Tulsa weekend with kids

Tulsa is a city on the Arkansas River, in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It’s known for its art deco architecture, mostly in the central Deco District. Landmarks like the Philcade and Philtower buildings reflect a 20th-century construction boom fueled by the prosperous local oil industry.

Where to go

Tulsa Air and Space Museum

With a mission to preserve Oklahoma’s aerospace history and to inspire science-based learning through discovery, the Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium (TASM) has carved out a unique niche in the Oklahoma museum community.

Tulsa Children's Museum Discovery Lab

Interactive kids' science museum & play center offering educational exhibits & DIY crafts.

The Gathering Place

Imagine a park that offers amazing attractions and world-class programming for all ages with no entry fee.

This dream was built into reality at Gathering Place: Tulsa's Riverfront Park. Gathering Place aims to serve as a cornerstone for our vibrant community while improving social, economic and environmental sustainability in Tulsa. 100 Acres of fun for all ages. A must do in your visit to Tulsa.

Center of the Universe

When you stand in the center, it doesn't matter what direction you face or how loud you are, when you talk, your voice will hit these concrete walls around you and reverberate back. This creates the echo and the phenomenon that we know as the Center of the Universe.

Route 66 Historical Spots for Pictures

Golden Driller Statue

The Golden Driller is a 75-foot-tall, 43,500-pound statue of an oil worker, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was built from a steel frame, covered with concrete and plaster. It is the sixth-tallest statue in the United States and has been located in front of the Tulsa Expo Center since 1966.

Blue Whale of Catoosa

The Blue Whale of Catoosa is a waterfront structure, just east of the American town of Catoosa, Oklahoma, and it has become one of the most recognizable attractions on old Route 66.

Route 66 Historical Village

Grab your camera and make a pit stop at the Route 66 Historical Village to see a restored Frisco 4500 Steam Engine, passenger car, caboose and oil derrick. The oil derrick stands 194 feet high and is the historic site of the first oil strike on June 25, 1901 that makes Tulsa the "Oil Capital of the World." 

Route 66 Main Street Tulsa,OK