Center Of The Universe, Oklahoma, United States
4.0 (474 reviews) Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent Ranking #13 in Tulsa Points of Interest & Landmarks
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Out of over 500 reviews, The Center of the Universe in Tulsa, OK is by far my most seen review. Now that it has been predominantly featured in the Paramount plus TV show, The Tulsa King staring Sylvester Stallone, I felt like it was time to revisit the landmark. Located in the heart of downtown Tulsa, it remains a mystery of the best kind. People travel from all over to see and experience what the feeling is all about. Everyone has their own opinions, so come check it out for yourself and see what the fuss is about.
Address
1 S Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103-3710
Website
http://centeroftheuniversefestival.com
Working hours
Monday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Current local date and time now
Monday, May 13, 2024, 18:11
User Ratings
4.0 based on (474 reviews)
Reviews
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4F4981JCmichaels 5:00 PM Oct 26, 2021
Needs upkeeping, but still worth seing.
There are actually two "center of the universe" locations in the U.S. that we know of. One is a manhole cover in Wallace, Idaho that has "Center of the Universe" around the edge. The other is this place. You stand on the middle of a brick spiral and sound there is amplified, probably by the nearby tall sculpture. It's by a S. Boston Avenue cul-de-sac off of E. 1st Street, next to the Union Depot and the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame. We were there on a Sunday, and downtown Tulsa was "dead," hardly any traffic at all. Nearby, if you are into art deco, visit the Philcade Building, also on S, Boston Avenue. A building blocks a straight shot down Boston Avenue. Supposedly there is an art deco museum here, but if so, it was not readily apparent when we were there, but maybe it's now unofficial, since there are some art deco displays on the bottom floor, and the ceiling is an incredible example of the art style. There was a small coffee shop open there too. North one block, the Philtower Building had a gothic ceiling. We were fortunate that the guard let us in for some photos. And the Mid-Continent Tower had an art nouveau ceiling, but that was locked on Sunday. Could see it through the door. The whole downtown area's architecture is beautiful. (The history is not, but that's another story.) So if you want an easy exploration of some great architecture and want to see one of the center of the universe locations, stop in Tulsa on a Sunday.
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4Lin0515 5:00 PM Oct 22, 2021
Cute stop
This is one of those acoustical oddities that are so much fun. If you stand in the center and speak, you can hear your voice echo. But others around the edge can barely hear you. I think they haven't quite figured out why it works that way. Very close to the Tulsa Union Depot (OK Jazz Hall of Fame), Arts District, and Greenwood District, and worth the walk.
