Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa is a city of 413,794 people in Osage County, Oklahoma, founded in 1836.
Why visit Tulsa
Townapedia lists 76 museums and landmarks, 33 parks and trails, 281 places to eat and 18 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bell's Amusement Park, Eton 6, Oil Capital Historic District and 11th Street Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Tulsa
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Tulsa
Tulsa is the second-most-populous city in the U.S. state of Oklahoma and the 48th-most populous city in the United States. The population was about 419,000 as of the 2026 census. It is the principal municipality of the Tulsa metropolitan area, a region with 1.06 million residents. The city serves as the county seat of Tulsa County, the most densely populated county in Oklahoma, with urban development extending into Osage, Rogers, and Wagoner counties.
From the Wikipedia article Tulsa, Oklahoma (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do18
Bell's Amusement Park
Monument and historic site · 1.7 mi
Amusement park in Tulsa, Oklahoma (1951–2006)
Gathering Place
Monument and historic site · 4.6 mi
Park in Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
Oklahoma State University–Tulsa
School · 5.4 mi
Extension campus of Oklahoma State University
Oral Roberts University
School · 6.0 mi
Interdenominational, Christian, comprehensive liberal arts university
Tulsa Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 5.2 mi
Performing arts center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
University of Tulsa
School · 3.0 mi
University in Oklahoma, United States
6 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks76
Oil Capital Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Historic district in Tulsa, Oklahoma
11th Street Bridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.8 mi
Bridge in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Ambassador Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic hotel in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Atlas Life Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Historic building in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Blue Dome Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic district in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Boston Avenue Methodist Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Church building in Tulsa, United States of America
Buena Vista Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic district in Oklahoma, United States
Cain's Ballroom
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Music venue in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Casa Loma Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic building in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Cheairs Furniture Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
1934 building in Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
Circle Cinema Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Movie theater in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
City Veterinary Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic building in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
64 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds33
Woodward Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Park, botanical garden, and arboretum in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Oklahoma Aquarium
Park · 8.1 mi
Public aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma, USA
21 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes281
Big Daddy Claude's Cajun Hotspot
Restaurant · 4.8 mi
Cajun Restaurant
1801 North Lewis Avenue East, Tulsa
Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00
Bird & Bottle
Diner · American · 2.2 mi
3324 East 31st Street South, Tulsa
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 15:00-23:00; Su 15:00-21:00
Gung ho
Restaurant · Asian · 8.5 mi
10846 South Memorial Drive East
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Kirin
Restaurant · Japanese · 5.9 mi
8041 South Mingo Road East, Tulsa
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Le Louvre French Cafe
Cafe · French · 5.9 mi
South Memorial Drive East
Tu-Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa 09:30-16:00; Su 09:30-15:00
Lone Wolf Banh Mi
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 5.4 mi
203 East Archer Street North, Tulsa
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-15:00
Mahogany Prime Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 3.9 mi
4840 East 61st Street South
Mo-Sa 16:00-22:00; Su 16:00-21:00
Pizza 313
Restaurant · Pizza · 7.7 mi
10021 South Yale Avenue East
Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Pizza Twist
Restaurant · Pizza · 4.8 mi
7125 Suite A South Yale Avenue East
Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su-Mo, We-Th 11:00-21:00
Roppongi Ramen
Restaurant · Ramen · 5.0 mi
601 South Boston Avenue East, Tulsa
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 17:00-22:00
269 more on the map.
History
The area where Tulsa now exists is considered Indian Territory, on the land of the Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo), Wahzhazhe Ma zha (Osage), Muscogee (Creek/Muskogee), and Caddo tribes, among others. It was initially named after a Muscogee settlement in the southeastern United States called Tvlahasse with the short form Tallasi in the Muscogee language, which became Tullahassee or Tallise in Spanish. Etvlwv ahassee means "old town" in the Muscogean language. In 1540, Hernando de Soto became the first European to visit and document the original Tulsa in the southeast. Tvlahasse was a member of the Creek Confederacy and had a strong relationship with the town of Locvpokv and members of the two towns largely settled together after Indian Removal and the Trail of Tears in modern-day Tulsa.
From the History section of Tulsa, Oklahoma on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship109
Eastland Hills Christian Church
Church · Nondenominational · 5.0 mi
1911 South 145th East Avenue, Tulsa
Central Free Will Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 7.7 mi
835 East 46th Street North, Tulsa
First Free Will Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 4.5 mi
835 North Utica Avenue East, Tulsa
Shopping49
Gas and EV charging35
Schools, colleges and libraries57
College Bound Academy- Eastside Campus
School · 2.2 mi
2525 S 101St East Avenue, Tulsa
Healthcare40
Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma - CityPlex Clinic
Hospital · 6.5 mi
2408 East 81st Street South, Tulsa
Map of Tulsa
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 28°F | 1.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 32°F | 1.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 41°F | 3.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 50°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 60°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 69°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 73°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 72°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 39°F | 2.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 31°F | 2.4 in | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tulsa Intl Ap 72356 (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Osage County has had 32 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-10-07: Severe Storm And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2026-02-19: Rattlesnake Fire (Fire)
- 2024-10-30: North Road Fire (Fire)
- 2024-04-30: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Tornado)
- 2021-02-24: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-17: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cushing Municipal Airport (CUH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 50 miles away.
- Broken Arrow 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Jenks 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Owasso 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Sand Springs 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Bixby 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Glenpool 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Sapulpa 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Coweta 18 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Claremore 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Okmulgee 35 mi south, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Tulsa skyline aerial, April 2023, Nils Huenerfuerst, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CasaBonitaTulsa, Claire from Fairfax, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- CasaBonitaTulsa, cave, Claire from Fairfax, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- MacArthur Elementary School front Tulsa OK 2024-11-09 10-05-31, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Nathan Hale High School entrance Tulsa OK 2025-01-18 16-48-39, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Nathan Hale High School building Tulsa OK 2025-01-18 16-48-12, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Fall in Woodward Park, Tulsa, OK, Lisagayelaue, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Philbrook Museum of Art, and gardens, Dustin M. Ramsey, aka Kralizec! at English Wikipedia . Cropped by CPacker ., Attribution
- Harwelden Mansion, Teresaknox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mcbirney front, insomniac_artist, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sinclair Gas service station Tulsa OK 2026-05-24 10-04-59, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- United States Post Office and Courthouse - Tulsa, OK, W. R. Oswald, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OldestHouseTulsa, David Stapleton ( Dsmdgold ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tulsa Municipal Building, W. R. Oswald, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tulsa OK Southwestern Bell Main Dial Building, Tim Morgan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AdahRobinsonHouse2, David Stapleton ( Dsmdgold ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gillette-Tyrell Building Tulsa Oklahoma, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre historical marker OK 2024-02-29 15-19-45, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Blue Dome building and background, AnthonyAG44, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Circle Cinima front Tulsa OK 2025-07-20 12-59-30, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- TulsaFireAlarmBuilding, David Stapleton ( Dsmdgold ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Buena Vista Park Historic District, W. R. Oswald, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ambassador Hotel, Tulsa, jordanmac101, CC BY 2.0
- James Alexander Veasey House, W. R. Oswald, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The legendary The Church Studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma home to Leon Russell's recording studio and Shelter Records, Teresaknox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 11th Street bridge side Tulsa OK 2025-12-05 13-20-21 1, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- PierceBlock, David Stapleton ( Dsmdgold ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- DawsonSchool, Dsmdgold, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Webster High School, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Webwar, Public domain
- Mincks-Adams Hotel, Jiri Lebl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Will Rogers High School Tower, W. R. Oswald, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mayo Building, Tulsa, OK, SE corner 2026-03-23, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Philtower in Tulsa, jordanmac101, CC BY 2.0
- Holy Family Cathedral front Tulsa OK 2024-03-01 11-22-31, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- MtZionBaptistTulsa, David Stapleton ( Dsmdgold ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- City Veterinary Hospital, W. R. Oswald, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AtlasLifeBuildingTulsa, David Stapleton ( Dsmdgold ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Riverside Studio-38, W. R. Oswald, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McFarlinBuildingTulsa, David Stapleton ( Dsmdgold ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- MapleRidgeHistoricDistrictMadisonAveRoundabout, Melodibit, CC BY-SA 3.0
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