LOCAL EXPERIENCES
BOB DYLAN CENTER
Designed by Olson Kundig, the Bob Dylan Center showcases treasures from Dylan's seven-decade career: handwritten lyric manuscripts, unreleased recordings, never-before-seen film performances, rare photographs and visual art. It's a must for music lovers, right in the Tulsa Arts District.
BROOKSIDE
Brookside mixes casual-chic restaurants, boutiques, a cozy café scene and even a professional ballet company into one of Tulsa's favorite neighborhoods to eat, shop and stroll. It's a short drive from Gathering Place and an easy pick for a relaxed afternoon or a night out.
BUCK ATOM'S
Housed in a 1950s PEMCO gas station on Route 66, Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios is packed with Route 66 gifts, tees, postcards and souvenirs. Snap a photo with Buck, the 21-foot Space Cowboy muffler man, then browse Buck's Vintage out back. The Meadow Gold neon sign is right across the street.
BOK CENTER
In the heart of downtown, the 19,199-seat BOK Center hosts more than 50 ticketed events a year, from A-list concerts and family shows to sporting events. It's also home to the Tulsa Oilers in both the ECHL and IFL.
CAIN'S BALLROOM
Built in 1924, Cain's Ballroom is a Tulsa music landmark. The Police, U2 and Van Halen played here as unknowns long before they filled arenas, and the greenroom wall Sid Vicious punched a hole in back in 1978 still hangs framed on display. It's still one of the best rooms in the country to catch a show.
CHERRY ST
Cherry Street packs local boutiques, novelty shops, home decor stores and some of Tulsa's favorite restaurants and bars into a few walkable blocks along 15th Street. It's one of the city's most vibrant spots to shop, eat and spend an evening.
CHURCH STUDIO
Leon Russell turned this restored 1915 church into a recording studio in 1972, and it became the birthplace of the "Tulsa Sound." Today Church Studio is a working, world-class studio with an intimate performance space and tours that bring its deep musical history to life.
CIRCLE CINEMA
Circle Cinema, Tulsa’s oldest movie theater, is a beloved nonprofit arthouse cinema located along historic Route 66 in Kendall-Whittier. Built in 1928 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it pairs vintage charm with independent, international, and festival films — offering an authentic, community-driven movie experience rooted in Tulsa history.
DISCOVERY LAB
Discovery Lab has been sparking kids' curiosity since 2007. Its 57,000-square-foot museum, opened in 2022 inside Gathering Place, is packed with hands-on exhibits that make science, art and play one big adventure for the whole family.
GATHERING PLACE
Created by the George Kaiser Family Foundation and designed by landscape architect Michael Van Valkenburgh, Gathering Place is a 66.5-acre riverfront park that's free for everyone. Explore the 5-acre Chapman Adventure Playground, the ONEOK Boathouse, the Great Lawn, a skate park and BMX track, plus gardens and trails.
GREENWOOD RISING
Greenwood Rising tells the remarkable and resilient story of Greenwood, Tulsa's historic Black Wall Street. The history center honors the victims and survivors of the 1921 Race Massacre, explores its lasting impact, and supports the district's living legacy of Black entrepreneurship.
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GUTHRIE GREEN
Once a downtown truck-loading yard, Guthrie Green is now the green heart of the Tulsa Arts District. The George Kaiser Family Foundation opened the park in 2012, and it hosts free concerts, Sunday markets, fitness classes and outdoor movie nights on the lawn. On-site restaurants make it easy to grab a bite and stay a while.
IKE'S CHILI
Serving Tulsa since 1908, Ike's Chili is the city's longest-running restaurant and a beloved stop on Route 66. Order a bowl of the made-from-scratch chili, or go classic with a three-way: spaghetti topped with chili and cheese. More than a century in, it's still one of the most Tulsa meals you can eat.
MERCURY LOUNGE
A dive bar by day and one of the country's most respected small music rooms by night, Mercury Lounge sits in an old gas station a short walk from the hotel on Boston Ave. Resident artists play almost every weeknight, ticketed shows range from regional punk to legendary songwriters, and the Sunday bluegrass brunch is a SoBo ritual.
MIDLAND VALLEY TRAIL
Three miles of tree-lined, well-kept trail just off downtown, the Midland Valley Trail is an easy escape for walkers, joggers and cyclists. Lighting, drinking fountains and a rest area along the way make it a great pick for a morning run.
PHILBROOK MUSEUM
Set in Villa Philbrook, the 1920s home of oil pioneer Waite Phillips and his wife Genevieve, Philbrook Museum of Art opened in 1939 and is surrounded by expansive formal gardens. Its collections span art from around the world, anchored by Native American basketry, pottery, painting and jewelry.
PUBLIC IMAGES
The newest stop on Tulsa's stretch of Route 66, Public Images is a gallery and print studio in the Meadow Gold District. Expect rotating photography and music-inspired exhibitions, signed limited-edition prints and gig posters, plus in-house large-format printing and scanning for artists.
TAILS & ALES
Just down the street from the hotel in SoBo, Tails & Ales pairs a big outdoor dog park with coffee by day and craft cocktails, beer and wine by night. It's open to the public, so you don't need a dog or a membership to visit. Stop in for regular trivia, vinyl nights, live music and more.
THE HOUSE
Billed as Tulsa's tiniest private listening room, The House at 614 S. Peoria is a members-only space built around the music. Expect up-close, intimate sets from singer-songwriters and small combos, with no talking during the show, so you hear every note.
THE OUTSIDERS HOUSE
In 1982, Francis Ford Coppola turned an ordinary Tulsa neighborhood into the set for The Outsiders, bringing S.E. Hinton's characters to the big screen with a young cast who went on to become household names. The Outsiders House Museum preserves the home from the film along with its memorabilia.
THE VENUE SHRINE
Holding down the corner of 18th and Boston since 2012, The Venue Shrine is a SoBo staple just around the corner from the hotel. The 21-and-over room pairs a full bar and a big dance floor with a steady lineup of rock, jam bands and touring acts, and it's been a Tulsa locals' favorite for years.
TULSA ARTS DISTRICT
Built on Tulsa's oil-boom history and anchored by icons like Cain's Ballroom and Tulsa Theater, the Tulsa Arts District is downtown's creative heart. Galleries, museums, music venues, restaurants, bars and shops fill its blocks, so arrive early and stay late.
TULSA BALLET
Founded in 1956 by former Ballet Russe dancers Roman Jasinski and Moscelyne Larkin, Tulsa Ballet has grown into one of the country's most respected companies, known for bold world premieres alongside the great classics. See the company onstage at the Tulsa PAC downtown, especially during the holiday run of The Nutcracker.
TULSA OPERA
Since 1948, Tulsa Opera has brought world-class voices to Oklahoma, with legends like Beverly Sills among the stars to take its stage. Today the company pairs bold mainstage productions at the Tulsa PAC with free community events across the city, from parks and gardens to screenings at Circle Cinema.
TULSA RIVER PARKS
River Parks' 26 miles of paved trails follow the Arkansas River past playgrounds, fountains, sculptures and gathering spots, with skyline views along the way. Hundreds more acres are set aside as wildlife habitat and protected land.
TULSA THEATER
Completed in 1914 as Tulsa's municipal auditorium and convention hall, Tulsa Theater is known for impeccable acoustics and a layout where every seat is a great one. Some of the biggest names in show business have played this historic stage.
TULSA SPOTLIGHT
Designed by visionary architect Bruce Goff and built in 1928 as a home and music studio, the Riverside Studio is one of Tulsa's most striking landmarks and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today it's the Tulsa Spotlight Theater, home of the long-running melodrama The Drunkard.
TULSA SYMPHONY
Founded in 2005, the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra performs at the Tulsa PAC downtown, with a season that ranges from classical masterworks to pops. Keep an eye out for its free outdoor concerts, when the full orchestra plays under the open sky to a crowd of picnic blankets.
TURKEY MOUNTAIN
Rising above the west bank of the Arkansas River, Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness is more than 750 rugged acres of forest, winding trails, quiet ponds and ancient boulders, preserved as a public park. It's a favorite of hikers and mountain bikers, minutes from the city.
WOODWARD PARK
Just three miles from downtown, Woodward Park covers nearly 45 acres of gardens surrounded by Tulsa's historic 1920s and 1930s neighborhoods. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it's one of the city's finest public gardens and a peaceful spot for a stroll.
WOODY GUTHRIE CENTER
The Woody Guthrie Center is a museum and archive dedicated to the life and legacy of Oklahoma's own folk icon. Explore Woody Guthrie's music, writing and artwork, plus the archives of folk singer-songwriter and activist Phil Ochs, steps from the Bob Dylan Center.
TULSA ZOO
Set inside Mohawk Park, one of the largest municipal parks in the country, the 84-acre Tulsa Zoo is a nonprofit zoo accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Wander through the Lost Kingdom and the Valley of the Elephant, then make a day of it with seasonal events built for families.
