When in Tulsa...

...don't bother with the Jazz Hall of Fame, as far as we're concerned. The location was deserted and we had pretty much free reign to go anywhere within, but the only problem was that there was practically nothing to see.

My guess is that the live performances they hold there are worthwhile, but otherwise, I'd skip this place.

On a bright note, we were thoroughly impressed by the Gilcrease Museum, which offers art of the American West. There was a remarkable section devoted to American Indians, with some powerful pieces, paintings and sculptures alike, that were dramatic, emotional and at times humorous.

Also on display was "America: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of a Nation," an exhibit that incorporated artistic renditions of famous figures in American history alongside historical documents and descriptions of important time periods.

For Will and I, we were struck by the power of this humble, yet powerful museum in the most unlikely of cities. Additionally, we felt that the museum did more than simply proffer art, appealing to our sense of Americanism, history, and love for our country.

I chose not to to photograph inside the museum, so our followers will have to go on our word-- this museum is world-class and alone worth a trip to Tulsa.

Jazz Hall of Fame

Lego recreation of a Tulsa building

BOK Center, designed by César Pelli, architect of the Petronas Towers in Malaysia.

A sculpture before the Gilcrease Museum