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Tulsa Hot Spots- Sports, Outdoors, Local Gems, and Restaurants
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items I’ve lived in Tulsa for a few years now and am still exploring all it has to offer. Here are a variety of things I’ve enjoyed in my time here!
If you live in Tulsa or are visiting, you can have a lot of fun visiting these Tulsa spots!
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Outdoor Fun Spots
Athletics and Sports to See in Tulsa
Must See Tulsa Landmarks
Unique Tulsa Spots
Tulsa Restaurants that I’d Revisit!
Outdoor Fun Spots
If you’re looking for walking trails, hiking, or beautiful gardens, these outdoor spots have something for everyone to enjoy!
The Gathering Place is consistently rated as one of the top parks in the U.S., and the best part is that it is completely free! It has a big playground for kids, plenty of monthly events, walking trails, and is located right on the river for beautifu...
Gathering Place
While it may not be much to look at, if you make a sound here it will be echoed back much louder than the sound you made!
The Center of the Universe
This spot has beautiful walking trails, and the nature center has plenty of information and fun things to do with kids! The indoor area has many exhibits and fun activities for young children.
Oxley Nature Center
The Zoo is a great place to go for family fun! With plenty of exhibits, you are guaranteed to see your favorite animal here!
Tulsa Zoo
Gorgeous scenery and gardens! The Philbrook Museum of Art is a must visit for people who love art and culture!
Philbrook Museum of Art
LaFortune Park is also an outdoor must visit spot in Tulsa. If you’re into golf this place is a must visit, and if you’re not into golf, there’s plenty of walking trails and beautiful scenery.
LaFortune Park
While it’s not TECHNICALLY in Tulsa the Oklahoma Aquarium is located just to the south of Tulsa in Jenks. It offers fun for both adults and kids alike! You can spent hours there looking at the exhibits and different types of fish! There’s also an out...
Oklahoma Aquarium
If you’re looking for a park with breathtaking gardens, you can’t beat checking out Woodward Gardens and Park
Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park
Athletics and Sports to See in Tulsa
If sports is your jam, this section provides information about local sports teams and events you may enjoy!
Tulsa Oilers hockey games at the BOK Center are a fun time for the whole family! They often do themed nights, discount tickets, and there’s great food options available at the BOK!
Tulsa Oilers - BOK Center
Looking check out Tulsa’s own minor league baseball team? Seeing the Tulsa Drillers in action is fun your whole family will enjoy. The Drillers play at ONEOK field!
ONEOK Field
Must See Tulsa Landmarks
Tulsa landmarks offer great sightseeing and opportunities to take fun photos!
Located right on Route 66 to the East of Tulsa in Catoosa, the Blue Whale is a cool attraction to stop on your way into town. Located on historic Route 66!
Blue Whale of Catoosa
You can’t miss seeing the Golden Driller Statue when you’re in town! It makes for a fun photo op!
Golden Driller Statue
These giant praying hands located at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, are a sight that many people enjoy taking pictures of! It is a prominent landmark of ORU!
Praying Hands
Unique Tulsa Spots
There’s a few unique places that make Tulsa great. This section includes cool spots where you can try new skills or meet new people!
A cool spot to grab some food and play board games with some friends!
Shuffles Board Game Cafe
If you’re an adult who wants to take a new dance class, Temple of Dance offers classes for beginners who’ve never danced before to advanced classes for those who have been dancing for a while. They work hard to create an inclusive environment for all...
Temple of Dance
Tulsa Restaurants that I’d Revisit!
Restaurants I’ve Absolutely loved in the Tulsa area, that I’d visit again!
This place was so good! I loved how flavorful their Salsa was, how kind the servers were, and the food was absolutely delicious!
Casa Tequila
I visited her with my family and had a chicken sandwich that was so delicious! My nephew loved the catfish he got here too. The servers were very kind and attentive.
Brookside Diner | Tulsa OK
I visited the Jenks location right on the Riverwalk with my family and had a great experience. The views outside were beautiful, the pizza crust was on of the most delicious I’ve had, and the server we had was lovely. It is a bit of a splurge but wel...
Andolini's Pizzeria