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Tulsa
Tulsa's Art Deco skyline was built during the 1920s oil boom — over 70 Art Deco buildings still stand downtown. The Blue Dome District and Gathering Place park make it one of the most vibrant stops on all of Route 66.
Route 66 runs right through the heart of Tulsa's entertainment district. The Blue Dome, a 1924 gas station turned neighborhood anchor, sits at the center of a thriving area packed with restaurants, bars, and live music venues. Gathering Place, a 66-acre world-class park on the Arkansas River, was named one of the best new attractions in the world by USA Today.
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Things to See & Do in Tulsa
Blue Dome District
CAN'T MISSTulsa's historic entertainment district anchored by the 1924 Blue Dome gas station. Packed with restaurants, bars, and live music venues — a vibrant stretch of Route 66 nightlife.
Philbrook Museum
A stunning 1927 Italianate villa set on 25 acres of formal gardens, housing an impressive collection of American, European, and Native American art.
Gathering Place
CAN'T MISSA 66-acre world-class public park on the Arkansas River. Adventure playgrounds, gardens, sports courts, and a boathouse — named one of the best new attractions in the world.
Cain's Ballroom
CAN'T MISSLegendary 1924 dance hall where Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys broadcast their daily radio show in the 1930s and 1940s. Still a working music venue with its original spring-loaded dance floor.
Greenwood Rising
CAN'T MISSPowerful interactive museum opened in 2021 on the 100th anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Tells the story of Black Wall Street through multimedia exhibits on historic Greenwood Avenue.
Woody Guthrie Center
Museum dedicated to the Oklahoma-born folk singer Woody Guthrie. Houses his archives — original lyrics, photos, instruments, and films. Adjacent to the Bob Dylan Center.
The Outsiders House Museum
The actual Curtis brothers' house from the 1983 Francis Ford Coppola film of S.E. Hinton's novel. Restored as a museum with original screenplay copies, costumes, and memorabilia.
Golden Driller Statue
76-foot tall, 43,500-pound statue of an oilman — Oklahoma's official state monument and one of the largest free-standing statues in the United States. A must-photograph Route 66 stop.
Tips for Visiting Tulsa
Spend at least a full day in Tulsa — the Art Deco walking tour alone takes 2–3 hours.
Gathering Place is free and worth a half-day visit, especially with kids.
The Blue Dome District comes alive after dark — plan dinner and drinks here.