52 PLACES TO GO IN 2015 (New York Times) Your Guide to TULSA2015 Spring/Summer Visitor’s Guide PRESENTING SPONSORS A FOR ALL TASTES THE TULSA MUSIC SCENE | PAGE 8 Sound UPCOMING 20 THINGS YOU CAN’T MISS WHILE PAGE 43 YOU’RE “ ” E v e n t s living MOST UNDERRATED TRAVEL PAGE 6 10 DESTINATIONS Festivals (Men’s& Journal) on Tulsa time Only in Oklahoma can you explore the YOUR STAY most diverse terrain, Welcome to Tulsa! 400+ miles of Rt. 66, Enjoy Whether in town for business or pleasure, Tulsa offers all our visitors an the sacred traditions of array of experiences that will create a lasting impression in your mind and 30+ tribal nations, world- provide you with plenty of entertainment. class Western art & artifacts, If you’re visiting us for the first time, we’re excited to show you why in Tulsa, “It’s Everything Else That’s Different.” We have all the big perks of larger cities – & be welcomed by the friendliest fine hotels, world class museums, vibrant nightlife, arts and so much more – but folks you’ll ever meet. Start your in an up close and personal feel. In Tulsa, long lines and gridlocked traffic will adventure today at TravelOK.com. not slow you down. If you’re a returning visitor, we can’t wait to show you the many new attractions, hotels and restaurants, in addition to developments like Guthrie Green. Experience one of our unique museums, plan a day outdoors, take in a show or dine at one of our many unique and local restaurants. No matter where you’re staying or what you’re doing, Tulsa is easily accessible via car, but also offers services like Uber and a free downtown trolley for your convenience. Internationally known for its arts, culture, attractions and music scene, the region is sure to become one of your favorite places to visit as we continue to add exciting destinations like the Gathering Place. I invite you to take a moment and look through the Visitor’s Guide or go to our website, www.VisitTulsa.com, for a complete list of things to do during your visit. I hope you enjoy “living on Tulsa time” and return very soon. Best Regards, Ray Hoyt President VisitTulsa and Tulsa Sports Commission SPRING/SUMMER 2015 1 2398 - Tulsa Directory Guide (183-5).indd 1 12/22/14 11:47 AM CONTENTS SPRING/SUMMER 2015 PUBLISHER VisitTulsa EDITORS Amanda McConnell Bryan Campbell SPECIAL FEATURE GRAPHIC DESIGNERS THE “YOU GOTTA SEE THIS” Laura Hyde Meghan Garrett ITINERARY IS THE SAME. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS It’s Everything Else That’s Different. Kaleigh Lynch 06 &MUSIC Matt Stockman Philbrook Museum 01 ENJOY YOUR STAY 169 72 266 24 ARTS IN TULSA Gilcrease Museum 56th St. N. 9 Mohawk Park 6 festivals A letter from Ray Hoyt, senior vice Port of 46th St. N. 266 George Kaiser Community Foundation Lake Catoosa Yahola 5 president, VisitTulsa3 Tulsa 7 10 30 GAMING Propeller Communications 1 36th St. N. 2 International 167 4 Airport Gilcre . ase E 66 y xpw Catoosa w y k i 8 P Tulsa Historical Society Apache St. e l a Mingo Valley Expwy Mingo Valley d Denver Ave. s i 04 T HISTORY OF “TULSA TIME” GET YOUR GAME ON Cherokee Expwy 31 Pine St. 11 11 Newton St. From75 Indian TerritorySheridan Rd. to Oil Boom 12 Admiral Blvd. 244 19 20 Edison St. 13 57th W Ave 71 412 73 64 FOLLOW US 412 14 M.L. King Jr. Expwy Turnpike Rogers Will 44 64 18 32 FAMILY-FRIENDLY 15 16 17 11th St. S. Harvey 15th St. S. 24 Young 25th W. Ave. 25th W. DOWNTOWN 33rd W. Ave. 33rd W. 10 Broken A r r 25 26 Airport 23 o w 21st St. S. 244 21 E 22 x Lynn p A29 w 27 Lane 28 y B Your core Tulsa experience Reservoir 34 SHOPPING SPREE 75 30 31st St. S. Utica Ave. 51 49th W. Ave. 49th W. 64 31 Riverside Dr. Riverside 34 @VisitTulsa / VisitTulsa 41st St. S. 41st St. S. 33 . 32 lvd st B 35 36 thwe (County Line) Sou 244 Skelly Dr. Peoria Ave. 44 51st St. S. 64 39 51 Broken Arrow Expwy 40 36 EXPERIENCE 169 42 43 37 LaFortune Park 38 41 61st St. S. (Lynn Lane) 209th E. Ave. 225th E. Ave. 44 75 Lewis Ave. 47 Harvard Ave. r 46 48 49 44 45 D (Olive) (Aspen) 71st St. S. (Kenosha) GREEN COUNTRY e d i Creek Turnpike s r 50 e 52 v i R Broken Arrow Muskogee Turnpike Discover history, culture and more within Yale Ave. Yale Memorial Dr. Mingo Rd. Garnett Rd. Sheridan Rd. 51 81st St. S. (Elm Pl.) (Houston) 53 R.L. Jones 54 56 57 To Muskogee Airport 55 193rd E. Ave. an hour’s drive Union Ave. (Washington) 49th W. Ave. W. 49th Ave. W. 33rd 91st St. S. Elwood Ave. 129th E. Ave. E. 129th Ave. E. 145th Ave. E. 161st 60 63 177th E. Ave. 59 96th St. S. k Turnpike 58 Main St. Cree 66 61 62 101st St. S. (New Orleans) Jenks 64 65 38 EXPLORE ROUTE 66 111t h S t. S. (Florence) Louisville 64 69 67 68 117 121st St. S. (Tucson) 41 EVENTS & FESTIVALS C 131st St. S. D 14 A MAP TO TULSA’S Bixby 70 141st St. S. To Dallas To Peoria Ave Lewis Ave Harvard Ave Glenpool Ave Yale HIGHLIGHTS 44 COMING THIS FALL 18 MUSIC 47 RESTAURANTS ON THE COVER HOP JAM – a craft beer and music 20 ATTRACTIONSFEATURED PARTNERS 53 HOTELS festival featured 14 breweries from across 14 TULSA VISITOR’S GUIDE the state of Oklahoma and a free concert 22 PARKS AND RECREATION for all ages headlined by Tulsa natives Hanson. Photo by Tulsa World. 2 TULSA VISITOR’S GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2015 3 HISTORY OF “TULSA TIME” If you’re interested in learning more From Indian Territory to oil boomtown, Tulsa has experienced many changes over the generations. about Tulsa and looking for a day activity, visit the Tulsa Historical Settled in the 1800s by Native American tribes traveling west, Tulsa is deeply rooted in Native Society. Exhibits ranging from sports- American heritage, oil, arts and culture. theme, modern culture and oil history Take a stroll down memory lane and check out a few fun facts of how this beautiful area rotate through the museum. became a booming metropolis. For more information, go to www.tulsahistory.org. Main Street, Tulsa, 1907 Modern-day “Tulsa” derives from the Lochapoka word, “Tulasi.” The name was given upon settling the land in The 1990s placed Tulsa on the 1836 at a site near present-day Cheyenne Ave. and 18th roadmap to success in the 21st street. In this place, under a large burr oak tree, the century. Through its perseverant Lochapoka, a clan of the Creek Indians, established their nature, Tulsa attracted key home. The ceremonial tree is still standing in what is industries and businesses to the Today the region is thriving and Tulsa is on the map for travelers worldwide. “It’s now called, “Creek Nation Council Oak Park.” Visitors region. Most notably, Tulsa became Everything Else That’s Different” has become the motto for travel within the region. are invited to have a picnic and/or stroll through this the home for several factories and Tulsa has the amenities of a large city, while holding on to the “Up Close & Personal” beautiful park in downtown Tulsa. telecommunication centers. The feel. Tulsa continues to grow and attractions are being added every day. renaissance was beginning and Tulsa’s economy was rising. 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s Around 1901, Tulsa rapidly grew from In the 1950s Tulsa was In the 1980s Tulsa experienced In the early 2000s, Tulsans came together and passed “Vision a small frontier town to a booming dubbed, “America’s Most an oil bust. At that point, 2025.” The capital gains package led to a renaissance throughout community with the discovery of “black Beautiful City.” With Tulsans became known for the region, specifically in downtown Tulsa. The nationally-famed gold,” otherwise known as oil. Investors the mansions built in the their perseverance and proved BOK Center was built and attracted the WNBA and numerous flooded into the city, neighborhoods 20s and an urban renewal this would not shut their city large-scale entertainment events. The BOK center was just part of sprang up and Tulsa started taking initiative to build parks down. Through initiatives by the overall renaissance around downtown Tulsa. The Brady Arts shape. Visitors can still drive and attractions, Tulsa the people of Tulsa, the city district started booming and ONEOK Field was constructed, and through Red Fork (West embraced its beauty and started attracting new industries. businesses began migrating back to the heart of the city. Tulsa) and see the site of the became an example of Previous attractions were first oil well in Tulsa County. culture and fine living. remodeled and Tulsans were beginning the change toward large city amenities and a small Travis Mansion Mayo Hotel town feel. The “roaring twenties” played a huge role in shaping the design of many Tulsa buildings. Oil money was plentiful and thus the art-deco feel of Tulsa came alive. Today, visitors can stroll neighborhoods and streets of downtown to witness the grandeur of this generation. BOK Center 4 TULSA VISITOR’S GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2015 5 THE TULSA TWENTY THE 20 THINGS YOU CAN’T TO HEAR (see page 8, 18) MISS WHILE 11.