<p>I may be doing a weekend seminar, flying in Thursday, seminar Friday and Saturday, and flying back Sunday. I’ll be staying at the Renaissance in Tulsa Oklahoma. I won’t get a car, just take taxi/shuttle from airport to hotel and back. Wondering if there is anything to see walking around in Tulsa maybe Thursday afternoon, and if there’s a good restaurant to go to dinner to at night, or other nighttime activity. </p>
<p>Also, end of February, what’s the weather like? Is it cold, hot, rainy?</p>
<p>I have a direct flight, with a stop, on the way up, but have a choice of going through Denver, Chicago or Houston or Dallas, changing planes, on the way back. I figure in February, I should head South, but I would love to go through Denver if I could see the mountains from the airport. No mountains down here in NOLA.</p>
<p>Classes are held from 8 am to 5 pm, so won’t have much free time Friday and Saturday, and will probably hit the airport Sunday no later than 10 am, though I would like to go to Catholic Mass on Sunday if there’s a church downtown Tulsa.</p>
<p>Thanks for any help!</p>
<p>It’s a great thing that you’re not driving in Tulsa. The roads are something else! :eek:</p>
<p>There are great restaurants in Downtown Tulsa. They’re cute and filled with character! What kind of food do you enjoy? </p>
<p>Tulsa has some beautiful churches with some old time architecture. Imm unsure if it’s a Catholic church, but no matter your denomination. A look at that church is a must. It’s beautiful.</p>
<p>I’m from New Orleans, so food is a big thing for me. I do love church architecture. I will check those out. Thanks for the heads up. Thanks for the heads up on the roads. I will not rent a car. But, is it a city where taxis are readily available? I always get my money’s worth from the hotel staff when traveling. Will remember to bring plenty of tip money. Looking forward to hearing from more of y’all!</p>
<p>How about safety downtown? Is it walkable?</p>
<p>Montegut, I think I was at the hotel you were a few months ago for a geology meeting (you’re staying in the hotel with a convention center, correct?). Tulsa is a very car centric city, and there isn’t much within walking distance of the Renaissance that’s worth seeing. Unlike the touristy parts of Manhattan, and presumably New Orleans, it’s almost impossible to actually hail a cab unless you’re standing in front of one of the more popular bars. You’ll have to call for one ahead of time, and assuming it’s like the cabs in the OKC area, the drivers will usually be there in ten minutes or less, so not too much of a hassle but still requiring some planning.</p>
<p>While I was there, I ate at a place called Seoul Bistro which was reasonably priced and fairly decent, especially considering the almost total lack of Korean-Americans in Oklahoma. The other food I ate while in Tulsa was either catered or from fast food places, so my ability to suggest options is rather limited. </p>
<p>When my mother came out to Oklahoma and asked to go to Tulsa, I looked into taking her to the Philbrook Museum of Art which got both positive reviews online and from some Tulsa area friends. However, it’s a ways away from the Renaissance which might be a problem if you’re not getting a rental. I also considered taking her (as a joke) to the famed Oral Roberts University, for some strange reason, decided against it. When I went to Tulsa for geology, I had to pick someone up from the University of Tulsa and walked around for a bit. Nice campus, although not worth the trip for someone that doesn’t need to be there. </p>
<p>I’m not sure about Tulsa nightlife, particularly in the area. The people I went to Tulsa with mostly stayed in the hotel since we needed to be up by 7:30.</p>
<p>Within walking distance of the Renaissance, you’ll find… um… the parking lot of the Renaissance. The Super Target is theoretically close enough to walk (trivially close, if the hotel and the Target were transported to some walkable area), but there’s no sidewalk connecting them, so you have to choose between walking on the grass and walking in the road. On the other side of the side street, there’s a strip mall with a couple of chain restaurants.</p>
<p>You’re not going to be anywhere near downtown. St. Therese is probably the closest Catholic church. February could be warm (70F), or cold (15F). It could be dry and clear, or raining, or sleeting.</p>
<p>Thanks for the input. The seminar was just moved to the Renaissance, so wonder if the original Marriott was a better location. Like the geology poster, I will have to be up at 730, so I really won’t be into nightlife, but will want to get something to eat. I’ll see how busy I am at the time and if this seminar is worth it. I have two and half years to get my CE credits, but trying to take advantage of school time offerings. Thanks for your help!</p>
<p>The Southern Hills Marriott isn’t really that much better. If I’m in class there, I often will walk to lunch, but mostly because the corner is laid out in such a way that it’s hard to get to or from the nearby restaurants. Driving near the Renaissance is easier.</p>
<p>The Renaissance has a decent restaurant, so you won’t have to walk to eat if you don’t want to (because the weather is bad, for instance). Abuelo’s is where I’d recommend going for dinner, if you like Mexican. It’s a chain, but not one they have in Louisiana, has good food and reasonable prices, and is an easy walk (but no sidewalk).</p>
<p>Southern Hills was the original one. Good to know I can eat in the Renaissance. I do like Mexican. This is very helpful, because now I know to schedule my flights to just attend the conference. I’m keeping an eye out for inexpensive airfares and will wait as late as I can to make reservations. Thanks so much for your help!</p>
<p>Holy Family Cathedral is downtown and is over 100 years old. Mass at 5 pm Saturday, 8 am Sunday, 10 am Sunday 12 noon Sunday and 5 pm Sunday.</p>
<p>It’s not close to the Renaissance.</p>
<p>Depends on what kind of parish you like to attend. HFC is old style architecture. There are a lot of newish buildings. There’s a Diocesan website that might help.</p>
<p>Gilcrease Museum has a wonderful collection. Philbrook is also nice. If you do make it downtown, there’s a great arts district with galleries, restaurants and bars. Philbrook has a satellite museum there with a modern art collection.</p>
<p>The city’s been working on the roads a lot lately, but unfortunately, that means that it seems like there is construction everywhere. And with the weather there are a lot of pot holes. Wish I could say Niqquii is wrong, but roads aren’t great. I’d still recommend renting a car, because it is a car centric city and the Renaissance is out south in the newer part of town, while, in my opinion, a lot of the more interesting things to see are not in that part of town. There are cabs, but not roaming looking for fares like in NYC.</p>
<p>Regarding architecture, I think the church being recommended may be Boston Avenue Methodist, which is an art deco building well worth seeing. Downtown Tulsa has a fair amount of art deco which is worthwhile.</p>