Downtown Tulsa Travel Guide

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Enjoy opera and ballet, visit the Jazz Hall of Fame and admire well-preserved art deco buildings in this vibrant downtown district in Oklahoma’s second-largest city.

Downtown Tulsa in Oklahoma is a high-density, urban district packed with concert venues, cocktail bars and historic art deco architecture. Once the heart of an affluent oil town, today this precinct offers visitors historic architecture, sophisticated jazz and opera venues and fascinating museums.

In the early 1900s, a major oil well was discovered near Tulsa. This created a boom in the area and Tulsa became home to many of the country’s wealthiest oil barons. At the same time, the art deco movement was growing and much of the area’s historic architecture was built during this prosperous time. Take one of the many walking tours to learn more about the architecture of the area.

Tulsa is also a musical hub. Visit the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, which showcases musicians from the past century and holds a free twilight concert every Sunday in summer. Cain’s Ballroom is another historic landmark in Tulsa. It hosts musicians from all over the world. Head to the BOK Centre to see performances from renowned artists in a state-of-the-art setting. The venue is also home to Tulsa Shock, Oklahoma’s WNBA team.

The Gilcrease Museum has one of the world’s largest collections of American Indian art. Learn more about regional culture at Philbrook Museum of Art, which celebrates four centuries of  American artists. Afterwards, stroll through the botanic gardens that surround the facility.

Immerse yourself in culture at Tulsa Opera or enjoy a show at Tulsa Ballet. The Tulsa Performing Arts Centre hosts travelling Broadway plays, comedy shows and musicals. Younger crowds generally gather in the Blue Dome Entertainment District to take advantage of the area’s bars and nightclubs. 

Tulsa International Airport is located 10 miles (16 kilometres) east of the downtown area. The city is also easily accessible by car. Tulsa is famous for its 100-mile (160-kilometre) regional bike trail system, which many people use to get around the city.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Downtown Tulsa

Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown
Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown
4 out of 5
100 East 2nd Street, Tulsa, OK
The price is ₹8,913 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
₹8,913
₹10,385 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tulsa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,862 reviews)
"Nice place, Stayed in the executive suite so my daughter could have her own room/ with a bed that they set up."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2024

Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown
DoubleTree by Hilton Tulsa Downtown
DoubleTree by Hilton Tulsa Downtown
4 out of 5
616 W 7th St, Tulsa, OK
The price is ₹8,946 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
₹8,946
₹10,424 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tulsa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (110 reviews)
"Hj"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Tulsa Downtown
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tulsa Downtown/Route 66
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tulsa Downtown/Route 66
2.5 out of 5
707 S Houston Ave, Tulsa, OK
The price is ₹7,974 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
₹7,974
₹9,052 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tulsa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Area was walkable to everything downtown."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tulsa Downtown/Route 66
Hyatt Place Tulsa Downtown
Hyatt Place Tulsa Downtown
3 out of 5
400 S BOSTON AVE, Tulsa, OK
The price is ₹8,661 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
₹8,661
₹9,832 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Tulsa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (878 reviews)
"The room was very nice and clean. The hotel was very nice and clean. The only thing they didnt do was clean and make our bed on Saturday. But other then that it was a very nice room andhotel. I would stay there again"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2024

Hyatt Place Tulsa Downtown
The Mayo Hotel
The Mayo Hotel
4 out of 5
115 W 5th St, Tulsa, OK
The price is ₹13,546 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
₹13,546
₹15,378 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tulsa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a nightclub and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"We love staying here"

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2024

The Mayo Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa Downtown
2.5 out of 5
211 West 3rd Street, Tulsa, OK
The price is ₹8,135 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
₹8,135
₹9,479 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Tulsa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (978 reviews)
"Great next to bok center"

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2024

Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Tulsa

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Deco District

While visiting Deco District, you might make a stop by sights like Tulsa Performing Arts Center and Tulsa Art Deco Museum.

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Tulsa Arts District

If you're spending some time in Tulsa Arts District, Tulsa Theater and Woody Guthrie Center are top sights worth seeing.

Tulsa Arts District
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Pearl District

While visiting Pearl District, you might make a stop by sights like Centennial Park and The Church Studio.

Pearl District
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West Tulsa

While there might not be top attractions in West Tulsa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gathering Place and BOK Center.

West Tulsa
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Maple Ridge

If you're spending some time in Maple Ridge, Gathering Place and Woodward Park are top sights worth seeing.

Maple Ridge
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Yorktown

While Yorktown isn't home to many top sights, Utica Square Shopping Center and Philbrook Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.

Yorktown

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