Tulsa County Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)

Oklahoma Aquarium

The Oklahoma Aquarium is a huge institution spanning 72,000 square feet, located close to Tulsa in the town of Jenks. It boasts eight exhibits that showcase a mix of local and exotic marine and ocean wildlife, with a total of 100 different exhibits to peruse. The Oklahoma Aquarium is famous for having the planet’s biggest bullhead shark collection, which can be found in the special Shark Adventure exhibit. Of course, there are plenty of other fun things to see besides that. A local aquatic exhibit showcases local marine life and an alligator snapping turtle that is 120 years old, and colorful creatures can be seen in sections like Eco Zone, Extreme Fishing, Hayes Family Ozark Stream, Polynesian Reef, and Sea Turtle Island. Address: 300 Aquarium Dr, Jenks, OK 74037, United States

Daycation at the Aquarium

The Oklahoma Aquarium is one of our favorite places to go, especially during these HOT Summer days! Stop in the Snack Bar and grab a snack and drink, we highly recommend the pretzels and mozzarella sticks :) There are SO many things to see and sometimes you even have to go back and see them more than once. This as our first time seeing the new sea turtle exhibit and it is amazing to be able to see stand so close and observe it. If you are brave enough, be sure and walk in the Shark Tunnel. You will have sharks swimming at you from all angles, even over your head! You can feed the stingrays and turtles. Don’t forget to stop by the Gift Shop before you leave!

Philbrook Museum of Art

The Philbrook Museum of Art is a cultural and art center alongside being a museum, and it covers an impressive two different properties in the Tulsa area. It’s one of the best Oklahoma attractions for art aficionados and history buffs alike. The primary location of the Philbrook Museum of Art is a gorgeous villa dating back to the 1920s, fashioned with Italian Renaissance architecture and picturesque grounds. The villa was once owned by a local oil magnate named Waite Phillips. It has 72 rooms and three stories and was created by a renowned architect. The home was made from white marble and stucco along its exterior and it glitters under the sun. Inside, you’ll see lovely warm wooden floors, marble fountains, ornate fireplaces, and intricate ceilings. The Phillips donated the estate to the city in 1938 and the museum opened a year later. But even the beauty of the building barely measures up to the magnificence of the gallery within, which boasts one of the greatest collections of art in the state! It includes a whopping nine collections from across the planet. Its biggest highlight is its huge Native American art collection that holds traditional artifacts, woven items, pottery, paintings, and jewelry. The 23-acre museum also contains works from Europe, Africa, Asia, and America, with all sorts of genres and eras represented. It has a nice gift shop, too, if you want to buy some souvenirs! There is also a children’s area, a space for events, a library, and more. The second building can be found in the Tulsa Brady Arts District and is a simple satellite gallery. Address: 2727 S Rockford Rd, Tulsa, OK 74114, United States

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