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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Tulsa

16 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Updated July 25, 2022

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The Center of the Universe

An acoustic anomaly with a mysterious cause.

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Cave House of Tulsa

A former chicken restaurant that doubled as a speakeasy is now a quirky home full of wonderfully strange traditions.

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Praying Hands

These massive mitts are made of 30 tons of devotional bronze.

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Philbrook Museum of Art

The collection is housed in an exquisite mansion that makes you feel like you've been transported to an Italian villa.

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The Outsiders House Museum

Once in disrepair, the house where the 1983 film was shot has been restored and turned into a museum.

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Boston Avenue Methodist Church

One of the best examples of Art Deco architecture in the United States.

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Abundant Life Building

This abandoned, windowless concrete block is one of the strangest buildings in Tulsa.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Buck Atom

Standing at 21-feet tall, this space cowboy adds to the legacy of Route 66's muffler men.
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Jamil's Steakhouse

The storied steakhouse is the last in a long line of Lebanese-owned supper clubs in Tulsa.
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Eat Across Route 66

Created in 1926, Route 66 was once the primary way drivers headed West, and a network of local economies sprouted up along its path. But after the Interstate Highway System replaced many portions of the “Mother Road,” most of its associated attractions faded away. Intrepid travelers, however, can still seek out the remnants of this artery through America and even find a few new gems along the way. Along with the towering Muffler Men and the sprawling, changing landscapes that speed past your car windows, the restaurants and bars along Route 66 offer an enchanting glimpse into American history and culture. From an Illinois watering hole once frequented by Al Capone to an Albuquerque restaurant specializing in pre-Columbian cuisine to a steakhouse born of Tulsa’s once-booming Lebanese community, these spots showcase the delicious diversity of America’s most iconic road. As you travel, please follow each state's and business's COVID-19 guidelines.

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Stories About Tulsa

Podcast: Buck Atom on Route 66

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
by The Podcast Team
July 25, 2022

Unearthing the True Toll of the Tulsa Race Massacre

99 years later, a community works with archaeologists to answer longstanding questions about a brutal tragedy.
by Megan Gannon
June 1, 2020

When Eating Crow Was an American Food Trend

The birds briefly became a delicacy.
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August 7, 2018

Tell Us About the Most Amazing Parts of Tulsa, Oklahoma!

We need your stories about the city's hidden corners and unusual places.
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April 24, 2018

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