Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area
Ready to stretch your legs? Turkey Mountain sits on the west side of the river near 71st Street, and the trail system has grown a lot since I first wrote this. Hikers, runners, and mountain bikers all love it. Like any big trail system, it’s smart to go with a buddy and let someone know where you’re headed.
Gathering Place
Tulsa’s big riverside park along Riverside Drive, and if you haven’t been, go. Playgrounds, trails, gardens, and lots of open space, and it’s free. Open every day from 7am to 9pm.
Discovery Lab
This used to be the Tulsa Children’s Museum, north of downtown. In 2022 it became Discovery Lab and moved into its own building at Gathering Place. It’s hands-on science and play for kids, and you can make a whole day of it with the park right outside.
Andy B’s
Down near 87th and Lewis in south Tulsa. Andy B’s got a full remodel in 2025 and now has bowling, an arcade, laser tag, escape rooms, and axe throwing under one roof. Easy pick when you can’t agree on what to do.