Blue Dome District, Tulsa
Downtown Tulsa is divided into a series of entertainment districts that are home to numerous restaurants, nightclubs, bars and retail shopping establishments. The Blue Dome District is the closest of these areas to the downtown Tulsa Hyatt, and it's where you'll find many of the city's famous murals, as well the most popular street festivals: Eat Street Tulsa, Tulsa Tough, St. Patrick's, a Mardi Gras parade and more.
Oil was discovered in Tulsa in the early 1900s, and wealthy oilmen poured millions into the local economy while leaving left behind their stately mansions, beautiful modern high rises, and Art Deco architecture, some of which can still be seen.
The famous Route 66 highway, which connected Los Angeles to Chicago, also passes through Tulsa, and a section thereof carves through the Blue Dome District. In fact, the Blue Dome building is actually a beautiful old 1920s gas station located along Route 66, which acts as a centerpiece for this entertainment district. Watch for the "66" markers along the sidewalk to help you follow the path of the highway!
Oil was discovered in Tulsa in the early 1900s, and wealthy oilmen poured millions into the local economy while leaving left behind their stately mansions, beautiful modern high rises, and Art Deco architecture, some of which can still be seen.
The famous Route 66 highway, which connected Los Angeles to Chicago, also passes through Tulsa, and a section thereof carves through the Blue Dome District. In fact, the Blue Dome building is actually a beautiful old 1920s gas station located along Route 66, which acts as a centerpiece for this entertainment district. Watch for the "66" markers along the sidewalk to help you follow the path of the highway!
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Blue Dome District on Map
Sight Name: Blue Dome District
Sight Location: Tulsa, USA (See walking tours in Tulsa)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Tulsa, USA (See walking tours in Tulsa)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Create Your Own Walk in Tulsa
Creating your own self-guided walk in Tulsa is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Tulsa Introduction Walking Tour
Straddling the Arkansas River in the U.S. state of Oklahoma, the city of Tulsa is deeply rooted in the Native American history and, more recently, in the oil industry too.
The area of modern Tulsa is considered an Indian Territory, and has been formally settled by Native Americans since 1836. The tribesmen named their settlement Tallasi, which means "old town" in the Creek language,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
The area of modern Tulsa is considered an Indian Territory, and has been formally settled by Native Americans since 1836. The tribesmen named their settlement Tallasi, which means "old town" in the Creek language,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Tulsa's Historical Churches
Tulsa, Oklahoma is home to an array of remarkable churches, cathedrals, chapels, and other religious sites collectively reflecting the city's diverse religious heritage. A good number of these sanctuaries are located downtown. By far more than just places of worship, they are also architectural marvels and cultural landmarks.
Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, with its striking Art... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, with its striking Art... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
University of Tulsa Walking Tour
Located on the historic U.S. Route 66, America's "Mother Road", the University of Tulsa campus centers on a wide, grassy, quad-like space, known as Dietler Commons. Formerly called "The U", it is found not far from the downtown area and is dominated by English Gothic architecture.
At the top of Deitler Commons sits one of the campus' most notable landmarks, the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
At the top of Deitler Commons sits one of the campus' most notable landmarks, the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles