The Fairgrounds and Expo Square in Tulsa, Oklahoma, host more than 400 events a year. These events include farm shows, home shows, arts and crafts exhibits and numerous outdoor events. Each fall, the fairgrounds holds the 11-day Tulsa State Fair. Hotels near the fairgrounds in Tulsa, Oklahoma, are within 10 minutes of this center of activity. LaFortune and Mohawk golf courses are approximately five miles from the fairgrounds, offering diverse fairway landscapes.
Courtyard by Marriott Tulsa Central
This 122-room hotel is 10 minutes from the Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa Convention Center and the fairgrounds. The hotel has a 24-hour market that sells beverages, snacks and healthy options. They offer wireless Internet in guest rooms and in public areas. Amenities include business services, local restaurant delivery, and complimentary coffee or tea in the lobby or in your room.
La Fortune Park Golf Course, built in 1960, is an 18-hole, par-72 course that is generally flat but has sudden elevations. The park also features an 18-hole, par-3 lighted course, a lighted driving range and putting and chipping greens. Instructors teach players of all levels. Call (918) 496-6200 for tee times.
Courtyard by Marriott Tulsa Central
3340 South 79th East Avenue
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74145
(918) 660-0646
marriott.com
La Quinta Inn and Suites Tulsa Airport
This 72-room hotel is 10 minutes from the fairgrounds and just three miles from Tulsa International Airport, the Tulsa Zoo and Oklahoma State University at Tulsa. The hotel offers free wireless Internet throughout the hotel, an indoor swimming pool, airport shuttle and a free breakfast consisting of waffles, hot and cold cereals, breads, fruit and all-you-can-drink coffee and juice. Six area restaurants are three miles or less away.
Mohawk Park, about three miles from the hotel, has two courses amid mature oak and pecan trees. Woodbine, a par-72 course, has three par-3 holes and three par-5 holes. Pecan Valley is an 18-hole, par-68 course; this course is used for instructing youth golfers. Call (918) 425-6871 for information.
La Quinta Inn and Suites Tulsa Airport
23 North 67th East Avenue
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74115
(918) 949-3600
lq.com
Best Western Trade Winds Central Inn
This 164-room hotel is about three miles from the Tulsa Fairgrounds, Big Splash Water Park, Fair Meadows Horse Racing and the Tulsa Zoo. The hotel offers a full complimentary breakfast, wireless Internet, in-room movies and Nintendo, 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning services. The hotel provides airport shuttle service. La Fortune Park is one mile away.
Best Western Trade Winds Central Inn
3141 East Skelly Drive
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105-6305
(918) 749-5561
bestwesternoklahoma.com
Embassy Suites Tulsa
The hotel is eight minutes from the Tulsa Fairgrounds and other attractions in downtown Tulsa. Its 240 two-room suites include two televisions, a sofa bed in the living area and beds with Suite Dreams Embassy Essentials bedding. There is also a microwave and refrigerator. The hotel has a multilingual staff, 24-hour Pavilion Pantry Market and business services. La Fortune is a six-minute drive from the hotel.
Embassy Suites Tulsa -- I-44
3332 South 79th Ease Avenue
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74145
(918) 622-4000
embassysuites1.hilton.com
About The Author
Based in Tucson, Ariz., Cicely A. Richard has been writing since 1996. Her articles have been published in the “Arizona Daily Star” newspaper and “ForeWord Magazine.” Richard earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and journalism from Louisiana State University.
