Well, I know that Tulsa isn't the travel destination for the stars, but when this is the closest you can get to your musician of the moment, it is hard to not go. Driving to Tulsa, via Kansas City, MO was actually not so bad. Besides a random snow storm on the drive, it was clear sailing.
When in Tulsa, stay downtown at the Crowne Plaza. You may pay a few extra bucks, but with the newly remodeled rooms and lobby, it is worth it. For checking in last minute, the room was quiet, and clean, a bounty of pillows on the bed, and a birds-eye view of the venue.
After a nice nap, the concierge was able to direct me to some really great shops and restaurants. I headed out with navigation in tow, to tour around the town. Heading to Cheap Thrills (http://cheapthrillsvintage.com/) first. I love a Vintage shop that takes pride in their merchandise, even if it is a hand me down. It so happened that the day I visited, the whole store was 50% off, can't go wrong with that. After the purchase of a few belt buckles and a coat, I was off to the next shopping spot.
Down the way, the Little Black Dress Boutique (http://www.littleblackdressok.com/) and Chrome awaited. Situated across from the street from each other, both offered solid fashion and good prices. After finding local designer, Happy First at LBD, it was over to Chrome to peruse. Although I only left with some new jewelry at Chrome, I am on their facebook fan page now too.
The last place I stopped was Vintage Stock. Closer to the University, this music and game emporium was full of some really great items. Nintendo games lined the back wall, while racks upon racks of VHS were alphabetized. You could also purchase vinyl, role playing cards, and comic books. It is the stop for the ultimate geek in all of us.
All-in-all, Tulsa was a pleasant surprise. Great people and an interesting atmosphere.
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