mrubin 0 #1 January 8, 2011 I just got a job that's taking me to Tulsa in a few weeks. Is there anyone on here who can recommend some fun things to do in the area? Good restaurants, bars, etc. Thanks."I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #2 January 8, 2011 Tulsa sucks, sorry dude! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebabin 0 #3 January 8, 2011 Skydive Skyranch always has something fun happening..."Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #4 January 8, 2011 I just can't stand Oklahoma. That is one state we could not give away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaVincisEnvy 0 #5 January 8, 2011 Tulsa's my hometown, and also where I went to college, so I've probably done most of the things there are to do around there. What types of activities are you looking for? Outdoor/adventure? Indoor/cultural? What kinds of food do you like? I grew up near the Cherry Street area (on 15th St. between Peoria and Utica) -- there are a lot of neat little shops, restaurants/bars, and coffee houses (Kilkenney's Irish pub, Mary's Trattoria, and Coffee Shop on Cherry Street are three of my favorites in that area). If you're looking for more of a bar/club scene, check out the Brady District -- McNellie's Pub (great beer selection) and Caz's (a fun, quirky, dive-ish bar) were two of my favorite haunts. Tulsa also has a surprisingly diverse selection of ethnic foods for being land-locked in the middle of the country. My favorite activity growing up was storm chasing -- when the weather is too nasty for skydiving, it's often because of some awesomely gnarly storms moving your way. So get a ham radio license, join Skywarn, make sure your comprehensive car insurance is paid up, and enjoy nature's greatest show! Floating the Illinois River is also fun during the summer. But beware, Oklahoma has some of the most depressingly backwards liquor laws that you'll encounter in the US. No beer above 3.2% (read: no beer worth drinking) allowed on the river, in grocery stores, or anywhere else you might like to conveniently purchase or consume it. However, if the river cops flag your raft over, they cannot measure the alcohol content of whatever is in your nalgene bottle ;-) Feel free to PM for more specifics. I have no idea what you're looking for suggestion-wise, so I just threw some of my fav's out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racerman 0 #6 January 8, 2011 QuoteTulsa sucks, sorry dude!It's way better than OKC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatmiser 0 #7 January 8, 2011 Right on, Dave!What you say is reflective of your knowledge...HOW ya say it is reflective of your experience. Airtwardo Someone's going to be spanked! Hopefully, it will be me. Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #8 January 8, 2011 OKC is better than Lawton. Even the hookers were the ex GF's of guys I knew in Europe.The locals are thieves and they are not even smart enough to realize 12 guys are too much to handle.Maybe things have changed slightly, even then it would suck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andrewfarris 0 #9 January 8, 2011 hey come to skydive airtight and u will be right at home with all of us...give us a call...918-396-7855...we are a great family here...we will for sure show u an awesome time.....plus we jump in skiatookworking at skydive airtight. also working towards the senior rigger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #10 January 8, 2011 Quote I just got a job that's taking me to Tulsa in a few weeks. Is there anyone on here who can recommend some fun things to do in the area? Drive to Dallas?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,318 #11 January 8, 2011 Tulsa has as much to do as any other city. From the arts to sports to one of the best casinos in the country with tons of satellite hold'em tournaments, to three good DZs in the area, to the "scene" on Cherry Street, to hunting, fishing, strip joints, the world's largest gun show, a full auto shoot fest, Mayfest, Octoberfest, a great zoo, a new large aquarium, a myriad of restaurants, archery clubs, shooting competitions... the list goes on.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #12 January 8, 2011 I've spent about half a year total in OKC. The people are great, the food is good, and there's some good jumping too. Like Bigun said, there's plenty to do if you look for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheach 0 #13 January 8, 2011 Quote I've spent about half a year total in OKC. The people are great, the food is good, and there's some good jumping too. Like Bigun said, there's plenty to do if you look for fun. Plus Cheach is in OKC. :D Come back and bring your son John. What Andrew said- come to Skydive Airtight.I woke up next to a blowup doll Ash....so what do you think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrubin 0 #14 January 8, 2011 Thanks for all the responses. I'm looking forward to my move."I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #15 January 8, 2011 Quote The people are great, Plus Cheach is in OKC. See what I mean, everyone? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #16 January 8, 2011 Too bad, so sad. The only thing cool in Oklahoma is Slammer. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheach 0 #17 January 8, 2011 Quote Too bad, so sad. The only thing cool in Oklahoma is Slammer. I will give you that! He is one cool snorter. But I am cool too. :(I woke up next to a blowup doll Ash....so what do you think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anthonyfellows 0 #18 January 8, 2011 Quote Quote Too bad, so sad. The only thing cool in Oklahoma is Slammer. I will give you that! He is one cool snorter. But I am cool too. :( Oh really? How so? Serious relationships turn into work after a few weeks and I already got a fucking job :) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ H.A.F. = Hard As Fuck ... Goddamn Amateurs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx757 4 #19 January 9, 2011 QuoteTulsa sucks, sorry dude! I second that.. used to live there... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anthonyfellows 0 #20 January 9, 2011 QuoteQuoteTulsa sucks, sorry dude! I second that.. used to live there... You guys still have Phil and Brent in Tulsa?Serious relationships turn into work after a few weeks and I already got a fucking job :) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ H.A.F. = Hard As Fuck ... Goddamn Amateurs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 53 #21 January 9, 2011 QuoteThanks for all the responses. I'm looking forward to my move. Don't listen to these guys. Tulsa is great. If you like art museums, Gilcrease and Philbrook are excellent. Lots of good restaurants. Skydive Skyranch in Siloam Springs. Arkansas is just an hour (or les) away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #22 January 9, 2011 Is it true that the corn is as high as an elephant's eye? That'd be a bitch to land in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kool-Aid 0 #23 January 10, 2011 If you are a musican, Tusla has a very unique country sound. Still a lot of the older players around that still make that JJ Cale and Leon Russell sound. Oh Yea!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,318 #24 January 10, 2011 Quote corn is as high as an elephant's eye You're thinking Iowa. Tulsa's main crop is beef. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maggy187 0 #25 January 10, 2011 Quote Quote corn is as high as an elephant's eye You're thinking Iowa. Tulsa's main crop is beef. I would have gone with meth; but I guess beef works too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
