YOUR 2009 TULSA VISITORS GUIDE

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YOUR 2009 TULSA VISITORS GUIDE
2 2009 Tulsa Visitors Guide
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2009 Tulsa Visitors Guide 3
letter from the mayor
Welcome to Tulsa! Our City is bursting
with a new kind of energy. From our new
Bank of Oklahoma Center designed by world
renowned architect Cesar Pelli to America’s
favorite zoo, Tulsa has entertainment options
Tulsa Convention & Visitors Bureau
Williams Center, Tower II
2 West Second St., Suite 150
800.558.3311
Fax: 918.592.6244
VisitTulsa.com
Visitor information also available at the Oklahoma
Tourism Information Center, Interstate Highway 44
and 161st East Avenue.
for everyone. This icon adds to the already
vibrant art deco architecture for which
downtown Tulsa is famous. Boston Avenue
Methodist Church, The Warehouse Market
building and the 11th Street Bridge are
just some of the many art deco structures
gracing our City.
While you are in downtown, enjoy the historic Union Depot, now the
Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, or Cain’s’ Ballroom, where such musical greats
Senior Vice President
Suzann Stewart, CAE
Director, Visitor Development
Nancy Phillips
Executive Director, Tulsa Sports Commission
Mike Dodson
Director of Partnership Development
Darryl Bright
as Bob Wills have performed. Art enthusiasts can enjoy the former mansion
Director of Convention Sales and Marketing
Amy Huntly
of Waite Phillips, now a wonderful museum and garden in the heart of the
Photography
Don Sibley
City, the Philbrook Museum of Art. One of the best western art collection’s in
the nation is housed in oil magnate Thomas Gilcrease’s former property, the
Gilcrease Museum, just north of downtown.
Shoppers can see the unique offerings of Cherry Street, Utica Square and
Brookside and for all things Tulsa, downtown’s Dwelling Spaces is a must
stop to bring a bit of Tulsa home.
Unique locally owned restaurants are throughout our great City. And, of
course an evening stroll down Tulsa’s newly refurbished trail system to enjoy
The Tulsa Visitors Guide is published as an informative
guide for visitors. Every effort is made to ensure
accuracy. The Tulsa Convention and Visitors Bureau
assumes no liability or responsibility for errors or
omissions in this publication. The bureau is dedicated
to promoting the Tulsa area as a convention and
tourist destination. The guide is an official publication
of the Tulsa Convention & Visitors Bureau, Tulsa Metro
Chamber.
A special publication produced in
cooperation with:
the Arkansas River is a great way to spend your time.
As you travel around our city you will find Tulsans are warmhearted and
friendly people. We welcome you to our community and hope you enjoy your
time with us. Visit our website www.cityoftulsa.org for more great information
GreenCountryOK.com
800.922.2118
and links to what is happening in our City!
Sincerely,
Kathy Taylor
Mayor
Green Country Marketing Association
2805 E Skelly Drive, #805
Tulsa, OK 74105
800.922.2118, 918.744.0588
Fax: 918.744.0580
Publisher
Green Country Marketing Association
Writer
Jeanette Swindell
Graphic Design
PDG+creative
Cover: Scenes from various activities throughout
the Tulsa area.
For additional copies, contact the Tulsa Convention
& Visitors Bureau at 918.585.1201.
table of contents
7 explore Tulsa
10 Tulsa gaming
12 Tulsa shopping
14 entertainment districts
16 festivals + events
20 Tulsa’s a good sport!
24 Tulsa public arts
25 equestrian events
26 museums and the arts
29 Tulsa performing arts
30 Tulsa attractions galore!
42 Tulsa accommodations
48 maps of Tulsa
52 day trips
Accessible Facility
If multi-level, facility has an elevator or non-slip, gently
sloping ramps that reach each level. Clear signage
directs visitors to elevators, ramps, restrooms and
accessible entrances and exits.
asl staff
At least one staff member is fluent in American Sign
Language.
Braille signage
Restroom signs and elevators are equipped with Braille
symbols.
Questions about accessibility? Call the City of Tulsa’s
Department of Human Rights, 918.596.7818.
tulsa symphony
tulsa dining
Downtown tulsa
tulsa state fair
Explore Tulsa
discover its treasures
The sun is rising on Tulsa, and it’s
exciting to witness this new dawn as a
visitor!
So welcome to this friendly,
cosmopolitan city that’s proud of its
influential past, amazed at today’s
opportunities and poised for a
boundless future. Explore our city and
discover for yourself its unexpected
treasures.
Thanks to the vision and inspiration
of its leaders and residents,
today, Tulsa basks in the national
entertainment spotlight. With the
opening of the BOK Center, an
architectural gem displaying swirling
lines, glimmering glass panes and
canopy cantilevers that seem to float
over the stunning futuristic structure,
entertainment and sporting events are
rising to new heights in Tulsa.
Performers, including The Eagles,
Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood and
Neil Diamond, along with major
sporting events are luring fans to this
national destination during the Center’s
inaugural year. Designed by Argentine
architect Cesar Pelli, the BOK Center,
with 18,500 seats, is already fulfilling its
mission as an icon for Tulsa.
In addition, midtown’s Expo Square
continues to attract significant national
events to Tulsa including the Pinto and
Palomino world championships, the
prestigious Arabian horse show, and
the Breeder’s Invitational. Many other
events also return year after year to
enjoy the accommodating facilities at
this world-class venue.
Tulsa’s culture is enhanced by
outstanding performances at the Tulsa
Performing Arts Center, designed
by World Trade Center architect
Minoru Yamasaki. Tulsa also supports
the Tulsa Ballet, Tulsa Opera, Tulsa
Be a part of the enthusiasm! Come visit, explore and discover why so many residents
and returning vacationers consider Tulsa a treasure, a treasure awaiting your discovery.
Symphony Orchestra and the Signature
Symphony, among others.
While these state-of-the-art facilities
and their events attract thousands,
visitors also enjoy attractions such
as the Tulsa Zoo and Oklahoma
Aquarium; unique shopping districts;
festivals such as Mayfest, DFest and
Oktoberfest; Pow-Wows; Art Deco
architecture; fine dining; gaming;
horse racing; orchestral and Broadway
performances; year-round events;
extensive hiking trails and parks;
gardens; eclectic nightlife in several
entertainment districts; and near-by
lakes and recreational areas.
Plus, guests enjoy a Tulsa visit
because it’s a bargain! According to
the American Automobile Association,
Tulsa is the least expensive of the 49
large American cities recently surveyed.
Recalling Ancestors’
Contributions
Although Tulsa, the 46th largest city in
the U.S., is modern and cosmopolitan,
it displays a hometown ambiance and
friendliness. Perhaps that’s due to its
unique historical perspective that has
influenced its present culture—a mix of
Southern charm, Eastern elegance and
Western flair.
Some of our Native American
ancestors, who were forced in the
1800s along the “Trail of Tears” from
the southeast to Oklahoma, brought
Southern traditions along with their
Indian culture. In 1836, the Lochapoka
clan of Creek Indians arrived from their
involuntary migration from Alabama and
chose a site on a hill overlooking the
Arkansas River to perform a ceremonial
rekindling of the tribe’s sacred fire,
tulsa rose garden
commemorating a new beginning.
Historians believe that a mature burr
oak, the Council Oak, stands on this
site of Tulsa’s birthplace just south of
downtown. The area’s many museums
house artifacts from this era.
Seeking the American dream,
African-Americans also brought
Southern culture when they came
to Tulsa to begin anew, thanks to
Oklahoma’s land runs and freedmen
allotments. Many soon became land
owners, farmers and businessmen.
The early 1900s saw the Greenwood
district, also dubbed “Black Wall
Street,” grow with shops, and
entertainment venues showcasing
blues and jazz performers. Today, the
area boasts the Greenwood Cultural
Center and the Mabel B. Little Heritage
House. The city’s famous jazz music
born here thrives with the recent move
of the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame
to the Jazz Depot, in the city’s core
business district.
Tulsa’s Western influence began with
the discovery by early settlers that
the area was prime cow grazing land.
Soon, ranchers became a common
site in the region, and many of their
descendants continue working the
land in the traditional cowboy fashion,
complete with chaps,
cowboy boots and hats.
For a present-day
look at what these early
ranchers saw, a trip north
of Tulsa to the Tallgrass
Prairie Preserve is a must.
There your prairie vistas
will include bison roaming
among the tall waving
grasses and wildflowers
in a vast, untouched land.
And remember, Cain’s
Ballroom, the “Home of
Western Swing,” continues
to draw crowds to Tulsa, as does
Discoveryland! outdoor theater where
the musical “Oklahoma!” is performed
during the summer months.
With the discovery of black gold in
the early 1900s came the influence
of the Eastern entrepreneurs such as
Rockefeller, Skelly, Phillips and Getty.
They introduced Eastern elegance
and a thirst for culture, refinement
and the arts. Yes, oil was the tool by
which Tulsa was transformed from a
cow town to a bustling cosmopolitan
city replete with ornate homes, hotels,
stores and businesses.
You’ll discover Tulsa’s historical
importance in the oil industry with
visits to two of the city jewels,
Gilcrease and Philbrook Museums,
inspired by oil barons. Gilcrease is
home to the world’s largest, most
comprehensive collection of art of the
American West, thanks to a vision
of Thomas Gilcrease. Oilman Waite
Phillips donated his opulent mansion
and grounds to the city as an art
museum, creating Philbrook Museum
of Art. As you explore the Renaissance
styled mansion, you’ll be amazed at
the unique blend of European and
American Indian art and delight in the
beautiful outdoor gardens.
art deco
Enjoying the Present, Poised
for a Prosperous Future
With its past molded by Native
Americans, pioneers, ranchers and
forward-thinking oil barons, Tulsa today
is a thriving diversified city known
for its technological and aerospace
enterprises. Old pipelines built to
transport oil now carry fiber-optic
cables transmitting data to fuel the
information age. Aviation has always
gone hand-in-hand with Tulsa’s oil
industry. After all, oil magnate W.G.
Skelly built the Tulsa Municipal Airport,
the world’s busiest by the 1930s, when
more than 300 aviation companies
were located in Tulsa. American Airlines
is a major employer, and the Tulsa Air
and Space Museum and Planetarium
is dedicated to preserving and sharing
Tulsa’s rich aerospace history.
City-wide revitalization and growth,
the new BOK Center, nationally
recognized events and attractions, and
a renewed enthusiasm reminiscent
of the pioneering spirit, all point to a
city on the move, a city poised for a
prosperous future, a city enjoying a
new dawn.
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Tulsa
gaming
There’s plenty of variety here with several
Native American casinos and resorts
offering everything from Las Vegas style
gambling and luxurious accommodations
to fine restaurants, live entertainment and
championship golfing opportunities.
Two gaming destinations, Cherokee
Casino and Creek Nation Casino, are
undergoing impressive expansions,
bringing even more games, restaurants,
entertainment and convention space.
Live horse racing heightens the
excitement at Expo Square during the
Fair Meadows summer meets. Simulcast
Racing, featuring viewing results at tracks
around the country, also is available at this
mid-town racing destination.
Cherokee Casino Resort
Interstate Hwy 44 and
193rd East Avenue (Catoosa)
918.384.7800, 800.760.6700
www.cherokeecasino.com
casinos
If you’re seeking some excitement on your Tulsa visit,
gaming may be your treasure.
Offers poker, blackjack and more than
1,500 Las Vegas style electronic games,
including video poker. Enjoy a stay in
the resort’s luxurious hotel, play on the
championship golf course or take in a show
at one of the three nightclubs. Shop for
Native American art in the gift shop and
enjoy the resort’s fine art collection. The
$125 million expansion opens in late 2009.
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
365 days a year.
scheduled to open by March 2009 will offer
300,000 square feet of gaming space, an
entertainment lounge, a 400 seat buffet, a
grill and a sports bar. Open 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Fair Meadows
Expo Square, 918.743.RACE
www.fairmeadows.com
Site of live horse racing Thurs–Sun,
Creek Nation Casino—Tulsa
1616 E. 81st St.
918.299.8518, 800.299.2738
www.creeknationcasino.com
Offers a unique brand of entertainment,
with an array of more than 1,100 Class-II
casino games, blackjack and poker tables,
exciting promotions and events, huge cash
payouts and excellent customer service.
Live entertainment enhances your gaming
experience. The $160 million casino
Accessible Facility
ASL staff
braille signage
June 4–July 26, 2009. Simulcast Racing
from tracks around the nation can be
viewed in a state-of-the-art Simulcast
Racing & Sports Bar. Closed Thanksgiving
and Christmas. Admission Charge.
Osage Nation Million Dollar Elm
Casino—Sand Springs
On Highway 97T, 1.5 miles north of the
129th Avenue West exit, off Sand Springs
Expressway, 918.699.7777
www.milliondollarelm.com
Enjoy a food court, bar and lounge, and
more than 500 electronic gaming devices
in this 25,000-square-foot “oilfield” themed
casino. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a
week, 365 days a year.
horse racing
Osage Nation Million Dollar Elm
Casino—Tulsa
951 W. 36th St. North, 918.699.7600
www.milliondollarelm.com
The 47,000-square-foot casino features a
“blues and jazz” theme with 1,000 electronic
gaming devices and an entertainment venue
featuring headlining concert acts, amazing
shows and high-intensity sporting events.
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
365 days a year.
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Creek Nation Casino supports responsible gaming. If you think you have a gambling problem, please
call 1 (800) 522-4700. This facility is regulated by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Office of Public Gaming.
Tulsa
shopping
Tulsa offers many amazing shopping experiences,
depending on the treasure you’re seeking.
Brookside is a shopping adventure.
Stay for the evening when it turns into
a neon avenue, where crowds enjoy the
unforgettable nightlife.
lyon’s indian store
Enjoy a river view as you stroll among shops
and eateries or the gardens or the relaxed
atmosphere at an upscale plaza where an
outdoor café is a must for lunch. Perhaps
your treasure lies in an offbeat boutique,
museum shop, antique store, or mega mall
where selection abounds. No matter your
preference, they await your exploration.
Brady District Shops
E. Brady St. in Downtown Tulsa
This Tulsa entertainment district offers
shops and boutiques more than worthy of
a visit. From glass-blown works of art to
chocolate creations, Brady Street invites
shoppers to discover a unique shopping
experience. A few treasures you’ll find
here are the Tulsa Glassblowing Studio,
where you can shop for artsy or functional
glass items, take lessons and watch the
artisans in action; CFC Chocolatier, where
you’ll crave chocolate creations enjoyed by
chocolate lovers coast to coast; and the
TAC Gallery, where you’ll find fine art to add
to your collection or begin one.
Brookside
33rd to 52nd Streets on South Peoria Ave.
www.brooksidetheplacetobe.com
Filled with quaint boutiques, art galleries,
antique shops and trendy restaurants,
Cherry Street/15th Street
District
15th Street east of South Peoria Ave.
“Upscale but not uppity,” is the slogan
you hear for this trendy area that was
redeveloped in the early 1980s. Known for
its architecture, antiques, designer interiors,
eclectic shops and fine dining, Cherry Street
seems to cater to every taste. Add the
Farmers’ Market on Saturdays during the
growing season, and you have the makings
of a perfect outing.
The Farm Shopping Center
51st Street & South Sheridan Road
www.farmshoppingcenter.com
A little bit of country in the heart of town,
this tree-lined center features a restored
rustic barn and boardwalk-style walks
between shops. More than 40 national,
regional, local retailers plus an assortment
of restaurants create a convenient,
pleasurable shopping venture.
Gilcrease Museum Shop
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Road
www.gilcrease.org
Take home a reminder of your museum
experience with a visit to the Museum Shop.
Peruse collections of Native American art,
bronze statues, turquoise, coral and silver
jewelry, Native American and Western
American books and toys, and a variety of
clothing and accessories.
Jenks, America
www.jenkschamber.com
Wander the many antique shops in the
heart of the Jenks downtown district, west
of the Arkansas River on South 96th Street.
Stroll along RiverWalk Crossing, on the
banks of the Arkansas River, and enjoy the
fine dining, shopping venues, a state-of-theart movie theater, and live entertainment.
KingsPointe Village
Shopping Center
61st Street & South Yale Avenue
www.kingspointevillage.com
At this outdoor shopping center, you’ll
find sporting goods, interior designs,
clothing and salons. Cap off your day with
dinner at Camille’s, McGill’s or Pei Wei.
Philbrook Museum Shop
2727 S. Rockford Road
www.philbrook.org
There’s nothing like exploring a museum
shop after a few hours of strolling among
the fine art collections. The Museum Shop
offers a large selection of art-related books
and merchandise, jewelry, toys and museum
exhibit-inspired items.
The Plaza
81st Street & South Lewis Ave.
www.tulsaplaza.com
A modern, outdoor shopping center, The
Plaza features upscale shops showcasing
clothing, accessories, health and beauty
products, jewelry, home furnishings,
personal services and several restaurants,
from Mexican to Italian.
Tulsa Promenade Mall
41st Street & South Yale Ave.
www.tulsapromenade.com
JCPenney, Macy’s and Dillard’s anchor
this spacious shopping mall, which includes
a variety of specialty shops and a 12screen movie theater. This big, but cozy
mall is family friendly and features carpeted
walkways for your shopping comfort.
Shops of Seville
This quaint collection of upscale shops
invites visitors to explore boutiques for gifts
and home furnishings, dine at a charming
bistro, and discover unique gifts for your
friends and family in the trendy shops.
SouthRoads
Browse to your heart’s content at Barnes
& Noble, or catch the latest flick at the
AMC 20 movie theaters. Other stores
include Oshman’s Sporting Goods, Home
Decorators Collection and TGI Friday’s
restaurant.
Tulsa Hills
West 71st Street and
U.S. Hwy 75 South
The city’s largest retail
development since Woodland
Hills Mall opened in the 1970s,
Tulsa Hills, eventually will offer
1.5 million square feet of retail
space. Shopping there is in full
swing already with such stores and
restaurants as Target, Belk, Lowes,
PetSmart, Marshalls, Chili’s and
others.
Utica Square
21st Street & South Utica Ave.
www.uticasquare.com
A Tulsa original, Utica Square offers
a unique variety of upscale local and
national retail shops and restaurants. This
outdoor shopping center features beautiful
landscaping, water fountains, English
telephone booths, wrought iron benches
and Old World tower clocks. After shopping,
you’ll love a relaxing meal or snack in this
beautiful setting.
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Woodland Hills Mall
71st Street & South Memorial Drive
www.shopsimon.com
Day or night, rain or shine, shopping in
the largest mall in the region is an amazing
experience. Your entire family will enjoy
a shopping adventure at Woodland Hills,
encompassing more than 150 specialty
shops and four major department stores:
Dillard’s, JCPenney, Macy’s and Sears.
You’ll find even more choices for whatever
it is you must have with many more store
options.
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Entertainment Districts
supply plenty of nightlife
As Tulsa’s bright sun fades in the West, beckoning neon lights signal an exciting
nightlife emerging in the city’s several Entertainment Districts.
Major performances fill seats in such
famous venues as the new, glimmering
BOK Center, the Tulsa Performing Arts
Center, Brady Theater, Cain’s Ballroom and
Discoveryland! USA.
The excitement permeates the clubs and
restaurants in these and other areas such
as Brady, Brookside, Cherry Street and the
Blue Dome districts, and class-act music
floats out on the streets.
Several downtown Tulsa districts provide
an active, trendy nightlife. In the Brady
District, you’ll find two historic entertainment
venues, the Brady Theater and Cain’s
Ballroom, and much more. This hub of the
area’s art scene boasts art galleries, shops,
restaurants and nightclubs.
Cain’s Ballroom, an historic venue called
the birthplace of Western Swing and the
Carnegie Hall of Western Music, is listed on
the National Register of Historic Places. So
much talent has passed through its doors,
from Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys
to Hank Williams and Patsy Cline. Later,
names such as Van Halen, The Police and
INXS joined the ranks. The grand ballroom
continues to attract concert-goers as
diverse as the music that draws them here.
Seemingly as a tribute to Tulsa’s
importance in the entertainment world, the
new BOK Center glistens in downtown and
invites fun-seekers to enjoy its complete
venue of amenities, from world-class
performances by the likes of The Eagles
and Celine Dion to top-notch dining in
several restaurants, and breath-taking
sporting events. Designed by worldrenowned architect Cesar Pelli, the BOK is
a major attraction in itself, from its amazing
glass panels and sweeping designs to its
impressive collection of commissioned art,
valued at nearly $2 million.
Not to be overshadowed by the new kid,
Tulsa’s Performing Arts Center embodies
the city’s longtime love of the arts.
Occupying half of a city block in historic
downtown, the PAC holds four theaters that
provide entertainment to more than 300,000
patrons annually. The PAC is home to 13
resident performing arts organizations, a
touring Broadway series and renowned
international and national performers.
The Blue Dome District is another center
for downtown nightlife. Once a 1920s
gas station attracting Route 66 travelers
with its Art Deco blue dome, this gem is
now the place to enjoy pubs, restaurants
and regional bands. Several festivals take
place here including DFest, the most
comprehensive music event of its kind,
recently featuring Leon Russell and The
Flaming Lips.
The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame is
located in Tulsa’s historic downtown Union
Depot and aims to create unity through
music. Concerts, classes and cultural
events allow the Hall of Fame to showcase
the American art forms of jazz, blues and
gospel music in this historic location.
Brookside, Peoria Avenue between 33rd
and 51st Streets, is another popular nightlife
venue. Here, you’ll find dining, dancing and
trendy clubs. This eclectic district boasts
sushi bars near biker bars and indie coffee
shops near martini lounges. At its center
is the upscale international shopping and
dining experience named Center One.
Cherry Street is more than its name
implies—this colorful seven-block area
of 15th Street between Peoria and Utica,
wears many faces. On
Saturday mornings during
the growing season, you’ll
find striped tents brimming
with area growers’ harvest
at the Cherry Street Farmer’s
Market. Later in the day,
you’ll love browsing the
shops, bistros and cafes.
And in the evening, you’ll
find restaurants with bars
catering to those seeking a
trendy and upscale nightlife.
You’ll have to go west
a short distance to Sand
Springs for the family
theatrical attraction known
as Discoveryland! USA. It’s
worth the drive to see its
award-winning production of
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s
OKLAHOMA! performed
in its home state at this
summer, outdoor evening
venue.
cherry street
dfest
Bradley’s Sanctuary Salon
303 N Cincinnati, 3rd Floor
918.584.2199
Chrysalis Salon & Spa
MySpace.com/ChrysalisSpa
918.492.7477
Club Majestic
ClubMajesticTulsa.com
918.584.9494
Mexicali Border Café
MexicaliBorderCafe.com
918.582.3383
Caz’s Chowhouse
CazsChowhouse.com
918.588.2469
CFC Chocolatier
15 E Brady Street
918.576.6000
Theatre Tulsa
TheatreTulsa.org
918.587.8402
Caz’s Pub
CazsPub.com
918.585.8587
Club 209
Club209Tulsa.com
918.584.9944
Gypsy Coffee House
& Cyber Café
GypsyCoffee.com
918.295.2181
Lola’s at the Bowery
LolasAtTheBowery.com
918.592.7995
Tulsa Glassblowing
Studio
TulsaGlassBlowing.org
918.582.4527
tulsa ballet
oktoberfest
tulsa state fair
Tulsa
festivals + events
October, 2008
11—Art on Main
Jenks, OK Main Street
www.jenkschamber.com
17–25—U.S. National Arabian & Half
Arabian Championship Horse Show
Expo Square
www.exposquare.com
16–19—Oktoberfest
RiverWest Festival Park
www.tulsaoktoberfest.org
18—Art in the Square
Utica Square, 21st St. & Utica Ave.
www.uticasquare.com
21–26—National Trust for Historic
Preservation Conference
Various
25—Tulsa Run
Downtown Tulsa
www.tulsarun.com
21–23—An Affair of the Heart of Tulsa
Expo Square—QuikTrip Center
www.aaoth.com
25—BooHaHa in Brookside
33rd–51st on south Peoria Ave.
www.brooksidetheplacetobe.com
Nov 21–Dec 7—Festival of Trees
Philbrook Museum of Art
www.philbrook.org
November, 2008
December, 2008
13–16—Kid’s World
Expo Square
www.kidsworldtulsa.org
5–7—Christkindlmarkt
1429 Terrace Drive
www.gastulsa.org
27–30—ABA/BMX Grand Nationals
Expo Square, QuikTrip Center
www.exposquare.com
13—PSO Christmas Parade of Lights
Downtown Tulsa
www.tulsadowntown.org
18–22—Women’s Professional
Rodeo Championship
Expo Square—Ford Truck Arena
www.exposquare.com
13–21— Tulsa Ballet presents
“The Nutcracker”
Tulsa Performing Arts Center
www.tulsaballet.org
January, 2009
13–17—Dodge Chili Bowl Nationals
918.838.3777
www.chilibowl.com
19—Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
Pine Street & Cincinnati Avenue
to Greenwood District
918.492.9495
February, 2009
2–8—Tulsa Boat, Sport and
Travel Show
918.744.1113
www.tulsaboatshow.com
13–15—Tulsa Indian Art
Market & Festival
Spirit Bank Center, 104th & South Memorial
918.838.3875
www.tulsaindianartfest.com
March, 2009
1–8—Just Between Friends
Consignment Sale
www.exposquare.com
12–15—Greater Tulsa Home
and Garden Show
918.744.1113
www.tulsahba.com
May, 2009
13–23—Breeders Invitational
Expo Square
www.breedersinvitational.com
14–17—Tulsa International Mayfest
Downtown Tulsa, Main Mall
918.582.6435
www.tulsamayfest.org
30–31—Tulsa Tough
Bike Race and Ride
Various locations
www.tulsatough.com
festivals
June, 2009
June 5 / Aug 15—“Oklahoma!” and
“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”
Discoveryland! USA Amphitheater
19501 W. 41st St., Sand Springs
918.245.6552
www.discoverylandusa.com
10–19—Pinto World Championship Show
Expo Square, Livestock Complex
918.744.1113
www.exposquare.com
July, 2009
4—Tulsa Salutes Freedom
2105 S. Jackson Ave.
918.596.2001
www.riverparks.org
10–11—The Art of Barbeque
OUTulsa Schusterman Campus,
41st St. & Yale Ave.
www.ahct.org/artofbbq/
14–25—Palomino World
Championship Show
918.744.1113
www.exposquare.com
405.632.2652
www.aaoth.com
24–25—DFest
Downtown Tulsa, Blue Dome District
918.640-9519
www.dfest.com
24–30—2009 US Amateur Golf
Championship
Southern Hills Golf Club
www.usamateur.com
September, 2009
3–6—Ariat Tulsa Reining Classic
Expo Square
www.OKRHA.com
October, 2009
3–4—Oklahoma State Sugar Art Show
www.oklahomasugarartists.com
1–11—Tulsa State Fair
Expo Square
www.tulsastatefair.com
Oktoberfest
www.tulsaoktoberfest.org
U.S. National Arabian & Half Arabian
Championship Horse Show
www.exposquare.com
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31—Tulsa Run
Downtown Tulsa
www.tulsarun.com
November, 2009
www.aaoth.com
20–Dec. 6—Festival of Trees
www.philbrook.org
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August, 2009
11–21—Reichert Celebration
918.376.6040
www.reichertcelebration.com
23–30—Just Between Friends
Consignment Sale
www.exposquare.com
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Tulsa’s
a good sport!
Sports play an important role in the city’s overall quality
of life and entertainment opportunities.
You won’t have far to look to find a sport
you’ll love being a part of, whether a player
or a fan!
Professional
If cheering on a favorite team is your idea
of fun, you’ll find Tulsa’s professional and
college sports pure crowd pleasers. The
Tulsa Drillers professional baseball team
draws hundreds of thousands to Drillers
Stadium in Expo Square. This hometown,
and much appreciated, team is celebrating
more than 100 years of professional
baseball in Tulsa.
With the BOK Center now a major venue,
sports are taking on a whole new meaning
for Tulsans and visitors alike as heartstopping teams schedule their competitions
in this amazing event center. The Tulsa
Oilers Hockey Team, Central League, will be
speeding across the ice at the new center,
displaying their winning tradition. Add the
Tulsa Talons arena football and the Tulsa
66ers, NBA Development Basketball Team,
and sports fans have plenty to do.
Collegiate
The University of Tulsa and Oral Roberts
University also offer the best of competitive
sports on the collegiate level. Throughout
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sports
venues
Tulsa’s various sports venues
offer opportunities for playing or
watching a wide range of sporting
events:
All Star Sports Complex
10309 E. 61st St., 918.459.0399
BOK Center
200 S. Denver St., 918.596.7177
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the year, the city hosts numerous regional
and national amateur tournaments in several
sporting categories including baseball,
basketball, softball, volleyball, soccer,
gymnastics and bowling.
Cars, Horses, Bicycles
Sports also come on four legs in Tulsa
with the many national and international
horse exhibitions and shows filling the
calendar at the state-of-the-art Expo
Square. You’ll see just about every breed
here, from Miniatures to Palominos. There
are also rodeos, barrel racing and calf
roping events. Plus, quarter horse racing
at Tulsa’s Fair Meadows track is a thrill to
watch.
Speaking of racing, there’s also the fourtire variety with scheduled races at the Tulsa
Raceway Park and Hallett Motor Racing
Circuit. In addition, major car shows call the
city home in various venues throughout the
year.
Two wheels compete here too when the
American Bicycle Association BMX Grand
Nationals ride into the QuikTrip Center at
Expo Square. And if that were not enough,
Tulsa is home to the exciting, ever-growing
Tulsa Tough, a three-day cycling festival
designed to promote fitness and family fun
while showcasing the beautiful city of Tulsa.
The event offers professional-level racing,
recreational rides, tour rides, activities for
kids, live music and vendors. Cash prizes
are awarded in several categories.
Outdoor Activities
Tulsans love the great outdoors, and
they like sharing all the opportunities for
the many sports enjoyed outside. Your
professional sports teams
Tulsa Drillers (Baseball)
918.744.5901
www.tulsadrillers.com
Tulsa Talons (Arena Football)
918.664.4453
www.tulsatalons.com
Tulsa 66ers (Basketball)
918.585.8444
www.tulsa66ers.com
Tulsa Oilers (Hockey)
918.632.7825
www.tusaoilers.com
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Carl Smith Sports Complex
East 21st Street between
163rd & 177th East Avenue
Drillers Stadium
4802 E. 15th St., 918.744.5901
Expo Square Pavilion/QuikTrip
Center
4145 E. 21st St., 918.744.1113
Fair Meadows Race Track
Expo Square, 918.743.RACE
Michael D. Case Tennis Center
Eighth Street and S. Delaware Ave.
Donald W. Reynolds Center
Arena
11th St. and S. Harvard Ave.
H.A. Chapman Stadium
11th St. and S. Gary Ave.
Sand Springs BMX Track
2500 S. River City Park Rd., 918.813.2157
Savage Park
17902 E. 21st St., 918.610.5767
Tulsa Raceway Park
3101 N. Garnett Rd., 918.437.7223
JRP (Junior Raceway Park)
Speedway
5920 W. 51st St., 918.446.7000
Union Multipurpose Activity
Center
6636 S. Mingo Rd., 918.461.8622
ORU Mabee Center
7777 S. Lewis Ave., 918.495.6000
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outdoor adventures will have you
discovering many gorgeous parks
with running, hiking and biking
trails; playgrounds; sports fields and
tennis courts.
One of the most utilized
recreational areas is RiverParks
(11th Street to 101st Street along
Riverside Drive). Here you can
stroll, run, bike, or skate along
its 20 miles of trails along the
Arkansas River and enjoy beautiful
scenery and amazing sculptures. There
are also playgrounds, picnic areas, the
River SkatePark, a disk golf course and
entertainment at the floating amphitheater.
You may even catch a glimpse of rowers or
kayakers on the river.
Tulsa’s near-by lakes and recreational
areas allow you to expand your outdoor
adventures even more. Several major
lakes offer a variety of activities, ranging
from boating, fishing and scuba diving to
swimming, camping and waterskiing.
golf
When it comes to golf, Tulsa enjoys a
fine reputation for high-quality, beautifully
landscaped courses. Pack your clubs
and head out to any of our 19 public golf
courses or many award-winning private
courses. Join the ranks of golfing visitors,
amateurs and professionals alike, who love
all of the opportunities to enjoy the sport in
Tulsa.
Southern Hills Country Club, with its Perry
Maxwell-designed championship course,
is among the premier clubs in the United
States. Thirteen major golf championships
have called it home and in August 2009 the
US Amateur Golf Championship will be held
as well.
Public Golf Courses
Bailey Ranch Golf Club
10105 Larking Bailey Blvd., Owasso,
918.272.9939
Battle Creek Golf Club
3200 N. Battlecreek Dr., Broken Arrow,
918.259.8633
Broken Arrow Golf and Athletic
Club
1651 E. Omaha St., Broken Arrow,
918.355.0602
Cedar Creek Golf Course
26826 E. 161st St. South, Coweta,
918.486.5884
Cherokee Hills Golf Club
1-44 & 193rd Ave., 866.894.6244
Clary Fields Golf Club
10103 S. 49th W. Ave., 918.248.4080
Cotton Creek Golf Club
2333 W. 181st St. South, Mounds,
918.827.3673
Owasso Golf and Athletic Club
13604 E. 84th St. N., Owasso,
918.274.4884
Emerald Falls
30510 E. 63rd St. South, Broken Arrow,
918.266.2600
Page Belcher Golf Course
6666 S. Union, 918.446.1529
Forest Ridge Golf Course
7501 E. Kenosha St., Broken Arrow,
918.357.2443
LaFortune Golf Course
5501 S. Yale Ave., 918.596.8627
Sapulpa Municipal Golf Club
1200 W. Dewey Ave., Sapulpa,
918.224.0237
South Lakes Golf Course
9253 S. Elwood Ave., Jenks, 918.746.3760
Links Golf & Athletic Club
11500 Links Ct., Bixby, 918.369.6055
The Canyons at Blackjack Ridge
1801 N. McKinley Ave., Sand Springs,
918.246.2606
Lit’l Links Golf Club
S. 121st St. & 129 East Ave., 918.481.3673
White Hawk Golf Club
14515 S. Yale Ave., Bixby, 918.366.4653
Mohawk Park Golf Course
5223 E. 41st St. N., 918.425.6871
The Woods Golf Course
11805 S. 278th E. Ave., Coweta,
918.486.3117
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Tulsa
public art
Walking or driving, you can’t miss
the amazing works of art that
are sure to enhance your cultural
experience in Tulsa.
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That’s exactly what some forward thinking
city officials intended in 1969. These officials
passed an ordinance designating one
percent of public construction dollars be set
aside for artwork.
Ever since, the artistic collection has
grown and accounts for a large number of
outstanding art pieces adorning the city’s
landscape, from the Nature Works outdoor
sculptures on Riverside Drive to the latest,
impressive art collection in the new BOK
Center.
Take some time to explore the artistic
quality of our city. You’ll find unexpected
treasures in our Public Art.
BOK Center Art Collection
200 S. Denver St., 918.596.7177
www.bokcenter.com
Tulsa’s newest architectural gem, the
gleaming BOK Center, is sure to delight
entertainment and sporting enthusiasts,
but art lovers take heart! There’s a million
dollar-plus art collection adorning this
newest icon. Five renowned artists, Joe
Andoe, Mark Lewis, father-son team Bill
and Demos Glass, and Kendall Buster
have their artwork on display. The artwork
includes a floor medallion, paintings and a
cloth sculpture. It’s the largest collection of
public art purchased at one time in the city’s
history.
Clayton Coss, Chainsaw Sculptor
In the Trees of Tulsa: Chainsaw Art
of Clayton Coss
Utica Square Shopping Center and
throughout Tulsa
You’ll find his talent in the tree trunks
around Tulsa, from school yards to city
parks to the yards of residents. He carves
mostly oak trees in the Tulsa area, and there
are several examples of his work in the
Utica Square Shopping Center at 21st St.
and Utica Ave., including “The Chef” in front
of Williams-Sonoma. But with the recent
ice storm suffered by the city, his treasured
pieces are seen more and more gracing the
trunks of once stately old neighborhood
oaks. Coss has “thousands” of carvings
around Green Country and is nationally
known for his artistic carving ability.
Dale Eldred’s “The Tulsa Time and
Light Continuum” and “Radiant
Range”
Tulsa Convention Center
Sixth St. and Houston Ave.
“Continuum” makes the most ephemeral
of seemingly ordinary things with light
through a self-generated rainbow of
iridescent tubes, hanging from the ceiling of
the Convention Center. “Radiant Range” is
a 100-foot-long stretch of reflective squares
on the center’s upper level.
Jay O Meilia’s “Oklahoma Indian
Ballerina” on the Williams Green
Near Third and Main Streets
This graceful work, alive with form and
movement, honors Oklahoma’s five Native
American ballerinas, all of whom had a
lasting and profound impact on the dance
world in Oklahoma, the United States and
the world.
The NatureWorks Sculptures on
Riverside Drive
Impressive displays of nature adorn
Riverside Drive thanks to Tulsa’s
NatureWorks, a non-profit organization
dedicated to assisting wildlife conservation
efforts. Each year, they honor local
supporters of all things wild and natural
with a bronze sculpture donated to the
City of Tulsa and installed in River Parks.
One of the latest additions is “Black Mesa
Muleys,” (near Galveston Ave.) sculpted by
artist Daniel Parker. Whether you’re driving,
walking or biking, these animals enhance
your journey. Other works include “Osage
Cougar” by Jim Gilmore (near 57th St.),
“Splashdance” by Robert Ball (near 71st
St.) and “Bruins’ Riverpark Picnic,” also by
Gilmore (at 71st St. and Riverside Dr.)
Rosalind Cook’s “Celebrating the
Arts” at Harwelden
2210 S. Main St., 918.584.3333
One of Tulsa’s great artists, Rosalind
Cook, has created the perfect sculpture to
adorn the home of the Arts & Humanities
Council of Tulsa—a dancing jester complete
with a cap, bells and theatrical masks. The
animated jester is holding a flute, embracing
all things musical.
Tulsa Historical Society Vintage
Garden—The Five Moons
2335 S. Peoria Ave., 918.712.9484
www.tulsahistory.org
Another new addition to the magnificent
art adorning the city, “The Five Moons,”
recently was installed on the grounds of the
Tulsa Historical Society’s new home. On the
northeast corner of 25th and Peoria, a group
of five larger-than-life-size bronze statues
honor Native Americans and especially
Oklahoma’s five internationally acclaimed
Native American ballerinas: Yvonne
Chouteau, Rosella Hightower, Moscelyne
Larkin, Maria Tallchief, and Marjorie Tallchief.
Gary Henson, a Native American himself,
created the five statures. He is already well
known as the artist of “The Great Spirit”
sculpture, located on the southeast corner
of 21st and Peoria in Woodward Park.
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The Tulsa Performing Arts
Center Art Collection
110 E. Second St., 918.596.7122
www.tulsapac.com
For one of the most extensive art
collections this side of a museum, look
no further than the PAC. More than 40
individual’s works—paintings, tapestry,
prints, sculpture—are home in this
permanent collection. Some of the artists
represented are Louise Nevelson, Barbara
Hepworth, P.S. Gordon, Otto Duecker and
Daniel Lang.
Tulsa IS the place
fill Tulsa’s calendar
It should be no surprise that horses and
equestrian events are popular in Tulsa. After
all, it’s not unusual to see horse fanciers and
cowboys here in ranching country just about
any time. However, the quality and numbers
of international and national equestrian
championships held at mid-town’s Expo
Square is amazing.
Expo Square’s multi-use facilities include
the newly renovated Pavilion, the new
Livestock Arena and the huge QuikTrip
Center along with ample free parking.
Event organizers appreciate the facilities so
much that they continue to book years in
advance. A recent example is Expo’s threeyear contract with the Breeder’s Invitational,
a competition showcasing cutting horses.
If you’re an experienced horseman or a
neophyte, you’ll be spending a lot of time
enjoying all that’s offered in Tulsa throughout
the year—whether you fancy watching
cutting horses or the miniature variety.
Just about every breed is represented
including Pintos at the Pinto World
Championship; Quarter horses at the
Tulsa Holiday Circuit; Palominos at the
Palomino Horse Breeders of America World
Championship Show; Buckskins at the
American Buckskin Registry Assn. World
Championship Show; Morgan horses at the
Tulsa Summer Classic; Arabians at the U.S.
Nationals ranked most prestigious North
American championship at the U.S. Arabian
and Half-Arabian Championship Horse
Show; and Miniatures at the American
Miniature Horse Registry Nationals, offering
a variety of classes from showmanship to
obstacle driving.
Plus, the Oklahoma Dressage Society
Schooling Show Champions is competitive
horse training at its finest. Dressage’s
fundamental purpose is to develop,
through standardized progressive training
methods, a horse’s natural athletic ability
and willingness to perform. This “ballet”
to be for equestrian
events of all kinds.
demonstrates the horse’s ability to respond
smoothly and gracefully to a skilled rider’s
minimal aids.
If these shows don’t satisfy all of your
equestrian viewing needs, be sure to see
some of the other competitions such as
team roping at the Oil Capitol Stampede
and jumping horses at the Mid-Winter
Classic Hunter Jumper Show.
As you can see, Tulsa IS the place to be
for equestrian events of all kinds. Be sure to
check the visittulsa.com event calendar for
your favorites.
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Museums
and the arts
It’s this legacy that shines a national
spotlight on the flourishing culture available
here today—from its performing arts to the
finest museums.
Two of the city’s sparkling jewels,
Gilcrease and Philbrook Museums, have
amazed visitors for years. Gilcrease houses
the world’s largest, most comprehensive
collection of art of the American West—
from works by Remington and Russell to
everything in between—thanks to oil baron
Thomas Gilcrease.
Philbrook Museum of Art, a Renaissance
styled mansion donated by oilman Waite
Phillips, offers a world-encompassing blend
of European and American Indian artwork.
Step outside to the Philbrook Gardens,
a 23-acre destination in itself, and you’ll
discover a formal assortment of landscaping
techniques and outstanding beauty.
Other museums offer exquisite examples
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Tulsa has a long history of cherishing
and nourishing the finer things in life.
of the history and the people who forged
the city’s future and its all-important culture.
Alexandre Hogue Gallery of Art
2930 E. Fifth St., 918.631.2739
www.cas.utulsa.edu/art
View traveling contemporary art
collections and works by local artists in
this gallery in Phillips Hall on the University
of Tulsa campus. Open August through
June, M–F, 8:30a–4:30p. Closed Memorial
Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and
Christmas.
“Black Settlers: The Search for
the Promised Land”
Oklahoma State University—Tulsa,
700 N. Greenwood Ave., 918.594.8000
www.osu-tulsa.okstate.edu
A permanent photographic exhibit/
documentary project that chronicles the
migration of black settlers to Oklahoma and
their contributions to the Tulsa community.
M–F, by appointment only. Closed major
holidays.
Gilcrease Museum
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Road
918.596.2700, 888.655.2278
www.gilcrease.org
One of the country’s finest facilities for
the preservation, study and appreciation of
American art and history, Gilcrease Museum
is a national treasure. Housing more than
10,000 paintings, drawings, prints and
sculptures by 400 artists from colonial times
to the present, Gilcrease has the world’s
largest and most comprehensive collection
of art of the American West.
Visitors from around the world are drawn
to Gilcrease, the former home of oil baron
Thomas Gilcrease, nestled in the hills
overlooking the city. They come for the
permanent exhibits of American art and
sculptures including works by Remington,
Russell, Catlin and Moran. They also
come to view the unparalleled collection of
Native American art and artifacts, historic
manuscripts, documents and maps. In
addition, many traveling exhibits are also
offered.
In addition to the interior of the beautiful
facility, visitors enjoy the acres of beautiful
themed gardens, walking paths and
picnic areas. More than 160 acres of the
museum’s complex has been left in its
natural state. Throughout the year, Gilcrease
is an active part of the community, offering
tours, workshops, musical events and
lectures. When you visit, you’ll see why
Gilcrease is referred to as the “The Museum
of the Americas.” Tu–Sun, 10a–5p. Public
tours daily at 2p. Closed Christmas Day.
Admission charge.
Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame
The Jazz Depot
111 E. 1st St., 918.596.1001
800.348.9336
www.okjazz.org
The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame was
created by the Oklahoma State Legislature
in 1988. Flourishing in its former home in
the Greenwood District, an early 1900s
hotbed for jazz and blues and the site where
Count Basie first encountered big-band
jazz, the Hall recently moved to the historic
Union Depot. This building is a significant
Art Deco structure in the “streamline” style
and now is called “Jazz Depot.”
This center recognizes and honors
Oklahoma jazz musicians, documenting and
preserving their works in jazz, blues and
gospel art forms. The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of
Fame chronicles the history, evolution and
influence of jazz in Oklahoma. Part museum,
performance hall and educational facility,
the Jazz Hall of Fame’s mission is to create
unity through music. It includes a library,
listening kiosks and a Hall of Fame pictorial
gallery.
Through its on-going concert, classes
and cultural events, the Oklahoma Jazz Hall
of Fame is raising a new awareness and
appreciation of the truly American art forms
of jazz, blues and gospel music. Enjoy
performances such as Sunday Jazz. Call for
tours and information. Open M–F, 9a–5p.
Closed major holidays.
Sherwin Miller Museum of jewish art
Oral Roberts University Prayer
Tower & Willard Elsing Museum
7777 S. Lewis Ave.
ORU Learning Resource Center
918.495.6262—Elsing Museum
918.495.6807—Prayer Tower
http://elsing.oru.edu
Located in the center of the Oral Roberts
University campus, the 200-foot Prayer
Tower serves as the university’s visitor
center and is constructed in the likeness of
a modern-day cross. Tu–Sat, 10a–3:30p;
Sun, 12:30–3:30p. A fabulous collection
of rocks and minerals from around the
world, the Willard Elsing Museum includes
collections of Indian artifacts and Oriental
art carvings. W–Sat, 1:30–4:30p. Closed
major holidays.
galleries
Color Connection Gallery
M A Doran Gallery
Accent Picture
Grant’s Frames
2050 Utica Square, 918.742.0515
Framing & Gallery
6130 E. 71st St., 918.495.3550
8007 S. Sheridan Rd., 918.493.2141
The Antiquary
317 S. Trenton Ave., 918.592.3382
Garden Deva Sculpture Co.
1325 E. 15th St., 918.582.2897
Interiors Market
9922 Riverside Parkway, 918.296.0800
Art Gallery and Framing
3724 S. Peoria Ave., 918.747.1439
Joseph Gierek Fine Art
1512 E. 15th St., 918.592.5432
Art Market
5014 S. Sheridan Ave., 918.664.0626
Living Arts of Tulsa
308 S. Kenosha Ave., 918.585.1234
Chelsea Gallery
1639 E. 15th St., 918.582.5601
Lovett’s Gallery
3509 S. Peoria Ave., 918.748.8700
Native American Art
317 S. Main St., 918.584.5792
Pierson Gallery
1307 E. 15th St., 918.584.2440
Tulsa Artists Coalition
Alternative Gallery
9 E. Brady Ave., 918.592.0041
Tulsa Glass Blowing Studio
19 E. Brady St., 918.582.4527
Ziegler Picture Framing
6 N. Lewis Ave., 918.584.2217
6528 E. 51st St., 918.664.4732
David Frames Tulsa
6945 E. 71st St., 918.492.1237
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The Philbrook Museum of Art
2727 S. Rockford Road, 918.749.7941
www.philbrook.org
Philbrook Museum of Art began its
history in 1926 as the home of oil baron and
philanthropist Waite Phillips and his wife
Genevieve. Phillips donated the mansion
and grounds as an art center for the City of
Tulsa in 1938. The beautiful, Renaissancestyled villa, with its 72 rooms on 23 acres of
elaborate gardens, has retained its original
integrity and the grandeur of the 1920s
even after later additions were made to the
facility and gardens. Today, Philbrook is truly
a jewel among the city’s cultural treasures.
Located in midtown, Philbrook exhibits
more than 8,500 works of art and is listed
as one of America’s Top 65 art museums.
The museum collection includes European
art as well as Native American artifacts.
Special exhibits have included 19th-century
Impressionist paintings from France and
works of art from the Baroque era in
Eastern Europe.
Philbrook is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places and is one of
only five facilities in the United States that
includes a museum, home and gardens.
Families and brides often used the stunning
Italianate architecture for photographic
background.
Guests are invited to take a walking tour
of the gardens or listen to a free audio
tour providing history of the home, the
Phillips family, and the landscape design.
That design continues to be Italianate,
complementing Villa Philbrook with
outdoor spaces for viewing nature. Visitors
enjoy dining in la Villa Restaurant while
appreciating a wonderful view of the formal
gardens. Lectures, performances and
presentations in the auditorium contribute
greatly to Tulsa’s cultural and educational
offerings. Tu–Sat, 10a–5p; Th, 10a–8p;
Sun, 10a–5p. Brunch available 11a–2p.
Closed major holidays. Admission charge.
Admission to Philbrook not necessary for
entrance into the Shop or Restaurant.
art and culture and to display exotic jade,
master-crafted cloisonné, temple jars, Quan
Yen marble and Foo Dog traditional statuary.
The museum enhances every individual’s
innate creative potential by encouraging
an appreciation of diverse cultures while
advancing an understanding of our
international society. Th–Sat, 10a–5p; Sun
1–5p. Closed major holidays. Donations
accepted.
Sherwin Miller Museum
of Jewish Art
2021 E. 71st Street, 918.492.1818
www.jewishmuseum.net
The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art
contains the Southwest’s finest collection
of Judaica, including 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.
The museum’s mission is to educate
about the Jewish experience in Oklahoma,
the United States and the world and to
foster understanding between people of
all cultures through an appreciation of
their common history and values. As an
arts educational institution and the only
American Jewish museum in the region,
Sherwin Miller Museum utilizes both art
and history to preserve and present Jewish
culture. Museum store offers unique
mementos, books, jewelry and artifact
reproductions. Open M–F, 10a–5p; Sun,
1–5p. Closed all major Jewish and national
holidays. Admission charge.
Tulsa Historical Society Museum
2445 S. Peoria Ave., 918.712.9484
www.tulsahistory.org
Recently located in its new home the
Samuel Travis Mansion, just south of the
Tulsa Garden Center, the museum holds
an extensive collection of resources on
Tulsa’s rich and diverse past. The collection
contains nearly 5,000 photos, books, maps,
historical costumes, architectural elements,
and fine and decorative arts.
In addition, the Museum’s Vintage
Garden, given to Tulsa from Charles and
Peggy Stephenson, invites visitors to stroll
among the flowers. Here, you’ll discover
the Five Moons, life size bronze depictions
of Oklahoma’s internationally recognized
Native American ballerinas.
The new home of the Tulsa Historical
Society completes an outstanding Tulsa
destination, the Woodward Park complex.
The Society grounds also provide a link to
Tulsa’s Cultural Corridor, from the 34-acre
Woodward Park to the Philbrook Museum
of Art a few blocks south, through one of
Tulsa’s historic residential neighborhoods.
Tu–Sat, 10a–4p. Closed major holidays
and all holiday weekends.
Richardson Asian Art Museum
4770 S. Harvard Ave., 918.747.9393
www.richardsonart.org
Richardson Asian Art Museum was
founded by Joni and Dr. Jack L. Richardson
to cultivate the understanding of Asian
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World-Class
performing arts
Performing arts thrive in Tulsa.
You won’t have to search long to
experience some of the most outstanding
performances available today. Tulsa boasts
the nationally recognized Tulsa Ballet, Tulsa
Opera, two orchestras, numerous theatrical
groups, Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, and
touring Broadway shows.
Plus, we have children’s theater and
productions under the stars in outdoor
amphitheaters. Summer brings more
opportunities for taking in a concert at
several shopping centers and riverside
parks also offer fantastic outdoor
performances.
With the addition of the new BOK Center
and its 18,000 plus seats, Tulsa’s list of
entertainment venues enhances the city’s
posture even more as a hub of world-class
entertainment.
BOK Center
Gilcrease Museum Third
Tuesday Jazz
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
918.596.2700, 888.655.2278
www.gilcrease.org
Heller Theatre
5328 S. Wheeling Ave., 918.746.5065
www.hellertheatre.com
P.O. Box 6255, 918.596.1611
308 S. Kenosha Ave., 918.585.1234
www.livingarts.org
Theatre Tulsa
207 N. Main St., 918.587.8402
www.theatretulsa.org
LOOK (Light Opera Oklahoma)
2210 S. Main St., 918.583.4267
www.lightoperaok.org
mabee center
81st Street & S. Lewis Ave.
918.495.6400
Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame
Tuesdays on the Triangle Concerts
Sand Springs
Downtown Triangle, 918.245.3221
www.sandspringschamber.com
Tulsa Ballet Theatre
1212 E. 45th Pl., 918.749.6006
www.tulsaballet.org
Tulsa Community College
VanTrease Performing Arts Center
10300 E. 81st St., 918.595.7777
Brady Theater
RiverWalk Crossing
105 W. Brady St., 918.582.7239
www.bradytheater.com
Broken Arrow Community
Playhouse
1800 S. Main St., 918.258.0077
Cain’s Ballroom
423 N. Main St., 918.584.2306
www.cainsballroom.com
300 RiverWalk Terr., Jenks, 918.296.7121
Summer Concert Series, Fri. & Sat.
www.riverwalkcrossing.com
Tulsa Opera Inc.
Sapulpa Community Theatre
Tulsa Performing Arts Center
124 S. Water St., 918.227.2169
www.sapulpacommunitytheatre.com
101 E. Third St., 918.596.7111
www.tulsapac.com
Signature Symphony at Tulsa
Community College
Tulsa Spotlight Theatre
VanTrease Performing Arts Center
10300 E. 81st St., 918.595.7777
Celebrity Attractions
7506 E. 91st St., 918.477.7469
www.celebrityattractions.com
Starlight Concerts
Clark Theatre
11440 E. Admiral Place, 918.669.6455
River Parks Amphitheater
Riverside Dr., 918.622.1583
www.starlightbands.net
19501 W. 41st St., 918.245.OKLA
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1610 S. Boulder Ave., 918.587.4811
www.tulsaopera.com
1381 Riverside Dr., 918.587.5030
Utica Square
Summers Fifth Night—live music Thurs.
during the summer
21st St. & South Utica Ave.
www.uticasquare.com
Walter Arts Center
Discoveryland! USA
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Living Arts of Tulsa
The Jazz Depot
111 E. 1st St., 918.596.1001
www.okjazz.org
200 S. Denver St., 918.596.7177
www.bokcenter.com
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Theatre Arts Inc.
2034 W. Houston St., 918.258.2543
Holland Hall
5666 E. 81st St., 918.481.1111
www.hollandhall.com
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Tulsa’s attractions are
attractions galore!
Like walking? Take a relaxing stroll along the
River Parks Trail where you’ll see picnickers,
bikers, runners and a meandering river
bordering all the fun.
How about wild things? Get your fix at the
family-friendly Tulsa Zoo, voted America’s
favorite. Located in Mohawk Park, the Zoo
has been a family attraction for years.
Have a green thumb? Be sure to tour
our exquisite gardens and be amazed at
the beauty of 15,000 azaleas and 9,000
roses at Woodward Park or the formal
landscaping at the Philbrook Museum
Gardens. You’ll delight in the Linnaeus
Teaching Garden where the displays of
beautiful and unusual plants and the uses of
gardening techniques and hardscapes are
simply amazing.
Wishing you were near the ocean to
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view some salt water aquatic life? Your wish
comes true with a visit to the Oklahoma
Aquarium where you’ll see amazing sea
creatures and an array of native water-loving
animals. Plus, the fishermen in the family will
enjoy a stroll through the fishing museum
located in the Aquarium building.
And if museums are your thing, you’ll
be wowed by ours. Some of the finest
museums in the United States just happen
to thrive right here in Tulsa. Whatever you
enjoy, you’re sure to find it here. Let the
exploring begin!
10309 E. 61st St., 918.459.0399
www.allstarsportscomplex.com
Slug it out in the batting cages, tee up
at miniature golf at Gilligan’s Island, or give
many and varied, truly
something for everyone!
your thumbs a workout in the video arcade.
Baseball and softball lessons, camps and
tournaments are available. Plus, this is the
perfect place to celebrate a birthday party
with team members. Open year-round.
Activity charge. Seasonal hours, closed
major holidays.
America’s Incredible Pizza
Company
8314 E. 71st St., 918.392.7891
Have an incredible time at America’s
Incredible Pizza Company. The restaurant
features all-you-can-eat pizza, pasta, salad
and dessert buffets, as well as games,
go-karts, mini golf, bumper cars, bowling
and more. Open Su–Th, 11a–10p; F–Sa,
11a–11p. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving and
Christmas. Admission charge.
Andy B’s Riverlanes
8711 S. Lewis, 918.299.9494
www.riverlanesbowling.com
League bowling, glo-ball bowling, go-kart
tract, parties packed with fun and food, and
Oklahoma’s largest Pro Shop. It’s all here at
Andy B’s, offering a safe place for children
of all ages to come and enjoy bowling.
There are youth programs, team bowling
and plenty of league bowling opportunities.
This is a great place to experience a
party, complete with food and fun. Activity
Charge.
Arkansas River Historical
Society Museum and Oklahoma
Maritime Educational Center at
the Tulsa Port of Catoosa
5350 Cimarron Rd., Catoosa, 918.266.2291
www.tulsaweb.com/port/museum
A port in Tulsa? You bet. The Tulsa Port
of Catoosa is one of the largest, most
inland river ports in the United States. The
port is located at the head of the 445-mile
McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation
System that links Tulsa with foreign ports
by way of the Mississippi River and Port of
New Orleans.
The Arkansas River Historical Society
Museum offers a wealth of history of the
Navigation System along with regional
benefits of the waterway, steamboat
lore, cargo shipped on the waterway and
archeology. You’ll enjoy the photographic
archive, waterway memorabilia, the Native
American artifacts collected along the
Arkansas River, and a motorized model of
a Lock and Dam. Open M–F, 8a–4:30p.
Closed some holidays. Call two weeks
ahead for group tours.
Big Splash Water Park
4707 E. 21st St., 918.749.7385
www.bigsplashwaterpark.com
Some of the coolest fun under Tulsa’s sun
is to be found at Big Splash Water Park.
Everyone in the family will love this amazing
maze of fun in the water. The spacious
park includes seven-story-tall water slides,
an exciting wave pool, float rides and a
children’s pool with special little people fun.
Open daily Memorial Day through Labor
Day; M–Th, 10a–6p; F–Sa, 10a–8p; Sun,
12–6p. Admission charge.
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Boston Avenue United
Methodist Church
1301 S. Boston Ave., 918.583.5181
www.bostonavenue.org
With its distinctive 15-story tower
reaching heavenward, Boston Avenue
United Methodist Church is an exquisite
example of art deco architecture.
Completed in 1929 the building was
designed by Dr. Adah Robinson to be
“a sermon stone.” After approval of her
original conception by the church’s building
committee, Robinson chose a former
student, Bruce Goff, to translate her design
into architectural drawings. Soon after its
completion, the building gained worldwide
acclaim. It was placed on the National
Register of Historic Places, and in 1999 was
designated a National Historical Landmark.
M–F, 8:30a–4:45p; Sun, 8a–12p. Guided
tours available weekdays by advance
reservation. Closed major holidays and
Monday after Easter.
BounceU
8922 S. Memorial Dr., Suite A
918.249.0090
www.bounceu.com
No, it’s not a university. It’s an indoor,
climate-controlled environment packed full
of fun for all ages. Enjoy interactive inflatable
equipment and cool arcade games. The
bounce stadium is packed with cuttingedge play structures and games that are
appropriate for ages two and up. Parties
offer private, supervised play that’s not
accessible by the general public. Bounce
times vary, reservations recommended.
Activity charge.
Cain’s Ballroom
423 N. Main St., 918.584.2306
www.cainsballroom.com
Located in what is known as the
Brady District, Cain’s Ballroom has been
a popular nightspot in Tulsa since the
1920s—especially for Country Western
aficionados during its early years. Often
referred to as the Carnegie Hall of Country
Western music, it was here that Bob Wills
and the Texas Playboys unveiled their
Western Swing music, performing such
hits as “San Antonio Rose” and “Take Me
Back to Tulsa.” Other music legends who
performed at Cain’s back in the good ole
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days include Hank Williams, Earnest Tubb,
Tennessee Ernie Ford, Patsy Cline, and
Hank Thompson.
Thousands of couples have danced
the night away on the truck-spring loaded
wooden dance floor. Performers from
many genres continue to play to sell-out
crowds as this Tulsa icon retains its place
of prominence in Tulsa. Now the music
is as varied as the guest artists and their
audiences. M–F, 10a–12p & 1–4p.
Unique Guided Tours include
history, many entertaining
stories, rare pieces, and
interaction with daughters
Joniece and Donna Frank.
By appointment only
7 afternoons per week
Small Admission Charge
918.224.6566
[email protected]
Discoveryland! USA
19501 W. 41st St., five miles west of state
highway 97 on W. 41st St., Sand Springs
918.245.OKLA
Welcome to the National Home of the
award-winning musical “Oklahoma!” by
Rodgers and Hammerstein. Performed
during the summer at Discoveryland’s 1500seat outdoor amphitheater, Oklahoma! was
designated a “National Treasure” by InStyle
Magazine. What a perfect location—the
great Oklahoma outdoors—to enjoy
this classic performance, complete with
thundering horses, wagons, cowboys and
ranchers—and of course, a surrey with the
fringe on top.
A national cast of professional singers
and dancers perform this immortal
musical masterpiece which created such
a sensation at the movies and with its
recent revival on Broadway. In addition,
Discoveryland! alternates performances
with “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”,
another rollicking frontier musical. Call for
reservations in advance. Tickets can be
purchased at the gate prior to performance
if available. June 5–Aug. 15, 2009, M–Sat.
Admission charge.
Expo Square
4145 E. 21st St., 918.744.1113
www.exposquare.com
Mid-town’s Expo Square is an attraction in
itself, with the 76-foot Golden Driller poised
at its entrance inviting all to experience any
of the 400 exciting events held here every
year.
In addition, Expo Square is home to
many Tulsa attractions—the Tulsa State
Fair with its Oklahoma Sugar Art Show;
Fair Meadows horse racing and simulcast;
Tulsa Drillers AA Baseball, Big Splash Water
Park; and one of the nation’s finest equine
and livestock facilities. Many national and
international horse shows return year after
year because of the Square’s fine facilities.
These competitions and shows are held
throughout the year, bringing enjoyment to
both the participants and the thousands of
viewers in the stands.
Expo Square’s QuikTrip Center, one of
the world’s largest clear span buildings,
offers 350,000 square feet of column-free
event space under a cable-suspended roof
that lights up at night. The historic 1932
Pavilion, renowned for its colorful Art Deco
architecture, is the Center’s crown jewel.
Ask it to transform from an ice surface to a
basketball court to a concert stage, and it
easily obliges within a few hours.
The Frank Home by Bruce Goff—A
pottery house for the founders
of frankoma pottery
1300 Luker Lane, Sapulpa, 918.224.6566
Tours of the world-famous Frankoma
Pottery plant have been popular with
tourists for decades. But recently, the Goffdesigned Frank Home began welcoming
visitors. The amazing house was designed
by renowned architect Goff for Frankoma
founders John and Grace Lee Frank. The
home, completed in 1957, was specifically
created to compliment the Franks’ love of
pottery and nature. It is a National Historical
site and is now available for all to enjoy.
The crescent-shaped house nestles into a
hillside and is made largely of bricks
glazed in famous Frankoma colors.
Photos courtesy Sapulpa Daily Herald
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An Evening of Rip Roarin’ Family Fun!
✫ 1500 seat Amphitheatre
June 5–August 15, 2009
✫ Summer Ranch Dinner
✫ Free Pony Rides
✫ Native American Dancing
✫ Western Musical Revue
…and much more!
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Today, the Frank daughters call the house
home and are working to preserve it. By
reservation only. Noon–5p. Admission
charge.
Frankoma Pottery
9549 Frankoma Rd., Sapulpa
918.224.5511
www.frankoma.com
A Tulsa tradition, an American classic,
Frankoma Pottery is celebrating 75 years
of offering a wide variety of the finest in
handmade terra cotta pottery. Each piece
of Frankoma Pottery is beautiful and
demonstrates true hand crafting. Whether
you’re searching for a keepsake, a kitchen
or home accent or a collectible, you’ll find it
here.
Frankoma pottery is known for heating
evenly and baking beautifully. That’s why
celebrity cooks such as the Food Network’s
Paula Deen use Frankoma. Collectors enjoy
a huge variety at Frankoma, one of the few
potteries in the United States that produces
its wares from a local source of raw clay.
Frankoma collectibles are consistently listed
among the top ten collectibles on EBay,
according to Martha Stewart. Open M–Sa,
9a–5p; Sun, 1–5p. Tours M–F, 10a–1:30p.
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Laser Quest
2909 S. Sheridan Rd.
918.663.5551
www.laserquest.com
Laser Quest combines the
classic games of tag and hide
and seek with high-tech laser tag
equipment. Use the sport to help
build team spirit among friends
and/or co-workers. Laser Quest
is also popular for birthdays,
corporate groups, team and social
outings. Open Tu–Th, 5–9p; F,
4p–12a; Sat, 11a–12a; Sun, 1–8p.
Available for private group events
on Mondays. Admission charge.
Kaleidoscope Children’s
Museum
6202 S. Sheridan Rd.
918.282.0314, 866.587.5173
www.kaleidoscopecm.com
Welcome to Tulsa’s new hands-
on Arts and Science interactive children’s
museum, all 13,000 square feet of it.
Children love learning because it’s fun and
interactive. In fact, children are encouraged
to touch the exhibits! There’s a pint-sized
Kid’s City where your child can be a
barber, doctor or a fireman. Enjoy a climb
up one of the two giant rockwalls or use
the special magnifying glasses to discover
hidden treasures. Open Tu–Th, 10a–6p; W,
10a–5p; F–Sa, 10a–7p; Sun, 1–6p. Closed
Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission
charge.
Mabel B. Little Heritage House
Museum and Greenwood Cultural
Center
322 N. Greenwood Ave., 918.596.1007
www.greenwoodculturalcenter.com
Formerly the home of Sam and Lucy
Mackey, the Mabel B. Little Heritage House
was built in the 1920s and is listed on
the National Register of Historic Places.
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Known as the “Black Wall Street,” Tulsa’s
Greenwood District once stretched for 20
blocks and was the largest and richest
of Oklahoma’s 50 black communities. Today, the Greenwood Cultural Center
and the Mabel B. Little Heritage House
present a permanent history of the district
thanks to the foresight of civic leaders. It
was in the early 1970s that these leaders
urged utilization of the Federal Model Cities
program funds to reclaim and restore the
legendary Greenwood neighborhood that
had witnessed and played a critical role in
the Black experience in Tulsa. A grant for
$3.5 million was dedicated to the project.
Open M–F, 9a–5p; Sat. by appt. Closed
major holidays. Group tours available with
prior arrangement.
Oklahoma Aquarium
300 Aquarium Dr., Jenks, 918.296.FISH
www.okaquarium.org
A land-locked ocean, of sorts, awaits
your amazement at the Oklahoma
Aquarium. With more than 200 exhibits
and more than 1 million gallons of water,
you can “sea” many mysterious and
wonderful creatures of the ocean right here
in Oklahoma. In addition, you’ll find fresh
water species and mammals showcased in
their natural environs.
You’ll be amazed at many of the exhibits
such as Biodiversity, highlighting how varied
aquatic life can be, and the shark exhibit
including a water-filled tunnel. You’ll walk
under, yes under, giant sharks as they
swim above in the water filled, see-through
tunnel.
The Aquarium is also home to the Great
Hall, the QuikTrip Education Wetlabs and
Classrooms, the Oklahoma Department of
Wildlife Conservation regional headquarters,
and the Zebco Casting Pond. Handicapped
accessible. Open year-round, 10a–6p;
Tuesdays until 9p. Closed Christmas.
Admission charge.
Oxley Nature Center
6700 Mohawk Blvd., 918.669.6644
www.oxleynaturecenter.org
Nature is never far away in Tulsa. At the
Oxley Nature Center, in Mohawk Park,
you’ll love exploring the trails that wind
through this 800-acre wildlife sanctuary.
There’s nothing like a walk in the woods to
enliven the senses and bring some peace
to our busy lives. Be sure to enjoy all of the
varied plant life and animal life that call this
sanctuary home.
Bird-watching excursions, like those on
Saturday mornings, are popular so bring
your binoculars and your desire to spot
a rare species or two. Guided tours are
available by appointment. The Visitor Center
features hands-on exhibits of area plants
and wildlife. Handicapped accessible.
Visitor Center open M–Sun, 10a–4:30p.
Closed major holidays.
Redbud Valley Nature Preserve
16150 Redbud Drive, Catoosa
918.669.6460
www.oxleynaturecenter.org
Relax and enjoy the quiet beauty and
rugged scenery at Redbud Valley Nature
Preserve. On a one-mile, loop trail, you’ll
see plants and animals found nowhere else
in northeastern Oklahoma. Walk slowly
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and open your senses to fully
enjoy the wonders of this unique
place. This is a special habitat,
preserved for all of us to enjoy.
The trail will take you to some of
the most interesting parts of the
Preserve where you’ll see native
prairie and woods.
The purpose of the Valley is to
preserve and protect the unique
plant and animal life found here.
Environmental education and
public enjoyment are important
also, but take a back seat to the
main focus—protection. Redbud
Valley was originally purchased
by The Nature Conservancy in
the 1960s. The property was
transferred to the City of Tulsa in
1990 and is now managed as a
part of the Oxley Nature Center
in cooperation with The Nature
Conservancy. Open W–Sun,
8a–5p. Closed major holidays.
River Parks
11th St. to 101st St., along Riverside Dr.
918.596.2001
www.riverparks.org
One of Tulsa’s most utilized recreational
areas is River Parks. Here you can stroll,
run, bike, or skate along its 20 miles of
trails along the Arkansas River and enjoy
beautiful scenery and amazing NatureWorks
sculptures. You’ll enjoy playgrounds where
families congregate, picnic areas for a
pleasant outdoor meal, the River SkatePark,
a disk golf course and entertainment at the
floating stage and amphitheater. You may
even catch a glimpse of rowers on the river,
enjoying the River Parks from yet another
perspective.
The landscape is beautiful and goes from
manicured lawns to rugged terrain of the
Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area.
Visitors and residents alike also flock to
the area to enjoy fishing, rowing, kayaking,
Frisbee golf, hiking, biking and horseback
riding.
Summer fun includes concerts, festivals
and a huge July 4th fireworks display.
Oktoberfest is a popular annual tradition at
the RiverWest Festival Park in the fall when
visitors gather to enjoy music, dancing, food
and fun. Be sure to stroll to the covered
railroad bridge between 21st and 31st streets
where you’ll be treated to a grand vista of
the downtown skyline.
SEG Geoscience Center
8801 S. Yale Ave., 918.497.5500
www.geoscience.seg.org
This museum, sponsored by the Society
of Exploration Geophysicists, provides an
introduction to geophysics and its value in
our personal lives to students of all ages,
K-12 and university level. M–F 9a–4p, by
appointment only. Closed some holidays.
Stone Bluff Cellars
24145 E. 191st St. S., Haskell
918.482.5655
www.stonebluffcellars.com
Stone Bluff Cellars is Tulsa’s scenic
winery, located on a hilltop overlooking the
city. Enjoy wine tasting, winery tours, a gift
shop, group events and a wonderful meal
with your wine selection. The winery has
received several prestigious awards for its
high-quality wines.
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Relax and savor award-winning wines
in the comfortable tasting room where the
captivating scenery, country atmosphere,
and delectable cuisine make you feel away
from it all. In fact, at Stone Bluff Cellars
you can enjoy a soft porch breeze and the
quiet of the countryside while sitting at one
of their many outdoor dining areas. You’ll
enjoy a friendly, relaxed atmosphere with a
vineyard ambiance unparalleled anywhere in
the state.
Lunches and dinners are special here
thanks to Chef Mikael. You’ll also want
to plan for the annual fall Green Country
Wine Festival. Drop by the gift shop for
a selection of wine accessory items that
include the elegant and the whimsical along
with the practical and necessary.
Stone Bluff Cellars is surrounded by many
other interesting attractions including the
Stone Bluff Soap Shoppe, Lavender Hill
Farm, The Log Cabin Quilt Shop in Leonard,
White Hawk golf course in Bixby and others.
Tulsa Air and Space
Museum & Planetarium
3624 N. 74th E. Ave., 918.834.9900
www.tulsaairandspacemuseum.com
An aerospace adventure for all
ages is at your fingertips at Tulsa Air
and Space Museum and Planetarium,
TASM. Dedicated to preserving Tulsa’s
rich aerospace history, the 19,000
square foot museum offers rare and
historic aircraft and hands-on childfriendly displays. The many exhibits
display the large role that Tulsa has
played in the field of aviation.
The Museum Exhibit includes the
Golden Age of Flight, World War II and
Space Exploration. The Aircraft Exhibit
includes the F-14A Tomcat Fighter
Jet and the Lear 24-D Corporate Jet.
Visitors love the Interactive Exhibit
which features the F-16 Wind Tunnel
and the Space Shuttle Launch.
The Electric Sky Theater/Planetarium
offers state-of-the-art presentations
with new programs monthly. After
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“Journey” through space at one of our Planetarium shows
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be sure to sit back in the Planetarium
and enjoy a trip to the outer limits of the
universe in the new ESky Theater. Open
Tu–Sat, 10a–5p; Sun, 1–5p. Office is open
Mondays. Closed major holidays. Admission
charge.
Tulsa Garden Center,
Linnaeus Teaching Garden
& Municipal Rose Garden
2435 S. Peoria Ave., 918.746.5125
www.tulsagardencenter.com
Smelling the roses is involuntary at this
rose mecca. As you stroll among more than
9,000 rose bushes in the All-American Rose
Society Test Garden between Woodward
Park and the Tulsa Garden Center, the
aroma is mesmerizing. Woodward Park—a
wooded 40 acres in the heart of Tulsa
boasting azaleas, tulips, dogwoods,
redbuds and flower and herb gardens—
attracts nature lovers all year long. At the
Tulsa Garden Center you’ll find a Victorian
conservatory and three-acre arboretum.
The center is housed in a 21-room Italian
Renaissance Villa built in 1919. The center’s
Linnaeus Garden is a unique demonstration/
teaching garden that shows visitors new
and exciting gardening skills and ideas
along with various hardscapes.
The Linnaeus Garden is open Tu–Sat,
9a–4p. The Garden Center is open M–F,
9a–4p. Closed major holidays and
Dec. 24-31. Donations appreciated. Group
tours available with advance notice.
river skate park
Accessible Facility
ASL staff
braille signage
Tulsa Wave Park
3600 S. Elwood Ave.
(West bank of Arkansas River)
Kayakers from across the country have
long taken advantage of this stretch of
the river, where an abundance of water is
diverted to the Arkansas River’s west bank
below the AEP-PSO power plant. The park
features a trail and dock for direct access
down a 29-foot slope from the River Parks
trail to the water.
Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum
6421 E. 36th St. N. (Mohawk Park)
918.669.6600
www.tulsazoo.org
If you seek adventure, a visit to the
Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum will not
disappoint. So come ready for an African
safari, a trek through a tropical rain forest, a
chilling experience in the Arctic, or even an
enchanting tour of Asia. You’ll be amazed
at the animals inhabiting these country
exhibits!
In Africa, discover the speedy cheetah
or a relaxed chimpanzee. Lions, giraffes,
zebras and rhinos roam these parts too, so
stay alert! Asia’s exhibit includes Siberian
tigers, snow leopards and Asian elephants.
Bundle up for a trip to the Arctic where
a sighting of a polar bear, arctic fox, snowy
owl and arctic seal is a sure thing. A stroll
along a jungle floor in the Tropical American
Rain Forest nets sightings of black howler
monkeys, anacondas, jaguars and more.
Look up and see free-flying tropical birds!
Stop by one of the Zoo’s newest exhibits,
Cajun’s Bayou, and peer down at ferocious
looking alligators. Many other animals are
home here, including penguins, meerkats,
and a variety of snakes. In all, 1,500
animals, 436 species, call the Zoo home.
Located on 78 acres within Tulsa’s
Mohawk Park (the third-largest municipal
park in the country), the Zoo welcomes
nearly 600,000 visitors each year. Open
daily, 9a–5p. Closed Christmas and the third
Friday in June. Admission charge.
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Fun & Games on Main
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Main Street Holiday Tea-Off
November 12
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1324 S. Main St.
918.587.8200 888.408.8282
55
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America’s Best Value Inn—Airport
1016 N. Garnett Road
918.438.5050 888.806.8653
87
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N/A
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America’s Value Inn & Suites
10117 E. 11th St.
918.836.2551 N/A
116
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N
N
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Baymont Inn & Suites
4530 E. Skelly Drive
918.488.8777 800.229.6668
100
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N
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74135 55
Best Value Inn
918.641.1177 N/A
56
Y
A
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N
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Best Western Glenpool
14800 S. U.S. 75
918.322.5201 800.678.5201
64
Y
A
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Best Western Tulsa Airport
222 N. Garnett Road
918.438.0780 888.438.0780
106
Y
A
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74116 16
100
Best Western Owasso Inn & Suites
7653 N. Owasso Expwy
918.272.2000 800.WESTERN
61
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Best Western Sand Springs
211 S. Lake Drive
918.245.4999 888.297.7466
53
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O
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74063 73
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Best Western Trade Winds Central
918.749.5561 800.685.4564
164
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Best Western Tulsa Inn & Suites
3212 S. 79th E. Ave.
918.858.2100 800.WESTERN
62
Y
A
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Y
Y
N
Y
N
74145 87
Candlewood Suites
10008 E. 73rd St. S.
918.294.9000 888.299.2208
72
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N/A
Y
N
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Y
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74133 89
Cherokee Casino Inn—Catoosa
19250 Timbercrest Circle 918.384.7836 800.760.6700
113
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N
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74015 86
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Cherokee Casino & Resort (Catoosa)
777 W. Cherokee St.
918.384.7800 800.760.6700
150
Y
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N/A
Y
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Y
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Circle Inn
8945 E. Admiral Place
918.832.7717 N/A
13
N
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N/A
N
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Clarion Hotel—Broken Arrow
2600 N. Aspen Ave.
918.258.7085 800.4.CHOICE
192
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Y
Y
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Comfort Inn (Broken Arrow)
2301 W. Concord St.
918.258.8585 800.228.5150
50
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A
I(H)
Y
N
N
Y
N
74012 44
Comfort Inn Tulsa Airport
6730 E. Archer Place
918.835.4444 800.424.6423
56
Y
N/A
O
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Y
N
N
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Comfort Suites
8039 E. 33rd St.
918.622.6300 800.424.6423
63
Y
A
I(H)
Y
Y
N
Y
N
74145 78
Comfort Suites Tulsa Airport
1737 S. 101st E. Ave.
918.628.0900 800.424.6423
57
Y
A
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Y
N
N
Y
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918.234.3535 800.456.4000
48
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Courtyard by Marriott
3340 S. 79th E. Ave.
918.660.0646 800.321.2211
122
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Crestwood Suites
3509 S. 79th E. Ave.
918.663.3900 877.EXTENDED
132
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Crowne Plaza Tulsa
100 E. Second St.
918.582.9000 800.2CROWNE
460
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Days Inn
4724 S. Yale Ave.
918.496.9300 N/A
63
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N
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Days Inn—Tulsa Airport
35 N. Sheridan Road
918.836.3931 N/A
100
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A
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N
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74115 10
Days Inn—Tulsa South
8888 S. Lewis Ave.
918.299.8511 800.DAYSINN
86
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N/A
N/A
Y
N
Y
Y
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74137 67
Days Inn—Sand Springs
1110 Charles Page Blvd.
918.245.0283 800.DAYSINN
39
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Days Inn—Tulsa East
918.663.4541 N/A
60
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Y
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74129 27
Days Inn—Tulsa West
5525 W. Skelly Drive
918.446.1561 N/A
67
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74107 68
Delux Inn
8150 E. 27th St.
918.610.7702 N/A
35
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Doubletree Hotel Tulsa Downtown
616 W. Seventh St.
918.587.8000 800.838.7914
417
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Doubletree Hotel Warren Place
6110 S. Yale Ave.
918.222.8733 800.801.1317
370
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Downtown Plaza Hotel of Tulsa
17 W. Seventh St.
918.585.5898 800.585.5101
207
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Econo Lodge
3217 S. 79th E. Ave.
918.624.2800 N/A
92
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Econo Lodge Airport
918.437.9200 800.4.CHOICE
120
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Embassy Suites Hotel
3332 S. 79th E. Ave
918.622.4000 800.Embassy
240
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Executive Inn
11328 E. 11th St.
918.438.3611 N/A
38
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Extended Stay America
3414 S. 79th E. Ave.
918.664.9494 800.Extstay
120
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74145 32
Fairfield Inn & Suites—Tulsa Central
3214 S. 79th E. Ave
918.663.0000 800.228.2800
62
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Garnett Inn
1036 S. Garnett Road
918.438.4500 N/A
56
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Georgetown Plaza Motel
8502 E. 27th St.
918.622.6616 N/A
32
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N/A
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Guesthouse Suites Plus
8181 E. 41st St.
918.664.7241 800.21GUEST
95
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3209 S. 79th E. Ave.
918.663.1000 800.Hampton
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Hampton Inn & Suites—Woodland Hills
7141 S. 85th E. Ave.
918.294.3300 800.Hampton
74
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Hampton Inn Tulsa/Bixby
8220 E. Regal Place
918.394.2000 800.HAMPTON
102
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74133 109
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Hampton Inn—Broken Arrow
2300 W. Albany St.
918.251.6060 800.Hampton
80
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Hampton Inn & Suites—Owasso
9009 N. 121st East Ave.
918.609.6700 800.560.7809
103
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Hampton Inn—Tulsa/Sand Springs
7852 W. Parkway Blvd.
918.245.8500 800.Hampton
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Hilton Garden Inn—Tulsa Airport
7728 E. Virgin Court
918.838.1444 877.782.9444
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Hilton Garden Inn—Tulsa South
8202 S. 100th E. Ave
918.392.2000 877.STAYHGI
104
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Hilton Tulsa Southern Hills
7900 S. Lewis Ave.
918.492.5000 800.444.7263
285
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Holiday Inn Express—Gilcrease
2316 W. Cameron St.
918.585.7000 800.HOLIDAY
55
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Holiday Inn Express—Tulsa Central
3215 S. 79th E. Ave.
918.665.4242 800.HOLIDAY
62
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N
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Holiday Inn Express—Owasso
7551 N. Owasso Expwy
918.274.4100 800.465.4329
60
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
@ Bass Pro
2201 N. Stonewood Circle 918.355.3200 800.HOLIDAY
120
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
918.266.4100 888.HOLIDAY
80
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (Jenks)
150 Aquarium Drive
918.296.7300 N/A
76
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Y
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Holiday Inn Express—Woodland Hills
9010 E. 71st St.
918.459.5321 800.315.2621
64
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Homewood Suites Tulsa South
4900 W. Madison Place
918.392.7700 800.CALL.HOME
99
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Hotel Savoy—Tulsa
631 S. Peoria Ave.
918.347.2869 866.347.2869
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Howard Johnson Inn
3131 E. 51st St.
918.794.5156 800.421.4856
58
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Howard Johnson Inn
8525 E. 41st St.
918.627.0030 N/A
162
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Hyatt Place
7037 S. Zurich Ave.
918.491.4010 888.HYATTHP
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5554 S. 48th W. Ave.
918.446.1600 N/A
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10829 E. 41st St.
918.665.0220 800.753.3757
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La Quinta Inn—Tulsa South
12525 E. 52nd St.
918.254.1626 N/A
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918.665.2630 800.642.4271
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23 N. 67th E. Ave.
918.949.3600 N/A
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Marriott Tulsa Southern Hills
1902 E. 71st St
918.493.7000 866.242.5060
383
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Microtel Inn & Suites
918.234.9100 888.771.7171
50
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Motel 6—Tulsa East
1011 S. Garnett Road
918.234.6200 800.4Motel6
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Motel 6—Tulsa West
5828 W. Skelly Drive
918.445.0223 800.4Motel6
128
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Oasis Motel
9303 E. 11th St.
918.835.2301 N/A
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918.743.4431 N/A
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5323 W. 31st St. N.
918.425.2112 N/A
60
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8338 E. 61st St.
918.254.0088 N/A
52
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Quality Suites
3112 S. 79th E. Ave.
918.858.9625 N/A
69
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74145 77
Radisson Hotel Tulsa
10918 E. 41st St.
918.627.5000 800.333.3333
325
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2201 N. 77th E. Ave.
918.835.9911 800.333.3333
172
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Ramada Inn
3175 E. 51st St.
918.743.9811 N/A
47
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74105 59
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918.437.7660 800.2RAMADA
158
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Red Roof Inn
4717 S. Yale Ave.
918.622.6776 800.RED.ROOF
101
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Regency Inn
918.828.9128 N/A
64
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6808 S. 107th E. Ave.
918.307.2600 800.264.0165
300
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11025 E. 73rd St. S.
918.250.4850 800.331.3131
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Rest Inn & Suites
918.836.8101 866.204.7995
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Sheridan Pond Executive Suites
8100 S. Sheridan Road
918.481.6598 N/A
33
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74137 60
Sleep Inn
8022 E. 33rd St.
918.663.2777 800.424.6423
66
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Sleep Inn & Suites
10143 E. 62nd St.
918.249.8100 N/A
65
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StayBridge Suites Hotel
11111 E. 73rd St. S.
918.461.2100 800.238.8000
85
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Studio Plus
7901 E. 31st Court
918.660.2890 800.398.7829
73
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Super 8 Motel—Airport
6616 E. Archer St.
918.836.1981 800.800.8000
55
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Super 8 Motel—Tulsa East
918.438.7700 N/A
105
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Super 8 Motel—Tulsa West
5811 S. 49th W. Ave.
918.446.6000 800.800.8000
120
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Super 8 Suites
3211 S. 79th E. Ave.
918.660.8080 800.800.8000
62
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Super 8 Suites
12416 E. 51st St.
918.249.8008 800.800.8000
63
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Trade Winds East Inn
918.743.7931 800.254.7449
155
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Tudor House Inn
6416 E. Archer St.
918.832.1006 N/A
40
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N
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74115 119
Tulsa Fairfield Inn
9020 E. 71st St.
918.252.7754 800.228.8000
64
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Tulsa Select Hotel
918.622.7000 800.836.9635
313
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Tulsa SpringHill Suites
11015 E. 73rd St. S.
918.254.1777 888.287.9400
76
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Value Place
3415 S. Sheridan Road
918.392.8200 N/A
121
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Victorian Inn
114 E. Skelly Drive
918.743.2009 N/A
40
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Bed & Breakfast Facilities
(104) The Inn at
Woodward Park
1521 E. 21st St.
Tulsa, OK 74114
918.712.9770
www.innatwoodwardpark.com
(101) Skelly Lodge
27795 S. Skelly Road
Catoosa, OK 74015
918.266.3331
www.skellylodge.com
(102) The Dream Catcher
5704 S. Boston Place
Tulsa, OK 74105
918.743.6704
www.dreamcatchertulsa.com
(106) Cedar Rock Inn
4501 W. 41st St.
Tulsa, OK 74107
918.447.4493
www.cedarrockinn.com
(107) McBirney Mansion
1414 S. Galveston Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74127
918.585.3234
www.mcbirneymansion.com
(105) Kennedy Mansion
506 West Fairview St.
Tulsa, OK 74106
918.712.8065
www.kennedymansion.com
(103) Five Oaks Lodge
528 E. 121st St.
Jenks, OK 74037
918.298.6405
www.fiveoakslodge.com
(108) Meadowlake Ranch
3450 S. 137th West Ave.
Sand Springs, OK 74063
918.494.6000
www.meadowlakeranch.com
RV Campgrounds
(111) Estes Park
1710 S. 79th E. Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74112
918.627.3150
(114) Warrior Campground
5131 S. Union Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74107
918.446.3199
(116) Cherry Hill Estates
4808 S. Elwood Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74107
918.446.9342
(113) Mingo RV Park
Interstate 244 & Mingo Rd.
Tulsa, OK 74116
800.932.8824
(115) 71st Street RV
12813 E. 71st St.
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
918.252.3823
(117) Expo Square
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3890 E. 15th St.
Tulsa, OK 74114
918.744.1113,
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(118) 66 Mobile Home
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7514 W. 80th St.
Tulsa, OK 74131
918.224.1536
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150 Aquarium Drive
Jenks OK, 74037
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9355 North Owasso Expressway
Owasso OK, 74055
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9009 North 121st East Ave.
Owasso OK, 74055
918.609.6700
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11111 East 73rd Street
Tulsa OK, 74133
918.461.2100
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ATTRACTIONS
Alexandre Hogue Gallery of Art
88
Richardson Asian Art Museum
83
OU Tulsa Schusterman Center
36
America’s Incredible Pizza
Company
28
21
Oral Roberts University
29
Sherwin Miller Museum
of Jewish Art
84
Spartan School of Aeronautics
85
Tulsa Community College (4)
30
Theatre North*
86
Tulsa Technology Center (4)
31
Tulsa Air & Space Museum
& Planetarium
87
Tulsa Welding School
1
University of Tulsa
46
Andy B’s Riverlanes
38
Arkansas River Museum & Tulsa
Port of Catoosa
2
Big Splash Water Park+
3
Black Settlers: Pictorial Exhibit*
32
Tulsa Art Deco District Downtown*
43
BOK Center*
33
Tulsa Convention Center*
6
Boston Avenue Methodist Church*
35
8
BounceU
Tulsa Garden Center, Tulsa
Rose Garden, Linnaeus Garden
5
Brady Theatre*
35
Tulsa Historical Society
7
Cain’s Ballroom*
37
Tulsa Performing Arts Center*
9
Cherokee Casino & Resort
38
Tulsa Port of Catoosa
10
Creek Council Oak Tree
39
Tulsa Spotlight Theatre*
11
Creek Nation Casino
40
Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum
12
Discoveryland!’s Oklahoma!
41
Van Trease Performing Arts Center
2
Expo Square+
42
Walter Arts Center at Holland Hall
2
Expo Square Pavilion+
45
The Frank Home by Bruce Goff
34
Frankoma Pottery
13
SEG Geoscience Center
14
Gilcrease Museum
2
Golden Driller+
3
Greenwood Cultural Center*
16
Harwelden
17
Heller Theatre
19
Kaleidoscope Children’s Museum
18
Laser Quest
20
Living Arts of Tulsa*
21
Mabee Center
3
Mabel B Little Heritage House*
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Oklahoma Aquarium
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Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame*
21
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Oxley Nature Center
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Brady District Shops
Brookside
Cherry Street
Jenks, America
Kings Pointe Village
50
River Walk Crossing
19
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Shops of Seville
52
The Farm Shopping Center
53
The Plaza
47
Tulsa Hills
19
Tulsa Promenade
54
Utica Square
55
Woodland Hills Mall
UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES
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Langston University*
Northeastern State University—
Broken Arrow
82
OSU College of Osteopathic
Medicine
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PUBLIC GOLF COURSES &
SPORTS VENUES
56
Bailey Ranch Golf Club
57
Battle Creek Golf Club
58
Broken Arrow Golf & Athletic Club
9
Cherokee Hills Golf Club
59
Clary Fields Golf Club
73
Emerald Falls
60
Forest Ridge Golf Course
61
LaFortune Golf Course
62
Links Golf & Athletic Club
63
Lit’l Links Golf Club
64
Mohawk Park Golf Course
65
Owasso Golf & Athletic Club
66
Page Belcher Golf Course
67
The Canyons at Black Jack Ridge
68
Sapulpa Municipal Golf Course
69
South Lakes Golf Course
76
Spirit Center
70
White Hawk Golf Club
71
The Woods Golf Course
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Carl Smith Sports Complex
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Michael D. Case Tennis Center
77
Donald W Reynolds Center Arena
77
H.A. Chapman Stadium
78
Tulsa Raceway Park
79
JRP Speedway
80
Union Multipurpose Activity Center
72
Savage Park
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Accommodations: Hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, RV campgrounds see p. 42–46
Gate 12
? Visitors Information: Tulsa Convention & Visitors Bureau, Williams Center Tower II, Two W. Second St.,
Plaza Level, Oklahoma Tourism Information Center: I-44 & 161st East Ave.
woolaroc—Bartlesville
azalea festival—muskogee
Enjoy Exciting Day Trips
continue the discoveries
While there is so much to see and
do in Tulsa, unique treasures also
await travelers to near-by communities.
So be a little adventurous. Embark
on some day trips in Northeast
Oklahoma’s Green Country, and let the
discoveries continue.
Your adventures will uncover
unbelievable finds, like Frank Lloyd
Wright’s only skyscraper, an historic
oil well, and a true tall grass prairie
complete with roaming bison. Traverse
the lands of the Cherokees, Creeks and
Osage and take a spin on America’s
Main Street—Route 66.
Or how about stepping inside
a museum honoring Oklahoma’s
favorite son, Will Rogers? A visit to the
weekend homestead of an oil baron
grand lake
finds you marveling at the Western art
collection amassed inside a one-of-akind museum or delighting at the exotic
and native animals grazing nearby.
History was made here, and the
many museums and historic sites pay
tribute to those of diverse cultures who
first ventured into an unsettled land.
Be sure to take in the beautiful
scenery—from waving prairie
grasslands to lush Ozark foothills—as
you discover hill-top wineries, gorgeous
parks, sparkling lakes and clear
streams.
Here are some suggestions for your
day-trip adventures, trips you’ll be able
to make in a day, garnering memories
that’ll last a lifetime. Welcome to more
of Green Country’s treasures!
Welcome to more Green Country treasures!
Bartlesville
oil rich history, world-class architecture, roaming wildlife
Bartlesville, a town that was built by
oil, is steeped in the legends of Native
Americans, ranchers, cowboys, oil
barons and entrepreneurs. Take a tour
of Frank Lloyd Wright’s only skyscraper,
the Price Tower. Now an Arts Center,
this 19-story glass and copper wonder
was dubbed “the tree that escaped the
crowded forest.” Book a room in the
renovated Inn at Price Tower and dine
at its fine restaurant.
Visit Johnstone Park to see the recreation of the Nellie Johnstone No.
1—Oklahoma’s first commercial oil well,
drilled in 1897. The park also is home
to the Kiddie Park, where children have
been enjoying inexpensive rides for
decades during the summer months.
Several area museums and historic
homes highlight the region: the
Frank Phillips Home, LaQuinta Foster
Mansion, Bartlesville History Museum
and the Phillips Petroleum Company
Museum.
Woolaroc Ranch, Museum and
Wildlife Preserve is only a few miles
southwest of town. Frank Phillips
founded the 4,000-acre ranch, named
for the woods, lakes and rocks of the
Osage Hills, in 1925. Once his country
home where he entertained presidents,
princes and movie stars, this complex
is now a major visitor destination and
is large enough to warrant a separate
day for touring. The museum houses
a huge collection of Western and
Native American
art, artifacts, guns
and a plane that
won the Dole
Derby race from
California to Hawaii
in 1927. The
grounds serve as
a wildlife preserve
and there’s even
a petting zoo for
children.
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the Tom Mix Museum, the Dewey
Hotel Museum and Prairie Song Indian
Territory. Tom Mix was a real-life
lawman in Dewey as well as an early
on-screen movie cowboy. His Western
gear is on display in the museum,
including his $15,000 silver-encrusted
saddle. The Museum also features a
silent movie theater.
The Dewey Hotel Museum, a newly
renovated attraction, features luxurious
Victorian architecture and period
furniture.
Browse the antique stores in the
Bartlesville/Dewey area and the
Keepsake Candle Factory where
hand-crafted candles are created from
antique glass molds. An old-fashioned
gift from the Red Dirt Soap Company
would be appreciated by the folks back
home.
For a real step back in time, drive
to the 37,000 pristine acres of
the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve near
Pawhuska for stunning scenery of
prairie flora and fauna, including
hundreds of free-roaming bison and
other wildlife. Browse the gift shop for
local treasures.
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Broken Arrow, Muskogee & Tahlequah
Plan a day-long excursion to
these three cities. 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. It is close to
a variety of attractions, lakes and rivers.
You’ll enjoy its many fine restaurants
and shopping venues and discover
why it was named one of the “Best
Places to Live in America” by Money
Magazine.
The city is home to Bass Pro Shops.
The complex is adding other shops and
fine dining to its growing attractions.
Even enjoy fresh seafood at the upbeat restaurant inside Bass Pro.
Sports and outdoor activities abound
in Broken Arrow. The fast-growing
suburb boasts hiking trails, nature
park and nine public and private golf
courses—including Cedar Ridge, host
of the 2004-2009 LPGA.
Muskogee is the place to visit for
area history, art, nature, entertainment,
and shopping. Native American
history lives at the Ataloa Lodge &
Museum and the Five Civilized Tribes
Museum, housing artifacts and art of
the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw,
Creek and Seminole. The Three Rivers
Museum is housed in the Midland
Valley Depot in the historic downtown
“Depot District.” Step into one of the
city’s treasures—the U.S.S. Batfish,
a retired naval submarine that is the
cornerstone of the adjacent military
museum.
On to Tahlequah for more
discoveries such as the Cherokee
Heritage Center which houses the
Cherokee National Museum, the Trail
of Tears exhibit, the Cherokee National
Archives and the Tsa-La-Gi Ancient
Village. Tahlequah is often referred
to as one of the most historically
significant cities west of the Mississippi
and includes the Murrell Home and the
Thompson House.
Tahlequah is nestled in the Cookson
Hills between the Illinois River and Lake
Tenkiller. Plan a float trip down the
Illinois River or scuba diving in the clear
waters of Lake Tenkiller.
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Claremore, Pryor & Oologah
will rogers country
Enter Claremore the historical wayvia Route 66, the “Mother Road.”
Known for its many museums, one
of the most popular is a memorial to
Oklahoma’s favorite son, Will Rogers.
Built in 1938, the Will Rogers Memorial
Museum features personal belongings
and a movie auditorium dedicated to
the beloved cowboy humorist’s movies.
Each November, Claremore hosts a
Will Rogers birthday celebration that
includes chili cook-offs, parades,
memorial services and awards
banquets.
Enjoy area bed-and-breakfast
accommodations, state museums,
year-round events, well-known
restaurants and antique shops. Visit the
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Housing roughly 20,000 guns, you’ll
find musical instruments, steins,
swords, knives, saddles and more.
A short drive to Oologah, birthplace
of the “favorite son.” The Rogers house
started as a two-room log cabin and
grew to a two-story white house, one
of the finest in the territory. Today the
homestead is known as Will Rogers
Birthplace Ranch.
Stroll through historic downtown
where brick buildings were built in
the years just before 1907 statehood
and have been restored. The town’s
museum contains items donated by
residents.
Nearby Pryor is surrounded by an
abundance of lakes, parks, stunning
views and mesmerizing waterfalls.
Located in the foothills of the Ozark
Mountains, and less than 50 miles from
thousands of miles of shoreline, visitors
enjoy a variety of outdoor activities.
Lake Hudson is only 10 minutes away
and boasts one of the best fishing
lakes in the entire state.
Home to Country Fever and
Rocklahoma, attracting music fans
from around the world, featuring
internationally recognized performers;
DAM J.A.M Bicycle Tour. Other
attractions include Dry Gulch U.S.A.
and Coo-Y-Yah Museum, home to
Cherokee and Osage Indian artifacts,
art and local history items.
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Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees
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Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees is
one of the most popular recreational
and fishing lakes in a several-state
area. Firmly nestled among the rolling
foothills of the Ozarks in northeast
Oklahoma’s Green Country, this water
wonderland is loved by visitors from
Arkansas, Kansas, and Missouri.
With 1,300 miles of shoreline, the
Grand Lake area boasts numerous
marinas, golf courses, state parks,
camp sites, historic sites, museums,
antique shops, trails and more.
Grove offers charming shops,
restaurants, entertainment and
numerous attractions. Lendonwood
Gardens, a nationally recognized
botanical garden, is a favorite
attraction. Enjoy festivals and
events throughout the year,
including the Pelican Festival.
Miami boasts the longest
stretch of Historic Route
66—13 miles ribbon through
the town and Ottawa County.
Situated like a proud princess
on her Route 66 throne is the
refurbished Coleman Theatre, built in
1929. Its stage has held the likes of
Will Rogers, Bob Hope, Sally Rand and
Groucho Marx.
You’ll also want to visit the Dobson
Museum, Twin Bridges State Park,
Route 66 Motorcycle Museum, the top-
coleman theatre—miami
rated Peoria Ridge Golf Course and
Indian casinos.
In Vinita you’ll discover beautiful
wineries, Historic Route 66, Eastern
Trails Museum and special events such
as the Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo and
Oktoberfest.
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Jenks, Sapulpa &
Sand Springs
Sapulpa is a special town
that welcomes visitors with open
arms. The quaint downtown
welcomes all with unique stores,
diners and antique shops. The
oklahoma aquarium—jenks
town is also known for other
interesting attractions in addition
A short trip across the river from
to the “Mother Road.”
Tulsa is the town of Jenks. It’s small
World-famous Frankoma Pottery,
town charm and big-time entertainment known to collectors around the world,
lure tourists to the riverfront attractions. is at home in Sapulpa, where fine
There are restaurants, boutiques,
earthenware pottery has been created
and entertaining acts to fill RiverWalk
since 1933. It’s now being featured on
Crossing with excitement. The
the Paula Deen Show! Stop in for an
RiverWalk Amphitheater is alive with
interesting tour.
free concerts every Friday and Saturday Another must-see is the house
night through the end of October. All
designed by renowned architect Bruce
within view of the meandering Arkansas Goff for Frankoma Pottery founders
River, nestled along the walkways.
John and Grace Lee Frank. The home,
The Oklahoma Aquarium brings the
specifically created to compliment
ocean and its marine life to America’s
the Frank’s love of pottery and the
Heartland. Here you’ll delight at the
outdoors, is a National Historic site
sea creatures, from octopi,
giant catfish and piranhas
to sharks. For here you’ll
find the largest Bull Shark
in captivity! There’s even
an exhibit filled with Ozark
stream critters and all the
fishing tackle you could
comprehend at the Carl
& Beverly White National
Fishing Tackle Museum.
As if all of this weren’t
enough, Jenks is also
known as “The Antique
Capital of Oklahoma.”
Plan to enjoy this amazing
little town with the big
attractions.
and available for touring. The crescentshaped house backs into a hillside
and is made of pottery-glazed bricks
created at a local foundry that drew
their clay from the same source as
Frankoma.
A visit to the Sapulpa Historical
Museum explains the town’s early days
and houses Native American artifacts,
military and Frisco railroad memorabilia.
Sand Springs is best known for
Discoveryland! USA, the 1500 seat
amphitheatre, and national home
to the award winning Rogers and
Hemmerstein’s “Oklahoma!” Best seen
under the Oklahoma sky, bring the
entire family and enjoy the cast, music,
animals and of course a surrey with the
fringe on top! The entertaining “Seven
Brides for Seven Brothers” is also
perfomed here.
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Okmulgee & Points South
Venture south of Tulsa to the
historical town of Okmulgee, home to
the Creek Council House Museum, the
seat of government for the Muscogee
(Creek) Nation. This solid, two-story,
sandstone structure houses an
extensive collection of documents,
murals, paintings and artifacts of the
Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
Enjoy a stroll to the historic
downtown, an official “Great American
Main Street” winner. Take time for
shopping, antique hunting, dining and
browsing of historical buildings.
The town hosts many festivals: the
Creek Nation Festival, Council House
Art Festival, Great West Chili Fest
and the Festival of Lights Parade. You
may be able to take in the popular
Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo.
Two lakes call this area home, so
come prepared for some outdoor
water fun. Nearby Okmulgee Lake
was built in 1927 by the hands of WPA
workers. Dripping Springs Lake was
completed in 1988 and encompasses
245 acres. It had the honor of being
named Oklahoma’s first
“Trophy Bass Lake.” The parks
provide 200 campsites, picnic
areas, fishing docks, trails and
swimming areas.
Henryetta, just south of
Okmulgee, is a proud town
that honors union workers
every year with a huge parade
and festivities. Be sure to visit
the Territorial Museum, housed
in a 1905 one-room school, and
exhibiting artifacts from the coal mining
and oil drilling eras.
Experience bead-working, leather
crafting, singing and storytelling,
traditional dance, riding, roping, and
working cattle. Visit with American
Indian artisans and real cowboys!
Haskell beacons visitors with it’s
Stone Bluff Cellars, a true Oklahoma
vineyard and winery nestled in the
beautiful hill country near Tulsa. The
award-winning wines are testament
to the dedication and knowledge of
the owner/vintner. Lunch is served
daily. Evening wine dinners, prepared
stone bluff cellars—Haskell
by renowned chef, are scheduled
throughout the year.
For more hilltop adventures, visit the
nearby Lavender Hill Farm & Winery,
Oklahoma’s first and largest
commercial lavender farm. Discover a
gift shop, bee hives, tasting room and
vineyard.
So much to see...
So much to do...
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