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Tulsa— I AM Your Destination in 2009If it’s <strong>Wing</strong> Ding 31, it’s Tulsa time!Welcome <strong>to</strong> our friendly, cosmopolitan citywhere you’ll love exploring amazing treasures <strong>of</strong>every description. You’ll discover world-famousmuseums, renowned examples <strong>of</strong> Art Deco architecture,His<strong>to</strong>ric Route 66, a rejuvenated down<strong>to</strong>wnanchored by the new BOK Center, fantastic casinoresorts, race tracks, outstanding restaurants, wineries,shopping and entertainment districts, andattractions galore <strong>to</strong> round out your memorablesummer visit.Tulsa’s influential past in the oil industry is evident throughout thearea, but the city’s two famous museums—Gilcrease andPhilbrook—exemplify the wealth and generosity <strong>of</strong> oil barons.Gilcrease, poised on a hill <strong>of</strong>fering a beautiful city <strong>view</strong>, houses theworld’s largest, most comprehensive collection <strong>of</strong> art <strong>of</strong> theAmerican West, thanks <strong>to</strong> the vision <strong>of</strong> Thomas Gilcrease. OilmanWaite Phillips donated his opulent mansion and stunning grounds<strong>to</strong> the city as an art museum, creating Philbrook Museum <strong>of</strong> Art. ThisRenaissance influenced mansion houses a unique blend <strong>of</strong>American Indian and European art and beautiful outdoor gardens.With its past molded by Native Americans, pioneers, ranchersand forward-thinking oil barons, Tulsa <strong>to</strong>day is a flourishing, diversifiedcity with a home<strong>to</strong>wn atmosphere. Yet, the city is at ease baskingin national acclaim for its events and attractions. Enjoying revitalization,growth and a renewed enthusiasm reminiscent <strong>of</strong> the pioeeringspirit, Tulsa is poised for a prosperous future while firmly groundedin an amazing present. We’re glad it’s your time <strong>to</strong> visit Tulsa!Oil also led <strong>to</strong> Tulsa’s prominence in the Art Deco architecturalspotlight. With the prosperity that oil brought in the 1920s and theuse <strong>of</strong> terra cotta ornamentation in the blossoming Art Deco movement,Tulsa was left with one <strong>of</strong> the preeminent Art Deco collectionsin the country. When you gaze at these architectural gems, you’ll discoverwhy the city’s collection is so deserving <strong>of</strong> its national attention.Jump start your Tulsa visit with a scenic ride west <strong>to</strong> Sand Springsfor your Oklahoma-style welcome party at the National Home<strong>of</strong> the award-winning musical “Oklahoma!” by Rodgers and Hammerstein.Your short, delightful journey through the rolling, wooded Osage hillsis an added bonus <strong>to</strong> all that’s awaiting you at this uniquedestination surrounded by natural beauty.It’s so fitting that your visit begins at this “National Treasure” where thegreat outdoors set the stage for this classic performance under theOklahoma sky! Discoveryland’s 1500-seat outdoor amphitheater, built in<strong>to</strong>a hillside, provides the perfect venue for enjoying this immortalmusical masterpiece.Complete with thundering horses, wagons, cowboys, ranchers and <strong>of</strong>course, a surrey with the fringe on <strong>to</strong>p, “Oklahoma!” features a nationalcast <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional singers and dancers.Your Evening Includes: Summer Ranch Dinner, NativeAmerican Dancing, Western Musical Revue and more! Meet up withfriends and make new ones at the Oklahoma Welcome Party!www.VisitTulsa.com
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