Best hotels in Tulsa
Ambassador Hotel Tulsa
1324 South Main St, OK 74119
This 4-star hotel is situated within one of the city’s most historic buildings, now listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. It has a modern fitness center and the hotel’s restaurant, The Chalkboard, is considered to be one of Downtown Tulsa’s finest.
The Mayo Hotel
115 W 5th St, OK 74103
Featuring an art deco design, the Mayo Hotel offers incredible interiors, and equally impressive outside views from the Penthouse Rooftop Lounge – particularly beautiful at sunset. The hotel is close by the BOK Center and has luxurious rooms, including the home-from-home Signature Suite.
The Campbell Hotel
2636 E 11th St, OK 74104
Stay at this boutique hotel in the Renaissance area of the city, close by the University of Tulsa. Enjoy lavish rooms and suites, an afternoon of luxury in the Spa Maxx and unwind in the bustling Campbell Lounge before exploring the city.
Best restaurants in Tulsa
Ike’s Chili
1503 East 11th Street, Central Park, Tulsa, OK 74115
At one of Tulsa’s oldest restaurants, on Route 66, a secret family recipe is used to make chili once described by Will Rogers as a ‘Bowl of Blessedness.’ Choose from Ike’s Classics, straight chili and chili and beans are the most popular, and mouthwatering flame-broiled burgers.
Tally’s Good Food Cafe
1102 South Yale Avenue, Fair Heights, OK 74112
Oklahoma is known for its fried chicken. When you’re visiting Tulsa, this 1950s-style cafe can give you your fix. If it’s not the chicken-fried steak people are heading here for, it’s the classic diner-style breakfast, served all day, every day on this popular pitstop on Route 66.
El Rancho Grande
1629 East 11th Street, Central Park, OK 74120
The state is also famed for its Mexican food and El Rancho Grande serves some of the best. The colorful setting makes a great place to enjoy Mexican classics, including the Night Hawk Special – formed of a mouthwatering combination of enchiladas, chili con carne and a taco.
Best attractions in Tulsa
Route 66
Southwest Blvd, OK 74127
The world-famous Route 66 drive from Chicago to Los Angeles travels past Downtown. Start your Tulsa leg of the journey at Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza. Take in views as you pass over the Arkansas River, then make a pit stop at Ollie's Station Restaurant – which inspired the movie Cars – before carrying on with your road trip.
The Philbrook Museum of Art
2727 S Rockford Rd, OK 74114
Located in an elegant villa with impressive grounds is a stellar collection of Native American artwork at the Philbrook Museum of Art. There are nine exhibitions of artworks from across the globe and the museum has a second – more contemporary – location in the Brady Arts District.
Gathering Place
2650 S John Williams Way, OK 74114
Explore this riverfront park that’s a haven for locals and tourists alike to enjoy the beautiful outdoors, next to the Arkansas River. Kids can burn off some energy in the Chapman Adventure Playground, while adults can enjoy a relaxing stroll through the Four Seasons Garden.