Location: Tulsa
Top Things to do in Tulsa
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Tulsa, Oklahoma (OK)
The heart of Oklahoma beckons with over 140 parks, plus a variety of cultural attractions and entertainment venues sure to satisfy all ages and interests. Whether you're looking for world-class art, ballet, opera or just a day at the zoo, Tulsa is a great choice for a quick getaway. On the culture front, you could spend an entire weekend touring the city's fine museums. The Gilgrease, the Museum of Jewish Art and the Philbrook all offer fascinating exhibits in their respective areas of expertise. Anyone with an interest in gardens will not want to miss the Tulsa Garden Center and its extensive horticultural library plus other resources related to all things green. Outdoor endeavors include Bells Amusement Park, golf and River Parks, 20 miles of paved recreation trails that run along the Arkansas River and weave past picnic areas, playgrounds, fountains and sculptures.
Restaurants in Tulsa
1. Holy Family Cathedral
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
Holy Family Cathedral is the mother and head church for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulsa in Eastern Oklahoma. It is a beautiful neo-Gothic edifice built in 1914, and recently renovated. Masses are celebrated everyday either in the Cathedral Church or the Chapel of Peace located in the basement. Our Whole Family Faith Formation Program, called Wednesdays at the Cathedral, begins each Wednesday with an affordable dinner at 5:30pm and then the different programs for youth, teens, and adults run from 6:30 - 8:00pm. Tours of the church are available upon advanced request.
Reviewed By M5586NLpauls
The Cathedral is my parish and I am there at lest three times per week. The building itself exudes an atmosphere of spirituality and prayer.
2. Gathering Place
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 436 reviews
Gathering Place is a public park located alongside Riverside Drive in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Spanning over 100 acres, Gathering Place offers guests a one-of-a-kind playground, gardens, trails, boat rentals, restaurants, outdoor concerts, events and so much more!
Reviewed By jbwhitehouse - Dallas, United States
What a terrific, free place! Lots to do from reading a book inside wifi equipped air-conditioned lodge to walking trails, to enjoying plants to climbing ropes and sliding on zip lines in Adventure Playground to playing ball, and enjoying boating.
3. Boston Avenue Methodist Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 131 reviews
Art-deco National Historic Landmark.
Reviewed By MidwestKathM - Detroit, United States
Knowing Tulsa's reputation for its Art Deco architecture, we wanted to see a few examples. This is one of the best! A church built around 1930, it is a stunning building made of Indiana limestone and Minnesota granite. Walk around and look up!! Bring your binoculars or camera telephoto lens so that you can see the top of the towers and the beautiful details of the statuary. Unfortunately due to COVID, we were unable to go inside the church building.
4. River Parks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
Over 26 miles of asphalt-paved running, walking and biking trail crosses the River Parks along the banks of the Arkansas River past picturesque gardens, fountains, life-sized wildlife sculptures, playgrounds and gathering areas.
Reviewed By 299sherij
Oh my goodness, where do I start..... This place is well worth a visit. If you have kids - of any age - it is a must. You will spend ALL day there without a dull moment. The park is spectacular, the bike trails are amazing, and it is a lovely atmosphere to spend the day.
5. Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Increase appreciation and awareness of the jazz, blues and gospel art forms through a variety of productions, educational programs, seminars and master classes.
Reviewed By jvcs - Chattanooga, United States
Our last day at the Bob Dylan conference in Tulsa was spent at the Jazz Hall of Fame. It was a pleasant setting, and the buffet brunch provided was outstanding. We had a choice of three different fritatoes, and they were all wonderful. The staff was pleasant and helpful, and the venue quite interesting if you're at all interested in jazz.
6. I-44 Antique & Collectibles Mall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
7. Oklahoma State University
8. Linnaeus Teaching Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By roserambler
This is a fabulous teaching garden. The landscaping and plantings are top-notch. All plants are are tested for this area. Plantings change from time to time to allow for new additions. The garden includes a wonderful waterfall and small koi pond; a vegetable garden, a fountain garden, a small green house and much more. You can see the entire garden in as little as 30-45 minutes, but you could spend much more time looking at the labeled plantings. There are always Master Gardeners available for questions. It's just a great place! It is adjacent to Woodward Park and Tulsa Garden Center.
9. Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By halfdozn - Ocala, United States
On a girls weekend we flew into Tulsa and stopped by on our way to Pawhuska for some great photos and a history lesson on the famous Route 66. We had a lot of fun snapping photos and admiring the details in this beautiful statue.
10. Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By Survile
If you want to hike and or bike, street or mountain bike. This is the place to do it. at least 20 miles of trails and the riverpark trails pass thru here also for street bikes.
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