Tulsa

Stop in the former mansion of the Philips 66 family, now an impressive art museum, to see pieces ranging from ancient Egyptian coffins to contemporary works. — Travel + Leisure

A museum packed with instruments, lyrics, and other mementos of the American folk icon.  — Atlas Obscura

One of the best examples of Art Deco architecture in the United States.  — Atlas Obscura

The Tropical American Rainforest has jaguars and howler monkeys; at the Elephant Encounter, guests watch large pachyderms at work and play. — Michelin Guide

Banners from 60 nations and the 60ft, 30-ton Praying Hands (1981, Leonard McMurry), among the largest bronze sculptures on earth, greet visitors to this 500-acre Christian campus. — Michelin Guide

This celebrated, world-famous concert venue is an icon of music history, widely considered the birthplace of Western swing. — Fodor's

This beacon for pre-radar pilots once guided Charles Lindbergh to a safe touchdown in Tulsa.  — Atlas Obscura

These massive mitts are made of 30 tons of devotional bronze.  — Atlas Obscura

Greenwood Cultural Center displays photos of the historic African American Greenwood District. — Lonely Planet

Its incredible collection preserves 170 years of sewing machine history.  — Atlas Obscura

Once in disrepair, the house where the 1983 film was shot has been restored and turned into a museum.  — Atlas Obscura

This downtown acreage is a backdrop for lots of city events, including concerts, a Sunday flea market, and free movies. — Travel + Leisure