Bartlesville

City / town · Oklahoma

Bartlesville

Bartlesville

Best timeMar–May, Sep–Oct
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Nearest airportTUL · 38 mi
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Overview

Bartlesville is in Green Country Oklahoma north of Tulsa. It is the home of Phillips Petroleum Company now merged with Conoco and called ConocoPhillips.

2 sights · 2 things to do · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Bartlesville

Frank Lloyd Wright Price Tower and Arts Center

Frank Lloyd Wright Price Tower and Arts Center

Originally slated for construction in New York. The Tree That Escaped The Forest was Frank Lloyd Wright's only existing skyscraper of the many he designed. World-class art exhibits go through here on a regular basis. Tou…

Jo Allyn Lowe Park

City park with an arboretum, fishing lake, and a 1920s log cabin.

First Presbyterian Church

Looking kind of like a sailing ship, this is yet another example of mid-century modern Oklahoma architecture. Feel free to look at the sanctuary and its unique abstract stained glass wall.

Red Apple Sports Center

Glow in the Dark Bowling on Friday and Saturday Nights.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 94°F; winter lows dip to about 28°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Tulsa)

Jan: 1.6 in rain1.6"Jan: high 49°F, low 28°F49°28°JanFeb: 1.6 in rain1.6"Feb: high 54°F, low 32°F54°32°FebMar: 3.1 in rain3.1"Mar: high 63°F, low 41°F63°41°MarApr: 4.4 in rain4.4"Apr: high 72°F, low 50°F72°50°AprMay: 5.7 in rain5.7"May: high 80°F, low 60°F80°60°MayJun: 4.7 in rain4.7"Jun: high 88°F, low 69°F88°69°JunJul: 3.8 in rain3.8"Jul: high 94°F, low 73°F94°73°JulAug: 3.4 in rain3.4"Aug: high 93°F, low 72°F93°72°AugSep: 3.9 in rain3.9"Sep: high 85°F, low 63°F85°63°SepOct: 3.8 in rain3.8"Oct: high 74°F, low 51°F74°51°OctNov: 2.7 in rain2.7"Nov: high 61°F, low 39°F61°39°NovDec: 2.4 in rain2.4"Dec: high 51°F, low 31°F51°31°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • TUL Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa — 38 mi away (major hub). Directions
  • SWO Stillwater Regional Airport, Stillwater — 75 mi away. Directions
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Budget & where to stay

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Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning Frank Lloyd Wright Price Tower and Arts Center, Jo Allyn Lowe Park
  • Afternoon First Presbyterian Church, Red Apple Sports Center
  • Evening Price Tower Plaza

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

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    Frank Lloyd Wright Price Tower and Arts Center

    See Frank Lloyd Wright Price Tower and Arts Center

    Originally slated for construction in New York. The Tree That Escaped The Forest was Frank Lloyd Wright's only existing skyscraper of the many he designed. World-class art exhibits go through here on a regular basis. Tours available.

    📍 510 Dewey Ave🕒 Tue-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun noon-5PM💲 Adults $4, Under 16 Free☎ +1 918 336-4949
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    See First Presbyterian Church

    Looking kind of like a sailing ship, this is yet another example of mid-century modern Oklahoma architecture. Feel free to look at the sanctuary and its unique abstract stained glass wall.

    💲 Free, donations accepted
    Maps

    Do

    Do Red Apple Sports Center

    Glow in the Dark Bowling on Friday and Saturday Nights.

    📍 1414 SE Washington Blvd🕒 Open Daily☎ +1 918 333-6640
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    Do Jo Allyn Lowe Park

    City park with an arboretum, fishing lake, and a 1920s log cabin.

    Checked Aug 2025
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    Buy

    Shop Red Dirt Soap Company

    Named for the red earth of Oklahoma, Red Dirt Produces quality Soaps and Bathing Goods. A nice place to pick up some suds for your journey.

    📍 118 W. Second St☎ +1 918 338-2276
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    Shop Windle's Jewelry

    One of Oklahoma's Finest Native American Jewelry Stores.

    📍 3430 SE Washington Blvd.☎ +1 918 333-2814
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    Shop Washington Park Mall

    A basic regional shopping mall. Anchors are Dillard's and Durham's Sport.

    📍 2350 SE Washington Bvld☎ +1 918 335-2535Checked Aug 2025
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    Drink

    Drink Price Tower Plaza

    Bar / Café

    The only restaurant on the Great Plains to be decorated with Prairie-Style decor matched to the original architect's designs.

    📍 510 Dewey AveLocated on the 15th and 16th floors of the FLW Price Tower and Arts Center☎ +1 918 336-1000
    Video reviews: Instagram reels · TikTok · YouTube
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    Sleep

    Stay Hotel Phillips

    Very nice medium-size hotel. Has a restaurant, the Grill 66, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Room prices range from $85 to $190 per night, with weekend rates starting at $49.

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    Go next

    • Explore Art Deco Architecture of 1920s oil barons and more in Tulsa.
    • Remember the King of The Cowboys in Dewey (Oklahoma).
    • Pawhuska is the Tribal Headquarters of the Osage Nation and is the county seat of Osage County. It is also home to Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, North America's Largest remaining tract of tallgrass prairie ecosystem.

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