The landmarks

1. 01

   QuikTrip

   You may see a lot of QTs around Tulsa, and that’s because it was founded right here in 1958. And although our Tulsa roots run deep, we now have more than 1,200 stores across 22 states.

2. 02

   Philbrook Museum

   Home to notable artists like Willem de Kooning, Georgia O-Keeffe and Clyfford Still, this museum boasts collections of art from all over the world and features a 25-acre garden inspired by the Italian countryside.

3. 03

   Center of the Universe

   This concrete and brick landmark is an acoustic phenomenon just 8-feet in diameter. Any noise inside the brick circle is loudly echoed, but only those inside the circle can hear it.

4. 04

   Tulsa’s Historic Blue Dome

   Once the centerpiece of Tulsa’s thriving business district along Route 66, The Blue Dome is an iconic Tulsan landmark. The area surrounding it is now one of Tulsa’s most popular entertainment districts.

5. 05

   BOK Center

   Opened in 2008, the BOK Center is an architectural icon of downtown Tulsa. Home to the Tulsa Oilers of the ECHL and the Tulsa Oilers of the Indoor Football League, the arena also hosts concerts and events year round.

6. 06

   Circle Cinema

   Opening in 1928 as a silent movie theater, the Circle Cinema now serves as nonprofit movie theater that aims to help people learn, connect and explore new cultures.

7. 07

   The Gathering Place

   Tulsa’s vibrant riverfront park that reflects the unique culture and spirit of our city. With playgrounds, gardens, trails, a pond, children’s museum, wide open spaces and more, the Gathering Place is a completely-free space for all.

8. 08

   Cain’s Ballroom

   An iconic concert venue since the 1930’s, this venue has hosted countless music legends and continues to be an icon landmark of downtown Tulsa.

9. 09

   The Outsiders House

   This house served as the main set for the iconic 1983 movie adaptation, The Outsiders. The house was restored and reopened as a museum in 2019 and welcomes fans from all over the world.

10. 10

    The Mayo Hotel

    Built in 1925, the 19-story hotel was once the tallest building in Oklahoma. Some of this hotel’s notable visitors include JFK, Bob Hope, Babe Ruth, Charlie Chaplin, and Charles Lindbergh. After being vacant for 20 years, the hotel went through a complete renovation in 2008 and continues to be a Tulsa icon.

11. 11

    Black Wall Street

    Once one of the most prosperous African-American communities in the United States, the Greenwood District in Tulsa, known as Black Wall Street, represents a history of Black history, culture and entrepreneurship.

12. 12

    The Blue Whale of Catoosa

    A beloved historic landmark along Route 66 right outside of Tulsa in Catoosa, OK.

13. 13

    Tulsa Oktoberfest

    Every Fall, River West Festival Park transforms into little Germany, hosting one of the largest and most authentic annual Oktoberfest celebrations in the United States.

14. 14

    The Golden Driller

    76-feet tall, this iconic statue in front of the Tulsa Expo Center is a symbol of the men and women in the petroleum industry who have envisioned a better life for mankind.

15. 15

    Healing Hands

    Also referred to as the Praying Hands, this 60-foot tall statue made of pure bronze is the largest bronze sculpture in the world.

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    Philcade/Philtower

    Known for their ornate arched lobbies and Art Deco design, these historic towers were built during the oil boom of the 1920’s. The towers are connected by an 80-foot tunnel beneath 5th street.