Tulsa

Tulsa is the "Oil Capital of the World." Situated between the prairies of central Oklahoma and the foothills of the Ozarks, Tulsa is located in the Green Country (Oklahoma)|Green Country region of Oklahoma. It is also affectionately called “T-town” by the local residents. Here and the age of the oil boom found its center. A small town by US standards, metropolitan luxuries such as theater, fine dining, nightlife, and shopping are found in an state known for sparsely populated farming communities. The picturesque downtown is surrounded by rolling hills covered with prairie grasses and ancient forests, a first impression that soon reveals world-class architecture and museums of art, miles of biking and walking trails, and huge parks. With a wealth of iconic sights and neighborhoods to explore, a trip to Tulsa can easily fit several weeks of touring.

Tulsa Halal Travel Guide

Tulsa was settled in the mid-1800s by the Lochapoka Band of Creek Native American tribe. A booming city during the 1920s, rich oil barons built stately mansions and skyscrapers, turning Downtown Tulsa into a treasure trove of art and architecture. Tulsa was the most important hub for the American oil industry for most of the 20th century.

Tulsa sustained heavy economic hardships during the oil crises of the 1970s and 1980s which led to diversification efforts that created an economic base in the energy, aviation, finance, telecommunications, and technology industries.

Tulsa is known as the arts and culture center of Oklahoma. Tulsa contains two world-renowned art museums and the Philbrook Museum of Art and the Gilcrease Museum of Art. Tulsa also boasts full time professional opera and ballet companies, which are a rarity in the region. Tulsa contains one of the largest concentrations of Art Deco in the nation, ranking number 9 on US News and World Report's list of top cities for Art Deco. Tulsa has also been called one of America's most livable large cities by Partners for Livable Communities, Forbes, and Relocate America.

In Tulsa you will find old west charm and southern hospitality as well as a cosmopolitan atmosphere. The people of Tulsa take pride in their city, welcoming outsiders with open arms. Most are willing to help you find your way around.

Tulsa lies in northeastern Oklahoma, at the convergence of the Great Plains and the Ozark Plateau, and receives an average of 40 inches of precipitation each year, both of which account for its abundant beautiful rolling green terrain. As a result, Tulsa breaks the Oklahoma stereotype of being nothing but a flat, arid dust bowl. Summers can be very warm and with the cold wind across the plains it can get very cold in the winter, but it does not last long. The winters are considered to be very mild. There is not much snow, just a few inches each year, typically. Tulsa has over 225 days of sunshine annually.

The city had about 391,000 people and the metro area had about 937,000 people as of 2010 from the U.S. Census Bureau. The Tulsa-Muskogee-Bartlesville Combined Statistical Area had a population of 1,151,172 in 2015.

Travel as a Muslim to Tulsa

Tulsa is served by one major airport and three general aviation airports.

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Tulsa

• Tulsa International Airport IATA Code: TUL GPS: 36.18997, -95.89007 in the northern part of Tulsa - Tulsa International Airport - It has major airlines with direct connecting 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 vehicle rental area and parking is well integrated. The airport offers free short term parking (first half-hour free).

• general-aviation/r-l-jones/ Richard L. Jones, Jr. Airport IATA Code: RVS often called the "Riverside Airport" | - GPS: 36.0395837, -95.9845951 is south of downtown - Richard Lloyd Jones Jr. Airport - Is a general aviation airport.

• general-aviation/okmulgee-regional-airport/ Okmulgee Regional Airport GPS 35.6681111,-95.9485278 (IATA Code: OKM) is south of Tulsa and is a general aviation airport.
• William R. Pogue Municipal Airport GPS 36.1752778,-96.1518333 (FAA LID: KOWP) is west of Tulsa and is a general aviation airport.

Travel on a Bus in Tulsa

• Greyhound Tulsa Stop GPS 36.154090,-95.986966,
• Greyhound Bus Lines - 317 South Detroit Ave. downtown ☎ +1 918 584-4428 -

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 self-proclaimed world's 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.

By Rail

There is no passenger train service to Tulsa, however, as of 2022, service between Oklahoma City and Tulsa is being developed. The Eastern Flyer route, operated by wapacific.com/ Iowa Pacific, is expected to begin regular service.

Get Around

Thanks to urban planning and the major city streets are placed in a grid layout. Almost all major intersections are one mile from each other, and exactly in a straight line. That makes it much easier to find places than in cities where streets go every which way. The major exception is downtown, which is slanted at a 25 degree angle to the rest of the grid. This is due to the original town not facing true north and instead putting main street at a 90 degree angle to the original MKT railroad tracks.

Rent a Car or Limousine in Tulsa

Several freeways and bypasses can be used to easily get around the Tulsa Metro area: I-244, I-44, US 169 (Mingo Valley Expressway, "Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway"), US 75, US 64/OK-51 (Broken Arrow Expressway, The "B.A."), and OK-364 (Creek Turnpike).

The streets and avenues are planned on a 1 mile by 1 mile grid system, with the main arterials running on each mile. In the core of the city, named avenues run north/south and are named after US cities, generally in repeating alphabetical order (for example, Winston-Yale-Allegheny-Braden). In the mid-town area the names are taken from colleges and college towns. North/South is divided by Admiral Blvd. Name streets East of Main are cities east of the Mississippi River, vice versa for name streets west of Main. In the parts of the city farther from downtown, north-south streets are numbered. It is important to recognize that the specific format of the north-south numbered street names is North/South 145th East/West Avenue.

Numbered streets run east/west with Main Street and the Arkansas River as the dividing line. Watch out for Place, Street, Avenue designation, e.g. 47th Place, 47th Street, or Florence Place, Florence Avenue. It is important to recognize that the specific format of the east-west numbered street names is West/East 71st Street North/South. In some parts of the city, numbered streets intersect, so the distinction is important. Although rare, one east-west numbered street may even intersect with a street of the same number running north-south.

Downtown streets were platted parallel to the Frisco railroad tracks. When Tulsa expanded beyond the bounds of its original plat and the expanded areas were platted in alignment with the points of the compass. Thus the "twisted" area down-town represents the original extent of Tulsa ca 1907.

By bus

Tulsa Transit provides bus service for the Tulsa Metro area. Cities served are Tulsa, Sand Springs, Sapulpa, Jenks, and Broken Arrow. The central station is at 319 S. Denver (downtown). They do not run that often, especially to the outer towns like Broken Arrow. Unlike major cities in the Northeast and the city bus is not a major form of transportation in the city. It is usually a means of travel for those who are without their own motor vehicle.

How to travel around Tulsa on a bicycle ?

Tulsa has an extensive interconnected paved bike trail system. Rivertrail follows the Arkansas River from downtown Tulsa south to the suburbs. The Katy Trail runs west to Sand Springs. The Osage Trail is a rails-to-trails route that begins at the OSU-Tulsa campus and travels north 15 miles to Skiatook. The Creek Trail connects Rivertrail and continues east through Broken Arrow to the NSU-Broken Arrow campus. Riders accustomed to flat terrain may find Tulsa's rolling land to be a bit more challenging, particularly during the heat of summer. If you are looking for a good workout and the Creek Turnpike Trail follows the land's original contours. Rivertrail is probably be best choice for the rider seeking an easy route.

Four bike loan depots, along Rivertrail, allow riders to borrow a bike for free for up to 24 hours.

Tulsa has an active bicycling community.

What to See

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• Creek Council Oak Tree - 18th St. and Cheyenne Ave GPS: 36.1362, -95.9901 - Creek Council Oak Tree A 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 - 1400 North Gilcrease Museum Road GPS: 36.1747, -96.0214 ☎ +1 918 596-2700 Opening Hours: Daily 10AM Monday - 5PM, lal-tours/ tours at 11AM and 2PM $8, donation optional Gilcrease Museum A 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.
• Greenwood Cultural Center | 322 North Greenwood Ave. GPS: 36.161993, -95.987539 ☎ +1 918 596-1020 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 9AM Monday - 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.
• The Ida Dennie Willis Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys - 627 North Country Club Dr. -95.99010 ☎ +1 918 584-6654 | Opening Hours: W-Sa 11AM Monday - 4:30PM Over 2000 dolls, dollhouses and other miniatures. The museum is rumored to have closed in 2007 after the death of the old lady who was running it.
• Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame - 111 E 1st Street GPS: 36.1567, -95.9906 ☎ +1 918 596-1001 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 5PM Donations Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame - Housed in the beautiful Art Deco-style Union Station Depot, many local jazz performances are held here.
• Penguins on Parade | - GPS: - There are dozens of 6' tall penguin sculptures scattered throughout the city. It is a local art project to raise funds for the Tulsa Zoo. The fundraiser began in 2002 as a way to raise money to build a black-footed African penguin exhibit. As of 2023, you could still find more than 50 of the penguins in and around Tulsa.
• The Philbrook Museum of Art | 2727 South Rockford Road GPS: 36.123980, -95.970188 1 block E of Peoria Ave at 27th Pl ☎ +1 918 749-7941 | Opening Hours: Tuesday Wednesday Friday-Su 10AM Monday - 5PM; Thursday 10AM Monday - 8PM In a former residence of local oilman Waite Phillips, has changing exhibits, a sculpture garden, art and artifacts from around the World, and a gift shop unlike anything else in Tulsa.

• Sherwin Miller Museum of Yahudi Art - 2021 E 71st Street GPS: 36.062201, -95.963695 ☎ +1 918 492-1818 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10AM Monday - 5PM Adults $5.50; Seniors age 55+ $4.50; Student age 6-21 $3; free admission to teachers with school ID Sherwin Miller Museum of Yahudi Art - 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 Yahudi museum in the region, utilizes both art and history to preserve and present Yahudi culture.
• Tulsa Air and Space Museum - 3624 North 74th E Ave GPS: 36.206516, -95.895961 ☎ +1 918 834-9900 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM; Sunday 1PM Monday - 5PM Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium - 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.

What to Do

America's Incredible Pizzas Company GPS 36.0588,-95.8832 , Big Splash Water Park GPS 36.1347,-95.9266 Web: , Sky Zone Tulsa GPS 36.0742,-95.8838 - located in Tulsa

• BOK Center - 200 South Denver Ave. GPS: 36.15268, -95.99611 ☎ +1 918 894-4200 - Depends on act/performance Tulsa's sleek, and modern center is the pride of the city. Opened in September 2008, it has already hosted such acts as The Eagles, Celine Dion, Elton John, Billy Joel, and many more are on the way. From 2010 to 2015 and the arena was home of the Tulsa Shock WNBA team, which moved from Detroit after the 2009 season, but the team moved to the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex after the 2015 season. With fine dining nearby and numerous hotels to stay at, this center is the centerpiece of Vision 2025, a plan to revitalize Downtown and certain parts of the city.
• The Center of the Universe - GPS: 36.15689, -95.99153 At the top of a pedestrian bridge in Tulsa. The bridge goes over the railroad tracks from Archer St. to First St. West of the Jazz Depot and immediately north of the Williams Center Tower. If you stand on the opposite side of the brick circle from someone else, you hear their echo, but not your own. If you stand at the center of the brick circle and talk, you will hear yourself echo, but others will not hear any echo. Overlooking the Center of the Universe area is a large, totem-like steel sculpture called Artificial Cloud.
• River Spirit Casino Resort - 8330 Riverside Pkwy GPS: 36.0319, -95.9539 81st & Riverside +1-888-748-3731
• The Expo Building - QuikTrip Center | 4145 E 21st St. GPS: 36.13441, -95.93142 - Contains what was once the largest unobstructed indoor area in the world. The "Golden Driller" in front is still pretty impressive. Hosts numerous shows including home and garden shows, arts & crafts events, boat show, gun and knife shows.
• Oxley Nature Center - 5701 E 36th St. North ☎ +1 918 669-6644 Hidden in the woods behind the Tulsa Zoo. Open almost all year. Has a few different habitats built up, such as a mini-prairie, a marsh with a walkover, ponds, woods, and plenty of opportunity for bird-watching.
• The Performing Arts Center - GPS: Downtown and the "PAC" (pronounced pee-ay-see) shows the annual presenation of The Nutcracker, in addition to various operatic, musical, and dramatic shows throughout the year. Tickets and scheduling available online.
• River Parks | - GPS: - There is a lovely cafe down around 21st and they have live music from time to time when it is warm out. There is a new complex, Riverwalk Crossing at 101st in Riverside. It has a movie theatre and some Halal restaurants, with a wonderful atmosphere.
• Route 66 | 11th St. - Renovated in 2005. The University of Tulsa is located nearby, and Tulsa Promenade mall is 2 mi South of the Expo Plaza, State Fairgrounds and several hotels, all of which provide shuttle service for shoppers.
• The Spotlight Theater | - GPS: - On Riverside Drive between 15th and 21st, it has shows every Saturday night of "The Drunkard"-America's longest running show-followed by "Olio", an old-fashioned vaudeville affair. Family friendly and very fun, The Drunkard is a must for any Tulsa visit!
• Tulsa Drillers - GPS: 36.16008, -95.98830 - Catch a baseball game with the Tulsa Drillers. The Drillers, a AA minor league team associated with the Colorado Rockies, play in ONEOK Field, in the Greenwood neighborhood.
• Tulsa Zoo - 6421 E 36th St. North GPS: 36.21375, -95.90483 ☎ +1 918 669-6600 | Opening Hours: Daily 9AM Monday - 5PM $8/$6/$4/Free (Adults/Seniors 55+/Children 3-11/Children under 3) Has zebras, giraffes, elephants, penguins, and reptiles, in addition to a Children's Zoo, Tropical American Rain Forest, Wildlife Carousel, and Zoo Train.
• Woodward Park - GPS: 36.13171, -95.97411 Southeast corner of 21st and Peoria - See the park in the spring when the roses are blooming in the Tulsa Rose Garden.

Local events in Tulsa

• Blue Dome Arts Festival | - GPS: In The Blue Dome District - Running the same weekend as the critically acclaimed Mayfest. This festival showcases local Tulsa County area artists and lets them show their colors. Parking is limited, so be prepared to walk a few blocks (Middle of May, Same as Mayfest).
• Conestoga - GPS: - Oklahoma's largest literary science fiction and fantasy convention. Late July.
• Cherry Street Farmer's Market | - GPS: 15th and Peoria - Every Saturday 'til the frost is on the pumpkin from about 7AM Monday - 11AM.
• Mayfest | - GPS: In the middle of Downtown Tulsa Opening Hours: 10AM - 5PM If you're looking for that Unique Gift or piece of art you can't find elsewhere, You won't go away Empty-handed From here. with artists from all over the nation, Mayfest is Truly the Cultural Highpoint of Tulsa's Yearly Calendar. (Middle of May, Same as Blue Dome Arts Festival)
• Mini-Con | - GPS: - Tulsa's Annual Anime Gathering is getting off the ground again after losing sponsors. Now sponsored by the Tulsa Library System, It is in good hands and could take a few years to get up to par with other conventions around the nation. Has film-showings and merchandise sales (Date of Event Varies Year to Year).
• Oklahoma Scottish Games & Gathering - River West Festival Park GPS: - It's always the third weekend in September.
• Tulsa Oktoberfest - GPS: - Which some people say is the largest Oktoberfest in the world outside of Germany.
• Tulsa State Fair - At the Expo Fairgrounds (near 21st and Yale). It's the last full week in September. "Funnel cakes" are a tradition.
• Tulsa Trek Expo - GPS: - The largest Star Trek convention in the central U.S.
• Wanenmacher's Tulsa Arms Show - The world's largest gun show. Twice a year at the Expo Building. April and November.
• Türkiye Mountain - GPS: - Excellent location for hiking and mountain biking, with lots of side trails to explore. Features great views of Oral Roberts University and Downtown.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Tulsa

Tulsa is a city known for being affordable while still maintaining an urban experience that rivals that of most larger cities in the region.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Tulsa

• Mama Trizza's | 1448 S. Delaware Ave. Midtown ☎ +1 918-743-7687 | Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday 11AM Monday - 6PM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM An artisan gift shop, representing local and regional artisans. Pottery, glass, jewelry, hand-turned wood, metal sculptures, stained glass, fountains, yard art, and locally made soap and candles are a few of the many unique items available in this charming shop.
• Wizard's Asylum | 7165 S. Mingo Road South Tulsa - Oklahoma's largest selection of rare comics, trade paperbacks, manga, cards, board games and more. Holds regular Magic: The Gathering tournaments on Saturdays.

Stores

• Bodean Seafood Market | 3376 E. 51st Street Midtown - One of the best fish markets in Tulsa, sells fish from all over the world.
• Gardner's Used Books, Music & Comics, Inc. | South Tulsa

• Nam Hai Vietnamese Supermarket | 1924 S. Garnett Road East Tulsa - Laid out in what resembles an old IGA Store, Nam Hai is the closest you'll come to the marketplaces of Asia in Tulsa, Just look for the lion out front.

Shopping centers

• The Farm | 5321 S. Sheridan Road South Tulsa ☎ +1 918 622-3860 A farm-themed shopping center with some of the more unique shops and restaurants in Tulsa County.
• Utica Plaza - Utica and 21st GPS: 36.1319, -95.9639 Midtown ☎ +1 918 742-5531 Utica Plaza - The very upscale Utica Plaza has some of the best shopping in Tulsa. The center becomes very festive during the Christmas Season and also throws several events during the course of the year. A must for those with a disposable budget.
• Tulsa Hills | 71st Street South and HWY 75 Southwest Tulsa ☎ +1 918 Newest Tulsa Shopping Development

Shopping malls

• The Tulsa Promenade - 4107 South Yale Ave. GPS: 36.10265, -95.91977 Midtown ☎ +1 918 627-9282 | Opening Hours: Monday - Tuesday 9AM Monday - 10PM, West 8AM Monday - 6PM, Thursday closed. Friday 8AM Monday - 9PM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday noon-6PM The University of Oklahoma is nearby, and the mall is roughly 2 miles south of the Expo Plaza, State Fairgrounds and several hotels, all of which provide shuttle service for shoppers.
• Woodland Hills Mall - 7021 South Memorial Dr. GPS: 36.06349, -95.88202 South Tulsa ☎ +1 918 250-1449 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM; Sunday noon-7PM 2-level, 1.2 million square-foot, super regional shopping center. The center features more than 165 stores, including over 80 stores you won't find anywhere else in Tulsa. Children's play area, a glass elevator and a food court.

Halal Restaurants in Tulsa

{{style|Listings should be grouped into Budget/Mid-range/Luxury instead of by cuisine type. If you're looking for nicer restaurants and then the major dining corridors can be found along 15th Street South ("Cherry Street") near downtown, along 71st Street South near Woodland Hills Mall, in the Brookside neighborhood near midtown and the Blue Dome neighborhood, and in the Utica Plaza shopping area. However, if you want an authentic experience and then you should be looking for good barbecue and regional fast food chains like Taco Bueno]. For dessert, head to Braum's for Oklahoma ice cream. This popular regional chain does farm-to-fork dairy products, and refuses to open stores more than 300 miles away from their home farm in Central Oklahoma.

BBQ

• Albert G's | 2748 South Harvard Ave. Midtown ☎ +1 918 747-4700 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 11AM Monday - 9PM Tasty BBQ run out of an old gas station.
• Elmer's BBQ | 4130 S. Peoria Brookside ☎ +1 918 742-6702 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11AM - 8PM, Friday Saturday 11AM - 9PM This barbecue place is not to be missed, seeing Bill Clinton and other celebrities among its past patrons. "It be bad."
• Jamil's | 3823 E 51st Street Midtown ☎ +1 918 742-9097 Tulsa's oldest steakhouse. Known for Lebanese style appetizers (Tabouli, hummus, cabbage rolls, etc.) and -halal-food/desserts/ desserts, along with traditional steakhouse fare.
• Rib Crib | 1601 South Harvard Midtown ☎ +1 918 742-2742 Remarkably successful joint from midtown. Opened in 1992, but has managed to franchise into 8 states. The original location burned down a few years back, but they rebuilt this in its place.
• Burn Company - BurnCo | 1738 South Boston Ave GPS: Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:30AM Monday - 2:30PM - One of Tulsa's best barbecue joints. Opened in 2014, it has quickly gained a reputation good enough to cause a line out the door daily when they open. Arrive early to ensure you get the entree you desire as they only make a set amount each day.

Fine dining

• Atlas Grill | 415 South Boston Ave. #20 downtown - Great lunch.
• The Chalkboard | 1324 South Main in the Hotel Ambassador, just North of 15th - Fantastic bistro cuisine.
• Daily Grill | 100 E Second St. on the main floor of the Downtown Crowne Plaza hotel

• The Downtown Buffeteria - formerly Nelson's Buffeteria | 514 South Boston Ave. Downtown - Famous for chicken-fried steak.
• Flavors | - GPS: 71st, just West of Sheridan - Excellent chef-owned bistro.
• Mahogany Prime Steakhouse | 6823 S. Yale Ave. South Tulsa - Some of the largest and best Steaks. Very upscale and some of the best food in town. A great place to take an expense account.
• Palace Cafe | 1301 East 15th Street Northeast corner of 15th and Peoria ☎ +1 918 582-4321 | Opening Hours: Lunch Tuesday to Friday 11AM Monday - 2PM, Dinner Tuesday - Saturday 5PM Monday - 10PM, Sunday Brunch-made to order 9AM Monday - 2PM Fine dining restaurant featuring freshly prepared, local cuisine.
• The Wild Fork | 21st and Utica inside Utica Plaza Shopping Center

• Polo Grill | 21st and Utica Inside Utica Plaza Shopping Center

Indian

• Desi Wok | 3966 South Hudson Ave. near I-44 and E 41st St. ☎ +1 918 621-6565 Serves traditional and fusion Indian/Chinese cuisine. Ask the large Filippino working behind the counter, William, for his "pineapple warrior" special. It's fantastic!
• India Palace | 6963 S. Lewis South Tulsa ☎ +1 918 492-8040 This little hole-in-the-wall is among Tulsa's best Indian restaurant. Try any of the dishes here, you can't go wrong.

Italian

• Zio's | (2 Locations) 71st and Mingo, 81st and Lewis GPS: - Italian restaurant with very good Pasta. family oriented

Japanese

• Sushi Train | 3300 E. 51st Street Midtown Opening Hours: Closed Sundays. Toy train delivers sushi.
• Fuji | 3739 S. Peoria Ave Brookside

"Fuji" On Peoria in Brookside. Offers an all-you-can-eat sushi lunch special for $10 a person. Best sushi deal around.

• Yokozuna | 309 E. 2nd Street Downtown ☎ +1 918-508-7676 | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 10PM; Friday 11AM Monday - mdnight; Saturday 5PM Monday - midnight Yokozuna is an Asian restaurant and sushi bar located in the historic Blue Dome District. Enjoy delicious food, unique drink selections, and relaxing atmosphere in Tulsa's great downtown.

Chinese

• Great Wall Restaurant | 7105 South Yale Ave At the southeast corner of 71st and Yale ☎ +1 918 494-8652 This modest restaurant features a Mongolian-style BBQ, several traditional Chinese dishes as well as contemporary Chinese-American fare, and the best fried Rice on the planet. Dinner is served family style with white Rice, and dinner entrees cost between $7 and $15. Lunch combos (with fried rice) are available 6 days a week (only excluding Sunday) from 11AM to 3PM and costs between $5 and $8 per meal.

Mexican

• Agave Mexican Grill | 8221 U East 61st Street South Tulsa ☎ +1 918 826-8542 A recommendation for any itinerary in South Tulsa.
• El Rio Verde | 38 North Trenton Ave North Tulsa ☎ +1 918 592-2555 -

Pizza

• Hideaway Pizzas | (2 Locations) 15th and Cherry Street, 51st and Memorial - Since 1957.
• Pie Hole Pizzeria | 2708 E. 15th Street Central Tulsa - New York style slices at a good price. Amazing specialty pizzas.
• Savastano's - E 105th Street Regal Plaza An "Authentic Chicago Style Pizzeria" that serves deep dish Pizzas. They stay true to Chicago style pizza by making that the theme of the entire restaurant. In the mood for a bar? Check out "The Friendly Confines" on the lower level of the restaurant. Accessible from the parking lot, this is the sports bar section of the restaurant open to anyone until night time when the bar closes to anyone under 21. The bar stays open later then the it's restaurant counterpart on the floor above.
• Tulsa's Incredible Pizzas Company - 8314 E 71st Street South Tulsa ☎ +1 918 294-8671 It has 96,000 square feet and is a restaurant and amusement park, includes an all-you-can-eat pizza and salad buffet, indoor go-kart races, bumper cars, miniature golf, bowling, and a game arcade.
• Umberto's Pizzas | 3228 E. 21st Street Central Tulsa - Has a "college" atmosphere--not upscale but friendly. Motto: "We toss ‘em and they're awesome."

Thai

• Bangkok (Thai) | 3313 E 32nd Pl. ☎ +1 918 663-4880 (Thai) buffet with lots of Vegetarian options.
• Lanna (Thai) | 7227 S. Memorial Dr South Tulsa - (Thai) Food with live band some nights.

Vegetarian and vegan

• Be Le Vegetarian Restaurant | 6634 South Lewis Ave. ☎ +1 918 499-1414 Vietnamese and Chinese food made with faux meats and faux fish.
• Souper Salad | 61st and Memorial Southeast corner of the intersection in the shopping center behind Hooters - Not what it used to be.

Bars & taverns

• Arnie's Bar | 318 E 2nd St. GPS: 36.155639, -95.987152 Blue Dome - Tulsa's Irish bar Since 1956.
• The Max Retropub | 114-C S. Elgin Ave. GPS: 36.156383, -95.987320 Blue Dome Opening Hours: 2PM Monday - 2AM - Late 1980s-early 1990s themed and arcade, featuring Skeeball and tons of arcade cabinets many Gen X'ers will remember from their childhood. Also featuring gourmet junkfood.

Pubs

• Kilkenny's Irish Pub | 1413 E 15th Street GPS: 36.140781, -95.972924 Cherry Street ☎ +1 918 582-8282 - Has a nice selection of soft drinks, nice atmosphere and good food. Pours the best Guinness. A little more upscale than McNellie's.
• McNellie's Public House | 409 E 1st Street GPS: 36.157284, -95.987033 Blue Dome An Irish pub with over 60 soft drinks on tap.

Coffee

• Cafe Cubana | 1328 E 15th Street GPS: 36.140412, -95.974090 Cherry Street
• Topeca Coffee | 115 West 5th Street GPS: 36.150889, -95.992301 At The Mayo Hotel
• Coffee House on Cherry Street - Cherry Street | 1502 E 15th Street GPS: 36.140402, -95.971740
• DoubleShot Coffee Company | 1730 South Boston Ave GPS: 36.136783, -95.985491 18th & Boston - Local coffee roaster and barista, DoubleShot caters to Tulsa's coffee snobs and neighbourhood residents. Be sure to ask the staff about their trips to origin.
• Gypsy Coffee House & Cyber Cafe | 303 M.L.K. Jr Blvd GPS: 36.160308, -95.991661 Brady ☎ +1 918 295-2181 | Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - midnight - Tulsa only late night coffee house downtown , great desserts and the best espresso.Good deli style food Free wi-fi
• Nordaggio's Coffee | 8156 South Lewis Ave GPS: 36.044348, -95.959273 South Tulsa ☎ +1 918 296-5288

• Java Daves's | 6239 E 15th Street GPS: 36.140950, -95.906424
• Shades of Brown | 3302 South Peoria Ave GPS: 36.115383, -95.975921 Brookside Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 8AM Monday - 11PM, Friday Saturday 8AM Monday - midnight - Offers quality coffee in a friendly environment. They feature local art on display, with a different artist every month. They also have live music in the evenings.

Music

• Crow Creek Tavern | 3534 S. Peoria Ave GPS: 36.112282, -95.975986 Brookside A popular hangout with the biker crowd, look for the motorcycles lined up front.
• Mercury Lounge | 1747 South Boston GPS: 36.136369, -95.984816 18th and Boston - Rockabilly music with a $5 organic juice and shot special.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Tulsa

Tulsa - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Tulsa, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Tulsa. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Tulsa and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Tulsa. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Tulsa. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inTulsa: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Tulsa.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Tulsa: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Tulsa, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Tulsa.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Tulsa, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Tulsa, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Tulsa and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Tulsa, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Tulsa, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Tulsa without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Tulsa is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Tulsa.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Tulsa is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Tulsa, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Tulsa Media: info@ehalal.io

Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Microtel Inn & Suites - Admiral Place - 16518 East Admiral Pl ☎ +1 918 234-9100
• Super 8 Motel - Downtown - 3211 South 79th East Ave GPS: 36.115764, -95.889320 ☎ +1 918 660-8080

Mid-range

• Hyatt Regency Tulsa - 100 E 2nd Street GPS: 36.153972, -95.990980 Adjacent to Williams Towers and the Tulsa Performing Arts Center ☎ +1 918 582-9000
• Doubletree Hotel - Downtown - 616 West 7th Street GPS: 36.147359, -95.995794 ☎ +1 918 587-8000 +1 918 587-1642
• Doubletree Hotel - Warren Place - 6110 South Yale GPS: 36.073001, -95.924245 ☎ +1 918 495-1000
• Postoak Lodge & Retreat - 5323 W. 31st St. North Tulsa GPS: 36.198252, -96.062134 ☎ +1 918 425-2112
• Hyatt Place Tulsa-South/Medical District - Hyatt Place Tulsa Southern Hills | 7037 South Zurich Avenue Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136 ☎ +1 918 491-4010 Checkin - 3PM / Check-out: noon
• Hotel Ambassador - 1324 S. Main Street GPS: 36.142570, -95.987701 ☎ +1 918 587-8200 +1 918 587-8208 Also housing the excellent Chalkboard restaurant.
• The Mayo Hotel - 115 West 5th Street GPS: 36.150953, -95.992206 ☎ +1 918 582-6296 - Once regarded as the preeminent Tulsa luxury hotel when she opened in 1925, The Mayo Hotel has returned, more brilliant than ever. The Mayo sets a new standard of value, boasting convenient amenities, superior services and an exclusive address in the heart of downtown.
• Wyndham Tulsa - 10918 East 41st Street GPS: 36.103603, -95.854602 ☎ +1 918 627-5000

Telecommunications in Tulsa

Tulsa County has more Wi-Fi spots than anywhere else in Oklahoma (as well as most of the Great Plains), making it a major tech hub in the region. If you need a Wi-Fi link, check into any number of restaurants and cafes and you'll be sure to find one.

• Central Library is across the street from Denver Station and the central city bus station. There's usually a few free Internet terminals you can use there or at any of the 24 other public libraries.

Stay Safe

Take precautions as you would in any other larger American city. Generally speaking and the areas of Tulsa immediately north and east of downtown have a rough reputation and caution should be taken.

The tornado sirens are tested at noon on Wednesday, but they are not tested if it is rainy, stormy, or very windy. You might want to check the tornado safety page if you are visiting Tulsa. Tornado season is normally in the spring and early summer, but they can occur anytime during the year.

Oklahoma Weather is very harsh on road conditions and road repairs are needed on an almost yearly basis. Please be prepared to slow down or stop for road workers as fines double for accidents in work zones as specified by Oklahoma State Law.

Swimming in the Arkansas River is inadvisable due to the large amounts of pollution and the currents created by the dams near downtown.

The intersections along 71st Street, especially the one at Memorial, are amongst the most dangerous in America. Drive defensively.

Go next

• The Frank Lloyd Wright Price Tower and Arts Center is in Bartlesville
• Oklahoma Aquarium Just south of Tulsa in the suburb of Jenks
• Renaissance Fair In Muskogee. Last of April and first part of May.
• Rhema Bible Church Christmas Light Tour in Broken Arrow -- free admission.
• The cities of Sand Springs, Jenks, Broken Arrow, Owasso, Bixby and Catoosa are all suburbs and part of the Tulsa Metro Area.
• Claremore and the birthplace and hometown of Will Rogers, is about 30 minutes away. A wonderful museum about Will Rogers is located there.
• Pawhuska is home to the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. It is also the Tribal Headquarters of the Osage Nation and the county seat of Osage County, Oklahoma.

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