Here Not There: Gathering Place Shines in National Geographic

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TULSA, Okla. — Gathering Place is among one of 100 travel destinations featured in National Geographic’s newest book, Here Not There: 100 Unexpected Travel Destinations, written by award-winning travel writer Andrew Nelson. Additionally, the book aims to inspire travelers to explore unique and affordable alternatives to traditional vacation spots around the world.  

Gathering Place: An Urban Green Oasis

In Here Not There, Gathering Place is highlighted as a unique urban green space, serving as an alternative to Central Park in New York City. Moreover, Nelson praises Gathering Place’s innovative design, high-production programming, public art installations, lavish landscaping, and unique location near Route 66.  

“Being featured in National Geographic’s latest book as an unexpected travel destination to an urban green space is an incredible honor for Gathering Place,” said Julio Badin, Executive Director of Gathering Place. “We are thrilled to extend our mission beyond Tulsa to visitors from all around the world by continuing to offer world-class green spaces for everyone to enjoy.” 

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Here Not There Explores Tulsa’s Hidden Gems

Alongside Gathering Place, author Andrew Nelson offers more recommendations for Tulsa visits. These include Guthrie Green and Woody Guthrie Center. He also suggests the Bob Dylan Center and The Church Studio. Additional recommendations are Tours of Tulsa and Tulsa Club Hotel. Mother Road Market and Greenwood Rising are also listed. John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park is another place to visit.

Gathering Place is featured among other destinations around the world such as Quito, Ecuador; Budapest, Hungary; Portugal’s Azores; and others. 

Lastly, National Geographic’s Here Not There: 100 Unexpected Travel Destinations is now available for purchase. Find a copy at your favorite bookstore, including Magic City Books in downtown Tulsa. In partnership with Magic City Books, author Andrew Nelson will return to Tulsa this fall. Stay tuned for more information.