75 feet tall!
As soon as I started researching Tulsa, images of this iconic Tulsa landmark started popping up. The Golden Driller was built in 1953 and moved to its current home in 1966. At 75 feet tall,...
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They call it Taco Heaven
“Taco Heaven” These words and giant flying tacos fill a mural on the outside of Velvet Taco on Cherry St in Tulsa. I’m pretty sure they are right! We were a little cautious when we...
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Hunting down the Tulsa sound
I love finding murals in the cities I visit. Not only do they fill streets with color, but they often celebrate local mural artists and teach you about the history of the community. When I...
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Well Howdy, Partner!
Classic goodtime burgers, fries, fresh lemonade, and a milkshake—to go, please! A visit to Howdy Burger on historic Route 66 will have you saying just that. They have a location inside the Mother Road Market,...
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Power of the written word
Cherokee Chief John Ross was the principal chief of the Cherokee Nation during a terrible time in our history, the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears. He was unable to prevent the forced...
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Persistence and Perseverance
Persistence and perseverance. Two constant themes I recognized as I toured the Cherokee National History Museum in Tahlequah, OK. It’s a relatively large museum, packed full of information, collections of objects, letters, interactive elements, films,...
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A dilly of a diner
Breakfast anyone? Dilly Diner can be found in the Blue Dome District of Tulsa. This place was so great, it landed itself on my list of the Top 5 Places to Eat In Tulsa. We...
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Art in the street
I loved stumbling upon the Tulsa Art Alley as we were out exploring. It’s a great reminder that you should take pictures whenever you can and always be on the lookout for the unexpected! Like...
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Building an empire… slice!
Grab a slice with me at Empire Slice in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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