Another Hot and Sultry Sunday - Tulsa Places (Broken Arrow, Bartlesville: hotel, house)

[UrbanBlasphemy]

So there I was, wasting time on another hot and sultry Sunday, sippin’ my Hurricane Jane on a rickety old dock that juts out like a disease ridden skeleton into the pond. Sure, I know I should tear it all down and build a new one, but I can’t bring myself to do it; it still reminds me of some little known place I used to go when I lived off the coast of somewhere beautiful. Looking back on those days, I still shake my head. Too much time and trouble seemed to have a way of finding me. It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly six years since I left that place.

Maybe it was the rum that got to me – or maybe it was the heat (I swear I saw Beelzebub dancing a *** in my front lawn) – but either way, it got me thinking about all the time that I’ve spent here.

It’s been awhile since my last post, but yeah, I’m still slinking around in the shadows. Since I’ve been here, I’ve spent my time working on at least one thing or another. They say that life is what happens to us as we’re out making plans, and I say that nothing could be closer to the truth. I’ve been like a wave tossed upon the sea, struggling to reach the shore – but still, my old man taught me how to swim. In this economy, it’s all too easy to find one close to drowning, but with faith, hope, and a little luck, we all make it to shore.

Still, as is my nature, I digress…

When I first moved to Tulsa, it was out of necessity, but since I have been here, I have found Tulsa to be a great wealth of extraordinary people and places. In one of my last posts – which I am ashamed to admit has been a little over a year ago – I was working with a small group of people to help find ways to improve Tulsa. We were able to accomplish a few minor things, but unfortunately nothing near as great as we desired. While the accomplishments were minor, the research that went into the project was not lost.

So, I’ll get on to the point of the post, which I assume is a bit more important than the meaningless ramblings of a former beach bum.


I’ve spent the last year trying to put everything that I’ve found out about Tulsa into a website. Someone on here mentioned putting together a weekly publication of what I’ve found, but the more I thought about it, I think that something like that wouldn’t be accessible to everyone. Further, I want the information to be free and open to everyone, even if they don’t live in Tulsa. My idea is to link together all of the places and things that Tulsa has to offer, and encourage everyone to get out and experience this great city as they’ve never experienced it before. I’ve tried to include as much detailed information as I could find, so that there’s no surprises anywhere. I don’t think I’m allowed to post links in this forum, but after the help I’ve received before, I figured I’d throw in a small update.

I’ll say this, since I’ve lived here – since 2003 that is – I STILL haven’t been able to visit every place that there is to go. Thing is, I try to go somewhere new every other weekend.

So, before I log off to go sleep away the effects of too much rum, I would like to pose a couple questions to those who bravely made it this far. – and for that, I humbly salute you!

First, the forums here: Everyone on here has been excellent in everything, and I’d buy a round for everyone here if I could. Coronas anyone? --- I don’t know the legalities of this, but I would like to include a prominent link to this forum on the website. Is that allowed?

Second, does anyone know what happened to the Richardson Asian Art Museum? I drove by there the other day and it looks like it’s been shut down. If it has, it’s unfortunate. That was one of my favorite places to go.

Finally, I’ll leave you with a small list of places to check out, if you haven’t already done so.

As always, it’s been real. My bed awaits, and so does those dreams of purple bikinis, azure seas, and golden sands that stretch for miles.

Good times, right?

Nevermind. I'll keep that to myself.

Gotta run, got boats to build…
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The “Must visit” list.


Area Landmarks
Artificial Cloud
Boston Avenue United Methodist Church – (Absolutely amazing architecture)
Creek Council Oak Park
Golden Driller (Tallest in the world? Maybe?)
Greenwood Cultural Center
Greenwood Historical District
Harwelden Home
North Tulsa Heritage Foundation
Oral Roberts Praying Hands
The Cave House (This is just cool, no matter what anyone says.)
The Center of the Universe (Do you believe it?)
Tulsa underground tunnels (I wish I could find more information on this, but the history that I’ve
found is awesome)
Williams Center Tower (“Like a lone, shrunken World Trade Center Tower – Which is exactly what it is.”)
The Philtower



Arts and Culture
Alexandre Hogue Gallery
Brady Theater
Broken Arrow Community Playhouse
Clark Theatre
Circle Cinema
Nightingale Theater
TCC Vantrease Performing Arts Center and Signature Symphony
Theatre Tulsa
Tulsa Ballet
Tulsa Opera
Tulsa Performing Arts Center
Tulsa Spotlight Theatre
Walter Arts Center


Area Attractions
Admiral Twin Drive-In
Aerosport Balloon Inc
Art Deco Landmarks Walking Tour
Big Splash Water Park
BOK Center
Cain's Ballroom
Catoosa's Blue Whale (animal Reptile Kingdom)
Cinemark IMAX Theatre
Creek Nation Casino
D & R Western Heritage & Rodeo Ranch
Discoveryland
Expo Square
Fair Meadows Racing and Sports Bar
Frank Lloyd Wright Price Tower-Bartlesville
Laser Quest
Oklahoma Aquarium
Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame
Oxley Nature Center
Perryman Wrangler Ranch
River SkatePark
SAFARI's Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary (I have a good friend that works here, she’s one of the most dedicated people I know)
The Ultimate Murder Mystery (Still don’t know exactly what a Murder Mystery is, but apparently, they are popular)
Tulsa Convention Center
Tulsa Garden Center (TONS to see here!)
Tulsa Mabee Center
Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum
Whispering Vines Vineyard and Winery
Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve (This place really blew me away)


Museums
Arkansas River Historical Society Museum
Elsing Museum (Another amazing museum)
Gilcrease Museum
Hands of Children Museum (I can’t find any specific information on this, but I’ve been told that it’s still around)
Ida Dennie Willis Museum of Minatures, Dolls, and Toys
Indian Territory Gallery
International Linen Registry Museum
Karl White Fishing Tackle Museum
Mabel B. Little Heritage House Museum
Macs Antique Car Museum
Missions Memorial Museum and Gardens
Philbrook Museum
Richardson Asian Art Museum (Gone?)
Sapulpa Historical Museum
SEG Geoscience Center
Sherwin Mill Museum of Jewish Art
Sunbelt Railroad Museum
Tulsa Air & Space Museum (Check out the IMAX dome!)
Tulsa Historical Society
Will Rogers Memorial


Nightlife
Blue Dome District
Brookside
Cherry Street
Cains Ballroom
Elephant Run
Voodoo Room
Encounters Bar
Mr.Luckys
Boston District


Bed and Breakfast
Inn at Woodward Park
Kennedy Mansion Bed & Breakfast
Hotel Savoy
McBirney Mansion


Dining
Ann's Bakery
Atlantic Sea Grill
Atlas Grill
Brady District
Cherry Street
Elephant Run
Hardens
Incredible Pizza Company
James E. Mcnellie's Public House
Joe's Crab Shack
OK Country Donut Shoppe
Ollie’s Station Restaurant (This place is amazing, especially if you like trains)
OSAKA
Paddy's Irish Restaurant & Pub
Silver Flame
Sushi Train
The Flying Roll


Parks and Preserves
Centennial Park
Chandler Park
LaFortune Park
Mohawk Park
Red Bud Valley Nature Preserve
River Parks
Swan Lake Park
Tulsa Municipal Rose Garden
Hunter Park
McClure Park
Reed Park


Shopping
71st Street Shopping District
Admiral Flea Market
Bass Pro Shops
Cherry Street Farmer's Market
Frankoma Pottery
Gardner's used books, music, & comics, inc
Purple Glaze Studio
Steve's books and Magazines
The Farm Shopping Center
Train & Toy House
Tulsa Promenade
Tulsa RiverWalk Crossing
Utica Square
Woodland Hills Mall


Massage
Aquarian Age Massage
Patchoulis Skin and Body Care & Emily's Day Spa


Sports
New Heights Rock Climbing Gym
O'Brien Golf Training Center
SkyDive AirTight (I’ve always loved the idea of skydiving, but my head keeps asking, “Why jump out of a perfectly good airplane? …Maybe one day.)
Tulsa 66ers Pro Basketball
Tulsa Drillers Baseball
Tulsa Ice Arena
Tulsa Oilers Ice Hockey
Tulsa Talons
Mohawk Park Golf Course
Page Belcher Golf Course


Odds and Ends
The USS Batfish Memorial Museum
J J's Golf Center - Miniature Golf Course
All Star Sports Complex
Historic Route 66
America’s Incredible Pizza Company
Andy B’s Riverlanes
Black Settlers: The Search for the (1)
Living Arts of Tulsa (1)
ORU Prayer Tower Visitor Center
Osage Million Dollar Elm Casino (2 loc.)
Cherokee Casino & Resort
The Frank Home by Bruce A. Goff
Frankoma Pottery
Redbud Valley Nature Preserve
RiverWest Festival Park
Theatre North (1)
Tulsa Port of Catoosa & Arkansas River
BANDANA TOURS
TULSA TOURS
Broken Arrow Roller Sports