So next time you're wandering down the Mother Road, maybe just after you visit the giant Blue Whale at Catoosa, pull in here and learn a little bit more about some of Oklahoma's Native Peoples. Best Casinos in Tulsa, OK - River Spirit Casino, Margaritaville Casino, Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, Osage Casino & Hotel, Creek Nation Casino, Follow the Cherokee Star To Cherokee Casino Resort., Osage Casino, Queen Of Hearts, Osage Million Dollar Elm Casino. They also have a few snacks, but not too much in the way of food. You can even see a little of the Cherokee language written out here on the wall along with the words 'Cherokee Nation welcome Center, is the same thing in Cherokee. The bathrooms were clean, and they have water fountains, which are both a major consideration in any stop for us.
The casino features 2,600 slot machines, 40 table games and 14 poker tables. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is located in Catoosa, Oklahoma about 15 minutes east of Tulsa. The lady working the desk was very pleasant, and answered our questions. 777 West Cherokee Street Catoosa, OK 74015 (918)384-7800 (800)760-6700. In addition, they have a small selection of books on the Cherokee, as well as some handcrafted items from Tribal members. Now, if you are new to the area and need some information about local attractions, both Cherokee or non-Cherokee, this is a great place to stop. 412 to head back toward Arkansas, when we saw the Cherokee Nation Welcome Center. My family and I had been traveling old Route 66 between Joplin Mo., and Tulsa, and we were just before turning east on Rt.