Neighborhoods
Tulsa's primary business district, Downtown is home to dozens of bars and restaurants, and the city's top music venues. If you're looking for food from an amazing steak to vietnamese to pizza, you'll find it downtown.
37 locals recommend
Downtown
Tulsa's primary business district, Downtown is home to dozens of bars and restaurants, and the city's top music venues. If you're looking for food from an amazing steak to vietnamese to pizza, you'll find it downtown.
Located to the east of Downtown, Kendall-Whittier is a historic Main Street district with a number of great locally-owned stores. Favorite spots are Bar 473, Heirloom Rustic Ales, and Calaveras. The Farmers Market takes place in the neighborhood on Saturday mornings from Spring through Fall.
6 locals recommend
Kendall-Whittier
Located to the east of Downtown, Kendall-Whittier is a historic Main Street district with a number of great locally-owned stores. Favorite spots are Bar 473, Heirloom Rustic Ales, and Calaveras. The Farmers Market takes place in the neighborhood on Saturday mornings from Spring through Fall.
Check out Greenwood Rising, have coffee at Black Wall Street Liquid Lounge, and shop for shoes at Silhouette.
28 locals recommend
Greenwood District
Check out Greenwood Rising, have coffee at Black Wall Street Liquid Lounge, and shop for shoes at Silhouette.
Great neighborhood located just to the east of Downtown. Home to lots of breweries. 11th street from Peoria to the east has a number of great local shops and stores.
23 locals recommend
The Pearl
Great neighborhood located just to the east of Downtown. Home to lots of breweries. 11th street from Peoria to the east has a number of great local shops and stores.
Home to lots of retailers and restaurants. Great for a day of shopping!
141 locals recommend
Utica Square
1709 Utica SquareHome to lots of retailers and restaurants. Great for a day of shopping!
Food scene
Tulsa's best food hall with restaurants of all types, with a focus on supporting food entrepreneurs and new food businesses. I particularly recommend catching the Thursday night picanha sandwich special at Doctor Kustom!
85 locals recommend
Mother Road Market
1124 S Lewis AveTulsa's best food hall with restaurants of all types, with a focus on supporting food entrepreneurs and new food businesses. I particularly recommend catching the Thursday night picanha sandwich special at Doctor Kustom!
One of the best steaks in town in a very upscale setting. Reservations are helpful, particularly on weekends (unless you sit at the bar).
38 locals recommend
The Lounge Aka Bull In The Alley
11 E Brady StOne of the best steaks in town in a very upscale setting. Reservations are helpful, particularly on weekends (unless you sit at the bar).
Chimera Cafe
212 N Main StGreat coffee - love their breakfast.
A new Korean BBQ spot in Downtown - delicious appetizers and traditional main course cooked on the grill at your table.
Mr. Kim's
119 South Detroit AvenueA new Korean BBQ spot in Downtown - delicious appetizers and traditional main course cooked on the grill at your table.
One of my favorite breakfast and lunch spots for healthy food. Try the jackfruit quesadillas or the vegan breakfast burrito!
Inheritance Juicery - Downtown
108 South Detroit AvenueOne of my favorite breakfast and lunch spots for healthy food. Try the jackfruit quesadillas or the vegan breakfast burrito!
Lowood
817 E 3rd StAmazing elevated American dishes. One of my favorite spots in all of Tulsa.
My favorite new BBQ spot in Tulsa. Try the brisket - and the cheesy grits are amazing.
Oakhart Barbecue
1644 East 3rd StreetMy favorite new BBQ spot in Tulsa. Try the brisket - and the cheesy grits are amazing.
Restaurant Basque
114 North Boston AvenueGreat tapas - one of the only tapas spots in Tulsa.
My favorite local breakfast spot - one of the oldest constantly running restaurants in Tulsa.
15 locals recommend
Savoy
6033 S Sheridan RdMy favorite local breakfast spot - one of the oldest constantly running restaurants in Tulsa.
Drinks
A beautiful space that is always relaxing - looks upscale but never feels stuffy. Has a great patio outside.
31 locals recommend
Vintage Wine Bar
324 E 1st StA beautiful space that is always relaxing - looks upscale but never feels stuffy. Has a great patio outside.
Great local brewery, known for specialty beers. Located in Pearl District.
12 locals recommend
American Solera Brewery
1702 East 6th StreetGreat local brewery, known for specialty beers. Located in Pearl District.
Valkyrie
13 E Reconciliation WaySpecialty mixed drinks in the Arts District.
Sightseeing
Excellent trip for kids and adults alike. Located on the bank of the Arkansas River.
277 locals recommend
Gathering Place
2650 South John Williams WayExcellent trip for kids and adults alike. Located on the bank of the Arkansas River.
Great for runners or cycling. Connects to downtown and runs through the Gathering Place
20 locals recommend
River Parks
Riverside DriveGreat for runners or cycling. Connects to downtown and runs through the Gathering Place
Music, Arts, Culture
Amazing renovation of Leon Russell's music studio by local Tulsan Teresa Knox.
7 locals recommend
The Church Studio
304 S Trenton AveAmazing renovation of Leon Russell's music studio by local Tulsan Teresa Knox.
My favorite music venue in Tulsa. Check out their calendar for concerts.
80 locals recommend
Cain's Ballroom
423 N Main StMy favorite music venue in Tulsa. Check out their calendar for concerts.
Another great venue in Downtown - they host concerts and comedians on a regular basis.
26 locals recommend
Brady Theater
105 Reconciliation WayAnother great venue in Downtown - they host concerts and comedians on a regular basis.
Newly opened in spring of 2022. Located on the same block as the Woody Guthrie Center.
10 locals recommend
Bob Dylan Center
116 E Reconciliation WayNewly opened in spring of 2022. Located on the same block as the Woody Guthrie Center.
Woody Guthrie Center
102 E Reconciliation WayLocated on the same block as the Bob Dylan Center.
Basics and Supplies
Walmart Supercenter
220 OK-97Good spot to pick up groceries during your stay
Tank-N-Tummy
1091 North Peninsula Drive EastJust a few minutes from the house. Good for last-minute needs.
Lake-area Activities
Water park near the K-Frame.
13 locals recommend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort at Keystone Lake
29365 OK-51Water park near the K-Frame.
Appalachia Bay Recreation Area
West Appalachia Bay RoadATVs, fishing, shady beaches, swimming hole, boat ramp.
Washington Irving South Recreation Area
2600 E Bears Glen RdFishing, shady beaches, swimming hole, boat ramp.
Keystone State Park
Keystone State ParkFishing, hiking, swimming
Keystone Harbor of Oklahoma Marinas
1989 CrossTimbers Harbor LnBoat and other watercraft rentals, boat ramp, slips for rental