The Top Attractions in Tulsa, OK
Tulsa Air and Space Museum and Planetarium For those that love aviation the TASM is a wonderful education. Exhibits include the F-14 Tomcat which flew nearly 1600 miles per hour, the XTC Ectasy which was the world's first amphibious ultra light, the Bell 47K which was the first factory-built instrument trainer helicopter, the Space Maneuvering Unit which gives visitors a feel for what it is like to work in the weightlessness of outer space. Other exhibits include Star Cavalier, Tulsa Municipal Airport exhibit, American Airlines Exhibit, Survivors Exhibit, Viper F-16 exhibit, Spartan C-2 exhibit and more. The TASM planetarium is state-of-the-art technology and offers shows on a daily basis. Big Splash Waterpark For a family adventure under the sun Big Splash is definitely a day of excitement. The park features waterslides, a Motion Ocean and a Lazy River. Special activities, catering and entertainment are also available for group parties. Philbrook Museum of Art For families with young children, the Philbrook Museum of Art is a wonderful way to spend the day. The museum features breathtaking gardens and captivating architecture. Other features include shopping, dining, art and special events. Expo Square For educational and entertainment experiences Expo Square is a wonderful choice. Facilities include the QuikTrip Center, the Exchange Center, Central Park Hall and the Pavilion. Livestock facilities include Ford Truck Arena, the Mustang Arena, and the Super Duty Arena. There are also rides for the kids, food and beer. Gilcrease Museum The Gilcrease Museum is one of the country's best facilities for the preservation and study of American art and history. Visitors enjoy a collection of Native American art and artifacts, documents, historical manuscripts and maps. The architect is beautiful with landscaped gardens. The museum offers tours and events such as the Trailblazer Bag Program. For children there are also activities and programs which are offered to children as young as three years of age. The Tulsa Ballet For performing art lovers the Tulsa Ballet is definitely something worth exploring. Performances such as the Off the Floor, Romeo and Juliet, The Nutcracker and more can all be seen at the Tulsa Ballet. Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum The enjoyable zoo and living museum houses over 2,800 animals spread on 84 acres of land. Bears, tigers, lions, elephants, monkeys and giraffes are enjoyed by zoo goers. The Living Museum complex features minerals, plants and other features of North America. Guitar Collection at Oklahoma Guitar and Cowboy Museum The museum has a collection of about 200 guitars and amplifiers which include a 15 pedal Bigsby, an Eldon Shmblin 1954 model and a Billy Byrd's Bigsby Standard and neck steel guitars among others. The museum is a magnificent cultural and musical heritage. Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame For jazz lovers, the old Tulsa train depot has been transformed into a fascinating venue for jazz performances. The Jazz Hall of Fame also features a wine bar and incredibly low ticket costs. Guests enjoy table seating with an excellent view of the stage from every angle. Linnaeus Teaching Garden For those that are interested in gardening and horticulture the Linnaeus Teaching Garden is a must see. Visitors enjoy a variety of types of garden design and plants.
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