALIZED & THRIVING GREENWOOD RISING greenwoodrising.org A effects,mapping,usingimmersivehistoryGreenwoodandvisitorsRising1921,RaceandWalltheDistricthistoricathistorystate-of-the-artcenterlocatedtheheartoftheGreenwoodhonoringlegacyofBlackStreetbeforeaftertheTulsaMassacreofGreenwoodallowstoexploreconnectwithDistrictthroughanjourneyprojectionholographicand environmental media. CULTURALGREENWOODCENTER greenwoodculturalcenter.org A monument to the throughinodds.despiterespectedacitizensGreenwoodwhocreatedrenownedandcommunityformidableExperiencelifehistoricGreenwoodphotosand stories from Tulsa Race Massacre survivors, a restored home that originally belonged to survivors and much more. PATHWAY TO HOPE pathway-to-hopegreenwoodrising.org/ A direct walking route between John Hope renewalduringbisectedGreenwoodreconnectssymbolicallyDistrict.ofsitesParkReconciliationFranklinandotherinthecoretheGreenwoodThepathwayaDistrictbyI-244Tulsa’surbanphase.EDUCATION EXPAND YOUR UNDERSTANDING TAKE A TOUR NOW! This 15-stop virtual tour of the Historic Greenwood District is provided by Root. VISITSHOULDTRAVELERSMONUMENTS6GEOGRAPHIC’SNATIONALnationalgeographic.comVOTED ATTRACTIONNEWBEST7TOP2021IN BY 10BESTTODAYUSA JOHN PARKRECONCILIATIONFRANKLINHOPE reconciliation-parkjhfcenter.org/ Features Hope Plaza–a 16-foot granite structure with three theBlackOklahoma’spowerfultheatReconciliation25-footMassacre.theimagesdepictingsculptures–bronzeactualfromTulsaRaceTheTowerofthecenterofparktellsthestoriesofearliestresidentsandhistoryofBlack Wall Street. click.orScan ROOTTULSA.COM/GREENWOOD-TOURCourtesy of Greenwood Rising. Vernon AME Church in the historic Greenwood District. Courtesy of Tyler Layne Photography.
29 THE OFFICIAL TULSA VISITOR GUIDE FALL 2022 EDITION ROUTE 66 RISING Admiral Pl and Mingo Rd NOT JUST LANDMARKS, THESE ARE CAN’T-MISS TULSA ICONS. Rubbernecking, selfie-inspiring points of interest that’ll make you say, “Ask that person if they will get a photo of us.” LANDMARKS TIMELESS TREASURES GOLDEN DRILLER 4145 E 21st St CAVE HOUSE 1623 Charles Page Blvd THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE 1 S Boston Ave A acousticmysteriousanomaly. BOSTON AVENUE UNITED CHURCHMETHODIST 1301 S Boston Ave BLUE WHALE 2600 U.S. Rte 66, Catoosa, OK PRICE TOWER 510 Dewey Ave, Bartlesville, OK Frank skyscraper.fullyWright’sLloydonlyrealized BLUE DOME 320 E 2nd St Courtesy of Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Courtesy of TravelOK. Courtesy of Tyler Layne Photography.
From soccer to the saddle, Tulsa boasts sports galore.
TULSA IS A SPORTS CITY.
FC Tulsa is Oklahoma’s premier professional soccer club. The team plays in the USL Championship, the second division of U.S. Soccer and much like the scissor-tailed flycatcher (Oklahoma’s state bird) featured prominently in their logo–this team is all about speed, upward momentum–and reaching new heights.
Since moving from Lafayette in 1977, the Drillers have served as Tulsa’s exclusive minor league baseball team. The Drillers play in the gorgeous ONEOK Field, conveniently located in the hustle and bustle of the historic Greenwood District. You won’t be able to miss the energy–and fireworks–that every game brings to downtown. full schedule
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This beautiful new structure located in Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District boasts an incredible display of BMX history and gear, plus an athlete training space. Stands next door to the Hardesty National BMX Stadium.
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Find Tulsa’s professional ice hockey team, who play in the East Coast Hockey League, at the BOK Center. An evening at an Oilers game is a guarantee for some exciting action on the ice. You may think Tulsa’s too hot for hockey and if that’s the case, maybe the Oilers are too hot for you.
THE OFFICIAL TULSA VISITOR GUIDE FALL 2022 EDITION COLLEGIATE THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA and ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY offer the best of competitive sports on the collegiate level. For more information on Tulsa’s collegiate athletic scene, visit tulsagoldenhurricane.com or oruathletics.com–and find TU’s home football lineup below. Additionally, Tulsa hosts regional and national tournaments throughout the year, including events like the 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships. Learn more at tulsasports.org 31 PLAYED WITH PASSION EQUINE exposquare.com Each year national and horseinternationalexhibitions and shows fill the calendar at state-of-the-artthe Expo Square. You’ll see just about every breed–from Arabians to Quarter FairhorsesummertimePlus,calfbarrelExperienceHorses.rodeos,racingandropingevents.checkoutquarterracingatnearbyMeadows. RACING tulsaracewaypark.com Catch races at Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park and Hallett Motor tulsaracewaypark.comavailableCircuit.RacingCalendarat SPORTS SEP 10 NORTHERNVS.ILLINOIS SEP 17 JACKSONVILLEVS.STATE OCT 1 CINCINATTIVS. OCT 29 SMUVS. NOV 5 TULANEVS. NOV 18 SOUTHVS.FLORIDASCHEDULEFOOTBALL L KING FOR MORE? Scan or click. VISITTULSA.COM/SPORTSFAN
Courtesy of Tyler Layne Photography. Courtesy of Church Studio. WORLD’S LARGEST AUGMENTED REALITY MURAL majesticmural.com Spanning approximately 15,000 sq. ft. on the east and north sides of the Main Park Plaza parking garage, 410 S. Main St. Scan this QR Code while you visit, or find it at the website above.
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HISTORY IN THE MAKING MURAL “History in the Making,” a wall painting by artist Skip Hill and located on the side of Wanda J’s Next Generation Restaurant, honors residents of the Greenwood District, known as the “Black Wall Street.” The neighborhood was destroyed in the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, but has come back to life. MURALS
MURAL OF SPACE AND TIME Located across from the Church Studio on 3rd and Trenton, the Mural of Space and Time is an 140-foot piece of art created by Brian Lewis that honors the life and legacy that iconic musician Leon Russell left behind.
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Tulsa’s skyline alone is a thing of beauty with breath-taking art deco at every turn. As you close in for further examination, each building, alley and brick has something unique and meaningful to say. If you have time, be sure to check out a mural tour or peruse one Tulsa’s fine art or history museums.
This gallery offers creative workshops, performances, exhibitions, films/videos, demonstrations of current art, lectures, related educational activities and research in its mission to present and develop contemporary art forms in Tulsa.
PHILBROOK MUSEUM OF ART philbrook.org
LIVING ARTS OF TULSA livingarts.org
TULSA SOCIETYHISTORICAL&MUSEUM tulsahistory.org Located in the historic Sam Travis mansion with rotating exhibit galleries featuring stories from Tulsa’s past. Their wide ranging collection includes over 200,000 photographs, books, maps, historical costumes, architectural elements, and fine and decorative arts. In addition, the museum’s Vintage Garden invites visitors to stroll among the flowers, trees and historical Tulsa artifacts.
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A gallery that strives to educate and develop connections within the Tulsa community by drawing attention to contemporary pieces found in Oklahoma and from around the world. This non-profit community arts organization supports Oklahoma’s contemporary fine craft artists, connecting them with audiences and opportunities.
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Nestled on 25-acres of pristine gardens, offering world-class art in a villa that transports visitors to the Italian countryside. Houses a sprawling collection of Indigenoussurveysmostart,RenaissanceAmerican,andBaroqueincludingoneofthecomprehensiveof20thCenturyartinthe U.S. The historical home of Waite and Genevieve Phillips features an addition with auditorium, Kitchen 27 restaurant, library and educational studios. halfonlineadmissionReserveinadvanceandplantospendadaythereifyoucan.
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A four-floor, 42,000-square foot building that houses gallery space, studios and classrooms and a performance stage. Check out the EXPERIENCE on the second floor for an artist driven, large-scale, fully immersive art installation that invites participants to explore a multimedia environment through sight, sound, movement and touch. Then, head to THE STUDIO on the third floor and create some art of your own!
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Tulsa Foundation for Architecture offers walking tours highlighting some of downtown Tulsa’s architectural treasures. Docents point out features of unique buildings and offer historical perspectives. Each second Saturday tour is different, but will typically include a visit to a lobby, a tunnel or maybe even an oil baron’s penthouse! On any given tour, you might see beautiful examples of Art Deco, Beaux Arts, Gothic Revival and Mid-Century Modern buildings.
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Learn more about one of the world’s best collections of art deco architecture with a tour from the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture.
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A gallery that honors the past and looks toward the future with the tools of art and creativity. Displaying local artwork, creating events and celebrating Tulsa from Greenwood Ave.
The Tulsa Performing Arts Center (TPAC) is located in Tulsa’s historic downtown and was designed by the architect of the former World Trade Center towers. Ella Fitzgerald kicked off the first concert in 1977. With four theaters, a studio space and a large reception hall, the TPAC has hosted many Broadway tours, popular artists, local talent and functions like recitals.
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healing element, Black Moon Collective works to expands minds and viewpoints while confronting conformity. TAC GALLERY tacgallery.org A venue that displays quality, aArtists’operatedDistrictThiscommercialhomeotherwisewhichart—especiallycontemporaryworkmaynothaveainatraditionalgallery.TulsaArtsgalleryisbytheTulsaCoalition,volunteer-run, nonprofit organization of artists and art supporters. PUTTING THE “ART” IN ART DECO L KING FOR MORE? Scan or click. VISITTULSA.COM/ARTS Courtesy of the Vintage Sewing Center and Museum. looking for spots to visit in spotsTulsa? TULSAZOO.ORG TULSAZOO
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ENJOY TULSA’S WORLD-CLASS GAMING. With three of the best casinos and resorts imaginable, not a single choice is a gamble.
Try more than 2,400 of the newest and most popular electronic games and enjoy Northeast Oklahoma’s largest non-smoking gaming floor. Their resort features a 19-story luxury hotel with more than 350 rooms and suites with an additional 100 suites in a stunning 10-story smoke-free hotel tower.
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OSAGE CASINO HOTEL osagecasino.com Offers a world-class casino experience, from the rush of the high-stakes tables to electronic gaming options. Experienced chefs bring extraordinary care and attention to a menu of classic comfort food to their dining options. Book a stay in their brand-new hotel, and try to catch a show at the Skyline Event Center while you’re there!
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RIVER SPIRIT CASINO RESORT riverspirittulsa.com A luxurious hotel rising 27 stories high with retail, a convention center, a showroom for live entertainment and sporting events plus VIP suites. The Margaritaville Casino is packed with 850 electronic games and 27 live table and poker games. Try two-story Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville restaurant or Ruth Chris’s Steakhouse, and don’t miss the resort pool cabana experience.
HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO TULSA hardrockcasinotulsa.com
Contact your Sales Manager to book your next meeting with us and mention Visit Tulsa and receive 1 hour of unlimited arcade play. MAIN EVENT TULSA 7830 S SANTA FE AVE WEST, TULSA OK, 74132 Brittany Ritchie (918) 447-1200 Brittany.Ritchie@mainevent.com CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER OR DISCOUNT. GOOD FOR GAME PLAY ON DAY OF EVENT ONLY. NOT VALID FOR REDEMPTION POINTS OR CRANE GAMES. CARDS EXPIRE AT THE END OF THE EVENT. CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS APPLY. BLACKOUT DATES AND REVENUE MINIMUMS MAY APPLY. PLEASE SEE THE SALES MANAGER FOR BOOKING DETAILS. AudioComplementaryVisualEquipment Refuel with Chef-Inspired Breakfast, Lunch Banquet and Snack Packages Challenge your attendees to Laser Tag, Gravity Ropes, and more! MEETING PLANNER PERKS All-day access to our private meeting rooms and a day full of fun, food & beverages, for just $48.95 per person. Available Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5pm. MEETING PLANNING Take the stress out of planning your next meeting and let Main Event take care of your group. HOST YOUR NEXT MEETING AT MAIN EVENT!
TULSA’S MUSIC SCENE
ECLECTIC MUSIC LIKE YOU’VE NEVER HEARD.
Courtesy of Tyler Layne Photography. Courtesy of Cain’s Ballroom.
When the world’s most renowned performers come to town, they come to the BOK Center. The 18,000+ seat arena transformed Tulsa’s downtown landscape, spurring economic growth and development, all by hosting today’s hottest names in music and entertainment, including Madonna, Lady Gaga, Reba McEntire, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Paul McCartney and Jason Aldean.
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An iconic dance hall and concert venue since the 1930s, Cain’s still attracts top performers from Green Day to Tech N9ne, who are honored to share the same stage with former legends. Numerous fundraisers, charity balls and private events are held here each year. Doubles as a rentable event venue for banquets, parties, weddings and more.
LEGENDARY VENUES
BOK CENTER bokcenter.com
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TULSA THEATER tulsatheater.com
On par with its iconic art deco skyline, Tulsa’s soundtrack is best described as beautiful and harmonic. With so many unique layers of sounds, styles and creativity, there’s truly something for everyone in this legendary — yet evolving — music destination.
Photo by Phil Clarkin courtesy of GKFF.
CAIN’S BALLROOM cainsballroom.com
A historic concert hall completed in 1914, Tulsa Theater was originally designed to serve as the city’s Municipal Auditorium and has since hosted some of world’s greatest musicians and entertainers. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, Tulsa Theater has hosted musicians including Chicago, Al Green, Buddy Holly, B.B. King, Weezer and Vance Joy.
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NEW SPRING 20 2 2 THE CHURCH STUDIO thechurchstudio.com
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NEW SPRING 20 2 2 BOB DYLAN CENTER bobdylancenter.com Offers unprecedented access to the creative life of one of America’s most important and influential artists, the facility houses and exhibits more than 100,000 exclusive cultural treasures created and owned by Bob Dylan. The center provides programming, performances and special displays showcasing the artist’s message and impact.
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The Shrine is a classic Tulsa bar and music venue at the popular 18th and Boston hub home to restaurants and other night spots. Every night, enjoy live music, friendly bartenders and a unique vibe unmatched anywhere else in town.
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WOODY GUTHRIE CENTER woodyguthriecenter.org
A museum and center for inspiration, the Woody Guthrie Center offers three spaces: the temporary gallery is perfect for catered receptions, the foranandgroupaccommodatesclassroommeetingsthetheaterisintimatespaceperformances or presentations. L KING FOR MORE? Scan or click. VISITTULSA.COM/SOUND Courtesy of Phil Clarkin. Courtesy of Root Tulsa.
THE SHRINE tulsashrine.com
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Formerly Grace Methodist Episcopal Church founded in 1915, Church Studio was purchased in 1972 by legendary musician Leon Russell, who transformed the building into a recording studio. The birthplace of the Tulsa Sound was recently restored by owners Ivan Acosta and Teresa Knox and opened in 2021 as a world-class recording studio and event space on the vibrant Studio Row.
Located on historic Route 66, Foolish Things is a trendy coffee shop turned concert venue on select evenings. Experience an intimate show in a low-key, industrial space.
Another 18th and Boston spot boasting music every night. A converted gas station and Tulsa classic boasting an open patio, covered patio, fireplace, pool table and old school juke box, and hosts some of the best live original music in town.
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VANGUARD thevanguardtulsa.com
MERCURY LOUNGE mercuryloungetulsa.com
Catch your favorite artist here before they’re selling out arenas! The Vanguard is a popular spot among locals for reasonably priced shows without a bad seat in the house. Get up close and personal with the next big band.
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THE COLONY colonytulsa.com For more than 60 years, The Colony has been a staple of the Tulsa music community. This British-themed local classic is nestled in Midtown and hosts live original music every night.
CHERRY STREET visittulsa.com/cherry-street
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KENDALL WHITTIER DISTRICT visitkendallwhittier.com This funky corner of Tulsa has something for everyone. Head to Kendall Whittier to experience a mix of art studios, breweries, restaurants, a historic theater and non-mainstream retail.
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More info on PAGE 24 Peruse one of the most incredible sneaker stores in the US or pick up some Black Wall Street gear sold from historic buildings on Greenwood Ave. Afterwards, fuel up at Black Wall Street Liquid Lounge.
YOU DESERVE TO SPLURGE. Maybe you’ve heard Tulsa’s a super affordable place to be. It’s also a super affordable place to shop!
UTICA SQUARE uticasquare.com
TULSA GLOBAL DISTRICT globaldistrict.org Get your daily dose of culture on East Tulsa Main Street! Try something new at Pho Nhi or grab authentic ingredients at Las Americas Supermercado. Don’t miss authentic Mexican pastries at Pancho Anaya Bakery and try some El Salvedorian fare at La Reyna Salvadoreña.
THE BOXYARD tulsaboxyard.com Inspired by an iconic London development, the downtown Boxyard is constructed of repurposed shipping containers that now house a variety of shops like Nine one Skate and Sweet Boutique. Vendor in Whittier Square. Courtesy of Root Tulsa. Photo of the Boxyard. Courtesy of GKFF. Photo of Silhouette Sneakers & Art. Courtesy of Root Tulsa.
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BROOKSIDE brooksidetheplacetobe.com
A quaint, Instagrammable (yes, we’re calling that a word) slice of Midtown packed with restaurants, boutiques and shops lined around flower beds and an iconic phone booth.
Classy-yet-casual dining joints, from designer clothes to signature Tulsa-themed gifts, a cozy cafe and even a professional ballet company characterize the charming Brookside district, a neighborhood just a short jaunt away from Gathering Place.
A dynamic, foodie’s playground boasting locally owned restaurants, antiques, and boutiques. Perfect brunch dates, bar crawls or pleasant family dinners.
SAND SPRINGS sandspringsok.org Tulsa’s gateway to Keystone Lake, Sand Springs is a tight-knit community with an adorable historic downtown home to enchanting dining and shopping options.
OWASSO | REDBUD DISTRICT redbudowasso.com
JENKS jenks.com Known as the “Antique Capital of Oklahoma,” this side of town has so much more to offer than its wonderful array of antique shops. The Oklahoma Aquarium alongside the Arkansas River is home to the world’s largest exhibit of bull sharks. Next door, the Riverwalk boasts excellent shopping and dining, plus live music at their outdoor amphitheater.
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SAPULPA | CROSSROADS sapulpacrossroads.com The Sapulpa Crossroads in downtown Sapulpa offers local boutique and antique shopping, food and specialty stores that are all within walking distance.
NEIGHBORHOOD MAIN STREETS
The Redbud tree is well-recognized in Oklahoma as the state tree, but it is also the nickname for Owasso’s budding destination district. Find your newest outfit at one of the Redbud District’s trendy boutiques, offering goods from designer clothing to kimchi; and be sure to try their unique, locally owned restaurants.
Mural by Carlos Barboza. Courtesy of the City of Broken Arrow.
BROKEN ARROW | ROSE DISTRICT brokenarrowok.gov In Broken Arrow, you discover a city with the tranquil atmosphere of a small community while offering a variety of cultural, shopping and sporting opportunities. This booming suburb boasts hiking trails, a nature park and nine public and private golf courses.
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BIXBY bixbyok.gov Another quickly growing suburb (that’s a theme here) known for community festivals like the Green Corn Festival held annually on the 4th Thursday, Friday and Saturday of June.
WHERE TO STAY STAYTOWHERE
GREASER HIDEOUT AIRBNB visittulsa.com/greaser-hideout Are you an Outsiders fanatic? Then the Greaser Hideout Airbnb is a mustsee for you. Located right across from the museum and decorated with all of the movie decor, the bungalow is perfect for a quick weekend trip of sightseeing.OutsidersVisit iconic filming locations like the rumble field and Circle Cinema. You’re also close to other Tulsa favorites including downtown, Mother Road Market, the MuseumPhilbrookand more! L KING FOR MORE? Scan or click. VISITTULSA.COM/STAY Duets Bed & Breakfast. Courtesy of Phil Clarkin.
Courtesy of Ambassador Hotel. Greaser Hideout. Courtesy of Phil Clarkin.
AMBASSADOR HOTEL ambassadortulsa.com At the Ambassador Hotel, you’ll be getting a taste of the Tulsa Oil Boom and the Roaring 20’s right in your very own hotel room. An atheto-tableAmbassador’sCheckchicintowas1920’s,structureMediterraneanoriginalstylebuiltintheAmbassadorrepurposedamodernandboutiquehotel.outthefarm-restaurant,Chalkboard,forbistro-stylecuisine and craft cocktails. If you’re in town for a concert, you can also be shuttled to the BOK Center from the hotel.
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FROM AIRBNBS TO BNBS. You’ll have to sleep sometime. And it’s important you’re vibing with where you’re resting your head. Lucky for you, Tulsa kind of has the market cornered on variety. From mansion to pad and loft to executive suite, the real question is how many times will you hit snooze in the a.m.
DUETS BED BREAKFAST& duetsbnb.com Located in the heart of Studio Row, Duets Bed & Breakfast is a accompaniedaDuringStudioabove1913propertynewly-remodeledinanoriginalbrickbuildingAh-Sigh-eandRowCoffee.yourstay,enjoycontinentalbreakfastby inviting decor honoring the legendary Tulsa music scene, eat at some of the legendary restaurants in nearby downtown and shop around for some trinkets created by local artists.
ENGAGE TULSA TODAY Big fan of liking and sharing gorgeous pics? Hearing about new things first? NOTES /visittulsa/visittulsa A sincere thanks to the regional attractions, local event organizers, accommodations and tourism partners who provided content for this publication. This publication is produced quarterly by Visit Tulsa, part of Tulsa Regional Tourism at the Tulsa Regional Chamber. Extreme efforts have been and will be made to secure the accuracy of content presented. Visit Tulsa will make every attempt to update and correct errors or accidental omissions upon notification. IT TAKES A... TULSA. LIKE TO INCLUDE AN AD IN AN UPCOMING SEASONAL GUIDE? EMAIL TIMCHAMBERS@VISITTULSA.COM FOR DEADLINES AND INFO. Courtesy of Tyler Layne Photography. You'll even hear when next season's guide is ready! GASP. thank youUNTIL NEXT TIME...
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