
Tulsa, Oklahoma, is one of the art capitals of the Midwest. Thanks to its position right on legendary Route 66, this city has an iconic place in American history. For decades, artists have been making their mark here in Tulsa. Now, our real estate agents want to help you get the most out of the city's beautiful art walks.
An art walk is a self-guided walking tour in which you go from one point of interest to another, seeing the sights and often reading about history on associated plaques. Some art walks have their own mobile apps, so you can listen to narration from experts as you go. Tulsa homes for sale are steps from the city's beloved art walk.
This self-guided six-stop art walk through downtown Tulsa begins at 1 Williams Center. Let's take a closer look.
The BOK Tower may look familiar to some Manhattan residents. Built by the same architects as the World Trade Center, it is a half-sized replica of the New York originals. This 52-story commercial office tower overlooks a 2.5-acre park, the Williams Center Green, and is within steps of several popular sculptures and murals.
The name "Blue Dome" can refer to the entire Blue Dome Historic District, including its shopping, dining, and nightlife. However, the eponymous blue dome is located at the address given above. It was originally a filling station in Route 66's heyday, and was designed to resemble the Hagia Sophia.
Originally completed in 1914, the historic Tulsa Theater has undergone several major renovations over the years, but it has always been one of the most important landmarks in the city's art scene. These days, it's a leading performance venue for live music and entertainment.
Just down the street from the Tulsa Theater, you'll find The Woody Guthrie Center, dedicated to one of the biggest names in American folk music. This building is also a centerpiece of the Art Walk: its Woody Guthrie mural is one of the most recognized stops, and was completed by the muralist collective Clean Hands, which went on to contribute a number of other murals you'll love to visit!
Cain's Ballroom has been around since 1924, making it another iconic older structure on the Tulsa Art Walk. Sometimes referred to as "The Carnegie Hall of Western Swing," it is right in the heart of the Arts District. Several blocks around the venue are decorated with murals from local artists.
Tulsa Union Depot is the former central railway station for Tulsa, completed in 1931. Most of the time, it also houses the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame. A preserved historic building, it is sometimes temporarily closed for renovations. Even so, you can still see the exterior murals as part of your Tulsa art walk tour!
Tulsa's outdoor art walks and sculpture walks draw thousands of visitors a year—and some of them stay. At Solid Rock Realtors, we're here to help. Get in touch to find out more about Tulsa, OK, real estate today.