Center of the Universe
- Art & landmarks
- In Tulsa, Oklahoma
- 0.2 mi from Route 66
In the Tulsa Arts District of Tulsa, OK, the Center of the Universe is a little circle of concrete set into the Boston Avenue pedestrian bridge. Say a word or clap in its center, and the sound echoes back oddly to the person who made it. The spot was closed for a renovation of the bridge and plaza, with reopening expected in fall 2026. Its current status is not confirmed, so check before going.
What is Center of the Universe?
The circle is set into the Boston Avenue pedestrian bridge, which crosses the railroad tracks downtown. A voice or a clap made in its center comes back to the speaker with an odd echo. It has been free to visit.
History of Center of the Universe
The pedestrian bridge opened in the early 1980s, replacing an older road bridge over the railroad tracks. The bridge and plaza were later closed for a renovation led by the city and the Downtown Tulsa Partnership, covering structural repairs, paths and lighting, with reopening expected in fall 2026.
Visiting Center of the Universe: tips
Check the latest news before going, since the circle was closed during the renovation. Once it is open, it makes a quick stop: step into the circle, speak or clap, and listen.
The spot is about 0.2 miles from the 1926 to 1932 Route 66 alignment through downtown along 2nd Street and Detroit Avenue. The 11th Street stretch of Route 66, with Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on 66 and the Meadow Gold sign, is a short drive south.
Practical info
- Address
- Boston Avenue pedestrian bridge (Tulsa Arts District), Tulsa, OK 74103
- Hours
- We have no opening hours for this stop yet — check the official site.
- On site & nearby
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Where to eat near Center of the Universe
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On the map
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Questions about Center of the Universe
Is the Center of the Universe in Tulsa open?
Its status is not confirmed. The circle was closed for a renovation of the Boston Avenue pedestrian bridge and plaza, led by the city and the Downtown Tulsa Partnership, with reopening expected in fall 2026. Check the latest news before planning a visit.
What happens at the Center of the Universe?
Step into the small circle of concrete set into the Boston Avenue pedestrian bridge and say a word or clap. The sound echoes back oddly to the person who made it. The spot is in the Tulsa Arts District and has been free to visit.
Is the Center of the Universe on Route 66?
Not directly. It is in downtown Tulsa, about 0.2 miles from the 1926 to 1932 Route 66 alignment along 2nd Street and Detroit Avenue. The 11th Street stretch of Route 66, with Buck Atom's and the Meadow Gold sign, is a short drive south.
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