Tulsa Hotels And Motels

Tulsa, Oklahoma, a.k.a. "The Oil Capital Of The World," is a growing city situated in the center of Eastern Oklahoma's Green Country near the Ozark foothills. Tulsa's origins date back to when a group of Creek Indians settled close the Arkansas River in 1836. Archie Yahola, their leader, named the settlement "Tulsey" after "Tullahassee," a Creek word that means "old town."

Oklahoma has plentiful shoreline locations, more than any other state, and Tulsa is surrounded by lakes. This allows for excellent fishing and water sports, and also lots of outdoor activities like hiking, camping and hunting. There's also a variety of year-round festivals, entertainment, arts, sporting events and a wide range of attractions for family vacations.

Plenty of Museums
If you prefer indoor activities, there's a good selection of museums here. Gilcrease Art Museum offers the largest collection of Western art in the United States. Also, Tulsa's downtown is known for its spectacular Art Deco architecture, and you can spend hours studying these beautiful structures.

There are also many cultural diversions in Tulsa, including the Will Rogers Museum, Mac's Antique Car Museum with sixty rare and classic antique cars, and the gorgeous Philbrook Museum of Art. The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame is a favorite stop for music lovers. For those who are interested, there are a lot of cultural attractions in the area. Finding a hotel in the right area can put you in the middle of it all. Many times, it can help to use a hotel finder service or website if you are unfamiliar with an area.

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Tulsa Hotels And Motels