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15th Street between Peoria Avenue and Utica Avenue
Tulsa, Oklahoma
918-789-3881 |
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In this seven-block area of 15th Street between South Peoria Avenue and South Utica Avenue, find the Saturday morning Cherry Street Farmers' Market. Beneath colorful, striped tents find displays brimming with organic fruits and vegetables The smell of rosemary, lavender and fresh-baked artisan bread fill the air. Foodies, gardeners and shoppers, some with babies and four-legged pets, flock for home-grown freshness and hand-crafted wares. Just down the street, antique and...
Hours & Admission Varies by business. Farmers' market: mid-April to early October, Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Free.
Photo by: Josh Walker. Photo Courtesy: Cherry Street Farmers' Market
In this seven-block area of 15th Street between South Peoria Avenue and South Utica Avenue, find the Saturday morning Cherry Street Farmers' Market. Beneath colorful, striped tents find displays brimming with organic fruits and vegetables The smell of rosemary, lavender and fresh-baked artisan bread fill the air. Foodies, gardeners and shoppers, some with babies and four-legged pets, flock for home-grown freshness and hand-crafted wares. Just down the street, antique and interiors shops, galleries, bistros and cafes round out the eclectic mix that makes Tulsa's historic Cherry Street a one-of-a-kind shopping and dining experience. Hours & Admission Varies by business. Farmers' market: mid-April to early October, Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Free. Location Farmer's market: 15th St. District at Cherry St., between S. Rockford Ave. to the east and S. Quaker Ave. to the west.
Photo by: Josh Walker. Photo Courtesy: Cherry Street Farmers' Market
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6202 South Sheridan Road
Tulsa, Oklahoma
918-340-5252 |
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With its focus on arts and science, the facility enables children to participate in various hands-on experiences. Find Kid City with a doctor's office, barbershop, café, jail, fire station and post office. Additionally a people-sized playhouse, a 22-foot high climbing wall and a 20-foot long climbing wall are offered.
Hours & Admission Tuesday to Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission.
With its focus on arts and science, the facility enables children to participate in various hands-on experiences. Find Kid City with a doctor's office, barbershop, café, jail, fire station and post office. Additionally a people-sized playhouse, a 22-foot high climbing wall and a 20-foot long climbing wall are offered. Hours & Admission Tuesday to Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission. Location Southeast Tulsa, north of Creek Turnpike, south of Interstate 44 (I-44) and U.S. Highway 64, and west of U.S. Highway 169 (Mingo Valley Expressway).
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464 West 23rd Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma
918-596-7275 |
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Designed by American Ramp Company, the skate park features 24 high-flying elements. Half and quarter pipes, grind rails and ledges, jump boxes, pyramids and more make helmets required gear. With Tulsa's skyline as its backdrop, the park offers a rush for expert and novice skaters alike. Spectators can safely view the stunts from behind the fence.
Hours & Admission Daily 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Free.
Designed by American Ramp Company, the skate park features 24 high-flying elements. Half and quarter pipes, grind rails and ledges, jump boxes, pyramids and more make helmets required gear. With Tulsa's skyline as its backdrop, the park offers a rush for expert and novice skaters alike. Spectators can safely view the stunts from behind the fence. Hours & Admission Daily 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Free. Location On the west bank of the Arkansas River, near the 21st St. Pedestrian Bridge.
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110 East Second Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma
918-596-7122 |
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Located in historic downtown and operated by the city, the Tulsa Performing Arts Center exemplifies the city's ongoing love affair with the arts. The facility has four theaters - Chapman Music Hall, John H. Williams Theatre, the Liddy Doenges Theatre and Charles E. Norman Theatre and displays an extensive collection of international art. The center house more than a dozen performing arts groups - ballet, symphony and opera, among others....
Hours & Admission Ticket office: Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission.
Photo by: Jeremy Charles. Photo Courtesy: Tulsa Performing Arts Center
Located in historic downtown and operated by the city, the Tulsa Performing Arts Center exemplifies the city's ongoing love affair with the arts. The facility has four theaters - Chapman Music Hall, John H. Williams Theatre, the Liddy Doenges Theatre and Charles E. Norman Theatre and displays an extensive collection of international art. The center house more than a dozen performing arts groups - ballet, symphony and opera, among others. The center's annual schedule features touring Broadway shows, as well as international entertainers. Hours & Admission Ticket office: Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission. Location Tickets office: 101 E. Third St. at Third St. and Cincinnati Ave.
Photo by: Jeremy Charles. Photo Courtesy: Tulsa Performing Arts Center
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5350 Cimarron Road
Catoosa, Oklahoma
918-266-2291 |
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Visit the Tulsa Port of Catoosa, the beginning of the 445-mile McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River navigation system that links Tulsa with the rest of the world via the Mississippi River and the Port of New Orleans. The museum covers a range of topics including the history of the river and its impact on the region, folklore, shippers and shipments and a miniature model of the lock and dam. The now retired M/V Charley Border, a towboat that worked with barges for more than 30 years, is also...
Hours & Admission Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed major holidays. Free; donations welcome. Directions From Interstate 44 (I-44) or Interstate 244 (I-244), take U.S. Highway 169 north to Tulsa Port of Catoosa/46th St. N. exit. Travel five miles on 46th St. N. to the port, entering at Main Parkway. Follow signs, traveling approx. one mile to the Port Authority building and the museum.
Visit the Tulsa Port of Catoosa, the beginning of the 445-mile McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River navigation system that links Tulsa with the rest of the world via the Mississippi River and the Port of New Orleans. The museum covers a range of topics including the history of the river and its impact on the region, folklore, shippers and shipments and a miniature model of the lock and dam. The now retired M/V Charley Border, a towboat that worked with barges for more than 30 years, is also part of the complex. Hours & Admission Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed major holidays. Free; donations welcome. Directions From Interstate 44 (I-44) or Interstate 244 (I-244), take U.S. Highway 169 north to Tulsa Port of Catoosa/46th St. N. exit. Travel five miles on 46th St. N. to the port, entering at Main Parkway. Follow signs, traveling approx. one mile to the Port Authority building and the museum.
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4707 East 21st Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma
918-749-7385 |
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Big Splash features 10 water attractions, including a tube, speed and body slides, a wave pool and a children's activity pool, plus horseshoes, a volleyball court and a basketball court. Hours & Admission Late May to September, Monday to Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Admission. Directions From Interstate 44 (I-44) east or west, take Yale Ave. exit and turn left (eastbound) or right (westbound) and travel to 21st St. and turn left (west).
From Interstate 244 (I-244) east, take Yale Ave. exit. At end of ramp, turn south on Yale Ave. and travel to 21st St. and turn right (west).
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8201 East Highway 51
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
918-258-5100 |
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Come see how the "Best Ice Cream In The Country" is made at one of Blue Bell Creameries manufacturing facilities. Visitors can view the dry storage area, processing and production through glass windows, and then watch a short video on the history of Blue Bell. The headquarters are in Brenham, Texas, and the company is named for the state's famous wildflowers. A sample scoop of Blue Bell ice cream is served at the end of each tour.
Hours & Admission Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admission.
Come see how the "Best Ice Cream In The Country" is made at one of Blue Bell Creameries manufacturing facilities. Visitors can view the dry storage area, processing and production through glass windows, and then watch a short video on the history of Blue Bell. The headquarters are in Brenham, Texas, and the company is named for the state's famous wildflowers. A sample scoop of Blue Bell ice cream is served at the end of each tour. Hours & Admission Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admission. Tours By appointment; 30-45 minutes. Location Just west of north-south Creek Turnpike Toll Road and just south of east-west E. Kenosha St.
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Blue Dome District
Second Street and Elgin Avenue
Tulsa, Oklahoma
918-560-1500 |
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What once was a 1920s gas station, attracting Route 66 travelers with its blue art deco dome, is now the hub of Tulsa's downtown nightlife scene. Laid-back pubs and watering holes abound, regularly playing host to the best in local bands. Hours & Admission Vary by business. Free.
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Brady Arts District
Brady Avenue and Main Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma
918-560-1500 |
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Industrial space - old warehouses - once occupied this section of the Tulsa. The only reason to come to this part of town for many years was the Brady Theater and Cain's Ballroom, both historic entertainment venues that remain. And like many places, artists are the first to adapt, renovate and re-use space once considered less desirable. Today with art galleries, shops, nightlife and restaurants, the district offers plenty of activities day or night. The district is home to the Tulsa...
Hours & Admission Varies by business. Free.
Industrial space - old warehouses - once occupied this section of the Tulsa. The only reason to come to this part of town for many years was the Brady Theater and Cain's Ballroom, both historic entertainment venues that remain. And like many places, artists are the first to adapt, renovate and re-use space once considered less desirable. Today with art galleries, shops, nightlife and restaurants, the district offers plenty of activities day or night. The district is home to the Tulsa Artists' Coalition Gallery* and Tulsa Glassblowing Studio*. (*see separate listings) Hours & Admission Varies by business. Free. Location Within the downtown loop, northwest of downtown, east and south of Interstate 244 (I-244), and north and west of Interstate 444 (I-444).
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South Peoria Avenue between 32nd and 41st streets
Tulsa, Oklahoma
918-789-3881 |
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A long-time shopping avenue, Brookside has had many faces over the years. At the center of this eclectic strip sits the upscale international shopping and dining experience found at Center One, a collection of one-of-a-kind shops that rival any found on both coasts. Fashionable and funky shops by day. Dining, dancing and club hopping by night. Tulsa's Brookside district knows how to live it up with an unexpected blend of exciting venues and menus. Here the sushi bar neighbors the...
Hours & Admission Varies by business. Farmers' market: early May to late-October, Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Free.
A long-time shopping avenue, Brookside has had many faces over the years. At the center of this eclectic strip sits the upscale international shopping and dining experience found at Center One, a collection of one-of-a-kind shops that rival any found on both coasts. Fashionable and funky shops by day. Dining, dancing and club hopping by night. Tulsa's Brookside district knows how to live it up with an unexpected blend of exciting venues and menus. Here the sushi bar neighbors the biker bar, and the martini lounge rubs elbows with the indie coffee shop. A mid-week farmers' market is held at the northeast corner of East 41st Street and South Peoria Avenue. Hours & Admission Varies by business. Farmers' market: early May to late-October, Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Free. Location Brookside: South of downtown, east of the Arkansas River on S. Peoria Ave., between E. 32rd St. and E. 41st St.
Farmer's market: northeast corner of S. Peoria Ave. and E. 41st St.
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