Tulsa district, Oklahoma, United States

Places to visit near Owasso

Owasso is a town in Tulsa district, Oklahoma, United States, home to about 34,542 people. Within 50 km by road there are 247 places to visit — 62 churches, 46 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 39 museums and 34 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Owasso Lake Dam (1 km), Tulsa Zoo (10 km) and Lake Yahola (11 km).

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Owasso, Oklahoma
Owasso, Tulsa district, Oklahoma, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Owasso at a glance

Location
Tulsa district, Oklahoma, United States
Population
about 34,542
Coordinates
36.2695° N, 95.8547° W
Places within 50 km
247 (42 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Owasso

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Owasso: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Owasso

69 churches within 100 km of Owasso. The closest is Owasso Lake Dam (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Owasso

56 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Owasso. The closest is Lake Yahola (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Owasso

41 museums within 100 km of Owasso. The closest is Owasso Museum (1 km); the best-known is The Outsider's House (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Owasso

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Owasso. The closest is Hooper Hill (10 km); the best-known is Claremore Mound (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Owasso

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Owasso. The closest is Eric Wiles Memorial Tree Placque (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Owasso

24 parks within 100 km of Owasso. The closest is Benton Park (15 km); the best-known is Woodward Park (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Owasso

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Owasso
  2. 1 km Owasso Lake Dam · dam, Tulsa
  3. 10 km Tulsa Zoo · nature spot, Tulsa
  4. 3 km Lake Yahola · lake, Tulsa
  5. 8 km The Outsider's House · museum, Tulsa
  6. 25 km Catoosa First Assembly of God · church, Rogers
  7. 17 km Back to Owasso

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Owasso by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6269Owasso Lake Dam (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4656Lake Yahola (11 km)
    Museums3941Owasso Museum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3435Hooper Hill (10 km)
    Forts & heritage3234Eric Wiles Memorial Tree Placque (1 km)
    Parks1724Benton Park (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens57Tulsa Zoo (10 km)
    Other attractions45Blue Whale (17 km)
    Temples33Grace Apostolic Temple (15 km)
    Caves22The Cave House (24 km)
    Beaches & coast22Willow Beach (25 km)
    Buddhist sites11Tam-Bao Buddhist Temple (20 km)

    Owasso: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Owasso?

    Owasso Lake Dam (dam, about 1 km), Tulsa Zoo (nature spot, about 10 km), Lake Yahola (lake, about 11 km), Catoosa First Assembly of God (church, about 17 km), Blue Whale (attraction, about 17 km), The Outsider's House (museum, about 19 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Owasso?

    247 places on Spotwander: 62 churches, 46 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 39 museums, 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Owasso?

    Owasso Lake Dam, about 1 km by road; Into All the World Church (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Owasso?

    Lake Yahola, about 11 km by road; Oknoname 131016 Dam (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Owasso?

    Owasso Museum, about 1 km by road; Tulsa Air & Space Museum & Planetarium (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Owasso?

    Start in Owasso, visit Owasso Lake Dam, then Tulsa Zoo, then Lake Yahola, then The Outsider's House, then Catoosa First Assembly of God, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Owasso?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Owasso

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Owasso’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Owasso on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.