Things to do in Tulsa
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Gilcrease Museum
Northwest of downtown, off Hwy 64, the superb Gilcrease Museum sits on the estate of a Native American who discovered oil on his allotment. The impressive collection of American Western, Native American, and Central and South American fine art and archaeology is surrounded by some fine formal gardens.
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Greenwood Cultural Center
Greenwood Cultural Center displays photos of the historic African American Greenwood District, which was the scene of America's worst race riot in 1921 when whites killed scores of African Americans and burned the neighborhood, leaving over 10,000 homeless.
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Philbrook Museum of Art
South of town, another oil magnate's converted Italianate villa, also ringed by fabulous foliage, houses the eclectic Philbrook Museum of Art. The Native American works stand out; look for Navajo Woman on Horseback by Gerald Nailor.
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Discoveryland!
Whether you're a boy or a girl you won't be able to say no to this high energy outdoor production of Oklahoma! A Western musical revue and Native American dancers kick things off, and a pre-show dinner is available. It's 10 miles west of Tulsa.
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Elmer's
- Tulsa, USA
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A legendary barbecue joint where the star of the menu is the potentially deadly 'Badwich, ' a bun-crushing combo of superbly smoked sausages, ham, beef, pork and more. The dining room is barebones, as is the service (and the ribs after you're through).
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Ri Le's
- Tulsa, USA
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Tulsa has a vibrant Vietnamese community that dates back to the 1970s. Among the many fine eateries is this absolute gem. The namesake owner wanders the tables ensuring diners are not just happy but thrilled.
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Full Moon Café
- Tulsa, USA
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Quesadillas, burgers and salads line the menu, while dueling rock and roll pianos Thursday through Saturday assault the ears; there's live music other nights too.
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Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame
Tulsa's beautiful Union Station has new life as the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame. For most of the year there are Sunday concerts at 5pm.
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Boston Avenue United Methodist Church
TheBoston Avenue United Methodist Church, rising at the end of downtown is an exceptional example of the art-deco architecture.
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Cain's Ballroom
Rising rockers grace the same boards where Bob Wills played Western swing in the 1930s and the Sex Pistols caused confusion in 1978.
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Philcade Building
The Philcade Building, with its glorious T-shaped lobby is an exceptional example of the art-deco architecture.
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Gypsy Coffee House
- Tulsa, USA
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An all-around great hangout in the Brady District with couches, board games and live music (open mike Tuesdays, bands weekends).
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Prayer Tower
A 200ft UFO-like Prayer Tower is at the heart of the campus of financially troubled Oral Roberts University
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