Tulsa
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By plane
- Tulsa International Airport in the northern part of Tulsa. It has major airlines with direct flights to major cities in the U.S. It is a small but nice airport with sofas and chairs all around and a very laid-back feel. The car rental area and parking is well integrated. The airport offers free short term parking (first half-hour free).
- Richard L. Jones, Jr. Airport (often called the "Riverside Airport") is south of downtown and is a general aviation airport.
By train
There is no passenger train service to Tulsa.
By car
Most Tulsans drive almost everywhere, although bus, bike, and pedestrian routes are starting to catch on.
From the North/Kansas - US-75 South from Bartlesville, OK, or US-169 South from Coffeyville, KS.
From the Northeast/Missouri - I-44 West, aka the "Will Rogers Turnpike." The world's former largest McDonalds spans the roadway near Vinita, OK.
From the East/Arkansas - US-412 West, aka the "Cherokee Turnpike."
From the Southeast/Arkansas - The "Muskogee Turnpike."
From the South - US-75 from Okmulgee, OK, aka the "Okmulgee Beeline."
From the Southwest/Oklahoma City - I-44 East, aka the "Turner Turnpike."
From the West - US-412 East, aka the "Cimarron Turnpike."
For the slow scenic route from Northeast or Southwest come in on old Route 66.
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Creek Council Oak Tree
18th St. and Cheyenne Ave.. It was under the Creek Council Oak Tree in 1836 that the Lochapoka Creek Indians kindled a ceremonial fire using live coals they had carried from their Alabama homeland. This oak was Tulsa’s first town hall, first conference room, first church and first court of law. This tree symbolizes the spirit of Tulsa's early settlers.
Gilcrease Museum
Daily 10AM-5PM, tours at 11AM and 2PM. Touted as the "Museum of The Americas", has one of the world's largest collections of Western and Native American art and artifacts and constantly changing exhibits on a yearly basis. The gift shop has a good collection of art, jewelry, music and books as well. A must-see attraction for any visit to Tulsa. $8, donation optional
Greenwood Cultural Center
M-Sa 9AM-5PM. Serves to promote the history of Tulsa’s Greenwood District. Was home to one of the worst race riots in American history. Special performances are often held at this center
Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art
M-F 10AM-5PM. The largest collection of Judaica in the American Southwest, flagship of The Fenster/Sanditen Cultural Center. As an arts education institution, and the only American Jewish museum in the region, utilizes both art and history to preserve and present Jewish culture.
Tulsa Air and Space Museum
Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM; Su 1PM-5PM. TASM Collection Highlights include a WWII German Jet Engine, An F-14 Tomcat, Two of Burt Rutan's Experimental aircraft, A locally built Gyrocopter by Spartan Aeronautics, and Art-Deco sections of the original Tulsa International Airport Terminal. TASM also has Many historical and interactive exhibits of interest to young and old alike
January - April
June - August
October - December
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