Location: Sand Springs
Top Things to do in Sand Springs
10 Things to Do in Sand Springs That You Shouldn't Miss
Sand Springs is a city in Osage and Tulsa counties in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. A western suburb of Tulsa, it is located predominantly in Tulsa County. The population was 18,906 in the 2010 U. S. Census, an increase of 8.3 percent from 17,451 at the 2000 census.
Restaurants in Sand Springs
1. Philbrook Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
This vast art museum, housed in an Italian style villa, has numerous exhibits from European, American, Asian, Native American and African artists and is surrounded by acres of lush gardens.
Reviewed By Mike D - Tahlequah, Oklahoma
I love BOTH Philbrook and the Philbrook downtown museums! I am an artist and have been privileged to be able to go down into their collections for private research. Christina Burke who is the Curator of Native American Art is THE BEST! Both locations are beautiful and always have great exhibits. The main location has the most beautiful grounds! Definitely worth a visit and you will want to return.
2. Keystone State Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Brenna R - Minneapolis, Minnesota
We stayed here for one night on a cross country road trip. We like to stay at state or national parks if possible and this one didn't disappoint. Overall a nice park. Dog friendly. Nice area. Our only issue is that when we arrived there is no sign at the beginning saying there is camping so we took a chance and got lucky. We also almost missed it because at night the sign isn't lit up. Could use better signage.
3. Gilcrease Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 731 reviews
The world's largest collection of art from the American West is housed at this museum, which is also well stocked with Native American artifacts and artwork. Thematic gardens reflect the gardening styles of different time periods.
Reviewed By MissMem - Memphis
Gilcrease is an excellent museum with an amazing collection of Native American works. The grounds are very special as well. We admired objects of art for over two hours and could easily have stayed longer.
4. Keystone Ancient Forest
Overall Ratings
4 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By nowincolorado - Colorado Springs, CO
The Keystone Ancient Forest is only open to the public 12 days a year so getting to hike there is a real treat. Look at the calendar on the city of Sand Springs website to know which days it is open.. They lock the gates at 2pm so plan to be back to your car before then.
We enjoyed our hike. We hiked on the Childers Trail which was paved. They recently opened a new harder trail to hike on.
The volunteer staff were informative, helpful, and friendly.
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5. The Cave House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 172 reviews
The Cave House in a landmark in Tulsa. It was built in 1924, as a Chicken Restaurant. Built during prohibition, it was a place you could quench your thirst! It not only has quirky architecture, but it probably best known for its stories, full of interesting and sometimes amusing information. It is a great date, or family adventure, and as the owner I love to share it! It is best to call, or message ahead, as I do not have regular hours. Due to scheduling for private tours and groups, and because travelers request all days and times, I try to schedule according to requests as best as I can. The cost is $10.00 for ages 16yr. and older. Ages 15yr and younger are $5.00.
Reviewed By Richard H - Kansas City, Missouri
Too interesting not to drive by (if you are in the neighborhood). Not interesting enough to drive by (if you are not in the neighborhood). The house is true to life and has existed for decades. I drove by the house endless times to and from a work location.
6. Vintage Stables
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By hd452016 - Tulsa, Oklahoma
Even our 6 and 8-year-old grandchildren liked this place. This was great pointing out all the historical items and relating them to the times when we were growing up. The place is neat and it is easy to get to the. One of the better places in Sandsprings.
7. Woody Guthrie Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By Tori M - Nashville, Tennessee
This small museum is packed full of all things Woody Guthrie. I'll admit, I didn't know much about him other than "This Land Is Your Land." And that's definitely prominently highlighted. But he was also an artist, poet, and humanitarian. The archives located here are regularly rotated, highlighting timely and relevant pieces. There also is an area for traveling exhibits - we were lucky to view the John Denver exhibit on loan from the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. It was also very well done.
There are multiple interactive technology areas, listening areas, a place to write your own verse to a song, and more. It's a small museum, but we spent a good 2 and a half hours seeing it all. We didn't feel rushed, or crowded, or bored. There also is a short movie that sets the stage and introduces Woody Guthrie; it's very well done, and must be seen!
The only 'complaint' I would have is the real lack of a gift shop area. There are some shirts, a couple books, and that's about all, along one wall when you come in.
Oh and I must give a shout out to Sam, the gentleman who was working the front desk, selling tickets, running the gift shop, and basically being a one man cheerleader for the museum. He was wonderful!
It's all very well done, very informational and educational, and timely.
8. Woodward Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By michaela3640 - Edmond, Oklahoma
We Tulsans love a trilogy of items. The beauty of the outdoors, vibrant colors and bragging rights, Woodward park, the wedding, graduation and special event photo backdrop of Green Country provides all three in plenty.
Woodward Park is the crown jewel of the Brookside, Maple Ridge, Philbrook and Utica Square Districts. Its grounds adjoin the Tulsa Historical Society. Located primarily at 21st and Peoria, it has geography, flora and fauna and fall and spring beauty as thousands of accent flowers and plants erupt and explode in perfect symmetry. There are few walking paths but they are not needed. There are sheltered areas but most visitors are short term and drive through or take gentle stroll. It is heavily wooded with stone, rock and water accents. It is surrounded by the vintage and opulent Maple Ridge housing district withe th great Philbrook Art Museum a scant 1/2 mile away. Utica Square is a 1/2 mile to the east. The Cherry Street District is a 1/2 mile to the north. This is OLD, OLD time Tulsa. Azaleas dominate the landscape in the Spring. Roses are the transition as one walks towards the Historical Society to te south.
Having recently moved from Tulsa, I greatly miss this treasure. It is gorgeous and magical. Go, park, take a blanket, cheese, bread and some well concealed wine and enjoy.
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9. Sand Springs Cultural & Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By hd452016 - Tulsa, Oklahoma
This is a good place to look around on a hot July day in Oklahoma. We visited with our two grandchildren. They enjoyed the two story complex, especially the arrowhead collection and the little house front. The best news is that the museum is free. The lady who was there did a wonderful job in telling about the history of Sandsprings. This alone was well worth the stop.
10. Tulsa Performing Arts Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 195 reviews
Complex of five theaters accommodates a variety of ballet, opera, symphony, plays, meetings, lectures and films.
Reviewed By Ron B - Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
The Tulsa PAC is an excellent place to watch a play or listen to a music concert. The acoustics are the best of any place in Tulsa. The seats are comfortable and the facility is easy to leave as there are plenty of exits. You can get refreshments at a stand on the bottom floor beside the main entrance. Perhaps the only minor complaint I may have is that there is no center isle in the main hall (Chapman). If you are unlucky enough to have to leave one of the seats in the center, you have to crawl over a lot of people to get to an isle at the side.
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