A beloved roadside attraction built in 1972, this whale was once the centerpiece of a swimming park. Now, it's largely used as a fishing dock. Bring a picnic; there are plenty of pond-side tables.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
14.66 MILES
Tulsa's beautiful Union Station is filled with sound again, but now it's melodious as opposed to cacophonous. During the first half of the 20th century,…
16.14 MILES
Northwest of downtown, off Hwy 64, this superb museum sits on the manicured estate of Thomas Gilcrease of the Muscogee Creek Nation, who discovered oil on…
14.6 MILES
Part museum, part souvenir store, part bookstore, part candyland, this multifaceted place should be your first stop in downtown Tulsa. All things art deco…
14.69 MILES
Woody Guthrie gained fame for his 1930s folk ballads that told stories of the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression. His life and music are recalled in this…
10.42 MILES
The hilltop Will Rogers Memorial Museum, 30 miles northeast of Tulsa off Route 66, is an engaging tribute to a hugely popular local entertainer from the…
9.79 MILES
All that driving over the long distances of the Great Plains means you're probably ready to stretch your legs. This sprawling nature center on the…
14.1 MILES
South of town, this oil magnate's converted Italianate villa, ringed by fabulous foliage, houses fine Native American works and classic international art…
14.66 MILES
Tulsa's Philbrook museum has two locations and this secondary site is in the Brady Arts District. It displays contemporary art alongside a large…
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9.79 MILES
All that driving over the long distances of the Great Plains means you're probably ready to stretch your legs. This sprawling nature center on the…
2. Will Rogers Memorial Museum
10.42 MILES
The hilltop Will Rogers Memorial Museum, 30 miles northeast of Tulsa off Route 66, is an engaging tribute to a hugely popular local entertainer from the…
13.88 MILES
This enormous 1930s neon sign for the Meadow Gold brand of milk was a Route 66 landmark and a city icon. Now restored, it's surrounded by displays about…
14.1 MILES
South of town, this oil magnate's converted Italianate villa, ringed by fabulous foliage, houses fine Native American works and classic international art…
5. Boston Avenue United Methodist Church
14.47 MILES
This 1930 church, rising at the end of downtown, is an exceptional example of the city's art deco architecture. It's 15 stories tall and was designed by…
6. John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park
14.54 MILES
This park tells the story of the 1921 race riots that killed scores of African Americans and destroyed the surrounding neighborhood of Greenwood.
14.58 MILES
The Philcade Building – with its glorious T-shaped lobby – is an exceptional example of the city's art deco architecture. Inside, beneath gilt-encrusted…
14.59 MILES
Finished in 1928, this 24-floor skyscraper combines art deco and neo-Gothic details. A landmark on the skyline, its name – and original financing –…