Tulsa district, Oklahoma, United States

Places to visit near Tulsa

Tulsa is a city in Tulsa district, Oklahoma, United States, home to about 403,505 people. Within 50 km by road there are 244 places to visit — 63 churches, 50 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 38 museums and 31 forts & heritage. The must-see places are First Presbyterian Church (1 km), Holy Family Cathedral (1 km) and Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (1 km).

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Tulsa at a glance

Location
Tulsa district, Oklahoma, United States
Population
about 403,505
Coordinates
36.1540° N, 95.9928° W
Places within 50 km
244 (40 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 forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Tulsa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tulsa: 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 Tulsa

71 churches within 100 km of Tulsa. The closest is First Presbyterian Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tulsa

59 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tulsa. The closest is Swan Lake (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Tulsa

40 museums within 100 km of Tulsa. The closest is Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame (1 km); the best-known is The Outsider's House (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Tulsa

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tulsa. The closest is Tulsa Firefighter's Memorial (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tulsa

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tulsa. The closest is Boathouse Overlook (4 km); the best-known is Lookout Mountain (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Tulsa

22 parks within 100 km of Tulsa. The closest is Newblock Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Tulsa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tulsa
  2. 1 km First Presbyterian Church · church, Tulsa
  3. 1 km Boston Avenue United Methodist Church · church, Tulsa
  4. 1 km Holy Family Cathedral · church, Tulsa
  5. 1 km Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church · church, Tulsa
  6. 2 km Newblock Park · park, Tulsa
  7. 2 km Back to Tulsa

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How to reach Tulsa

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    Within 15 km of Tulsa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tulsa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6371First Presbyterian Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5059Swan Lake (4 km)
    Museums3840Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3134Tulsa Firefighter's Memorial (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2828Boathouse Overlook (4 km)
    Parks1722Newblock Park (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens56Tulsa Botanic Garden (11 km)
    Other attractions35KRMG-FM (Sand Springs) (15 km)
    Temples33Temple Israel (5 km)
    Caves22The Cave House (2 km)
    Beaches & coast22Willow Beach (4 km)
    Buddhist sites11Tam-Bao Buddhist Temple (23 km)
    Waterfalls11Bixhoma Falls (42 km)

    Tulsa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tulsa?

    First Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km), Holy Family Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (church, about 1 km), Boston Avenue United Methodist Church (church, about 2 km), Newblock Park (park, about 2 km), The Outsider's House (museum, about 3 km).

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

    244 places on Spotwander: 63 churches, 50 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 38 museums, 31 forts & heritage, 28 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Tulsa?

    First Presbyterian Church, about 1 km by road; Holy Family Cathedral (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Tulsa?

    Swan Lake, about 4 km by road; Reservoir Hill (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Tulsa?

    Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, about 1 km by road; Woody Guthrie Center (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tulsa?

    Start in Tulsa, visit First Presbyterian Church, then Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, then Holy Family Cathedral, then Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, then Newblock Park, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tulsa?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Tulsa

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