Tulsa Visitor Guide

A WARM WELCOME

EVERYONE'S TULSA

This community simply wouldn’t be what it is without the many cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives that shape it Tulsa is a city built by many voices, and that richness shows up in everything from our food and art to the neighborhoods and businesses that define us. We invite you to explore the stories, traditions, and experiences that come together to make our city unmistakably Tulsa

A MUST-STOP ON ROUTE 66!

WEEKEND ITINERARY

Friday

WALKING TOUR OF DOWNTOWN TULSA:

Explore with local experts on weekly walking tours of underground tunnels and art deco architecture with access to locked buildings Hear stories of true crime and mysterious hauntings on the ghost tour Private tours and driving tours in a sleek EV are also possible Book ahead of time at tulsa.tours!

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!

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 some patio refreshments from somewhere on PAGE 16 or visittulsa.com/restaurants

Saturday

EXPLORE TULSA’S COFFEE SHOPS:

See PAGE 14 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

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 44 or visittulsa.com/events/concerts-live-music

Sunday

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 46 or visittulsa.com/ shopping

Learn something new about Tulsa, outer space, the ocean—whatever interests you Find ideas on PAGE 30 or visittulsa.com/family-fun

ANNUAL + SEASONAL EVENTS

FALL

ZEECO TULSA OKTOBERFEST

tulsaoktoberfest.org

Modeled after Oktoberfest in Munich, Tulsa Oktoberfest features authentic German food, lively music, and (of course) beer—found in nearly a dozen festive biergarten tents Add carnival rides, games, and stunning downtown views, and it’s easy to see why this celebration is ranked among the best outside Germany Prost!

TULSA STATE FAIR

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Kicking off the fourth Thursday after Labor Day, the Tulsa State Fair packs 11 days with live music, thrilling rides, agricultural expos, and more, all under the watchful eye of the Golden

Driller at Expo Square

Come hungry for food trucks and all the fried favorites you love, plus a few you didn’t even know existed

FESTIVAL AMERICAS

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Taking place in the downtown Guthrie Green, Festival Americas is Oklahoma’s premier Hispanic and Latino cultural festival The family-friendly event celebrates the rich culture of Latin America with live music, dancing, food trucks, vendors, and more

DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS

livingarts.org/specialprograms-events

Celebrate Día de Los Muertos in the Tulsa Arts District at this annual festival that showcases Tulsa’s Hispanic and Latino communities Try your hand at decorating candy skulls and enjoy live music surrounded by food trucks, vendors, and local art galleries, like Living Arts of Tulsa, who join in on the festivities

WINTER

BOTANIC GARDEN OF LIGHTS

tulsabotanic.org/botanicgarden-of-lights

Head to the Tulsa Botanic Garden for a magical evening sipping hot cocoa (or something stronger) as you stroll through their illuminated winter wonderland

This festival is such a popular choice for date night and wedding proposals that they offer packages for both

ARVEST WINTERFEST

tulsawinterfest.com

Enjoy skating on a 9,000-square-foot outdoor ice rink

Admire what is known as the state’s tallest Christmas tree, decorated with more than 35,000 lights Listen to live entertainment, then take a ride in a horsedrawn carriage or hop aboard the Winterfest Express train

PHILBROOK FESTIVAL

philbrook.org/visit/ fundraising/festival

Explore a romantic Italian villa turned art museum turned temporary light display each holiday season Philbrook Festival includes daytime activities and evening fun beneath hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights adorning their stunning gardens

ROUTE 66

CHRISTMAS CHUTE route66christmaschute. com

Bring the family and step into what feels like the North Pole as you join the centennial celebration of the Route 66 Christmas Chute in Sapulpa

The event serves hot chocolate and truffles, and the whole walkable area is covered in dozens of colorful lights

SPRING

TULSA INTERNATIONAL MAYFEST

tulsamayfest.org

Mayfest is a familyfriendly outdoor arts and music festival that takes place annually in early May in the Downtown Tulsa Arts District The event features hundreds of artists from around the world, including many local vendors

TULSA IRISHFEST

tulsairishfest.org

This three-day festival, held over the second weekend in March each year, has a goal of becoming the best Irish festival in the world Flying in bands from Ireland, France, and around the world, this festival offers the enchantment of a Saturday morning on Grafton Street in Dublin Check out

SUMMER

TULSA TOUGH

(& CRY BABY HILL)

tulsatough.com

Tulsa IrishFest for Irish drinks, eats, sports, art, vendors, and captivating activities for children in the “Kid’s Zone ”

ST. PATRICK’S DAY STREET FESTIVALS

Tulsa takes St Patrick’s Day seriously With annual festivals boasting decades-old legacies, you’ll find street closures in the Blue Dome District, Cherry Street, and other parts of town (depending on which day the holiday falls) as Irish pubs like Kilkenny’s and McNellie’s set up tents to handle excess traffic and host live entertainment, yard games, and more

A threeday bike festival that energizes the whole city, the Saint Francis Tulsa Tough draws hundreds of bikers from around the world to compete for our amusement and show that they’re “Tulsa Tough ” All weekend long, friends, family, and locals cheer on these incredible athletes as they ride through town Day three of the event includes the infamous “Cry Baby Hill” where the 21+ crowd engage in a pseudo-Mardi Gras spectating spectacle that’s complete with food trucks and live music

BLUE WHALE COMEDY FESTIVAL

bluewhalecomedy festival.com

Blue Whale Comedy Festival brings together rising talent and the

biggest names in comedy for a weekend of gut-busting fun With standup, live podcasts, and special events spread throughout the Arts District, it’s a can’t-miss celebration of comedy in all its forms

Previous headliners have included Nate Bargatze, Nicole Byer, David Cross, Bob the Drag Queen, and Hannibal Buress

TULSA JUNETEENTH

tulsajuneteenth.org

Tulsa hosts one of the largest annual Juneteenth festivals in the nation This important festival lasts for several days in the heart of Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District Juneteenth festivities include live entertainment, food trucks, arts and clothing vendors, games, and more while our community highlights a rich history of perseverance including celebrating the resiliency of the thriving Greenwood community

SPRING + SUMMER CALENDAR

APR

3-4

ZACH BRYAN tulsahurricane.evenue.net /events/CON

APR

7-12

MAMMA MIA! THE MUSICAL celebrityattractions.com/ shows/10197/mamma-mia /tulsa/2026

APR

13-15

MAIN STREET NOW CONFERENCE mainstreet.org/the-latest/events /save-the-date-2026-main-streetnow-conference

APR

14-25

NATIONAL REINING BREEDERS CLASSIC nrbc.com

APR

16-19

WORLD AXE & KNIFE THROWING LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS westreeticecenter.com/ signature-events

APR

18

BIG BITE FOOD FESTIVAL flywheeltulsa.com/big-bite

GOLDEN DRILLER MARATHON runsignup.com/race/ok/tulsa /goldendrillermarathon

APR

24-25

SPACEPORT TULSA tulsamuseum.org/event/ spaceport-tulsa-2026

MAY

1-2

CARNEY FEST carneyfest.com

MAY

1-3

GERMANFEST gastulsa.org/germanfest

USA BMX LEGACY NATIONALS usabmx.com/events

MAY

2

OK, SO TULSA: TULSA’S BEST STORYTELLING COMPETITION oksotulsa.com

MAY

7-9

BANANA BALL thesavannahbananas.com/schedule

MAY 8

EARTH, WIND & FIRE tulsa-theater.com/shows/river-spiritcasino/earth-wind-and-fire

MAY

9-10

TULSA ODDITIES & CURIOSITIES EXPO showpass.com/tulsa-odditiescuriosities-expo-2026

MAY

14-16

BLACK WALL STREET RALLY blackwallstreetrally.com

MAY

15

ASIAN AMERICAN NIGHT MARKET globaldistrict.org

MAY

30

TULSA’S ROUTE 66 CAPITAL CRUISE capitalofroute66.com

JUN

5

T.E.G. INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FEST internationaljazzfest.com

JUN

5-7

TULSA TOUGH tulsatough.com

JUN

BIG RIDE flywheeltulsa.com/big-ride

JUN 20

TULSA TIME TRAVELERS VINTAGE EXPO showpass.com/tulsa-time-travelersvintage-expo-2026

TULSA NOSTALGIA CON tulsacomiccon.com

JUN

22-27

USA GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS bokcenter.com/events/detail /usa-gymnastics-26

TOKYO, OK oklahomaculture.org/tok

Recurring Events

TULSA ARTS DISTRICT

BLUE WHALE COMEDY FESTIVAL bluewhalecomedyfestival.com

FIRST FRIDAY ART CRAWL

First Friday of Every Month thetulsaartsdistrict.org/first-fridayart-crawl

ART CRAWL ON 66

AAA ROUTE 66 ROAD FEST route66roadfest.com

LAST PODCAST ON THE LEFT: JK ULTRA TOUR cainsballroom.com/event/lastpodcast-on-the-left/cains-ballroom/ tulsa--oklahoma JUL -AUG

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA! tulsapac.com/tpac-produces

JAZZ ON THE GREEN jazzonthegreentulsa.com

Second Friday of Every Month, 6 – 9 PM (April-December) facebook.com/artemporium66

TULSA FARMERS’ MARKET

Saturdays, 8 AM – 12 PM tulsafarmersmarket.org

DOWNTOWN MIDWEEK MARKET

Wednesdays, 4:30 – 7:30 PM downtowntulsa.com/about /dtp-events/market

SUMMER’S FIFTH NIGHT CONCERT SERIES

Thursdays in May-July, 7 – 9 PM uticasquare.com/events /summers-fifth-night

FOOD TRUCK WEDNESDAY

Wednesdays in April-June, 11 AM – 2 PM guthriegreen.com/food-truckwednesday

THE DRUNKARD & THE OLIO

Saturdays, 7 PM tulsaspotlighttheater.com /the-drunkard-is-the-oldest

ARENA DISTRICT

Where Tulsa goes big—concerts, sports and conventions take center stage.

CHECK OUT:

•The BOK Center

•The Arvest Convention Center

ARTS DISTRICT

The heart of Tulsa’s art scene, home to galleries, iconic venues and community events.

CHECK OUT :

•Cain’s Ballroom

•Bob Dylan / Woody Guthrie Center(s)

•Guthrie Green

BLUE DOME DISTRICT

ARENA DISTRICT

Where Tulsa lets loose—bars, bites and a dash of Route 66 history.

CHECK OUT:

•Tulsa Performing Arts Center

•Dust Bowl Lanes & Lounge

•Dilly Diner

CATHEDRAL DISTRICT

Home to some of downtown’s most beautiful churches and a quiet sense of grandeur.

CHECK OUT :

•Boston Avenue United Methodist Church

•Holy Family Cathedral

•Foolish Things Coffee

DECO DISTRICT

Among the country’s

CHECK OUT:

•Tulsa Tours

•The Mayo Hotel

•The Philcade Building

HISTORIC GREENWOOD DISTRICT

A hub for Black history, culture and business, rooted in the legacy of Black Wall Street.

CHECK OUT:

•The Greenwood Rising Black Wall St.

History Center

•Greenwood Cultural Center

•John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park

EAST VILLAGE DISTRICT

An eclectic mix of shops, studios and hangouts, East Village is one of Tulsa’s fastest-growing districts.

CHECK OUT:

•The Boxyard Shopping Center

•East Village Bohemian Pizzeria

SOBO DISTRICT

Tulsa’s neighborhood hangout where dive bars, local bites and nightly music set the tone.

CHECK OUT :

•Mercury Lounge

•The Venue Shrine

•Creek Nation Council Oak Park

TULSA BOTANIC GARDEN

GILCREASE MUSEUM

BROOKSIDE DISTRICT

A charming, walkable district with upscale eats, boutiques and easy access to Tulsa’s award-winning riverfront park and nearby Philbrook Museum of Art.

CHECK OUT:

•Shades of Brown Coffee & Art

•Purple Glaze Studio

•Ida Red General Store

CHERRY STREET DISTRICT

A foodie favorite packed with local restaurants, cozy bars and neighborhood charm.

CHECK OUT:

•Andolini’s Pizzeria

•Nola’s Creole & Cocktails

•SMOKE. Woodfire Grill

GLOBAL DISTRICT

ARENA DISTRICT

Tulsa’s most diverse district—home to international eats, global grocery finds and vibrant cultural events.

CHECK OUT:

•Plaza Santa Cecilia

•Pho Nhi

•McCullough Park

MEADOW GOLD DISTRICT

A lively stretch of Route 66, the Meadow Gold District blends boutique charm, great eats and larger-than-life attractions.

CHECK OUT:

•Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios on 66

•Decopolis Discovitorium

•Meadow Gold Mack’s Route 66

KENDALL WHITTIER MAIN ST.

Home to local brews, Latin flavors and DIY creativity, Kendall Whittier is a Main Street America award-winning district with a strong sense of place.

CHECK OUT:

•Circle Cinema Theater

•Heirloom Rustic Ales

•Pancho Anaya Bakery

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PEARL DISTRICT

A hidden gem near downtown, the Pearl District blends green space, niche spots and music history with Tulsa charm.

CHECK OUT:

•Studio Row / Church Studio

•The Outsiders House Museum

•Country Bird Bakery

COFFEE SHOPS

COFFEE SHOPS MADE FOR COFFEE SNOBS

Serious about your coffee and tea? Check out our unique musts while in town.

COLLAB COFFEE collaborativeok.com

Serving specialty coffee in Midtown Tulsa, Collab Coffee’s patio is a great spot to soak in the sun with a coffee, wine, or cocktail.

JONES CO COFFEE instagram.com/jonescocoffee918

Great stop if you’re near campus or cruising Route 66—super friendly baristas and the breakfast sandwiches are great, too!

PONY COFFEE ponycoffee.com

A local fave that feels like a tucked-away, super cozy secret treasure. Also a favorite of Ethan Hawke’s while filming for The Lowdown

COFFEE@HEIRLOOM heirloomrusticales.com

Housed inside a brewery, COFFEE@HEIRLOOM is a gathering space for local creatives as well as coffee and matcha lovers. Most mornings you’ll catch a DJ curating chill vibes over an impressive audio system.

LUCHADOR COFFEE NEW instagram.com/luchadorcoffee

One of South Tulsa’s hottest new spots, Luchador Coffee serves authentic Mexican coffee in a fun, colorful atmosphere.

THE BEND MERCANTILE thebendmercantile.com

Shop while you sip at this blend of coffee shop, bodega, and curated gift shop with floral decor and boho vibes in Tulsa’s East Village District. NEW

OH-SO-CLASSY CUISINE

Quality service, unforgettable flavors.

THE HEMINGWAY

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Tulsa is known for its speakeasies, and The Hemingway delivers with prime steaks, elevated sides, and a romantic, intimate setting.

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.

AMELIA’S WOOD FIRED CUISINE amelias.us

Enjoy a variety of flame-cooked dishes from around the world at a true scratch kitchen in the Tulsa Arts District.

JUNIPER

junipertulsa.com

Crafting its fresh, seasonal menu from hand-selected items sourced from Green Country, Juniper draws upon Italian, French, Spanish, and American influences in its constantly evolving fare.

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.

UPSCALE DINING

NOCHE WOODFIRED GRILL & AGAVE BAR eatdrinknoche.com

Upscale Mexico City cuisine in Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District. Go for the bold flavors, agave cocktails, and vibes that make every outing here an experience.

PROSSIMO

RISTORANTE

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Amalfi Coast-inspired menu with a focus on light, artful pasta dishes featuring seafood and vegetables on Cherry Street.

DINING SPOTLIGHT: PATIO SEASON

PLACES TO EAT ON A PERFECT DAY

Perfect patio weather only comes around once a year. Make the most of it by visiting one of these signature Tulsa hangouts.

DAIGORO NEW daigorotulsa.com

With pristine views along the Arkansas River, Daigoro’s menu features creative Asian fusion creations that range from Wagyu Ribeye to wok specialties like Kung Pao Chicken and Shaking Beef.

EAST VILLAGE BOHEMIAN PIZZERIA eastvillagebohemian.com

Locally referred to as “Boho,” this quirky little spot is known for their creative takes on wood-fired pizza, veganfriendly options, and one of the coziest patios in Tulsa.

THE VAULT TULSA vaulttulsa.com

The Vault serves farm-fresh grub with art deco views in the iconic mid-century modern building originally known as First Nation Auto Bank.

HOLÉ MOLÉ

3sirensgroup.com/brands/hole-mole Settle in for Oaxaca-style dishes full of bold, vibrant flavors that give you a small taste of the many regions across Mexico. You’ll also find an inviting patio that’s cooled with AC in the summer.

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.

NOLA’S CREOLE & COCKTAILS nolastulsa.com

Nola’s serves New Orleansinspired cuisine and prohibition-era cocktails in a relaxed setting with old-timey furnishings. Get the crab cakes and sit on their covered patio with views of Cherry Street.

IN THE RAW ON THE HILL intherawsushi.com

Set above the Woodland Hills shopping district, this restaurant serves fresh sushi and sashimi, blending Japanese elements with a modern twist. It’s one of three locations in Tulsa, and this one features the largest patio with views of the city.

THE PUMP

pumpbartulsa.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 (and dogs)!

MCNELLIE’S PUB

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McNellie’s spacious patio is a perfect spot to enjoy a mix of classic and modern pub fare with over 350 beers to choose from at their location in Downtown Tulsa.

EN FUEGO

enfuegotulsa.com

Located at Guthrie Green in Tulsa’s Arts District, En Fuego offers flavorful tacos from carnitas to grilled fish, a wide tequila menu, and occasional live music on the garden patio.

R BAR & GRILL

rbartulsa.com

Relaxed gastropub with indoor space, enclosed patio, and open-air seating available. Tulsa Tip: Go for brunch and get their Snickerdoodlestyle donut holes.

SOMA

somatulsa.com

Stunning views of the Tulsa skyline from sunrise to sunset. Perched above the Brut Hotel, everything about SOMA is elevated, from their eclectic brunch and dinner menu to their creative cocktails.

EMPIRE SLICE HOUSE

Commit to a whole pie or eat it by the slice at this NY-style pizza joint decked out in pop-culture decor. It’s the perfect hangout spot before an evening show at Cain’s Ballroom next door.

TACOS X MEZCAL

Upscale, family-run spot focused on traditional dishes that represent Mexico’s street food experience with a fun twist. And if you’re looking for mezcal in Tulsa, this is the place.

DINING SPOTLIGHT: PATIO SEASON

FAMILY DINING

FOOD FOR THE FAM

Find something for even the pickiest eater at these parent-approved spots.

ELGIN PARK elginparkbrewery.com

In a prime spot next to ONEOK Field (home to Drillers baseball and FC Tulsa), Elgin Park’s pizza and patio seating are a perfect combo to fuel up with the family.

FIXINS SOUL KITCHEN fixinssoulkitchen.com

Located in the Historic Greenwood District, 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.

ANDOLINI’S PIZZERIA andopizza.com

Famous for its authentic, NY-style pies, Andolini’s Pizza is a local favorite on Cherry Street. Tulsa Take: Try the garlic knots!

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.

3 TEQUILAS 3tequilas.com

This Mexican grill and cantina offers enchiladas, hearty burritos, sizzling fajitas, and seafood dishes. It’s a spot where the whole family can dig in and leave feeling happily stuffed.

MAPLE RIDGE GROCER

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Named after the store that occupied the building in the 1920s, this all-day bistro in the historical Maple Ridge neighborhood serves something for everyone at any time of day.

DINING SPOTLIGHT: ROUTE 66 EATS

DINERS, DRIVE-INS, DIVES, AND DELIGHTS

From classic stops tied to the early days of the Mother Road to fresh finds along its modern revival, here’s your sign to cruise through Tulsa’s Route 66 cuisine.

TACOS DON FRANCISCO facebook.com/tacosdonfrancisco1

A long-time Tulsa favorite known for their authentic Mexican flavors featuring street tacos and delicious combo platters, Tacos Don Francisco serves generous plates that keep regulars coming back.

BIG BABY ROLLS & DONUTS bigbabyrolls.com

Rolling down Route 66 in the morning? Big Baby serves fresh sweet and savory rolls, incredible donuts, and daily vegan and gluten-free options.

CHICKEN & THE WOLF chickenandthewolf.com

Talk about kicks on Route 66!

Chicken & the Wolf brings the heat with hot chicken that

even the boldest eaters will feel. Prefer it mild? They offer no-spice options packed with flavor. You can also find them at Mother Road Market.

ARNOLD’S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS

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Take a break at Arnold’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers and treat your taste buds to classic patties on toasted buns with all the familiar toppings—quick, simple, and delicious.

BILLY RAY’S CATFISH & BBQ CO. billyraysbbq.com

For Southern flavors that hit just right, you’ll find savory barbecue, deep-fried catfish, pulled pork, crispy chicken strips, and tender ribs.

IKE’S CHILI ikeschilius.com

Warm up with made-fromscratch chili at this community favorite. The menu features a variety of chili dishes served over spaghetti, beans, or macaroni and cheese. A Tulsa staple for over 100 years!

MOTHER ROAD MARKET motherroadmarket.com

Can’t decide on dinner? At Mother Road Market, you’ll find everything from African bites to barbecue with a Mexican twist under one roof. With local-made souvenirs, Route 66-themed mini golf, and a bar pouring local brews, it’s a crowd-pleaser for any group.

DOCTOR KUSTOM BISTRO

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Have you ever wanted an authentic taste of Brazilian food from a James Beardnominated chef? Try scratchmade dishes like pastel, picanha, polenta, and more at the first-ever Brazilian restaurant on Route 66.

HOWDY BURGER

11TH ST.

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Head over to this spot in the Meadow Gold District 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.

SWEETY PIES AMISH

BAKERY & CAFE

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Serving all-day breakfast, this bakery and cafe gives you a taste of home with classics like Belgian waffles to sweets like cinnamon rolls. It also offers gluten-free and sugar-free options.

Courtesy of Doctor Kustom

EGGCELLENT & THINGS CAFE

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Bring your family for breakfast with a creative Mexican twist at this cafe by the Route 66 East Gateway landmark. Guests often praise the chilaquiles and the egg-cellent service!

DILLY DINER

dillydiner.com

A Tulsa go-to in the Blue Dome District for all-day breakfast, brunch, lunch, and late-night favorites.

YOKOZUNA yokozunasushi.com

Craving a sushi bar? This Asian fusion restaurant offers chili-chicken steamed buns, poke and ramen bowls, and all the sushi you could want as well as sashimi combos.

EL RANCHO GRANDE MEXICAN FOOD

elranchograndemexican food.com

Look for the neon sign marking this longtime spot, serving families and travelers since 1950. Known for the best cheese enchiladas in town, you can’t miss this place.

DINING SPOTLIGHT: ROUTE 66 EATS

ALLERGY + VEGAN DINING

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.

AREPA BAR/INKANTO

PERUVIAN CUISINE

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Two delicious food concepts under one roof! Enjoy customizable Venezuelan arepas with veggie, vegan, and gluten-free options at Arepa Bar, alongside traditional Peruvian dishes from Inkanto Peruvian Cuisine in a family-owned setting.

QUE GUSTO

quegustotulsa.com

With more space, this familyowned restaurant now includes a full-service bar. Enjoy organic, homemade recipes and vegan dishes like a plantain “cheesy” empanada and choripán made with pea-protein sausage.

CHIMERA CAFE

chimeratulsa.com

This little artsy, industrial-chic cafe should be on your list of places to visit. Over half the menu contains veggie and vegan options that are locally sourced and made fresh daily. They also have a great menu of coffee, beer, and cocktails.

KAI VIETNAMESE CUISINE kaitulsa.com

From savory banh mi to steaming bowls of pho, Kai serves an extensive menu of authentic Vietnamese staples in a sleek, casual setting in Downtown Tulsa. Great for before a show at the BOK Center!

CHENGDU chengdutulsa.com

For Szechuan cuisine made with fresh ingredients, Chengdu offers veggie dishes like garlic-sauced eggplant and vegan options ranging from crispy to spicy tofu.

FOODY TURKISH GRILL & INTERNATIONAL MARKET

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Located in South Tulsa and connected to a food market, this halal-friendly place features a falafel platter with pita bread and vegetable-rich salads.

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.

ELOTE CAFE & CATERING elotetulsa.com

Since 2008, Elote has grown from a local lunch spot to a Tulsa favorite in the Downtown Deco District known for its puffy tacos, fresh Mexican cuisine, and unique events like drag brunch and luchador wrestling. Make it a party and book their private, themed karaoke rooms!

AFTER HOURS

Take one glimpse at nightlife in Tulsa and you’ll be after ours.

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.

CLUB MAJESTIC instagram.com/ clubmajestictulsa

Catering to the LGBTQIA+ community, Club Majestic provides upscale entertainment including frequent, amazing drag shows for all.

ST. VITUS stvitustulsa.com

Tulsa’s premier electronic music dance club, tucked in an alley and serving highquality craft cocktails.

DUST BOWL LANES & LOUNGE dustbowllounge.com

Hit the lanes or snag a drink in this bowling alley turned late - night club.

SATURN ROOM

saturnroom.com

Head on an islandhopping rum flight through the Caribbean and try beachy cocktails year-round 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.

THE MAX RETROPUB maxretropub.com

Major Stranger Things vibes. Throwback at Tulsa’s only 80s/90s-themed bar with retro games and drinks.

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. NAMED

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 a historical space, their taproom oozes Belgian vibes to match their brews.

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 Boys Brewery’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.

GOOD CAUSE BREWING instagram.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.

NEW STORY BREWING NEW ns.beer

Beer, tacos, retro arcades, and pristine skyline views—New

Story’s got everything covered for the perfect night (or day) out in Tulsa.

NEFF BREWING neffbrewing.com

Tulsa’s gluten-free brewpub. After a celiac diagnosis in the founders’ family, the brewery went to work making gluten-free beer that could stand alongside traditional beers. Brewing with new types of artisan malts of millet, buckwheat, rice and quinoa, NEFF’s creations are “Brewed For Everyone.”

KENDALL WHITTIER DISTRICT AROUND TOWN

THE NOOK BREWING COMPANY

nookbrewco.com

A father-son activity that turned into a full brewing operation. Quality beer and quality time.

HOP THE GRIFFIN BREWING COMPANY

hopthegriffin.com

Microbrewery offering craft beer, wine, and snacks in a space perfect for gathering with friends.

BROKEN ARROW BREWING COMPANY

brokenarrowbrewingco.com

Native Americanowned and -operated microbrewery. Built in 1906, the space offers everything from traditional to experimental styles.

PEARL DISTRICT

PEARL BEACH BREW PUB

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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.

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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.

HEIRLOOM

RUSTIC ALES

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Slinging unique brews ranging from double IPAs to Italian pilsners, this dog-friendly and rustic industrial space fosters a welcoming community and collaborates with charities.

MARSHALL BREWING COMPANY

marshallbrewing.com

Marshall Brewing Company is Tulsa’s first production

craft brewery, bringing the art, quality, and enjoyment of craft brewing to Oklahoma since 1998. Visit their outdoor beer garden for a great afternoon with friends.

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.

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NAMED ONE OF THE “BEST BREWERIES IN THE SOUTH” BY RAVE ravereviews.org

100 YEARS OF THE MOTHER ROAD

Get your kicks in the Capital of Route 66® and explore Tulsa’s 28 miles of the historic highway. Neon signs, roadside attractions, and a century of history await.

MEADOW

GOLD DISTRICT

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Home to the “Land of the Giants,” this stretch of Route 66 is hard to miss. Five towering roadside attractions pay homage to the muffler men of old and

guide the way to Main Street-style shopping on the Mother Road.

KENDALL WHITTIER

MAIN STREET

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Winner of a Main Street America award and home to Tulsa’s

only art-house theater, Circle Cinema, this district is known for its eclectic mix of local shops, art studios, breweries, and Hispanic food and culture. It’s also home to the Tulsa Farmers’ Market every Saturday morning!

TULSA MARKET DISTRICT tulsamarketdistrict.com Tulsa Market District mixes Route 66 charm with an entrepreneurial spirit,

including USA Today’s “Best Food Hall,” Mother Road Market.

CYRUS AVERY CENTENNIAL PLAZA visittulsa.com/listing/ cyrus-avery-centennialplaza/1701

Head to Southwest Boulevard and Riverside Drive to take in history with this tribute to Tulsa’sown Cyrus Avery, the “Father of Route 66” who championed the road’s route through Oklahoma.

ROUTE 66

MAIN STREET

rt66tulsa.org

This district is rich in both Tulsa and Route 66 history. Make sure to check the Route 66 Historical Village, an open-air museum with a 1920s Phillips 66 gas station and the tallest oil derrick in North America. On the second Friday of every month, the district comes alive with art vendors and live music for Art Crawl on 66.

EVENT SPOTLIGHT:

TULSA’S ROUTE 66 CAPITAL CRUISE | MAY 30, 2026

capitalofroute66.com

Tulsa is celebrating 100 years of Route 66 with a Guinness World Records® attempt for the largest classic car parade ever! Don’t miss the biggest birthday bash on the Mother Road featuring vendors, live music, and thousands of vintage cars cruising through the Capital of Route 66.

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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.

GATHERING PLACE gatheringplace.org

Tulsa’s riverfront playground is fun for all ages and totally free. Climb massive cranes at Chapman Adventure Playground, catch skyline views from Swing Hill, and stick around for live music, art shows, kids’ crafts, sports, and more. There’s always something going on at Gathering Place.

TULSA ZOO tulsazoo.org

The Tulsa Zoo’s beautiful 85 acres are home to more than 400 species—many rare and endangered in the wild. The Tulsa Zoo is known for having

one of the largest Asian elephant facilities in North America and is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums.

TULSA BOTANIC GARDEN tulsabotanic.org

An all-season oasis blooming in the Osage Hills boasting the annual spring Bands & Blooms event with live music. The Lakeside Promenade wraps around a 7-acre lake, and the Cross Timbers Trail provides a 1.5-mile hike through the native prairie and forest.

KEYSTONE ANCIENT FOREST visittulsa.com/listing/keystoneancient-forest/1643

Oklahoma’s first and only forest included in the national Old - Growth Forest Network. Hiking hours are 7 AM – 2 PM on Thursdays and 7 AM – 6 PM Friday through Sunday.

TURKEY MOUNTAIN

URBAN WILDERNESS AREA

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Turkey Mountain offers a natural escape 15 minutes from downtown. Hike, cycle, run, and spot wildlife on miles of scenic trails. Experienced mountain

its original location at what is now Muscogee Nation Council Oak Park in Downtown Tulsa. The site, once known as Talasi or “Old Town,” still hosts commemorative ceremonies and features a garden highlighting plants used by the Muscogee for food, medicine, and ceremony.

GUTHRIE GREEN

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In the heart of the Tulsa Arts District, Guthrie Green is an urban green space and performance venue that frequently hosts food trucks and free events like movie nights, yoga, concerts, and more.

OUTDOORS + EXPLORE

bikers can catch air at the new Rock Yard downhill jump park. Trail maps are available at riverparks.org

TULSA WAVE PARK

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If you didn’t think it was possible to “hang 10” 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.

MUSCOGEE NATION

COUNCIL OAK PARK

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After surviving forced removal from their ancestral homelands, the Muscogee Nation’s Locvpoka (Locapoga) Tribal Town established a new home at the historic Council Oak tree, which still stands in

RIVER PARKS TRAILS

riverparks.org

The 26 miles of all-purpose 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.

EDUCATION + RECREATION

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/facility

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.

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.

CIRCLE CINEMA circlecinema.org

Tulsa’s oldest standing movie theater, 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.

OKLAHOMA AQUARIUM okaquarium.org

Underwater experiences await you in 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 interactive exhibits. Fly on a jet simulator, maneuver robotic arms like an astronaut in space, and more!

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 for behind the scenes stories, memorabilia, and more, just northeast of Downtown Tulsa.

DISCOVERY LAB discoverylab.org

In a state of the art building next door to the Gathering Place, the Discovery Lab provides unique programming geared toward developing creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration skills for children who are middle school aged and younger. 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.

EDUCATION + RECREATION

EDUCATION + RECREATION

FOR KIDS + KIDS AT HEART

TULSA SPOTLIGHT

THEATER | SPOTLIGHT

CHILDREN’S THEATRE

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Has hosted The Drunkard & Olio almost every Saturday night since Nov. 14, 1953, inside a Bruce Goff designed space. Has been home to Tulsa’s finest children’s theater, Spotlight Children’s Theatre, since 1997.

WESTREET ICE CENTER

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One of the coolest spots in Tulsa! Head over to the new WeStreet Ice Center for their two ice rinks, pro shop, arcade, and full bar and grill.

WAYPOINT LOUNGE

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Release your inner gamer at Waypoint Lounge. This all ages 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.

TULSAN ATHLETIC CLUB

tulsanathleticclub.com

This club welcomes the whole family (including dogs!) making it perfect for a leg stretch on your Route 66 road trip. Enjoy cocktails—or mocktails for your driver—and play a round of pickleball or sit back and watch locals get competitive.

SHUFFLES BOARD GAME CAFE

shufflestulsa.com

All ages board game centric restaurant, bar, and coffee shop in the Downtown Tulsa Arts District serving a wide selection of cuisine and an even wider selection of games.

SUITE

SHOTS

suiteshotsjenks.com

Take your swing at Suite Shots in nearby Jenks. With high tech driving bays, a full restaurant and bar, and plenty of space for groups,

GRAVITY BEAR BOULDERING GYM NEW climbgravitybear.com

Hamilton the gym dog welcomes you to GRAVITY BEAR, where a rainbow of jugs and pinches stud the walls with fun bouldering problems for every skill level. Classes, movie nights, massages, and more are available to members and day pass holders.

POSTOAK CANOPY TOURS

postoaklodge.com/zipline-tours On PostOak Zip Line Canopy Tours, thrill seekers soar above the treetops along a network of over 4,000 feet of cable line—that’s longer than 10 football fields! Zip from platform to platform and enjoy a bird’s eye view of Oklahoma’s magnificent Osage Hills and Downtown Tulsa.

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 16 foot 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.

ANNUAL EVENTS

THE BLACK WALL STREET RALLY

One of the fastest growing motorcycle rallies in the nation, the Black Wall Street Rally brings thousands of riders to Greenwood each summer. The event blends motorcycle culture with live entertainment,

food vendors, and community gatherings for an experience even non bikers will want to get in on.

BLACK WALL STREET LEGACY FESTIVAL

The Black Wall Street Legacy Festival, held annually in May, reflects on Greenwood’s story while celebrating its strength and future. Free educational programs, panel discussions, performances, and walking tours make this a time of remembrance and celebration in the Greenwood District.

TULSA JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL

Every June, Tulsa’s Greenwood District comes alive with one of the nation’s largest Juneteenth celebrations. This multi day festival brings together live music, art, food, and cultural programming that celebrates freedom and showcases the richness of Black culture.

BLACK WALL STREET

Family friendly activities and community events make it a celebration for all ages.

DREAMLAND FESTIVAL

Named for the historical Dreamland Theatre once located in Greenwood, Dreamland Festival is an annual celebration of music, film, and art. With an emphasis on hip hop and emerging Black voices, the festival consists of concerts, screenings, and visual art that showcase Tulsa’s creative energy.

STAYCATION NATION

For an amazingly refreshing staycation, come to Osage Casino Hotel Tulsa. Enjoy world-class casino excitement featuring the latest slots and classic table games like blackjack, craps, and roulette.

Kick back in one of our comfortable rooms or suites, unwind by the pool and hot tub, dine at Thunder Bar & Grill or Roni Peppo’s Pizza, then catch a show at Skyline Event Center. Don’t forget to stop by Swigs, our upscale lounge, for your favorite beverage and live entertainment on 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, River Spirit 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 extra ordinary 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

This Route 66 hot spot features 2,400+ machines, table games, an all suite hotel tower, and dining from HWY 66 Diner to Carvers on 19. Cap it off with entertainment at Hard Rock Live, line dancing at Track 5, poolside lounging, and a championship golf course.

GAMING + CASINOS

SPORTS SEASON

GOLF

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Play courses like Mohawk Park and Page Belcher or LaFortune on the Oklahoma Golf Trail. Hit balls at Suite Shots in Jenks, or use indoor simulators around town.

LIVESTOCK/EQUINE

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At Expo Square, enjoy horse exhibitions and shows, rodeos, barrel racing, and calf roping events, plus summertime quarter horse racing at nearby Fair Meadows.

RACING

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Catch races at Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park. Annual classics like the Chili Bowl Nationals take place at Tulsa’s Expo Square.

USA BMX usabmx.com

This facility boasts an incredible display of BMX history and gear, plus an athlete training space. Find the Hardesty National BMX Stadium right next door.

TICKETED SPORTS THIS SEASON

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.

ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY oruathletics.com

The Golden Eagles bring NCAA Division I athletics to south Tulsa.

FC TULSA fctulsa.com

This USL Championship playing soccer team brings BIG energy and fireworks.

TULSA DRILLERS milb.com/tulsa

This Tulsa pastime plays in the stunning ONEOK Field in the Historic Greenwood District.

TULSA ATHLETIC tulsaathletic.com

This Tulsa National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) team has a seasonal beer ‘Si Se Puede’ with Heirloom Rustic Ales.

OKLAHOMA STATE okstatehockey.com

Go, Cowboys! Catch them in the rink at the Oilers Ice Center.

UNIVERSITY OF TULSA tulsahurricane.com Reign ’Cane! See NCAA Division I Basketball at the Donald W. Reynolds Center this spring.

TULSA OILERS FOOTBALL  (INDOOR) tulsaoilersfootball.com

This NEW IFL team brings the indoor football action at the BOK Center.

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ARTS + CULTURE

RUSSELL MURAL

Paying homage to “Tulsa Sound Legend” Leon Russell, this Blue Dome District mural can be found next door to the Boxyard.

PUTTING THE “ART” IN ART DECO

Tulsa’s skyline alone is a thing of beauty with breathtaking art deco at every turn. Each building, alley, and brick has something unique and meaningful to say.

MURALS

WAYMAN TISDALE, THE GAP BAND & ARETHA FRANKLIN MURALS

Located across the street from the Leon Russell Mural, this art pays homage to three artists with deep ties to Tulsa.

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.

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.

101 ARCHER

utulsa.edu/about/facilities/101archer

101 Archer is home to TU’s Oklahoma Center for the Humanities. Located in the Tulsa Arts District, the space hosts free rotating exhibitions such as “Alien Worlds and Movement: Fashion Art Exhibit,” along with weekly events like film screenings, concerts, and lectures. Stop by during Tulsa’s First Friday Art Crawl for live music, new exhibits, and a lively community atmosphere.

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.

MUSEUM OF TULSA HISTORY tulsahistory.org

Located in the historical 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

ARTS + CULTURE

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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

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The Tulsa Performing Arts Center (TPAC) is located in Tulsa’s historical 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.

TULSA SOUND

TULSA’S MUSIC SCENE

Find music every night of the week in Tulsa’s iconic venues.

LEGENDARY VENUES

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 historical 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.

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL

THE 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

A lively little dive on Kendall Whittier Main Street. Catch up and coming alt, rock, and metal bands under the “SCUM” lights almost every night of the week...with some karaoke and comedy sprinkled in.

THE HUNT CLUB thehuntclubtulsa.com

Right next to The Vanguard, The Hunt Club is a great spot to catch live music every night in a laid back setting, whether inside the bar or on their covered patio space.

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.

MAGGIE’S MUSIC BOX

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A hidden gem for live tunes, this bar in Jenks pairs an indoor stage with an outdoor patio and hosts weekly resident artists, all with a Cajun inspired energy.

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 jukebox.

As seen on Sterlin Harjo’s Tulsa noir, The Lowdown

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.

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 two 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

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

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/028

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.

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.

BROOKSIDE

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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.

HISTORIC GREENWOOD DISTRICT

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Peruse one of the most incredible sneaker stores in the U.S. or pick up some Black Wall Street gear sold from historical buildings on Greenwood Ave.

KENDALL WHITTIER

MAIN STREET

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This funky corner of Tulsa has something for everyone. Head to Kendall Whittier to experience a mix of art studios, breweries, restaurants, a historical theater, and non mainstream retail. Head there every Saturday for the Tulsa Farmers’ Market.

LET’S GO TO THE MALL

WOODLAND HILLS MALL

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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

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

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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 fourth 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 tight knit community with an adorable historical 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.

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.

DOWNTOWN TULSA

ALOFT TULSA DOWNTOWN

200 Civic Center, 74103

918-947-8200

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT TULSA DOWNTOWN

415 South Boston Ave, 74103 918-508-7400

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON TULSA DOWNTOWN 616 West 7th Street, 74127

918-587-8000

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES

TULSA DOWNTOWN

ART DISTRICT

111 North Main St, 74103

918-879-1800

HAMPTON INN & SUITES TULSA DOWNTOWN

211 West 3rd St, 74103 918-949-6900

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES TULSA DOWNTOWN

310 E Archer St, 74120 918-728-2444

HYATT PLACE TULSA / DOWNTOWN

400 S Boston Ave., 74103 918-346-6024

HYATT REGENCY TULSA 100 East 2nd Street, 74103 918-234-1234

LA QUINTA INN & SUITES BY WYNDHAM TULSA DOWNTOWN/ROUTE 66 707 S Houston Ave., 74127 918-921-6493

RESIDENCE INN TULSA DOWNTOWN 202 W 5th St, 74103 918-895-8700

MIDTOWN TULSA

AMBASSADOR HOTEL TULSA, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION 1324 S Main St, 74119 918-587-8200

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT

TULSA CENTRAL 3340 S outh 79th East Ave, 74145 918-660-0646

EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON TULSA I-44 3332 South 79th East Ave, 74145 918-622-4000

HILTON GARDEN INN TULSA MIDTOWN 4518 E Skelly Drive, 74135 918-878-7777

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES: TULSA MIDTOWN 4680 E Skelly Drive, 74135 918-986-8200

SOUTH TULSA

ALOFT TULSA 6716 South 104th East Ave, 74133 918-949-9000

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT TULSA WOODLAND HILLS 9041 East 71st St, 74133 918-994-4500

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON TULSA - WARREN PLACE 6110 South Yale Ave, 74136 918-495-1000

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES TULSA SOUTHWOODLAND HILLS 9031 E 71st St., 74133 918-392-8138

HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON

TULSA SOUTH MEDICAL DISTRICT 7037 S Zurich Ave. (918) 491-4010

MARRIOTT TULSA SOUTHERN HILLS 1902 East 71st St, 74136 918-493-7000

EXTEND YOUR TRIP OR PLAN THE NEXT ONE.

RENAISSANCE TULSA HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER 6808 South 107th East Ave, 74133 918-307-2600

NEAR AIRPORT

HILTON GARDEN INN TULSA AIRPORT 7728 East Virgin Court, 74115 918-838-1444

NORTH OF DOWNTOWN

POSTOAK LODGE & RETREAT 5323 West 31st St North, 74127 918-425-2112

VALUE OPTIONS

AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN & SUITES-EXTENDED STAY TULSA 3509 South 79th East Ave, 74145 918-663-3900

EAGLE SUITES - HILTI 12525 E 52nd St. S, 74146 918-237-6803

TRADE WINDS CENTRAL INN 3141 East Skelly Dr, 74105 918-749-5561

WOODSPRING SUITES BROKEN ARROW 11000 East 45th St, 74146 918-271-7500

WOODSPRING SUITES TULSA 3415 South Sheridan Rd, 74145 918-392-8200

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.?”

MAYO HOTEL

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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

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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.

BRUT HOTEL 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.

WHERE TO STAY