Tulsa offers a variety of attractions to tourists and locals alike. The city is broken up into a variety of neighborhoods and districts, many of which are widely visited because of their vibrant nightlife, historical significance and delicious restaurants. If you’re planing to visit Tulsa in the near future, consider a quick trip to the following two districts:
The Blue Dome District
The Blue Dome District is famous for its restaurant and bar scene. Read the rest of this entry »
Tulsa is the second-largest city in Oklahoma and has a rich oil heritage, gaining the nickname “oil capital of the world.†Oil was discovered in 1901, only 13 years after incorporation. The first oil well was name Sue Bland 1, and it soon led to the discovery of the enormous Glenn Pool. This discovery spurred a population surge as speculators and investors sped to Tulsa. Within 30 years, the population had swelled to 140,000. The profits from the oil business Read the rest of this entry »
The Philbrook Museum, located in Tulsa, looks a bit out of place when seen for the first time. The building is a lavish rendition of an Italian Villa and has beautiful surrounding gardens. Inside, the museum has a restaurant and gift shop. Originally the home of oilman Waite Philips, it was donated to Tulsa for use as an art center in 1938. Today, there is an extensive permanent collection of major artists on display, and several revolving exhibitions are held throughout the year. The Philbrook Museum is open 10 Read the rest of this entry »
Tulsa is one of the largest cities in Oklahoma. In fact, it is the second largest city in the state. Tulsa is relatively small compared to other cities in the United States; this city rank 46th on the list of largest cities in the United States. According to the 2010 census, Tulsa has a population of approximately 391,906. Tulsa was first settle between 1828 and 1836. It was settled by Lochapoka band of creek Native American tribe. Tulsa had the nickname “Oil Capital of the World†Read the rest of this entry »
From its early days as a vibrant oil-boom town, Tulsa has maintained its position as a centrally located, Southern States crossroad. Because of its proximity to so many small and medium-sized towns, Tulsa serves as the epicenter for culture, music, fine cuisine and an extensive medical community. Anyone in need of high-tech emergency care or a cutting edge specialist can find what they need in Tulsa. While patients are being cared for in modern facilities, family members are surrounded by the comforts Read the rest of this entry »
Tulsa will catch you hook line and sinker with some fun fishing areas for everyone. There are more than 20 local ponds, streams and lakes in Tulsa.
These areas are stocked with catfish, bass and sunfish by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife and Conservation. They provide a list of ponds, streams and lakes but one of Tulsa’s best kept secrets not on this list is the Arkansas River and its tributaries. This water runs straight through Tulsa teaming with striped bass and different species Read the rest of this entry »