Hidden Gems Places To Visit in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
- 5.0 Vintage Sewing Center And Museum (76 reviews)
-Great for kids!!
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Speciality Museums
I found this museum on Trip Advisor and read a few reviews that said others spent a couple hours here. So did we. I enjoyed talking with the owner. He is knowledgeable and his excitement to share about the machines makes it fun. My favorite part is that my kids were able to try a variety of sewing machines as well as a few other STEM experiences. They made key chains and designs for T-shirts and it was free for them. My son said he learned that sewing isn't boring, and it felt like it was his birthday! There are also classes they can participate in to grow in their creative abilities so we will be back, for sure! See more..
- 5.0 Greenwood Rising (30 reviews)
-A powerful and must see place to visit
History Museums
We visited on a rainy Monday and were greeted by a friendly and knowledgeable docent. The exhibit walks you through the 1921 Race Massacre in an immersive and very moving way. Hearing the actual survivors recall that terrifying night was the most powerful part of the exhibit for me. Be sure to have a seat in the barbers chair and listen to the barbers talk to each other. After the museum you can also take a stroll on Black Wall Street and see plaques that mark the many business that were destroyed. See more..
- 4.5 The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art (74 reviews)
-Small but excellent
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
The mission of the SMMJA is to preserve and promote Jewish heritage, culture, history and community through art and education.Through exhibitions and educational programs focusing on Jewish culture, history, religion, and art, the Museum hopes people will come to understand and identify with the Jewish experience. The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art (SMMJA) and its collections have been a part of Tulsa for decades. It began in 1965 when a local synagogue brought a traveling exhibit, “Traditional Ceremonial Art,” from the Jewish Museum in New York to the Tulsa community. It generated great interest in Jewish culture and art, and the following year, the Gershon and Rebecca Fenster Gallery of Jewish Art opened to the public. Sherwin Miller, the first Curator of the Gallery, began collecting Jewish art and artifacts in earnest. In 2000, the Museum was renamed the Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art to recognize the achievements and contributions of its first curator. See more..
- 4.5 Tulsa Botanic Garden (73 reviews)
-A Hidden Gem
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Gardens
Tulsa Botanic Garden is an all-season oasis blooming just 8 miles northwest of downtown Tulsa. The A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces is a 3-acre ornamental garden showcasing over 350 plant varieties, beautiful art deco designs and water features, and one of the region’s largest spring flower displays with over 200,000 bulbs. The Children’s Discovery Garden is a wonderland of interactive fun for all ages including the iconic Spring Giant, a 15 ft. tall carved face, spitting animal fountains, carnivorous plants, Sensory Walk, and the Tree Fort. The Lakeside Promenade gracefully encompasses a seven-acre lake, and the Cross Timbers Trail provides a 1.5 mile hike through native forest and prairie. See website for seasonal hours and for early closings/tickets for special events, such as Tulsa Botanic BLOOMS, Autumn in the Botanic Garden and Botanic Garden of Lights. Note: All transactions at the Garden are cashless with major credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. See more..
- 4.5 Mary K. Oxley Nature Center (68 reviews)
-Excellent little nature center!
Nature & Wildlife Areas
We had a group of five trying to find a cool place to hang out together on a hot Tulsa day, and we found the nature center! We only visited in the building but I was really impressed with how much it had to offer in a limited space. We had three young children (ages 5 and 3) with us and they stayed entertained for well over an hour and a half looking at all the hands-on displays, pressing the buttons to hear the different bird sounds, and climbing in the really cool tree! We also fed the fish and turtles which was a nice treat for everyone. The staff was so friendly and kind and gave us some helpful tips. Although we didn't walk them, there are lots of trails you can hike that take you into nature - something I'd love to do on a future visit! See more..
- 4.5 Blue Dome District (63 reviews)
-Bucket List Fun
Spent 1-2 hours Neighborhoods
I loved the three band benefit concert held December 19, 2020 for CASA. It was three bands: Severmind, DreK and All Is Fair. I truely enjoyed the music, was so happy to bring an unwrapped child's toy to supplement my ticket purchase. The toyes were donated to CASA. Plenty of space to socail distance at tables, bartender was great, and security was awesome!!! Haven't been to a live concert in many many years...enjoyed it. See more..
- 4.5 Tulsa Historical Society & Museum (52 reviews)
-Women's History Celebration
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
The Tulsa Historical Society & Museum has eight rotating exhibit galleries featuring stories from Tulsa's past. The museum collects, preserves, and exhibits artifacts and archives from YOUR Tulsa history. Visit often as all exhibits are temporary and change regularly. See more..
- 4.5 Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza (39 reviews)
-One of Many Things Tulsa Has to Offer
Bridges
Tulsa has a number of things to see and do, but we chose a few that our travel time would allow. This is in an area that runs beside the Arkansas River. There is parking across the road, then you walk across the bridge with the Rt 66 sign on it. Then you can go down the steps once you have crossed the road to see the statue here up close. There is also a court of flags showing the flags of the 8 states along art 66. Cyrus Avery is known as the father of Rt 66. This is another one of those somewhat quick stops for some photos and then you move on. The drive along Riverside Drive here is lovely, seeing the lengthy walking/running trails and nature statues along the path. See more..
What's a Hidden gem?
We call places hidden gems that are new, extremely good, but are not that popular yet - you should check them out. The criteria is to have a rating of 4.5 or more and more than 20 reviews and less than 100 reviews.
