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Things to see in Tulsa, Oklahoma (United States): 20 places and when to go
Tulsa, Oklahoma is a city in United States with around 947,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (6), Museums and art (4), History (4). The best known are Philbrook Museum of Art, Gilcrease Museum and Holy Family Cathedral. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 33. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 36.12, -95.93
- Population
- About 947,000
- Places
- 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (6) · Museums and art (4) · History (4) · With kids (4) · Architecture (2) · Wildlife (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 952 km as the crow flies
What to see in Tulsa, Oklahoma
The places in and around Tulsa, Oklahoma, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Philbrook Museum of ArtArt museum in Tulsa, Oklahoma3.6 km
- Gilcrease MuseumMuseum in Tulsa, Oklahoma10 km
- Holy Family CathedralChurch in Oklahoma, United States6.2 km
- Golden DrillerStatue in Tulsa, Oklahoma1.5 km
- Mayo HotelTulsa, Oklahoma, on the National Register of Historic Places6.6 km
- Prayer TowerTower on the campus of Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma8.0 km
- The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish ArtMuseum in Tulsa, Oklahoma7.1 km
- Tulsa ZooZoo in Oklahoma, United States10 km
- Atlas Life BuildingHistoric building in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States6.4 km
- Tulsa Air and Space Museum & PlanetariumAviation museum in Tulsa, Oklahoma10 km
- Bridge No. 18 at Rock CreekHistoric Route 66 bridge in Oklahoma, United States23 km
- Cabin Boys BreweryBrewery7.2 km
- Good Cause BreweryBrewery3.3 km
- High GravityBrewery7.0 km
- Local CiderDistillery4.7 km
- Marshall Brewing CompanyBrewery4.7 km
- Nothing's Left Brewing CompanyBrewery5.1 km
- Oklahoma AquariumWith kids · Wildlife11 km
- Paradise Beach Water ParkWith kids1.7 km
- Tulsa Wave ParkWith kids5.1 km
When to go to Tulsa, Oklahoma
The best time to visit Tulsa, Oklahoma is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:48
- FebPossible10:41
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:56
- MayBest time13:55
- JunBest time14:27
- JulBest time14:14
- AugBest time13:22
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:03
- NovPossible10:03
- DecPossible9:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 33. In March, 20 of the 20 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Tulsa, Oklahoma
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 952 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Bentonville9 places157 km
- Fayetteville, Arkansas9 places160 km
- Fort Smith, Arkansas7 places161 km
- Oklahoma City27 places161 km
- Joplin, Missouri5 places166 km
- Eureka Springs6 places199 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Tulsa, Oklahoma?
The best known: Philbrook Museum of Art, Gilcrease Museum, Holy Family Cathedral, Golden Driller, Mayo Hotel. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Tulsa, Oklahoma?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 33.
How do you get to Tulsa, Oklahoma?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 952 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Tulsa, Oklahoma as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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