Courtesy of Patrick Witty.
FLY NONSTOP DESTINATIONS
A WARM WELCOME
Greetings!
On behalf of the City of Tulsa, I am honored to welcome you to our great city. As you dive into the Official Tulsa Visitors Guide, produced by Visit Tulsa of Tulsa Regional Tourism - a division of the Tulsa Regional Chamber – I hope you get a glimpse into everything our city has to offer.
This guide was made specifically for this season and gives a great overview of the various experiences to be had here in Tulsa. From major spring events like Tulsa Irish Fest and Tulsa International Mayfest, to our annual summer events like the Tulsa Tough bike festival or one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the nation, our city has countless ways to make memories over the coming months.
As you continue to explore this guide, you'll also see numerous other ways to find new family adventures, dining options, nightlife, live music, and much more.
If you’re curious to learn more about our city, scan the QR codes throughout this guide to find hidden gems, from unique foods and one -of-a-kind shopping experiences to the season schedules of some of Tulsa’s greatest sports teams.
I hope you have a great time here in Tulsa and can’t wait to have you back!
Sincerely,
Monroe Nichols, IV Mayor | City of Tulsa
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. 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.
WEEKEND ITINERARY
Friday
WALKING TOUR OF DOWNTOWN TULSA:
Whether you’re interested in our architecture, our history or our not-so-secret underground tunnel network–there’s a tour for you. Find yours at visittulsa.com/tours and book ahead of time.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
GET ARTSY:
From the First Friday Art Crawl to evening hours Fridays at Philbrook , the vibrant Tulsa arts scene has something for everyone. Check visittulsa.com/events for exhibition information!
visittulsa.com/arts.
OR
GET YOUR KICKS:
Tulsa boasts 28 miles of the historic Mother Road loaded with shops and restaurants old and new. Start your trip with a visit to the Visit Tulsa Visitors Center at Mother Road Market . Then, pose with quirky landmarks, peruse unique storefronts and grab a snack or cocktail to fuel up along the way.
Learn more on PAGE 26 or visittulsa.com/route-66
TREAT
YOURSELF:
You’ve had a big day—top it off with a meal you won’t forget from somewhere on PAGE 20 or visittulsa.com/restaurants
Courtesy of Gathering Place.
Courtesy of Philbrook Museum of Art.
First Friday Courtesy of 108 Contemporary.
Courtesy of Visit Tulsa Visitors Center.
Courtesy of Andolini’s Pizzeria.
Boston Avenue Courtesy of Tyler Layne Photography.
Saturday
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
HIT UP THE LEGENDARY TULSA BRUNCH SCENE:
See page PAGE 14 or visittulsa.com/breakfast.
EXPLORE TULSA’S COFFEE SHOPS:
See PAGE 12 or visittulsa.com/coffee.
HEAD OUTSIDE:
Tulsa’s got trails for days–paved trails, hiking trails, biking trails, etc. Check out PAGE 28 to find your outdoor escape.
VISIT THE GREENWOOD DISTRICT:
Visit the Greenwood Rising Black Wall Street History Center and check out Black-owned businesses like Silhouette Sneakers & Art and Cobbler Mom
Explore more of Greenwood on PAGE 34 or visittulsa.com/greenwood
DISCOVER THE TULSA SOUND:
You can find live music in T-Town every night of the week, but Saturdays are always packed with Tulsa tunes. Find your venue on PAGE 46 or visittulsa.com/live-music.
BRUNCH IT UP:
Head to visittulsa.com/breakfast for some of our top picks.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
SNAG A SOUVENIR:
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER:
Grab a T-Town t-shirt or a post card designed by a local artist (have you ever mailed someone a post card?). Scope out shops on PAGE 48 or visittulsa.com/ shopping
Learn something new about Tulsa, outer space, the ocean–whatever interests you. Find ideas on PAGE 30 or visittulsa.com/ continued-learning
Courtesy of Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area.
Courtesy of Greenwood Rising Black Wall Street History Center.
Courtesy of Chris Sayno Photo.
Courtesy of Circle Cinema.
Courtesy of Ida Red.
Courtesy of Topeca Coffee.
ANNUAL EVENTS + FESTIVALS
Recurring Events:
TULSA ARTS DISTRICT FIRST FRIDAY ART CRAWL
First Friday of Every Month tulsaartsdistrict.org/ first-friday-arts-crawl
DOWNTOWN TULSA FARMERS MARKET
Every Saturday tulsaspotlighttheatre.com 6
Wednesdays, 5-8 PM (through Oct. 30)
downtowntulsa.com/ about/dtp-events
THE DRUNKARD AND THE OLIO
MAR. 7-9
TULSA IRISH FESTIVAL tulsairishfest.org
MAR. 8-9
2025 BIG 12 WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP bokcenter.com/events/detail/big-xiiwrestling-championship-25
MAR.
12-AUG 3
PHILBROOK MUSEUM OF ART: “SAMURAI” philbrook.org/visit/samurai/
MAR.
17
ST. PADDY’S DAY BLOCK PARTY arniesbar.com/st-patricks-day
MAR.
28-30
JURASSIC QUEST exposquare.com/events/2024/ jurassic-quest-2024-03
APR. 4-6
PHILBROOK MUSEUM OF ART: “ART IN BLOOM” philbrook.org/visit/bloom/
APR. 11-12
SPRINGFEST tulsagardencenter.org/springfest
APR.
15-26
NATIONAL REIGNING BREEDER’S CLASSIC exposquare.com/events/2025/ national-reining-breedersclassic-2025-04
APR.
26
ORBIT ARTS FESTIVAL tulsapac.com/orbit-arts-festival
APR.
20
BIG BITE FOOD FESTIVAL flywheeltulsa.com/big-bite/
MAY
3
CARNEY FEST carneyfest.com
MAY 9-11
TULSA INTERNATIONAL MAYFEST tulsamayfest.org
MAY
15-17
BLACK WALL STREET RALLY blackwallstreetrally.com
MAY 15-18
BROKEN ARROW ROOSTER DAYS FESTIVAL roosterdays.com
MAY
16
TULSA ZOO: CONSERVATION ON TAP tulsazoo.org/visit/events/tap/ AAPI NIGHT MARKET globaldistrict.org/nightmarket2025
MAY
31
BLACK WALL STREET LEGACY FESTIVAL blackwallstreetlegacyfest.com
Courtesy of Big Ride Music Festival.
Tulsa Tough Courtesy of Chris Barnes.
Courtesy of Mike Creef.
Courtesy of Tulsa International Mayfest.
T.E.G. INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FEST internationaljazzfest.wordpress.com
JUN.
6-8
TULSA TOUGH tulsatough.com
JUN.
7
BIG RIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL flywheeltulsa.com/big-ride/
JUN.
9-21
PINTO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW exposquare.com/events/2025/pintoworld-championship-show-2025-06
JUN.
18-21
TULSA JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL tulsajuneteenth.org JUN. 21-22
AAA ROUTE 66 ROAD FEST route66roadfest.com
JUL.
TBD
CIRCLE CINEMA FILM FESTIVAL circlecinema.org/ccff
JUL.
4
JENKS BOOMFEST discoverjenks.com/events/jenksboomfest/ FOLDS OF HONOR FREEDOM FEST freedomfesttulsa.com
AUG.
TBD
GLOBAL GATHERINGS WORLD FESTIVAL gatheringplace.org/global-gatherings
AUG.
9
JAZZ ON THE GREEN jazzonthegreentulsa.com
AUG.
14-16
BLUE WHALE COMEDY FESTIVAL bluewhalecomedyfestival.com
TULSA DOWNTOWN MAP
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TULSA THEATER CAIN’S BALLROOM
HALL OF FAME MUSEUM OSU - TULSA
JOHN HOPE FRANKLIN RECONCILIATION PARK
FIELD WOODY GUTHRIE CENTER
BOB DYLAN CENTER
HALL GREENWOOD CULTURAL CENTER
TULSA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
TULSA TRANSIT DENVER AVENUE STATION
GREENWOOD RISING BLACK WALL ST. HISTORY CENTER
GRAYHOUND BUS STATION
CAMPUS
GUTHRIE
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
Arvest Convention Center 6-B
100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 918.894.4350 arvestconventioncenter.com
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
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 & COUNTY FACILITIES
Tulsa City Hall 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
TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES
Greyhound: Bus Station 4/5-E 317 S Detroit Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120 918.584.4428 greyhound.com
Tulsa Transit Denver Avenue Station 5-C 319 S. Denver, Tulsa, OK 74103 918.957.8099 tulsatransit.org
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
NYU Tulsa 4-C
3 N Cheyenne Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103 212.998.4433 nyu.edu/tulsa
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
ATTRACTIONS
Gilcrease Museum 4-B
1400 N Gilcrease Museum Rd, Tulsa OK 74127 gilcrease.org
Oklahoma Aquarium 8-C
300 Aquarium Dr , Jenks, OK 74037 918.296.3474 okaquarium.org
Philbrook Museum of Art 6-C
2727 S Rockford Rd, Tulsa, OK 74114 918.749.7941 philbrook.org
Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art 7-C 2021 E 71st St, Tulsa, OK 74136 918.4921818 jewishmuseumtulsa.org
Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium 3-D 3624 N 74th E Ave, Tulsa, OK 74115 918.834.9900 tulsamuseum.org
Tulsa Zoo 3-D 6421 E 36th St N, Tulsa, OK 74115 918.669.6600 tulsazoo.org
The 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
WeStreet Ice Center 6-C/D 4143 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 74135 918.252.0011 westreeticecenter.com
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 cityoftulsa.org
Mohawk Park 3-C/D/E 5701 E 36th St N, Tulsa, OK 74115 918.596.7777 cityoftulsa.org
Redbud Valley Nature Preserve 3-F 16150 Redbud Dr, Catoosa, OK 74015 918.596.9054 oxleynaturecenter.org
Turkey Mountain
Urban Wilderness Area 7-B
6800 S Elwood Ave, Tulsa, OK 741321
918.596.2001 riverparks.org
River West Festival Park 5-B
2100 S Jackson Ave, Tulsa, OK 74107
918.596.2001 riverparks.org
VENUES
Expo Square 5-D
4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74114 918.744.1113 exposquare.com
Historic Big 10 Ballroom 4-C 1624 E Alpache, Tulsa, OK 74106 918.430.1700 big10ballroom.com
Mabee Center 7-C
7777 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74136 918.495.6000 mabeecenter.com
Tulsa Fairgrounds 5-D 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74114 918.744.1113 exposquare.com
TRANSPORTATION & FACILITIES
Tulsa Riverside Airport 7-B
8605 S Elwood Ave, Tulsa, OK 74132
918.299.5886
tulsaairports.com/general-aviation/rvs/
Tulsa International Airport 3-D 7777 Airport Dr, Tulsa, OK 74115
918.838.5000 tulsaairports.com
Tulsa Transit Memorial Midtown Station 6-E 7952 E 33rd St, Tulsa, OK 74145 918.957.8099 tulsatransit.org
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Langston University: Tulsa 4-C 914 N Greenwood Ave , Tulsa, OK 74106 918.877.8100 langston.edu
Oral Roberts University 7-C 7777 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74136 918.495.6161 oru.edu
Oklahoma State University-Tulsa 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
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
TULSA SURROUNDING AREA MAP
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COFFEE SHOPS
COFFEE SHOPS MADE FOR COFFEE SNOBS
Serious about your coffee and tea? Check out our unique musts while in town.
JONES CO. COFFEE jonescompanycoffee.org
Nestled along Historic Route 66, Jones Co. Coffee is always serving light bites and brewing locally roasted beans in a space with plenty of natural light.
DOUBLESHOT COFFEE CO. doubleshotcoffee.com
A pillar of the SoBo district, Doubleshot Coffee serves as a second office to many coffeeloving, remote-working Tulsans.
THE COLLABORATIVE collaborativeok.com
Serving specialty coffee in midtown Tulsa, The Collaborative’s patio is as good a place as any to sip on their selection of coffee, wine, or cocktails.
CORACLE COFFEE coracle.coffee
What started as a small instant coffee company for the adventurous has flourished into a full brick-and-mortar cafe with downtown Tulsa. Great coffee, pastries, sandwiches, burritos, and the occasional smash burger are all on the menu.
SHADES OF BROWN shadescoffee.com
A Brookside icon, Shades of Brown Coffee & Art offers a welcoming atmosphere with incredible coffee, local art and cozy vibes.
PONYCOFFEE NEW ponycoffee.com
The newest coffee shop on the block, PonyCoffee serves their cups of “Giddy Up” out of one of the coziest spots in town. Find a place to hunker down with a good book or some good conversation.
FOOLISH THINGS foolishthingscoffee.com
A mainstay of the Cathedral District, Foolish Things is trendy and spacious. Enjoy an artfully poured craft coffee, tea, or even a tasty pastry or quiche.
BLACK WALL ST. LIQUID LOUNGE bwsll.com
Independent coffee shop in the heart of the Historic Greenwood District where you can recharge with coffee and treats and connect with others in the community.
Marco Herrera, Chef - Noche Woodfired Grill & Agave Bar
TULSA PICK: Coffee @ Heirloom
Venita Cooper, Founder - Arbit, Silhouette Sneakers
TULSA PICK: Fulton Street Books & Coffee
Courtesy of Foolish Things.
Courtesy of Andrew Saliga.
Courtesy of Hummingbird Creatives.
Courtesy of Jones Co. Coffee.
Courtesy of Coracle Coffee.
OH-SO-CLASSY CUISINE
Quality service, unforgettable flavors.
PROSSIMO RISTORANTE
prossimoristorante.com
Amalfi Coast-inspired dishes with a focus on light, artful pasta dishes featuring seafood and vegetables coupled with impeccable table-side experiences that will transport you to the heart of Italy.
FARMBAR farmbartulsa.com
FarmBar is not your typical fine dining experience. Enjoy their hyper-seasonal 10-course tasting menu that is adapted every couple of weeks with fresh, local, seasonal ingredients in an intimate dining space.
BOSTON TITLE & ABSTRACT
bostontitleandabstract.com
Subterranean, decadent dining in one of Tulsa’s signature speakeasies.
PHRYME: DOWNTOWN STEAKHOUSE phrymetulsa.com
A premier dining destination in the Tulsa Arts District, Phryme’s award-winning wine list and menu of only Prime grade steaks make for an elegant night out in the heart of Tulsa.
BARON’S ON 1ST baronson1st.com
A newer addition to Tulsa’s downtown dining scene, Baron’s offers high end approachable cuisine in a lavish setting. All stocks, bases, spice blends, and sauces are made in house, some of which take days to make.
TULSA PICK: Bull in the Alley
UPSCALE DINING
Sterlin Harjo, Filmmaker –Reservation Dogs, The Sensitive Kind
“2025 JAMES BEARD AWARD SEMIFINALIST” — NEW YORK TIMES
NOCHE WOODFIRED GRILL & AGAVE BAR eatdrinknoche.com
Named a “Top 50 Restaurant in America” (New York Times), visit Noche in the Historic Greenwood District to explore the flavors and soul of Mexico City in a one-of-akind atmosphere.
FRENCH HEN
frenchhentulsa.com
After more than 40 years, The French Hen continues to be recognized as the top fine dining restaurant to savor the fusion of French and American cuisine in Tulsa. Pay a visit to this Tulsa gem for incredible hors d’oeuvres, entrees and desserts prepared in their scratch kitchen.
instagram.com/ experience.tulsa
Courtesy of Noche.
Courtesy of Baron’s on 1st.
Courtesy of Prossimo Ristorante.
Courtesy of Andrew Saliga.
Courtesy of FarmBar.
DINING SPOTLIGHT: BRUNCH
IT’S BRUNCH O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE
That somewhere is here. You won’t want to skip breakfast on Tulsa time!
QUEENIES
queeniesoftulsa.com
This charming Utica Square café has been a Tulsa favorite since 1983. Known for its scratch-made quiches, hearty breakfast plates, and decadent cinnamon rolls.
CHERRY STREET KITCHEN
cherrystkitchen.com
Carrying its name from their original location on Tulsa’s 15th Street (nicknamed “Cherry Street”) to the Deco District, Cherry Street Kitchen serves home-style cooking in an atmosphere with vintage appeal.
offers baked goods and a brunch menu with Mexican flaire in a funky atmosphere. Order at the counter for scratch-made breads, chilaquiles, and a variety of fresh-baked pastries.
NOLA’S CREOLE & COCKTAILS nolastulsa.com
If you’re looking for something a little different for brunch, Nola’s is the place to go. Bringing the spirit of New Orleans to Tulsa, indulge in specialties like Tasso Cream Poutine, Gri Gri Shrimp with Cheese Grits, and Voodoo Chicken and Waffles.
SOMA somatulsa.com
BRAMBLE
BREAKFAST & BAR
3sirensgroup.com
With multiple locations throughout Tulsa, Bramble Breakfast & Bar is a brunch favorite for many. You can try anything from cinnamon rolls to eggs benedicts to boozy coffees.
BLUE MOON CAFE
bluemoontulsa.com
A Tulsa favorite located on Brookside, Blue Moon Cafe
Perched atop the Brut Hotel, Soma offers a daily brunch menu featuring dishes like shakshuka, French toast with whipped goat cheese, and the Sunrise Sando. Enjoy your meal on the rooftop patio with panoramic views of Tulsa’s skyline.
DILLY DINER
dillydiner.com
Located in the Blue Dome District, Dilly Diner serves breakfast all day with house made bread, pastries, and classic brunch favorites like
Kristin Chenoweth, Actress / Singer
TULSA PICK: The Brook Restaurant & Bar
Courtesy of SMOKE. Woodfire Grill.
Courtesy of Dilly Diner.
Courtesy of Fixins.
chicken and waffles. Open until 1 a.m. on weekends, early birds and night owls alike can rejoice.
TACOS X MEZCAL
txmztaco.com
Experience authentic Mexican street food with a modern twist at Tacos x Mezcal. Their brunch menu features breakfast burritos, chilaquiles, and cinnamon churro pancakes, all complemented by an extensive selection of artisan mezcals.
FIXINS SOUL KITCHEN
fixinssoulkitchen.com
Located in the historic Greenwood District, Fixins Soul Kitchen serves up southern comfort with a modern twist. Founded by NBA legend and former Mayor of Sacramento Kevin Johnson, Fixins’ weekend brunch menu features soul food
classics like shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, and veganfriendly options—all inspired by Johnson’s grandmother’s recipes and the southern kitchens he grew up loving.
WILDFLOWER CAFE
wildflowercafetulsa.com
Located along Tulsa’s historic Route 66, Wildflower Cafe’s brunch menu features housemade classics like quiche, biscuits and gravy, and French toast casserole, all crafted with fresh, local ingredients.
NEIGHBORHOOD JAM
Thatsmyjamok.com
Stop by this trendy brunch spot for delicious eats with friends! Located where Midtown meets
South Tulsa, Neighborhood Jam is a friendly daytime hangout offering breakfast flavors for all palates. With a separate menu of gluten free offerings, Neighborhood Jam has something for everyone.
SMOKE. WOODFIRE GRILL
smokewoodfiregrill.com
A staple of Tulsa’s Cherry Street District, SMOKE. offers a weekend brunch menu with unique dishes like green chili poutine, migas, and smoked salmon omelets.
MISFIT KITCHEN
misfitkitchentulsa.com
One of Tulsa’s newest restaurants, Misfit Kitchen is shaking up the downtown brunch scene with inventive dishes like Shakshuka or their hearty carnivore omelet.
DINING SPOTLIGHT: BRUNCH
THE TAVERN
taverntulsa.com
Another staple of the Tulsa Arts District, The Tavern serves elevated takes on pub classics. Their weekend brunch menu offers comfort food creations such as the Tavern Burger with Stilton cheese and mushroom cognac cream and the Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit with Nashville hot chicken and spicy pickles.
Courtesy of Neighborhood JAM.
Courtesy of The Tavern.
Courtesy of Tacos x Mezcal.
FAMILY DINING
FOOD FOR THE FAM
Find something for even the pickiest eater at these parent-approved spots.
MCNELLIE’S PUBLIC HOUSE mcnellies.com
The perfect spot to enjoy a mix of classic and modern pub fare for lunch, dinner, or happy hour. Complement your cravings with over 350 brews to choose from at their downtown and south Tulsa locations, both with generous patio space for a nice day.
HOWDY BURGER
howdyburger.com
Head over to Route 66 for a classic flat top burger served on a fluffy potato bun with all the fixins. Don’t forget to add the legendary Howdy Burger Rodeo sauce and a crispy basket of fries.
MAPLE RIDGE GROCER
WANDA J’S NEXT GENERATION RESTAURANT wandajs.com
Now located near the Tulsa Air & Space Museum and Tulsa Zoo, Wanda J’s offers some of the world’s best comfort food. Known for their crispy fried chicken, tender catfish, and homemade sides, this beloved spot is a go-to spot for soul food.
mapleridgegrocer.com
Named after the store that occupied the building in the 1920’s, this all-day bistro in the historic Maple Ridge neighborhood serves something for everyone at any time of the day.
MEXICALI BORDER CAFE
mexicalibordercafe.com
Located in the heart of the Tulsa Arts District,
DOCTOR KUSTOM doctorkustom.com
Mexicali Border Cafe serves up delicious Baja dishes created from recipes that span generations. A staple of downtown Tulsa for over 30 years, this Tex Mex spot has become a pre-concert favorite.
MONDO’S RISTORANTE ITALIAN
mondositalian.com
A Tulsa staple since 1969, Mondo’s Ristorante Italiano is a family owned and operated spot serving some of T-Town’s finest Italian eats. Enjoy delicious pastas and wine in their recently renovated space boasting a rooftop bar.
ROOSEVELT’S
rooseveltstulsa.com
Enjoy an eclectic menu of gastropub fare and nearly 80 beers on tap in Roosevelt’s large, climate-controlled patio on Cherry Street.
Have you ever wanted a taste of authentic Brazilian food? Doctor Kustom brings all the flavor right to Mother Road Market. And they’re the first ever Brazilian restaurant on Route 66. Try scratch-made dishes like pastel, picanha, polenta and more.
MANDARIN TASTE
mandarintastetulsaok.com
Mandarin Taste in south Tulsa specializes in authentic Szechuan and hot pot cuisine. When you stop in for dinner, you can expect made-to-order noodle soups, dumplings and other Chinese dishes all served family-style with unique flavors and the freshest ingredients.
Courtesy of McNellie’s.
Courtesy of Doctor Kustom.
Courtesy of Valerie Wei-Haas.
Courtesy of Roosevelt’s.
Courtesy of Howdy Burger.
UNIQUE DINING NEEDS
No matter your dietary needs and preferences, you don’t have to compromise on good food when you visit these Tulsa restaurants.
CHIMERA CAFE
chimeratulsa.com
This little artsy, industrial-chic café should be on your list of places to visit. Over half the menu contains veggie and vegan options that are locallysourced and made fresh daily. You can also enjoy a full bar with craft brews and cocktails.
LONE WOLF BANH MI
lonewolftulsa.com
A place where you can taste the passion for Vietnamese cuisine. Known for delicious and creative banh mi, kimchi fries and fried rice bowls, you won’t struggle to find an exciting option to eat.
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.
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 flakey, crispy empanadas with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Tulsa take: get the Yuca fries on the side!
THE VAULT RESTAURANT
vaulttulsa.com
The Vault serves farm fresh grub in the iconic mid-century modern building originally known as First National Auto Bank on the northwest corner of 7th and Cincinnatti.
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, try their signature puffy tacos in the heart of downtown Tulsa.
NATV RESTAURANT natvba.com
Natv Restaurant in Broken Arrow is a spot that puts Native American cuisine at the forefront. They specialize in farm-to-table dishes with the freshest local ingredients. Try corn cakes, bison tacos or fry bread with different sauces. If you’re vegan or gluten-free, they also have those versions of almost every dish.
ALLERGY + VEGAN DINING
PURE FOOD & JUICE
purefoodandjuice.com
Pure Food + Juice is a dine-in, health-focused restaurant on Brookside. Putting plant-based cuisine and nutrition at the forefront, they craft dishes that are gluten, sugar, soy, dairy and table saltfree. Options are also available for keto, paleo and raw diets.
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TULSA PICK: The Vault
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FOOD TRUCKS
TULSA FLAVOR RUNNING ON ALL CYLINDERS
These delicious takes are sure to get traction on anyone’s “favorites” lists.
NICKY’S SMOKEHOUSE
bbqtulsa.com
Parked outside Marshall Brewing’s Tap Room, Nicky’s Smokehouse serves inspired Oklahoma BBQ drawing inspiration from the world over, served as barbecue platters, tacos or sandwiches.
MASA masatulsa.com
MASA offers a variety of traditional and nontraditional empanadas. What began ten years ago as just a food truck now includes a brick-and-mortar location with carry out / take out & catering.
AFRIKAN DELIGHTS
@afrikandelights
Take a culinary adventure through heart of Afrika via a passionate fusion of authentic Afrikan flavors and modern creativity. Centuriesold recipes meet contemporary flavors—meets (hopefully) you!
LA COSHI
@la_coshi_tulsa
Craving mouthwatering tacos, quesabirrias, tortas, and more? Look for the pink food truck on 51st and Mingo! Make sure to try their signature cochinita pibil or their flautas.
RUTH’S CHICKEN
ruthschicken.com
What makes Ruth’s Chicken so delicious? Their proprietary mash up of American buttermilk brine and Korean light and crispy style chicken! Try their (gluten-free!) chicken in Original, Sweet, Spicy, Hot or Fire. Check their socials every Monday for weekly schedules.
CALAVERAS MEXICAN GRILL
@calaverastulsa calaverasmexicangrill.com Intriguing. Spectacular. Authentic. The Yelp reviews bless this place. This masterclass Mexican food truck sells street tacos, burritos, fish tacos, mac n cheese, hamburgers — and foodie paradise dreams.
FOOD TRUCK WEDNESDAY
guthriegreen.com/ food-truck-wednesday
Looking for a delicious lunch with a side of fresh air and live music? Head over to Guthrie Green every Wednesday (April – June) for a rotating lineup of food trucks, music by a local artist, and lawn games.
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TULSA PICK: La Coshi
Food Truck Wednesday Courtesy of Emily Steward Photography.
Food Truck Wednesday Courtesy of Emily Steward Photography.
Food Truck Wednesday Courtesy of Emily Steward Photography.
DINING SPOTLIGHT: PIZZA
NEW YORK TO DETROIT-STYLE
These Tulsa pies make the world go round.
ANDOLINI’S PIZZERIA andopizza.com
Famous for its authentic New York-style pies, Andolini’s Pizzeria is a Tulsa favorite—and a Guinness World Record holder for the largest pizza party. Tulsa Take: try the garlic knots!
DANTE’S WOODFIRE PIZZA instagram.com/ danteswoodfire This ‘hand mixed lil pizza joint’ has Tulsa locals raving over their wood-fired pies. Find them outside Heirloom Rustic
Ales in the charming Kendall Whittier Neighborhood.
ZASA’S PIZZA & WINGS zasaspizza.com
With Bixby and Mother Road Market locations, 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.
HIDEAWAY PIZZA hideawaypizza.com
With multiple locations across town, Hideaway
Pizza is a Tulsa favorite. Whether you’re out with family or friends, you’ll enjoy the lively and colorful atmosphere, build-your-own pies, and variety of drink options.
EMPIRE SLICE HOUSE empireslicepizza.com
Commit to a whole pie or eat it by the slice at this NY-style pizza joint decked out in pop culture decor. Try Empire’s creations along Route 66 or next to the Historic Cain’s Ballroom downtown.
ELGIN PARK elginparkbrewery.com
Love sports? Just across the street from the Tulsa Drillers baseball field is Elgin Park, a sportsthemed pizza joint and brewery. With a variety of gameday bites and happy hour specials, this place is as good as any to catch a game in downtown Tulsa.
TORTOISE PIZZA instagram.com/ tortoise_pizza
Open six days a week on the patio of Nothing’s Left Brewing, Tortoise Pizza’s creations are slow cooked to perfection, such as their white pie
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featuring mozarella, ricotta, lemon zest, and honey. Find them slinging sourdough pies on the patio of Nothing’s Left Brewing six days a week.
LOFI PIZZA & WINE BAR
lofitulsa.com
One of the hottest new spots on Cherry Street, LoFi offers a top tier vinyl listening experience along with wood-fired sourdough pizza, natural wine, cocktails and beer. Open til 1 AM on the weekends, it’s the perfect late-night hangout for great vibes and even better eats.
COPANEAZI’S PIZZERIA Copespizza.com
This family-owned spot is known for its fresh ingredients and creative combinations. With locations in Tulsa and Jenks, Copaneazi’s serves handcrafted Neapolitan-style pies like the “Bada Bing,” topped with pepperoni, Italian sausage, jalapeños, onions, and Calabrian sauce, all in a laid-back atmosphere.
UPPER CRUST WOOD FIRED PIZZA ucpizza.com
Set in a Napa Valleyinspired atmosphere, this chic south Tulsa pizzeria serves wood-fired pies with perfectly crisp crusts and gourmet toppings. Pair your pizza with a craft cocktail or glass of wine for an elevated dining experience.
LA ROMA PIZZA laromapizzatulsa.com
A Tulsa favorite for over 30 years, La Roma Pizza serves up classic pies and Mediterranean –inspired dishes in a cozy, casual setting. Don’t miss their signature La Roma Special, topped with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, and green peppers.
SAVASTANO’S PIZZERIA
savastanospizzeria.com
Famous for its deepdish Chicago-style pizza, Savastano’s brings a Windy City staple to the heart of Tulsa. With hearty portions, classic Italian dishes, and a family-friendly atmosphere, this south Tulsa spot is perfect for any pizza lover.
UMBERTO’S Umbertostulsa.com
A Midtown Tulsa favorite since 1998, Umberto’s is known for its classic New Yorkstyle pizza and no-frills charm. From thin, foldable slices piled high with toppings to their fan-favorite garlic knots, this spot delivers big on flavor and authenticity.
EAST VILLAGE BOHEMIAN PIZZERIA
eastvillagebohemian.com
Locally referred to as “Boho”, this quirky little spot is known for their creative pies best enjoyed on their outdoor patio. With a handmade crust and homemade red sauce that are naturally vegan, folks of all diets and palettes will love this pizzeria in the East Village district.
DINING SPOTLIGHT: PIZZA
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BREWERIES + PUBS
TULSA’S ON-TAP
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.
DOWNTOWN
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.
NAMED ONE OF THE “BEST BREWERIES IN THE SOUTH” BY RAVE ravereviews.org
DEAD ARMADILLO CRAFT BREWING dabrewery.com
Named one of the “Best Breweries in the South” by RAVE, their brews and straightforward taproom paired with a spacious “boneyard” patio featuring downtown views keep locals coming back.
CABIN BOYS BREWPUB cabinboysbrewery.com/brewpub
Check out Cabin Boy’s new downtown location, complete with a full kitchen. Don’t miss their brunch specials, plus cocktails and mocktails on draft.
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.
NEFF BREWING
neffbrewing.com
Tulsa’s gluten-free brewpub. Father-son duo Jon and Jonathon Neff went to work (with the help of Jonathon’s chem + engineering background) making gluten-free beer on par with gluten-full beer upon Jonathon’s celiac diagnosis. Brewing with new types of artisan malts of millet, buckwheat, rice and quinoa, NEFF’s creations are “Brewed For Everyone.”
GOOD CAUSE
BREWING NEW facebook.com/ goodcausebrewing
True to their name, Good Cause Brewing was founded to create high-quality beverages for good causes—they give portions of their sales to charity and offer their taproom as a community space.
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Courtesy of Welltown Brewing.
AROUND TOWN
THE NOOK BREWING COMPANY nookbrewco.com
A father-son activity that turned into a full brewing operation. Quality beer, quality time.
HOP THE GRIFFIN BREW PUB & WINE BAR hopthegriffin.com
Microbrewery offering craft beer, wine and snacks in a space perfect for gathering with friends.
BROKEN ARROW BREWING COMPANY brokenarrowbrewingco.com
Native American owned and operated microbrewery. Built in 1906, the space offers everything from traditional to experimental styles.
KENDALL WHITTIER DISTRICT
HEIRLOOM
RUSTIC ALES
heirloomrusticales.com
Slinging brews like “Mamas don’t let your cowboys grow up to be racists” in a dogfriendly, rustic, industrial space. Creates community, collabs with charities, etc.
MARSHALL’S BREWING COMPANY
marshallbrewing.com
Marshall Brewing Company is Tulsa’s first production craft brewery, bringing the art, quality and enhoyment of craft brewing to Oklahoma since 1998. Visit their outdoor beer garden for a great afternoon with friends.
PEARL DISTRICT
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.
NOTHING’S LEFT BREWING CO.
nothingsleftbrew.co
Beer drinker or not, we guarantee you’ll find something here you like. Nothing’s Left brews a wide variety of drinks, from traditional beers to experimental slushies and mocktails.
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. Also has locations downtown and in Claremore.
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.
+ PUBS
NAMED ONE OF THE “BEST BREWERIES IN THE SOUTH” BY RAVE ravereviews.org
Courtesy of American Solera.
Courtesy of Cabin Boys Brewery.
Courtesy of Heirloom Rustic Ales.
Courtesy of Broken Arrow Brewing.
Courtesy of The Nook Brewing Company.
Courtesy of Nothing’s Left.
NIGHT LIFE
AFTER HOURS
One glimpse at night life in Tulsa–and you’ll be after ours.
CLUB
MAJESTIC instagram.com/ clubmajestictulsa/ Catering to the LGBTQIA+ community, Club Majestic provides upscale entertainment including frequent, amazing drag shows for all.
SATURN ROOM saturnroom.com
Head on an islandhopping rum flight through the Caribbean and try beachy cocktails in their wide assortment of tiki glassware.
VALKYRIE valkyrietulsa.com
Nationally recognized bar offering classic and new cocktails made from fresh ingredients. Tulsa tip: ask the bar for a custom cocktail from their list of descriptors.
DUST BOWL LANES & LOUNGE dustbowllounge.com
Hit the lanes or snag a drink in this bowling alley turned latenight club.
ST. VITUS stvitustulsa.com
Tulsa’s premier electronic music dance club, tucked in an alley serving high quality craft cocktails.
INNER CIRCLE VODKA BAR
icvodkabar.com
Inncer Circle brings a full bar with creatively infused cocktails, live music, indoor and outdoor games, events and more to the Tulsa Arts District.
TINA’S tinastulsa.com
One of Tulsa’s newest and coziest neighborhood cocktail joints, Tina’s brings cold drinks and warm friends to the SoBo District.
THE MAX RETROPUB maxretropub.com
Major Stranger Things vibes. Throwback at Tulsa’s only 80s/90s themed bar with retro games and drinks.
Courtesy of St. Vitus.
Courtesy of Saturn Room.
Courtesy of The Max Retropub.
FASSLER HALL fasslerhall.com
Find Oktoberfest vibes year-round at this German gem in the Blue Dome District. Fassler is known for food, beer, and live entertainment.
ARNIE’S BAR arniesbar.com
A local favorite since 1956, this Irish pub is an essential stop on your bar crawl and home to Tulsa’s longest-running St. Paddy’s Day party.
SOUNDPONY BAR thesoundpony.com
A cycling-themed dive bar with funky decor and a regular local crowd, head to the Soundpony for great patio hangs and local music in an intimate environment.
473 BAR & BACKYARD bar473.com
A plant & patio bar featuring craft cocktails, local beer, local art, and a bringyour-own food policy. Chill out and stay a
while at this unique spot just off Kendall Whittier Main Street.
THE PUMP BAR tinastulsa.com
This retro 1960s gas station has been restored into Tulsa’s newest neighborhood hangout spot. Weekly events, refreshing drinks, bites served late into the night, and a charming atmosphere make this a great summer spot to bring your friends (or dogs).
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Courtesy of Fassler Hall.
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Courtesy of Tina’s.
“THE CAPITAL OF ROUTE 66®”
Over 250 neon signs, roadside attractions, and plenty of restaurants and shopping keep Tulsa’s 28-mile stretch of the Mother Road lively and exciting.
BUCK ATOM’S COSMIC CURIOS buckatomson66.com
A gift shop celebrating the magic of the Mother Road. Find Route 66 inspired apparel, home accessories, arts and more. Go see Stella— Route 66’s first space cow girl—now standing across from Buck!
DECOPOLIS DISCOVITORIUM & TULSARAMA decopolis.net
An Art Deco themed “town square” and mini-Museum, plus the DECOPOLIS Discovitorium filled with fantastical science décor and gifts.
ROUTE 66 HISTORICAL VILLAGE route66village.com
Located in Southwest Tulsa, this open-air museum offers a unique experience educating visitors about Tulsa’s history in the oil, refining and transportation industries. Their Visitor’s Center is a
replica of a 1920’s Phillips 66 gas station, which pairs nicely with their towering 154-foottall oil derrick–the tallest oil derrick in North America.
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 full-service bar and an expansive patio with outdoor seating, a Route 66-themed mini golf course and more!
JOSEY RECORDS joseyrecords.com
One of the largest independent record stores in the U.S., Josey Records in the Meadow Gold District offers vinyl records along with turntables, CDs, tapes, apparel, and other music accessories.
Courtesy of Mother Road Market.
Route 66 Rising. Courtesy of Tyler Layne Photography.
Courtesy of Henry Ninde.
Courtesy of Tyler Layne Photography.
Courtesy of Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios.
SOUTHWEST TRADING COMPANY
facebook.com/ southwestnativegoods
A Native-owned family business, Southwest Trading Company offers Native American made and handmade items. With apparel, jewelry, candles and more, this is the perfect spot for you to find a gift for anyone.
ROUTE 66 RISING visittulsa.com/route-66-rising Dedicated in 2019, Route 66 Rising is an
impressive sculpture measuring over 30 feet high and 70 feet long. Find this Instagrammable stop at the Avery Traffic Circle.
CYRUS AVERY CENTENNIAL PLAZA & CYRUS AVERY PLAZA SOUTHWEST visittulsa.com/cyrus-averycentennial-plaza Route 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.
MEADOW GOLD DISTRICT
meadowgolddistrict.com
Main Street-style shopping on the Mother Road. The locally owned spots and public art on this stretch of Route 66 offer some of Tulsa’s most eclectic shopping, dining and views.
MEADOW GOLD MACK’S
meadowgoldmack.com
There’s a new face coming to the Mother Road: Meadow Gold Mack—the friendly Lumberjack. This market is home to over 20 artists and shops under one roof and is filled with many of Tulsa’s favorite businesses.
Courtesy of Meadow Gold Mack.
Courtesy of Henry Ninde.
OUTDOORS + EXPLORE
EXPLORE GREEN COUNTRY
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.
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.
GUTHRIE GREEN
guthriegreen.com
The beating heart of Tulsa’s Arts District, Guthrie Green is an urban green space and performance venue that frequently hosts food trucks and free events such as movie nights, yoga, concerts and fitness bootcamps.
TULSA WAVE PARK NEW
riverparks.org/experience/ tulsa-wave-park
If you didn’t think it was possible to “hang ten” in Oklahoma...think again! Situated just below the pedestrian bridge near Gathering Place, the Tulsa Wave Park brings surfing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and tubing to the Arkansas River.
KEYSTONE ANCIENT FOREST
visittulsa.com/keystone-ancient-forest Oklahoma’s first and only forest included in the national Old-Growth Forest Network. Hiking hours are 7AM to 2PM on Thursdays and 7AM to 6PM Friday - Sunday.
RIVER PARKS TRAILS
riverparks.org
The 26 miles of all purpose trails run from downtown Tulsa south along the Arkansas River
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Courtesy of Jazz on the Green.
Tulsa Wave Park Courtesy of Mike Creef.
on the east and west banks with parking, restrooms, play equipment and furnished rest stops along the way.
CREEK NATION
COUNCIL OAK PARK
visittulsa.com/council-oak-park
After surviving forcedremoval from their ancestral homelands, the Creek Nation’s
GATHERING PLACE gatheringplace.org/spring-guide
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.
an epic holiday lights display. 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.
TURKEY MOUNTAIN URBAN WILDERNESS AREA
visittulsa.com/turkey-mountain
OUTDOORS + EXPLORE
Locvpoka (Locapoga) Tribal Town established their new home at the historic Council Oak tree, which still stands within the park grounds in downtown Tulsa.
TULSA BOTANIC GARDEN
tulsabotanic.org
An all-season oasis blooming in the Osage Hills boasting
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 from city life via a thick canopy of trees–and miles of hiking, mountain biking 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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Courtesy of Patrick Witty.
Courtesy of Tulsa Botanic Garden.
Courtesy of Patrick Witty.
EDUCATION + RECREATION
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EXPAND YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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.
CONTINUED LEARNING
DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER okeq.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.
TULSA TOURS tulsa.tours
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!
SHERWIN MILLER MUSEUM OF JEWISH ART jewishmuseumtulsa.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.
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.
CIRCLE CINEMA circlecinema.org
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.
Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art. Courtesy of Henry Ninde.
Courtesy of Tyler Layne Photography.
Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art. Courtesy of Henry Ninde.
FOR KIDS + KIDS AT HEART
TULSA SPOTLIGHT THEATER | SPOTLIGHT CHILDREN’S THEATER
tulsaspotlighttheater.com
Has hosted “The Drunkard & Olio” almost every Saturday night since Nov. 14, 1953, inside a Bruce Goffdesigned space. Has been home to Tulsa’s finest children’s theatre, Spotlight Children’s Theatre, since 1997.
WESTREET ICE CENTER
westreeticecenter.com
Need to cool off? Head over to the new WeStreet Ice Center for their two ice rinks, pro shop, arcade, and full bar and grill.
POSTOAK CANOPY TOURS
postoaklodge.com/zipline-tours
POSTOAK Zip Line Canopy Tours takes thrill seekers soaring above the treetops along a network of more than 3,865 feet of cable line — that is longer than 10 football fields! Zip from platform to platform and enjoy a bird’seye view of Oklahoma’s magnificent Osage Hills and downtown Tulsa. Daredevil or not, this will be an amazing, fun and rewarding ride!
WAYPOINT LOUNGE
waypointlounge.com
Release your inner gamer at Waypoint Lounge. This allages hangout spot in nearby Sapulpa has something for everyone. Video games, tabletop games, trivia, karaoke, movie nights, and a cafe with a full bar and kitchen make this the perfect place to kick boredom any day of the week.
URBAN AIR TRAMPOLINE
& ADVENTURE PARK
urbanair.com
This is the ultimate indoor adventure park where kids of all ages can explore thrilling attractions, challenge their body and mind, and most importantly…have a blast!
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Courtesy of Waypoint Lounge.
Courtesy of WeStreet Ice Center.
Courtesy of WeStreet Ice Center.
EDUCATION
RECREATION
SHUFFLES BOARDGAME CAFE shufflestulsa.com
All-ages board game-centric restaurant, bar and coffee shop in the downtown Arts District serving a wide selection of American cuisine and an even wider selection of tabletop games.
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, problem-solving 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.
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.
TULSA AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM & PLANETARIUM 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!
Courtesy of Tulsa Air and Space Museum.
Courtesy of Discovery Lab.
Courtesy of Oklahoma Aquarium.
Courtesy of Shuffles Boardgame Cafe.
Courtesy of Tulsa Air and Space Museum.
TULSA’S HISTORIC GREENWOOD DISTRICT
A HUB FOR BLACK HISTORY, CULTURE, AND BUSINESS
Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District is famously known as “Black Wall Street” for its legacy as one of the most prosperous Black communities in America during the early 1900s. Despite the destruction of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, the resilience of Greenwood District residents to rebuild has led to its continued cultural prominence today.
GREENWOOD CULTURAL CENTER
greenwoodculturalcenter.org
A monument to the Greenwood citizens who created a renowned and respected community despite formidable odds. Experience life in historic Greenwood through photos and stories from Tulsa Race Massacre survivors, a restored home that originally belonged to survivors and much more.
JOHN HOPE FRANKLIN RECONCILIATION PARK
jhfcenter.org/reconciliation-park Features Hope Plaza–a 16foot granite structure with three bronze sculptures–depicting actual images from the Tulsa Race Massacre. The 25-foot Tower of Reconciliation at the center of the park tells the powerful stories of Oklahoma’s earliest Black residents and the history of Black Wall Street.
GREENWOOD RISING BLACK WALL STREET HISTORY CENTER
greenwoodrising.org
A state-of-the-art history center located at the heart of the historic Greenwood District honoring the legacy of Black Wall Street before and after the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, Greenwood Rising allows visitors to explore and connect with Greenwood District history through an immersive journey using projection mapping, holographic effects, and environmental media.
Courtesy of Tyler Layne.
Black Wall Street Mural by Chris “Sker” Rogers and Donald “Scribe” Ross.
Courtesy of Tyler Layne Photography.
FULTON STREET BOOKS & COFFEE
fultonstreet918.com
On a mission to increase intergenerational literacy and build a better community, Fulton Street is a one-stop shop to enjoy coffee, books and discourse.
FIXINS SOUL KITCHEN
fixinssoulkitchen.com
Fixins is owned by NBA legend and former Mayor of Sacramento Kevin Johnson. The menu is inspired by the best soul food restaurants Johnson experienced while traveling for the NBA, and also by his grandmother’s recipes.
AnnualEvents:
BLACK WALL STREET LEGACY FESTIVAL
blackwallstreetlegacyfest.com
A series of free events and programs in May remembering the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
TULSA JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL (JUNE 18-21) tulsajuneteenth.org
A multi-day celebration of freedom and resilience.
SILHOUETTE SNEAKERS & ART
silhouettetulsa.com
Next door to ONEOK Field, Silhouette Sneakers & Art is a highly curated retail experience that brings limited and authentic sneakers and streetwear to Tulsa. The boutique features an art gallery showcasing a rotating selection of street-inspired art. A can’t miss stop for any sneakerhead.
BLACK WALL STREET
DREAMLAND FESTIVAL
dreamlandtulsa.com
An annual celebration of music, art & film with an emphasis on hip hop artists.
THE BLACK WALL STREET RALLY
blackwallstreetrally.com
One of the fastest-growing motorcycle rallies in the nation.
Courtesy of Fivish.
Courtesy of Mike Creef.
Courtesy of Mike Creef.
Courtesy of Christopher Creese.
Discover the ultimate staycation at Osage Casino Hotel, Tulsa! Enjoy world-class gaming with the latest electronic games and classic table games like blackjack, craps, and roulette. Relax in luxurious rooms or suites and dine at Thunder Bar & Grill, Roni Peppo’s Pizza, or grab an iconic coney from Coney
Island. Unwind by the pool and hot tub, then catch live entertainment at Skyline Event Center. Don’t forget to visit Swigs, our upscale lounge for your favorite beverage and live entertainment on the weekends. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience close to home!
PRESS YOUR LUCK
With three of the best casinos and resorts imaginable, not a single choice is a gamble.
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’s Chris Steakhouse, and don’t miss the resort pool cabana experience.
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 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!
hardrockcasinotulsa.com
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.
GAMING + CASINOS
HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO TULSA
Courtesy of River Spirit Casino Resort.
Courtesy of River Spirit Casino Resort.
Courtesy of Osage Casino Hotel.
Courtesy of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa.
SPORTS SEASON
TICKETED SPORTS THIS SEASON
TULSA OILERS FOOTBALL (INDOOR) tulsaoilersfootball.com
This NEW IFL team brings the indoor football action at the BOK Center.
TULSA DRILLERS milb.com/tulsa
This Tulsa pastime plays in the stunning ONEOK Field in the Historic Greenwood District.
oruathletics.com
The Golden Eagles bring NCAA Division I athletics to south Tulsa.
BMX usabmx.com
Did you know Tulsa is home to the USA BMX Headquarters and Hall of Fame? This beautiful new facility located in Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District boasts an incredible display of BMX history and gear, plus an athlete training space. The Headquarters and Hall of Fame is next door to the state-of-the-art Hardesty National BMX Stadium.
WINTER
LIVESTOCK/EQUINE
exposquare.com
Each year national and international horse exhibitions and shows fill the calendar at the state-of-the-art Expo Square. You’ll see just about every breed–from Arabians to Quarter Horses. Experience rodeos, barrel racing, calf roping events and more. Plus, check out summertime quarter horse racing at nearby Fair Meadows.
Courtesy of Tulsa Drillers Baseball.
Courtesy of FC Tulsa.
UNIVERSITY OF TULSA
tulsahurricane.com
Reign ‘Cane! See NCAA Division 1 Basketball at the Donald W. Reynolds Center this spring.
FC TULSA fctulsa.com
This USL Championshipplaying soccer team brings BIG energy and fireworks.
TULSA ATHLETICS
tulsaathletic.com
This Tulsa National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) team has a seasonal beer ‘Si Se Puede’ with Heirloom Rustic Ales.
TULSA OILERS HOCKEY tulsaoilers.com
You may think Tulsa’s too hot for hockey and if that’s the case, maybe the Oilers are too hot for you.
OKLAHOMA STATE okstatehockey.com
Go, Cowboys! Catch them in the rink at the Oilers Ice Center.
RACING tulsaracewaypark.com
The Capital of Route 66, Tulsa is a city with a rich motorsports culture. Throughout the year, you can catch races at Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit and more. Additionally, classics like the Chili Bowl Nationals take place annually at Tulsa’s Expo Square.
GOLF
visittulsa.com/golf
The only city to host the PGA Championship five times, Tulsa is home to golf galore. From laid-back indoor driving ranges to championship-level terrain at Souther Hills Country Club, Tulsa has a golf experience for you. You can even head out to Cedar Ridge Country Club in Broken Arrow, which has hosted LIV Golf, or see the view of the Tulsa skyline from the historic Tulsa Country Club course.
SPORTS SEASON
Courtesy of Tulsa Oilers Hockey.
ARTS + CULTURE
PUTTING THE “ART” IN ART DECO
Tulsa’s skyline alone is a thing of beauty with breath-taking art deco at every turn. Each building, alley and brick has something unique and meaningful to say.
MURALS
Paying homage to “Tulsa Sound Legend” Leon Russell, this Blue Dome District mural can be found next door to the Boxyard.
BLACK WALL STREET FOREVER
The Greenwood Chamber of Commerce “Black Wall Street Forever” mural is located in the Historic Greenwood District and depicts the thriving Black Wall Street as it was before the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
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. LEON RUSSELL MURAL
WORLD’S LARGEST AUGMENTED REALITY MURAL majesticmural.com
Courtesy of Philbrook Museum.
Mural by Jeks.
Courtesy of Jillian Parks Photography.
Courtesy of Tyler Layne Photography. Mural by Ryan Sarfati and Eric Skotnes.
MUSEUMS
PHILBROOK MUSEUM OF ART philbrook.org
Nestled on 25-acres of pristine gardens, offering world-class art in a villa that transports visitors to the Italian countryside. Philbrook houses a sprawling collection of American, Renaissance and Baroque art, including one of the most comprehensive surveys of 20th Century Indigenous art in the U.S. Once the home of Waite and Genevieve Phillips, this landmark frequently hosts events from art talks to nature walks–and a stunning annual light display.
VINTAGE SEWING CENTER AND MUSEUM visittulsa.com/vintage-sewingmuseum
A historical hands-on museum with over 700 vintage sewing machines on display, with many set up for use. The collection includes a variety of displays from treadle machines to midcentury modern machines, and dainty hand crank machines to heavy-duty industrial machines. The museum also offers workshops, quilting parties, machine repair and restoration, as well as specialty machine rental.
LIVING ARTS OF TULSA livingarts.org
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.
TULSA HISTORICAL SOCIETY & 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.
ARTS + CULTURE
Courtesy of Tulsa Historical Society & Museum.
Courtesy of Philbrook Museum.
Día de los Muertos Courtesy of Living Arts.
ARTS + CULTURE
+ MORE
108|CONTEMPORARY
108contemporary.org
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 nonprofit community arts organization supports Oklahoma’s contemporary fine craft artists, connecting them with audiences and opportunities.
TULSA FOUNDATION FOR ARCHITECTURE
tulsaarchitecture.org 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.
TULSA
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
tulsapac.com
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.
Courtesy of 108 Contemporary.
Courtesy of Tulsa Performing Arts Center.
Boston Avenue Methodist Church Courtesy of Tyler Layne Photography.
Courtesy of Tulsa Foundation for Architecture.
THE OUTSIDERS
TULSA: HOME OF THE OUTSIDERS
In 1965, S.E. Hinton penned a timeless classic at Tulsa’s Will Rogers High School library that has defined a generation for over fifty years. From Francis Ford Coppola’s 1983 film to the new Tony Award-winning musical, every adaptation of “The Outsiders” story finds its roots in Tulsa.
THE OUTSIDERS HOUSE MUSEUM theoutsidershouse.com
In March of 2016, Danny Boy O’Connor (former member of the hip hop group House of Pain) purchased the house that PonyBoy Curtis and his brothers called home in “The Outsiders” movie. Since then, the house has been refurbished to reflect what it looked like during filming. For fans of “The Outsiders” old and new, this is an essential stop just northeast of downtown Tulsa for behind-the-scenes stories, memorabilia, and more.
“Stay Gold” Sign at Circle Cinema Courtesy of Rhys Martin.
Courtesy of Outsiders House Museum.
Courtesy of Phil Clarkin.
Courtesy of Phil Clarkin.
Event Highlight!
“STAY GOLD” AT TULSA INTERNATIONAL MAYFEST (MAY 9-11)
For the first time in its 50 year history, Tulsa’s iconic Spring arts festival has a theme: “Stay Gold”! Save the date to be in Tulsa May 9-11 for art, live music, vendors, and special “The Outsiders” programming in the Tulsa Arts District.
THE OUTSIDERS: A NEW MUSICAL BROADWAY TULSA (FALL 2025)
SAVE THE DATE! The Tony Award-winning musical kicks off its North American tour in Tulsa this coming fall. Scan the QR code to see the story like never before at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center.
Admiral Twin Drive-in Courtesy of Tulsa FMAC Locations Directory.
The Cast of “The Outsiders” Musical at Will Rogers High School Courtesy of Tulsa Public Schools.
C. Thomas Howell (Pony Boy Curtis) at Big Dam Party Courtesy of Patrick Witty.
TULSA SOUND
TULSA’S MUSIC SCENE
Find music every night of the week in Tulsa’s iconic venues.
LEGENDARY VENUES
NOMINATED 9 TIMES FOR “POLLSTAR ARENA OF THE YEAR” IN 14-YEAR HISTORY pollstar.com/venue/bok-center-278083
BOK CENTER bokcenter.com
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.
TULSA THEATER tulsatheater.com
A historic concert hall completed in 1914, the Tulsa Theater was originally designed to serve as the city’s Municipal Auditorium and has since hosted some of the world’s
greatest musicians and entertainers.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, the Tulsa Theater has hosted musicians including Chicago, Al Green, Buddy Holly, B.B. King, Weezer and Vance Joy.
CAIN’S BALLROOM cainsballroom.com
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.
Courtesy of The Colony.
Courtesy of Phil Clarkin.
Courtesy of Cain’s Ballroom.
Courtesy of The Vanguard.
Courtesy of the BOK Center.
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
VANGUARD
thevanguardtulsa.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.
THELMA’S PEACH thelmaspeach.com
Keeping it peachy as one of Tulsa’s newest music venues.
WHITTIER BAR thewhittierbar.com
Whittier Bar is a lively little dive located in the Kendall Whittier neighborhood. You can catch live music almost every night of the week, while also enjoying weekly happy hour deals. You’ll also get to sing karaoke Monday nights.
MAGGIE’S MUSIC BOX
maggiesok.com
Hidden, slightly cajun gem in Jenks.
THE SHRINE tulsashrine.com
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.
SOUNDPONY
LOUNGE thesoundpony.com
A cycling-themed dive bar with funky decor and a regular local crowd, there’s not many other places in town that have quite the energy of a show at Soundpony.
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.
LOWDOWN lowdowntulsa.com
Looking to jazz things up? Head to LowDown in the Tulsa Arts District. This 21+ underground spot is a guaranteed good time.
MERCURY LOUNGE mercuryloungetulsa.com
South Boston spot boasting music every night. A converted gas station and Tulsa classic offering an open patio, covered patio, fireplace, pool table and old school juke box, and hosts some of the best live original music in town.
MUSIC HISTORY
BOB DYLAN CENTER
bobdylancenter.com
Offering 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 prop crew for the 2024 Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown” spent 2 weeks at the Center researching in preparation for the film. Props from the movie are currently on exhibition alongside many real Bob Dylan items.
THE CHURCH STUDIO
thechurchstudio.com 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.
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 classroom accommodates group meetings and the theater is an intimate space for performances or presentations.
BIG 10 BALLROOM facebook.com/ historicbig10ballroom
Built in 1948, the Big 10 Ballroom was a major music venue in the 50s and 60s, featuring performances from artists like Ray Charles, Ike and Tina Turner, and James Brown.
TULSA SOUND
Courtesy of Phil Clarkin.
Courtesy of Bob Dylan Center.
Courtesy of Fivish.
SHOPPING DAY
TAKE HOME A PART OF TULSA
Maybe you’ve heard Tulsa’s a super affordable place to be. It’s also a super affordable place to shop!
SHOPPING DESTINATIONS
BROOKSIDE
brooksidetheplacetobe.com
Classy-yet-casual dining joints, shops with everything 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 the Gathering Place.
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 nonmainstream retail.
UTICA SQUARE
uticasquare.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.
TULSA SCHEELS
scheels.com/store/tulsa/ Home to 75 specialty shops, an indoor ferris wheel, archery lanes, golf simulators, a 16,000 gallon aquarium, and miniature bowling, Scheels is so much more than just a shopping destination.
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.
DISTRICT
More info on PAGE 34
Peruse one of the most incredible sneaker stores in the U.S. or pick up some Black Wall Street gear sold from historic buildings on Greenwood Ave. Afterwards, fuel up at Black Wall Street Liquid Lounge.
CHERRY STREET
visittulsa.com/cherry-street
A dynamic, foodie’s playground boasting locally owned restaurants, antiques, and boutiques. Perfect for brunch dates, bar crawls or pleasant family dinners.
HISTORIC GREENWOOD
Silhouette Sneakers & Art. Courtesy of Root Tulsa.
Courtesy of Henry Ninde.
Courtesy of Tulsa Scheels.
Courtesy of Tulsa Global District.
Courtesy of Tulsa Global District.
Courtesy of Utica Square.
LET’S GO TO THE MALL
WOODLAND HILLS MALL
visittulsa.com/ woodland-hills
There’s always something bustling at Woodland Hills, which includes the commercial area around Woodland Hills Mall at 71st and Memorial and has plenty to offer for all ages. Shop ‘til you drop and expand your palate with some grub from any of the nearby restaurants.
SOUTHROADS SHOPPING
visittulsa.com/ southroads
Southroads is a local staple for shopping major brands from Dillard’s to Vintage Stock. Find party decorations, pet supplies and more all in one bustling hub.
TULSA PREMIUM OUTLETS
premiumoutlets.com/ outlet/tulsa
Just a short distance from the Jenks Riverwalk is Tulsa’s first outlet center featuring over 75 shops and restaurants along with a playground.
NEIGHBORHOOD MAIN STREETS
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.
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.
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.
SAND SPRINGS sandspringsok.org
Tulsa’s gateway to Keystone Lake, Sand Springs is a tightknit community with an adorable historic downtown home to enchanting dining and shopping options.
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.
SHOPPING DAY
OWASSO | REDBUD DISTRICT
redbudowasso.com
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.
Broken Arrow Rose District Courtesy of Green Country Tourism.
Courtesy of Valerie Wei-Haas.
WHERE TO STAY
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.?”
themayohotel.com
The Mayo Hotel opened in 1925 and instantly became the social hub of high society. The Mayo played host to notable guests throughout the 20th century, from President John F. Kennedy, to Bob Hope, Babe Ruth, and Charlie Chaplin. After a $42 million dollar historic renovation, the Mayo Hotel re-opened its doors in late 2009, which jump started the revitalization of Downtown Tulsa.
21 1/2 BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Just across from the Guthrie Green in the center of the Tulsa Arts District, this boutique hotel includes 12 newly redesigned studio apartments. Each room is equipped with all the essentials any traveler would need for two nights or an extended stay. Relax in their harmoniously designed living spaces with breathtaking views of the Tulsa Skyline.
bruthotel.com
An exciting new project, this hotel provides a luxury boutique hotel experience along with great views of the city. Enjoy delicious dining and libations at SOMA’s Tropical American Kitchen by Rob Stuart, or pick up a Lioness Roasters-brewed coffee at the Brut Cafe. Don’t forget to book a luxurious spa day at the adjacent 1820 wellness spa.
MAYO HOTEL
BRUT HOTEL
Mayo Hotel Courtesy of Green Country Tourism.
Courtesy of of Brut Hotel.
Courtesy of of Brut Hotel.
Courtesy of Valerie Wei-Haas.
21 1/2 Boutique Hotel. Courtesy of Phil Clarkin.
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