Guidebook for Tulsa
Entertainment & Activities
BOK Center
200 S Denver Ave.Concerts and MAJOR sporting events are just 8 city blocks away!
Major conventions and exhibitions are just six blocks from our front door.
13 locals recommend
Cox Business Center
100 Civic CenterMajor conventions and exhibitions are just six blocks from our front door.
Excellent, family-friendly venue that hosts concerts and events for free.
94 locals recommend
Guthrie Green
111 E Reconciliation WayExcellent, family-friendly venue that hosts concerts and events for free.
110 E 2nd St
110 East 2nd Street SouthMajor theatrical performances, opera, and ballet--quite convenient!
Brady Theater
105 Reconciliation WayVintage theatre that hosts great concerts!
Historic concert facility that has hosted legendary greats for nearly a century!
80 locals recommend
Cain's Ballroom
423 N Main StHistoric concert facility that has hosted legendary greats for nearly a century!
Dust Bowl Lanes and Lounge
211 S Elgin AveBeer and bowl--they go together!
Everything Else
Wonderful family-friendly venue in the downtown Tulsa area enjoying a great renaissance!
62 locals recommend
ONEOK Field
201 N Elgin AveWonderful family-friendly venue in the downtown Tulsa area enjoying a great renaissance!
Walk along the bike trail to a very nice off-leash dog park. It has separate sides for dogs of various sizes, sun shelters, benches, watering fountains, etc.
Joe Station Dog Park
2279 Charles Page BlvdWalk along the bike trail to a very nice off-leash dog park. It has separate sides for dogs of various sizes, sun shelters, benches, watering fountains, etc.
Sightseeing
Woody Guthrie Center
102 E Reconciliation WayWorld-class museum adjacent to the Guthrie Green
Historic Route 66 plaza with bronze sculptures, overlook, and 11th Street Bridge.
7 locals recommend
Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza
Southwest BoulevardHistoric Route 66 plaza with bronze sculptures, overlook, and 11th Street Bridge.
Step back in time to the prohibition days. This Flintstones look-a-like was an actual speakeasy and always generates second looks from passers by. Call ahead for a guided tour.
20 locals recommend
The Cave House - Linda Collier
1623 Charles Page BlvdStep back in time to the prohibition days. This Flintstones look-a-like was an actual speakeasy and always generates second looks from passers by. Call ahead for a guided tour.
Brady Arts District
Numerous museums, restaurants, and unique, historic venues.
Blue Dome District
Excellent dining, nightlife, and entertainment options
Center of the Universe
1 S Boston AveOne-of-a-kind, iconic location!
Iconic, world-renowned, art deco architecture
11 locals recommend
Boston Avenue United Methodist Church
1301 S Boston AveIconic, world-renowned, art deco architecture
Arts & Culture
Gilcrease Museum
1400 N Gilcrease Museum RdWorld-class cowboy and western heritage museum!
Henry Zarrow Center for Art & Education
124 E Mathew B. Brady StExcellent rotating art exhibits and classes
Historic Italianate mansion donated by Phillips family and offering a world-class collection of fine art.
237 locals recommend
Philbrook Museum of Art
2727 S Rockford RdHistoric Italianate mansion donated by Phillips family and offering a world-class collection of fine art.
Philbrook Downtown
116 Reconciliation WayExcellent annex to world-class midtown museum!
Food Scene
Blue Rose Cafe
1924 Riverside DrFull service restaurant on the river with live music
Convenient with a nice wine list; directly across the street from the BOK Arena!
6 locals recommend
Naples Flatbread Kitchen & Bar on Denver Avenue
Convenient with a nice wine list; directly across the street from the BOK Arena!
Baxter's Interurban Grill
717 South Houston AvenueAffordable, sports-friendly dining
Daily all-day breakfast and excellent atmosphere to sip tea and coffee (7am Mon-Fri; 8:00 am Sat-Sun)
Fresa Fusion Kitchen & Allaboutcha-Downtown
Daily all-day breakfast and excellent atmosphere to sip tea and coffee (7am Mon-Fri; 8:00 am Sat-Sun)
Translates from Yiddish to mean, "Tickled Pink," and you will be if you seek excellent cupcakes, macaroons, candies, and more!
Pinkitzel Cupcakes & Candy
1340 East 15th StreetTranslates from Yiddish to mean, "Tickled Pink," and you will be if you seek excellent cupcakes, macaroons, candies, and more!
In addition to ice cream and dairy options, this iconic fast food venue offers great burgers and a convenient small grocery market.
7 locals recommend
Braum's Ice Cream & Burger Restaurant
1415 S Lewis AveIn addition to ice cream and dairy options, this iconic fast food venue offers great burgers and a convenient small grocery market.
The Mayo Hotel
115 W 5th StBoiler Room offers breakfast in historic hotel venue
Irish Pub with traditional cuisine and an amazing array of beer, ale, stout on tap.
48 locals recommend
James E. McNellie's Pub
409 E 1st StIrish Pub with traditional cuisine and an amazing array of beer, ale, stout on tap.
Ti Amo Ristorante Italiano Downtown
219 S Cheyenne AveAuthentic Italian cuisine
Best Onion Rings EVER!!! Excellent lunch menu that packs in the locals M-F!
Billy's On the Square Resturant
424 S Main StBest Onion Rings EVER!!! Excellent lunch menu that packs in the locals M-F!
Excellent Local Venue with surprisingly good menus (including brunch) and great service to boot!
39 locals recommend
The Tavern
201 N Main StExcellent Local Venue with surprisingly good menus (including brunch) and great service to boot!
PRHYME: Downtown Steakhouse
111 N Main StExcellent steakhouse!
hey mambo
114 N Boston AveGreat brick oven pizzas, sidewalk dining, atmosphere!
Prairie Artisan Ales Brewpub
223 N Main StLocal beer and smoked meat on the menu!
McDonald's
229 N Gilcrease Museum RdFamiliar fast food, nearby, just off of the bike trail
German beer hall with a meat lover's menu and lots of local color, including live music.
30 locals recommend
Fassler Hall
304 S Elgin AveGerman beer hall with a meat lover's menu and lots of local color, including live music.
Juniper Restaurant
324 E 3rd StFine dining with live music and excellent menu!
Dalesandro's
1742 S Boston AveLocally owned, Italian restaurant with great food!
Locally-owned, smoked meat. Get there early. There is usually a line, and they usually sell out!
36 locals recommend
Burn Co Barbeque
1738 S Boston AveLocally-owned, smoked meat. Get there early. There is usually a line, and they usually sell out!
Shopping
Handmade chocolate confections to die for--figuratively (not quite literally)
9 locals recommend
Glacier Confection
1902 Utica SquareHandmade chocolate confections to die for--figuratively (not quite literally)
Braums
In addition to ice cream, find dairy, poultry, fresh vegetables and more
Beautiful, midtown, outdoor shopping with high-end, locally owned boutiques among well-known brands, too. Lots of dining options to choose from.
141 locals recommend
Utica Square
1709 Utica SquareBeautiful, midtown, outdoor shopping with high-end, locally owned boutiques among well-known brands, too. Lots of dining options to choose from.
Unique shopping, opening in downtown--check the website for updates.
25 locals recommend
The Boxyard Tulsa
502 E 3rd StUnique shopping, opening in downtown--check the website for updates.
Essentials
QuikTrip
1443 S Denver Ave.gas, convenience items, lattes and more