🌟 Tulsa, Oklahoma: More Than Just a Stop on Route 66
If you’ve never spent time in Tulsa, you might be surprised by just how much this city has to offer. Great food, beautiful parks, incredible art, music, history, Route 66, and plenty of unique places to explore.
Whether you’re visiting for the first time or you’ve lived here for years, there’s always something new to discover.
Here are some of my Tulsa favorites! ❤️
🍴 PLACES TO EAT
🍝 Italian
- Mondo’s
- Gambill’s
🌮 Mexican
- Mexicali
- Chuy’s
🌴 Jamaican / Caribbean
- Sisserou’s
🌶️ Cajun
- Bourbon Street
- Nola’s
🍕 Pizza
- Empire Slice House
- Savastano’s
🥩 Steak
- LongHorn Steakhouse
- Mahogany’s
🍔 American
- Redrock Canyon Grill
- Bradford Grill
- Arnold’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers
🍗 Fried Chicken
- Red Light Chicken
🛣️ Food Hall
- Mother Road MarketTulsa’s award-winning, Route 66-themed food hall with more than 20 unique local vendors.
🌳 THINGS TO DO
🎨 First Friday Art Crawl
Explore the Tulsa Arts District on the first Friday of the month. Check out local artists, galleries, music, food and everything the district has to offer.
🌻 Tulsa Botanic Garden
A beautiful place to spend the day exploring the gardens and enjoying the outdoors.
🖼️ Philbrook Museum of Art
Enjoy the incredible artwork inside, then take a stroll through the beautiful gardens surrounding the museum.
🌳 The Gathering Place
Walk the trails, explore the gardens, enjoy the playgrounds, or simply relax along the Arkansas River.
🦁 Tulsa Zoo
A fun day for the entire family with thousands of animals, exhibits and seasonal events.
🐠 Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks
Just south of Tulsa, the Oklahoma Aquarium is home to an incredible variety of marine life. The shark tunnel is definitely worth seeing!
🎶 Live Music
Tulsa has a rich musical history and an incredible live music scene. From legendary venues to small local spots, there's almost always something playing somewhere in town.
📍 PLACES TO SEE
🛣️ Route 66
Tulsa is one of the best places to experience the Mother Road. Historic signs, roadside attractions, murals and unique businesses make Route 66 a must-see.
🏙️ Downtown Tulsa
Take a walk through downtown and check out the Art Deco architecture, historic buildings, restaurants, murals and unique districts.
✨ Meadow Gold District
A classic Tulsa Route 66 stop featuring the famous Meadow Gold sign and the colorful Land of the Giants sculptures.
🏛️ Greenwood District — Black Wall Street
Explore one of the most historically significant areas of Tulsa and learn about the incredible story and legacy of Black Wall Street.
🛢️ The Golden Driller
The Golden Driller is one of Tulsa's most recognizable landmarks and a must-have photo opportunity.
🎨 Tulsa Arts District
Spend an afternoon exploring galleries, public art, museums, restaurants, shops and some of the city's best creative spaces.
🎸 Cain's Ballroom
A legendary Tulsa music venue with a history deeply connected to the city's musical identity.
🌊 Arkansas River & River Parks
Walk, bike, relax and enjoy the views along the river.
🥾 Turkey Mountain
For the outdoorsy crowd, Turkey Mountain offers hiking and biking trails just minutes from downtown.
🐋 The Blue Whale of Catoosa
Technically outside Tulsa, but no Tulsa-area Route 66 list would be complete without this quirky and iconic roadside attraction!
❤️ THERE'S A LOT TO LOVE ABOUT TULSA
Tulsa isn't just a place to drive through on Route 66.
It's a city with amazing food, incredible history, beautiful parks, art, music, outdoor adventures and some seriously unique places to explore.
Whether you're looking for a great dinner, a weekend adventure, a family outing, or just somewhere new to explore…
Tulsa has something for you.