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Place #1
Distance: 0.00mi , Attraction : Historic Music Venue (Recommended selfie spot).
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422 N Main St, Tulsa, OK 74103, USA
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Cain's Ballroom
Turn right here — and up ahead, just after you make the turn, you’ll notice Cain’s Ballroom on your left.

This isn’t just any building — it’s one of Tulsa’s most legendary landmarks, a place that helped define American music.

Back in the 1920s, this spot was actually a garage that sold car parts and tractors. But in 1930, a man named Madison W. “Daddy” Cain had a different idea. He transformed it into a dance hall — and soon after, the air was filled with the lively sounds of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys, who made Tulsa famous as the birthplace of Western Swing.

Their radio shows from this very stage carried Tulsa’s rhythm across the country. And as the decades rolled on, Cain’s hosted an incredible lineup — from Elvis Presley and U2 to The Police, Sex Pistols, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Not bad for a place that started with a tin roof and a wooden dance floor.

Today, Cain’s Ballroom is still one of the most beloved live music venues in America — known for its incredible acoustics, its history, and that signature neon sign glowing out front.

It’s no exaggeration to say that this is the heart of Tulsa’s musical soul — and a perfect place to kick off our tour.

Up next, we’ll make our way south toward the Woody Guthrie Center.

  https://www.cainsballroom.com/
Place #2
Distance: 0.07mi , Attraction : Museum
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23 Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK 74103, USA
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Woody Guthrie Center, Guthrie Green & Bob Dylan Center
Take a left and slow down music lovers. On your right, you’ll spot the Woody Guthrie Center, a museum celebrating one of America’s most influential songwriters and storytellers.

Woody Guthrie was born in Oklahoma in 1912, and his songs like This Land Is Your Land became the soundtrack of working people’s hopes and struggles. Inside, you’ll find exhibits about his life, his handwritten lyrics, and the causes he championed — from civil rights to fair labor. It’s not just a museum; it’s a reminder of how one person with a guitar and a cause can change the world.

Now, glance to your left — that open green space is Guthrie Green, one of downtown Tulsa’s favorite gathering spots. What used to be an old industrial site was transformed into a vibrant urban park with outdoor concerts, food trucks, yoga sessions, and community festivals. On summer evenings, this place fills with live music and laughter — a perfect example of Tulsa’s creative rebirth.

And just across from it, again on your right, is the Bob Dylan Center, a fitting neighbor to Woody’s museum. Dylan once called Guthrie his greatest inspiration, and this center dives deep into Dylan’s vast archive — original notebooks, studio recordings, and rare photos that trace his journey from folk rebel to Nobel laureate.

Together, these three landmarks form the artistic heart of Tulsa’s Arts District — a living tribute to music, freedom of expression, and the power of words to move generations.

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  https://woodyguthriecenter.org/
Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour

Map Pin Place 1 Cain's Ballroom
Map Pin Place 2 Woody Guthrie Center, Guthrie Green & Bob Dylan Center
Map Pin Place 3 Greenwood Rising - the Black Wall Street History Center
Map Pin Place 4 Blue Dome District
Map Pin Place 5 Center of the Universe
Map Pin Place 6 BOK Center
Map Pin Place 7 Tulsa Performing Arts Center and City Hall
Map Pin Place 8 Tulsa Fun Facts
Map Pin Place 9 Boston Avenue United Methodist Church
Map Pin Place 10 Route 66 and the Historic 11th Street Bridge
Map Pin Place 11 Cyrus Avery Plaza and the “East Meets West” Sculpture
Map Pin Place 12 Route 66 Neon Sign Park
Map Pin Place 13 23rd Street Bridge
Map Pin Place 14 Arkansas River
Map Pin Place 15 The Gathering Place
Map Pin Place 16 Philbrook Museum of Art
Map Pin Place 17 The Golden Driller
Map Pin Place 18 University of Tulsa
Map Pin Place 19 The Chapman Legacy Society of The University of Tulsa
Map Pin Place 20 Meadow Gold Sign
Map Pin Place 21 Oaklawn Cemetery
Map Pin Place 22 Centennial Park
Map Pin Place 23 The Outsiders House Museum



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+ How long does this tour take?
Most travelers complete this tour in approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on pace, time spent at each stop, and optional detours. Having said that, please remember that self-guided tours are extremly flexible (you can start, pause, continue anytime) and everyone has their own pace.
+ What does this tour include?
This self-guided driving tour includes 23 stops, covering top attractions such as Cain's Ballroom, Woody Guthrie Center, Guthrie Green & Bob Dylan Center, Greenwood Rising - the Black Wall Street History Center, Blue Dome District, Center of the Universe.
+ Where does the tour start?
The tour starts at Cain's Ballroom (Address: 422 N Main St, Tulsa, OK 74103, USA). You can begin the tour there or join from any stop along the route.
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This is a self-guided driving tour designed to be completed by car, covering scenic routes, city highlights and optional key stops.
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