South Tulsa Travel Guide

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Skyline of Downtown Tulsa from the top on the south tunnel over Riverside Drive close to the Arkansas River in Autumn
Skyline of Downtown Tulsa from the top on the south tunnel over Riverside Drive close to the Arkansas River in Autumn
Opened in 1967, the Prayer Tower is a beautiful and otherworldly design. It was created by architect Frank Wallace for televangelist Oral Roberts at his Christian University of the same name. It's Jetsonian-like architecture is a late 40's-60's space age style known as Googie. People can take an elevator ride to the top and reflect in prayer as they take in the views of the surrounding campus.
Prayer Tower at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa Oklahoma
Either the Prayer Tower Visitors Center, or the spaceship that brought Oral Roberts to our planet...

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Opened in 1967, the Prayer Tower is a beautiful and otherworldly design. It was created by architect Frank Wallace for televangelist Oral Roberts at his Christian University of the same name. It's Jetsonian-like architecture is a late 40's-60's space age style known as Googie. People can take an elevator ride to the top and reflect in prayer as they take in the views of the surrounding campus.

Oral Roberts University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Oral Roberts University during your trip to Tulsa. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Oral Roberts University
Cityplex Towers in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States.

Mabee Center

Catch an event at Mabee Center during your trip to Tulsa. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Mabee Center
Golden Driller which includes outdoor art and a monument

Tulsa Expo Center

Learn about the local history of Tulsa when you take a trip to Tulsa Expo Center. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Tulsa Expo Center
BOK Center

BOK Center

Catch an event at BOK Center during your trip to Tulsa. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

BOK Center
Cain’s Ballroom summer #adventurephotocontest

Cain's Ballroom

You can get tickets for a performance at Cain's Ballroom during your trip to Tulsa. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Cain's Ballroom
THE. BEST. PARK #GatheringPlace #Tulsa #Adventure You must come visit this magical park!

Gathering Place

You can take time to visit Gathering Place during your travels to Tulsa.

Gathering Place

Things to do

Picture 2 for Activity Tulsa: History Walking Tour of Underground Tunnels

Tulsa: Indoor History Tour with Oil Baron's Tunnel

฿1,243
per adult
Tulsa: Indoor History Tour with Oil Baron's Tunnel
Entertaining stories from Tulsa's fascinating past come to life on our history and tunnels tour!

Tulsa History Tour with Oil Baron's Tunnel

฿1,243
per adult
Tulsa History Tour with Oil Baron's Tunnel
The Dinner Detective True Crime Mystery Dinner Show in Tulsa

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Tulsa, OK

฿2,415
per adult
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Tulsa, OK
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Top hotels in South Tulsa

River Spirit Casino Resort

River Spirit Casino Resort

4 out of 5
8330 Riverside Parkway Tulsa OK
The price is ฿4,512 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿4,512
฿5,257 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Tulsa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,616 reviews)
Every one was very courtesy the room was very clean we ate at all the restaurants and they had great design and ease of getting around. The bars and live entertainment every night was great

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

River Spirit Casino Resort
Marriott Tulsa Hotel Southern Hills

Marriott Tulsa Hotel Southern Hills

3.5 out of 5
1902 E 71st St Tulsa OK
The price is ฿3,184 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿3,184
฿3,710 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Tulsa. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Everything was nice and clean!

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Marriott Tulsa Hotel Southern Hills
DoubleTree by Hilton Tulsa - Warren Place

DoubleTree by Hilton Tulsa - Warren Place

4 out of 5
6110 S Yale Ave Tulsa OK
The price is ฿3,498 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿3,498
฿4,075 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tulsa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (674 reviews)
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Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Tulsa - Warren Place
Courtyard by Marriott Tulsa Woodland Hills

Courtyard by Marriott Tulsa Woodland Hills

3 out of 5
9041 East 71st Street Tulsa OK
The price is ฿3,027 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
฿3,027
฿3,526 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tulsa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
Nice, modern and clean hotel. Friendly staff. Would stay here again.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Tulsa Woodland Hills
Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa-Woodland Hills 71st-Memorial

Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa-Woodland Hills 71st-Memorial

3 out of 5
7141 S 85th East Ave Tulsa OK
The price is ฿2,315 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
฿2,315
฿2,628 total
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tulsa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa-Woodland Hills 71st-Memorial
Reese Tower

Reese Tower

2.5 out of 5
5810 E Skelly Dr Tulsa OK
The price is ฿3,433 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
฿3,433
฿4,000 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Tulsa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tulsa Expo Center and River Spirit Casino Resort ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
Clean and friendly place. Way better than a hotel.

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Reese Tower
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Other neighbourhoods around South Tulsa

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Patrick Henry

Patrick Henry might not have many top sights, but Tusla Promenade and La Fortune Park Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Patrick Henry
Beautiful landscape in the Philbrook Museum of Art

Brookside

Though Brookside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Philbrook Museum of Art and Gathering Place.

Brookside
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Mayo Meadow

While visiting Mayo Meadow, you might make a stop by sights like Tulsa Expo Center and Safari Joe's H2O.

Mayo Meadow
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Bryn Mawr

While Bryn Mawr isn't home to many top sights, Utica Square Shopping Center and Tulsa County Fairgrounds are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bryn Mawr
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Yorktown

While Yorktown isn't home to many top sights, Utica Square Shopping Center and Woodward Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Yorktown
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Fair Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fair Park and surrounding area, you can visit Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium and Tulsa Expo Center.

Fair Park

South Tulsa Travel Guide