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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Broken Arrow
Spend one day in Broken Arrow to see the museum, farmer's market and a park; add a quick Tulsa visit if you have extra time.
Broken Arrow is a suburban city of Tulsa with a small historic museum, a weekly farmer's market and several parks. Its attractions fit comfortably into a half‑day, so a single day is enough unless you also want to explore nearby Tulsa.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (farmers market and outdoor events)
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, occasional storms)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $70–$90 excl. bed · Mid $120–$150 excl. bed · High $200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | $2–$4 |
| Meal at a budget eatery (e.g., Uncle Vinny's Pizza) | $8–$12 |
| Parking in downtown (hourly) | $1–$2 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TUL · Tulsa International Airport
- 30 min drive via US‑169 to Broken Arrow
Typical fares
- Tulsa Intl → Broken Arrow (rental car, 30 min)
- ≈ $45 for a compact car (check rates)
- Tulsa Transit Route 91 (one‑way)
- ≈ $5 per person
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is primary; Tulsa Transit Route 91 connects Broken Arrow to Tulsa (weekday only). Roads follow a mile‑grid, making navigation easy.
See and do
Known for
- The Museum Broken Arrow
- Centennial Clock
- Farmers Market (April‑Oct)
- Rooster Days fair (May)
- Ray Harral Nature Park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | Drive south on US‑169 (≈30 min) or take Tulsa Transit Route 91 | ≈45 min total |
Sleep
- Tarp Gardens Chapel and Tivoli Inn
- 7‑room B&B in downtown Broken Arrow
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse meExcuse me |
| Thank you | Thank youThank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it?How much is it? |
| Where is the farmer's market? | Where is the farmer's market?Where is the farmer's market? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Tornado season runs Feb–Jul; storms are rare in town but stay alert
- Check farmer's market dates (April‑Oct) before planning
Generally safe; typical US suburb risks – watch for traffic and occasional severe weather.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Broken Arrow yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- The Museum Broken Arrow
- Centennial Clock
- Farmers Market (April‑Oct)
- Rooster Days fair (May)
- Ray Harral Nature Park
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Broken Arrow official website: www.brokenarrowok.gov/
- Wikidata – Broken Arrow: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Broken Arrow, revision 5240644 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5240644
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Broken Arrow
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US citizens need no visa for short visits; see /united-states/visa-requirements
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Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/broken-arrow). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.