Guidebook Tulsa
Entertainment Venues, Convention Centers, Sports Stadiums
(also see Universities listed for other stadiums)
BOK Center hosts sport and entertainment events. Five miles from the house.
117 locals recommend
BOK Center
200 S Denver Ave.BOK Center hosts sport and entertainment events. Five miles from the house.
4.5 miles from the house; take Riverside Drive; restaurants on site; check their website for who is headlining; they get some suprisingly good entertainers; you can dress up or go casual here.
66 locals recommend
River Spirit Casino Resort
8330 Riverside Pkwy4.5 miles from the house; take Riverside Drive; restaurants on site; check their website for who is headlining; they get some suprisingly good entertainers; you can dress up or go casual here.
Tulsa Performing Arts Center
110 E 2nd St5.2 miles from the house in downtown Tulsa.
Cox Business Center
100 Civic Center5.1 miles from the house
Expo Square
4145 E 21st St4.6 miles from the house .
The Driller can be found at The Tulsa State Fair Grounds/Expo Center 4.6 miles from the house.
10 locals recommend
Tulsa State Fair
4145 E 21st StThe Driller can be found at The Tulsa State Fair Grounds/Expo Center 4.6 miles from the house.
Mabee Center
7777 S Lewis Ave3.1 miles from the house at the ORU campus.
Home of the Tulsa Drillers Baseball Team. 6.1 miles from the house. If you don't find parking near the stadium, OSU Tulsa has plenty of free parking and is within reasonable walking distance.
62 locals recommend
ONEOK Field
201 N Elgin AveHome of the Tulsa Drillers Baseball Team. 6.1 miles from the house. If you don't find parking near the stadium, OSU Tulsa has plenty of free parking and is within reasonable walking distance.
6.0 miles from the house on the edge of downtown. This historic ballroom was where Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys created Western Swing . While still in their historic building, Cain's hosts modern day musicians of various genres.
80 locals recommend
Cain's Ballroom
423 N Main St6.0 miles from the house on the edge of downtown. This historic ballroom was where Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys created Western Swing . While still in their historic building, Cain's hosts modern day musicians of various genres.
Brady Theater
105 Reconciliation Way5.4 miles from the house.
BMX park
Welcome to Tulsa BMX Headquarters and Hall of Fame Museum. 5.5 miles from house.
Art/Music Museums and Historical Experiences
2.5 miles from house; includes variety of art and lovely cafe. Look for their resident cats on the grounds; they have cameras. Check out their website for special events. Free entry for children. July 6, 2022-Sept 11, 2022 Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism Exhibit.
Traffic note: Peoria will be closed at 32nd to 33rd for much of 2022 and 2023. Philbrook is in a neighborhood near 28th and Peoria. Google Maps should divert you up 41st to Utica and then back to 31st and Peoria to miss the road closure (they are replacing a bridge over a creek).
237 locals recommend
Philbrook Museum of Art
2727 S Rockford Rd2.5 miles from house; includes variety of art and lovely cafe. Look for their resident cats on the grounds; they have cameras. Check out their website for special events. Free entry for children. July 6, 2022-Sept 11, 2022 Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism Exhibit.
Traffic note: Peoria will be closed at 32nd to 33rd for much of 2022 and 2023. Philbrook is in a neighborhood near 28th and Peoria. Google Maps should divert you up 41st to Utica and then back to 31st and Peoria to miss the road closure (they are replacing a bridge over a creek).
Also near the Woody Guthrie Center and other downtown sites. Six miles from house.
10 locals recommend
Bob Dylan Center
116 E Reconciliation WayAlso near the Woody Guthrie Center and other downtown sites. Six miles from house.
Six miles from house in downtown Tulsa. In addition to showcasing one of America's greatest folksingers and most influential songwriters, this center hosts a variety of events (Bruce Springsteen exhibit April-Sept 25, 2022). Check out their website for details.
66 locals recommend
Woody Guthrie Center
102 E Reconciliation WaySix miles from house in downtown Tulsa. In addition to showcasing one of America's greatest folksingers and most influential songwriters, this center hosts a variety of events (Bruce Springsteen exhibit April-Sept 25, 2022). Check out their website for details.
This historic site was Leon Russell’s recording studio. It is a tribute to Leon Russell and the "Tulsa Sound." 5 miles from the house in the Pearl District. You might also like the Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie Centers.
7 locals recommend
The Church Studio
304 S Trenton AveThis historic site was Leon Russell’s recording studio. It is a tribute to Leon Russell and the "Tulsa Sound." 5 miles from the house in the Pearl District. You might also like the Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie Centers.
This center is 6.2 miles from the house towards downtown. It is dedicated to promoting, preserving, and celebrating African American Culture and heritage. It is near the Greenwood Rising Black Wall St History Center.
12 locals recommend
Greenwood Cultural Center
322 N Greenwood AveThis center is 6.2 miles from the house towards downtown. It is dedicated to promoting, preserving, and celebrating African American Culture and heritage. It is near the Greenwood Rising Black Wall St History Center.
This center honors the legacy of Black Wall Street before and after the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. Located 6 miles from the house near downtown.
Greenwood Rising Black Wall St. History Center
23 North Greenwood AvenueThis center honors the legacy of Black Wall Street before and after the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. Located 6 miles from the house near downtown.
16 miles from the house; near the Tulsa Zoo and Oxly Nature Center. Tulsa has a rich history with the air and space industry.
37 locals recommend
Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium
3624 N 74th E Ave16 miles from the house; near the Tulsa Zoo and Oxly Nature Center. Tulsa has a rich history with the air and space industry.
Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum
13 Sahoma Lake Rd14 miles from the house in neighboring town Sapulsa
A jewel in Tulsa's many museums. 8 miles from house Unfortunately it is being remodelled and won't reopen until ...2024???
122 locals recommend
Gilcrease Museum
1400 N Gilcrease Museum RdA jewel in Tulsa's many museums. 8 miles from house Unfortunately it is being remodelled and won't reopen until ...2024???
5.3 miles from the house. Tour where Matt Damon, Patrick Swayze, and Rob Lowe filmed “The Outsiders” which was from the book written by Tulsa author S.E. Hinton. If the right season, catch a movie at the Admiral Twin movie theater which was also featured in the movie.
21 locals recommend
The Outsiders House Museum
731 N St Louis Ave5.3 miles from the house. Tour where Matt Damon, Patrick Swayze, and Rob Lowe filmed “The Outsiders” which was from the book written by Tulsa author S.E. Hinton. If the right season, catch a movie at the Admiral Twin movie theater which was also featured in the movie.
Food scene
Within a mile of the house; my favorite deli. Won Door Dash Top 100 in the country!
6 locals recommend
Lambrusco'z To Go
1344 E 41st StWithin a mile of the house; my favorite deli. Won Door Dash Top 100 in the country!
A traditional Tulsa restaurant recently relocated to a new building in Brookside. Great Italian food. 1.5 miles from the house.
33 locals recommend
Mondo's Ristorante Italian
3534 S Peoria AveA traditional Tulsa restaurant recently relocated to a new building in Brookside. Great Italian food. 1.5 miles from the house.
Good sushi, park in back...enter from side or front; 1.7 miles from house.
25 locals recommend
In the Raw Sushi
3321 S Peoria AveGood sushi, park in back...enter from side or front; 1.7 miles from house.
My favorite Asian restaurant; 1.6 miles from the house. Dine in, carry out, or delivery.
21 locals recommend
Keo
3524 S Peoria AveMy favorite Asian restaurant; 1.6 miles from the house. Dine in, carry out, or delivery.
Just 1.3 miles from the house. Save room for their key lime pie.
15 locals recommend
Charleston's Restaurant
3726 S Peoria AveJust 1.3 miles from the house. Save room for their key lime pie.
1.6 miles, park in the back; valet available; upscale progressive American Cuisine; high quality fresh products
14 locals recommend
Oren Restaurant
3509 South Peoria Avenue1.6 miles, park in the back; valet available; upscale progressive American Cuisine; high quality fresh products
Torchy's Tacos
3330 South Peoria Avenue1.7 miles from house down Peoria Ave in Brookside
Blaze Pizza
3722 South Peoria Avenue1.3 miles from the house; dine in, carry out, or delivery.
A Tulsa tradition 1.2 miles from the house. Eat in (very small diner) or take out a sack of these incredible burgers. Has been in Tulsa since 1954!
Claud's Hamburgers
3834 S Peoria AveA Tulsa tradition 1.2 miles from the house. Eat in (very small diner) or take out a sack of these incredible burgers. Has been in Tulsa since 1954!
Another Tulsa tradition. Is the oldest and longest-running busines of any kind in Brookside...since 1933. Grab a burger, fries and a great frosty mug root beer. Eat in this tiny diner, outside, or take it to go through the drive through. 1.2 miles from the house.
8 locals recommend
Weber's Superior Root Beer Drive-in
3817 S Peoria AveAnother Tulsa tradition. Is the oldest and longest-running busines of any kind in Brookside...since 1933. Grab a burger, fries and a great frosty mug root beer. Eat in this tiny diner, outside, or take it to go through the drive through. 1.2 miles from the house.
The original Coney I-Lander opened in Tulsa in 1926. Their Brookside restaurant is 1.1 miles from the house near Reasor's grocery store at 39th and Peoria. The inside is pretty dated, but the coneys are great.
Coney I-Lander
3919 South Peoria AvenueThe original Coney I-Lander opened in Tulsa in 1926. Their Brookside restaurant is 1.1 miles from the house near Reasor's grocery store at 39th and Peoria. The inside is pretty dated, but the coneys are great.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
3722 South Peoria Avenue1.3 miles from the house
Starbucks
1832 Utica Square1.5 miles from house
5.0 miles from the house in downtown Tulsa. If you want to try an area outside of Brookside, this restaurant has a great American menu. If you like the decor of our house, you might like The Vault. There are many other downtown Tulsa restaurants to check out online as well.
34 locals recommend
The Vault Restaurant
620 S Cincinnati Ave5.0 miles from the house in downtown Tulsa. If you want to try an area outside of Brookside, this restaurant has a great American menu. If you like the decor of our house, you might like The Vault. There are many other downtown Tulsa restaurants to check out online as well.
Organic smoothies and light cafe food in Utica Square
6 locals recommend
ediblend superfood cafe - Curbside Pick-Up Now Available
2050 Utica SquareOrganic smoothies and light cafe food in Utica Square
Outside
Great for all ages. This park has won national awards and is a MUST see when you are in Tulsa no matter what time of year. It is 2 miles from the house (I recommend parking in the overflow lot near 33rd as it is closer to the house and the main lot further down is almost always full).
The park is free. Checkout it's website for a complete picture. The "room of things" is a fun stop at the ground floor of the boat house. If you like the decor of our house, you will like the lodge at the far end of park. Go bird watching at the pond. Bring your skateboard, basketball, a book, a picnic, sunscreen, a hat, walking shoes, and/or a blanket and plan to spend the day. There is usually a map of the park in the living room of our house.
They sometimes sell snacks and there is a small restaurant on site which is "sometimes" open. I recommend taking a picnic lunch (basket with blanket are in the hall closet you can borrow) or grabbing a bite somewhere in the Brookside area near the house before going.
Pets are not aloud in the park (ok on the Rivertrail outside the park).
Phase two of the park is a bridge which will extend to the opposite side of the river and is scheduled to be done in 2023.
277 locals recommend
Gathering Place
2650 South John Williams WayGreat for all ages. This park has won national awards and is a MUST see when you are in Tulsa no matter what time of year. It is 2 miles from the house (I recommend parking in the overflow lot near 33rd as it is closer to the house and the main lot further down is almost always full).
The park is free. Checkout it's website for a complete picture. The "room of things" is a fun stop at the ground floor of the boat house. If you like the decor of our house, you will like the lodge at the far end of park. Go bird watching at the pond. Bring your skateboard, basketball, a book, a picnic, sunscreen, a hat, walking shoes, and/or a blanket and plan to spend the day. There is usually a map of the park in the living room of our house.
They sometimes sell snacks and there is a small restaurant on site which is "sometimes" open. I recommend taking a picnic lunch (basket with blanket are in the hall closet you can borrow) or grabbing a bite somewhere in the Brookside area near the house before going.
Pets are not aloud in the park (ok on the Rivertrail outside the park).
Phase two of the park is a bridge which will extend to the opposite side of the river and is scheduled to be done in 2023.
Access this walking, running, and bike trail about a mile from the house at 41st and Riverside. The trail extends from 91st and Riverside to 21st . There are places along the way to rent a bike or scooters (41st and Riverside is one area). Go north on the trail from 41st and you will run into the Gathering Place at 31st. There are small parking lots every mile or so along the trail...including at 41st and Riverside which is about a mile from the house. If The Gathering Place isn't your thing, there are other small traditional playground equipment spots at 91st, 41st, and 21st areas. Watch the signs on the trail...some lanes are for cyclists and others for runners/walkers.
20 locals recommend
River Parks
Riverside DriveAccess this walking, running, and bike trail about a mile from the house at 41st and Riverside. The trail extends from 91st and Riverside to 21st . There are places along the way to rent a bike or scooters (41st and Riverside is one area). Go north on the trail from 41st and you will run into the Gathering Place at 31st. There are small parking lots every mile or so along the trail...including at 41st and Riverside which is about a mile from the house. If The Gathering Place isn't your thing, there are other small traditional playground equipment spots at 91st, 41st, and 21st areas. Watch the signs on the trail...some lanes are for cyclists and others for runners/walkers.
Hiking and mountain bike trails 4.5 miles from the house. There is a selection of paved (not many) and natural trails. Some of the trails can get a little rocky and the maps can be confusing. Nice wooded area. the only bathrooms are near the parking lot.
33 locals recommend
Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area
Hiking and mountain bike trails 4.5 miles from the house. There is a selection of paved (not many) and natural trails. Some of the trails can get a little rocky and the maps can be confusing. Nice wooded area. the only bathrooms are near the parking lot.
This basic neighborhood park is ~ 5 blocks/walking distance from the house. It is a good place to stretch your legs (48th and Quincy).
Henthorne Park
4825 South Quaker AvenueThis basic neighborhood park is ~ 5 blocks/walking distance from the house. It is a good place to stretch your legs (48th and Quincy).
A good 15 miles from the house. Worth a stop if you happen to be going to the Zoo.
12 locals recommend
Oxley Nature Center
6700 Mohawk BlvdA good 15 miles from the house. Worth a stop if you happen to be going to the Zoo.
One of several golf courses in the Tulsa area. LaFortune is at a city park and open to the public. 3.6 miles from the house …go east on I44 to Yale. Play areas, baseball fields , pond, 3 mile trail, and large tennis center are also at this park . Across from Saint Francis Hospital.
BTW, Southern Hills (PGA 2022 site) is within 3 miles of the house —private club and beautiful grounds.
14 locals recommend
LaFortune Park Golf Course
5501 S Yale AveOne of several golf courses in the Tulsa area. LaFortune is at a city park and open to the public. 3.6 miles from the house …go east on I44 to Yale. Play areas, baseball fields , pond, 3 mile trail, and large tennis center are also at this park . Across from Saint Francis Hospital.
BTW, Southern Hills (PGA 2022 site) is within 3 miles of the house —private club and beautiful grounds.
For Kids (and Young at Heart)
15 miles from house; nice zoo to spend the day. Oxly Nature Center is nearby with walking trails. Tulsa Air and Space Museum is also nearby (drive). Summer 2022, the Zoo is hosting a large dinosaur exhibit. 🦕
105 locals recommend
Tulsa Zoo
6421 E 36th St N15 miles from house; nice zoo to spend the day. Oxly Nature Center is nearby with walking trails. Tulsa Air and Space Museum is also nearby (drive). Summer 2022, the Zoo is hosting a large dinosaur exhibit. 🦕
You can walk through/under the shark tank. 6.8 easy miles down Riverside Drive towards Jenks (a local nice suburb). While you're in Jenks, you might like to see the antique shops on Main Street or shoot some balls from the virtual golf center-The Flying T.
61 locals recommend
Oklahoma Aquarium
300 Aquarium DrYou can walk through/under the shark tank. 6.8 easy miles down Riverside Drive towards Jenks (a local nice suburb). While you're in Jenks, you might like to see the antique shops on Main Street or shoot some balls from the virtual golf center-The Flying T.
This experiential interactive kid's museum is at the edge of The Gathering Place on 31st and Riverside. There is a fee to the Discovery Lab which is separate from the Gathering Place Park which is free.
50 locals recommend
Tulsa Children's Museum Discovery Lab
3123 N Maybelle AveThis experiential interactive kid's museum is at the edge of The Gathering Place on 31st and Riverside. There is a fee to the Discovery Lab which is separate from the Gathering Place Park which is free.
Safari Joe's H2O
4707 E 21st StThis water park is 5.3 miles from the house.
Railfans and Kids love to eat here as it is packed full of trains. American diner type food 5.2 miles from the house on the other side of the bridge (take I 44 West).
Ollie's Station
4070 Southwest BoulevardRailfans and Kids love to eat here as it is packed full of trains. American diner type food 5.2 miles from the house on the other side of the bridge (take I 44 West).
Universities and Hospitals
The University of Tulsa
800 S Tucker DrGo Hurricaines! 6.0 miles from house.
Go Pokes! 6.7 miles from house; this Tulsa campus is part of the overall OSU network...not to be confused with the main campus in Stillwater which is ~100 miles away.
Oklahoma State University-Tulsa
700 N Greenwood AveGo Pokes! 6.7 miles from house; this Tulsa campus is part of the overall OSU network...not to be confused with the main campus in Stillwater which is ~100 miles away.
Boomer Sooner! 3.3 miles from the house. This University of Oklahoma affiliated Tulsa campus is part of the OU network with the main campus being in Norman Oklahoma
OU Schusterman Learning Center
4502 East 41st StreetBoomer Sooner! 3.3 miles from the house. This University of Oklahoma affiliated Tulsa campus is part of the OU network with the main campus being in Norman Oklahoma
Oral Roberts University
7777 S Lewis AveGo Eagles! 3.7 miles away
4.4 miles from the house; largest hospital and trauma center in Tulsa. (in my opinion, the best); access quickly off I-44. If you are visiting someone at Saint Francis, know there is a smaller Saint Francis South near Broken Arrow....make sure you are going to the right place.
7 locals recommend
Saint Francis Hospital
6161 S Yale Ave4.4 miles from the house; largest hospital and trauma center in Tulsa. (in my opinion, the best); access quickly off I-44. If you are visiting someone at Saint Francis, know there is a smaller Saint Francis South near Broken Arrow....make sure you are going to the right place.
St John's Hospital
1923 S Wheeling Ave2.9 miles from house
Hillcrest Medical Center
1120 S Utica Ave4.1 miles from house
Nearby Grocers
Trader Joe's is where you go to find foods that you didn't know existed. Also a great place to buy a nice bouquet of flowers. About a mile from the house.
44 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3702 S Peoria AveTrader Joe's is where you go to find foods that you didn't know existed. Also a great place to buy a nice bouquet of flowers. About a mile from the house.
Reasor's
3915 S Peoria Ave1.1 miles from the house; comprehensive grocery store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
4720 E 21st St0.7 miles from the house
Whole Foods Market
9136 S Yale Ave1.2 miles from the house