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    Introduction

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    The city of Tulsa exudes an atmosphere charged with anticipation. From its early days through its peak as an oil-boom town and up to the present, Tulsa has always been a city striving to move forward. This momentum enabled the town to grow be... Continue reading »

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    History

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    The word "Oklahoma" means "land of the Red People" in the language of the Choctaw Indian, one of the five tribes that called this state home. This Native American influence carries over in the history of Oklahoma's second-largest city, Tulsa.... Continue reading »

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    Where to stay

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    Tulsa is divided into many fine business and cultural districts, and each has a wide range of places in which to stay while visiting the city. South Tulsa, with its increasing popularity as a shopping and dining area, holds the most hotels, b... Continue reading »

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    Eat drink

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    The culinary atmosphere in Tulsa reflects a desire for sophistication, but Tulsan taste also embraces the city's history as a booming frontier oil town. Chefs strive to give their hearty dishes a decadent touch—just the kind of flair that a m... Continue reading »

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    Entertainment

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    Tulsa is a study in harmony. This area of Oklahoma is known as "Green Country," and Tulsa is its Emerald City. Sunshine abounds throughout the year, so parks and outdoor recreation are a given, but Tulsans often indulge in more cosmopolitan p... Continue reading »

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    Tours

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    Tulsa is a city made for touring, whether by foot for a few hours during the afternoon or by automobile for a day trip around town. Residents here cherish the city's history as one of the biggest oil-boom towns and its streets are lined with... Continue reading »

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    Getting there

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    Getting There Air Tulsa International Airport (BHM) +1 918 838 5000 http://www.tulsaairports.com BHM is located approximately 10 minutes from downtown and provides direct service and connections to several destinations from the fo... Continue reading »

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    Fun facts

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    Tulsa State: Oklahoma Country: United States Tulsa by the Numbers: Population: 393,049 Elevation: 668 feet Average Annual Rainfall: 39.2 inches Average Annual Snowfall: 9.1 inches Average January Temperature: 39.2 deg... Continue reading »

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