Tulsa Airport is a civil-military airport owned by the city of Tulsa. The airport is situated five miles northeast of downtown Tulsa in Oklahoma’s Tulsa County. It was given the name Tulsa Municipal airport when it was acquired by the city in 1929. It was renamed in 1963.
Tulsa Airport is American Airlines' global maintenance headquarters. Exploring various points of interest is part of the fun of touring a new place. If you car hire at Tulsa Airport, you can easily get to some great places that you would have otherwise not toured if you used the public transportation system.
Tourist attractions
Tulsa is the second largest city in Oklahoma. It is a glimmering metropolis that is full of world class attractions, exclusive shopping destinations and a vibrant nightlife. It also has cultural attractions such as the Gilcrease and Philbrook Museums. Its entertainment districts are lively, and they feature eateries, gaming and performing arts venues. The following are the places you can stop at while driving around this city in your car hire.
- Utica Square – Utica Square is designed to meet the needs of home décor and fashion fans. It features many different types of specialty shops, upscale boutiques and department stores.
- Gilcrease Museum – You can get to this museum within ten minutes from downtown Tulsa. It has one of the most comprehensive collections of Western artifacts, arts, historical manuscripts and antique maps among other things. When touring the Gilcrease Museum, you can wander through the vast galleries that have thousands of works or art, including 18 of the 22 bronze sculptures of Frederic Remington, an anthropology collection and large scale masterpieces of the American landscape.
- Philbrook Museum of Art – This is a prestigious museum that is housed within the former seventy room mansion of Waite Phillips, an American petroleum businessman. This museum is regarded as the preeminent art center of Tulsa. This museum has stunning permanent collections, flawless garden landscapes and delightful art exhibits. After viewing the art pieces in the Philbrook Museum of Art, you can step out to view the symmetrical, living design work of gardens that is inspired by Italian, English and French designs.
- Tulsa River Parks – This is an outdoor retreat situated along the banks of the Arkansas River. It offers diverse recreation opportunities for disc golfers, cyclists and pedestrians.
When touring the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma in your car hire, you can also shop at various specialty shops, catch a live show or dine at one of the many restaurants and cafes in this city. With a car hire, you do not have to waste time waiting for public transport.
