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Contents Letter from the Governor

Travel Regions Map / Economic Info

Tourism Information Centers

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10 Oklahoma Today magazine 12 Oklahoma Facts 14 Get to Know Oklahoma 16 Historic Travel Destinations 18 Native Culture and Travel 20 The Oklahoma City Thunder 22 Special Route 66 Section Sponsored by Visit Tulsa 34 Regions 36

Northeast

Central

Southeast

South-Central

Southwest

106 Northwest Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Quartz Mountain State Park

120 State Parks 122 State Parks Map 124 State Parks Merch 126 Accessibility & HeartHealthy Trails 128 Lodges & Cabins 130 Camping & RVing

140 Amenities 142 Attraction Listings 166 Accommodation Listings 175 City Index 176 Ad Index

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136 For the Kiddos 138 Outdoor Safety Tips

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WELCOME

Letter from the Governor

IT’S HARD TO explain until you feel it for yourself, but there’s an electricity about Oklahoma these days. Even if you’ve never visited our state, you may have sensed it while watching events like the Women’s College World Series of Softball, the NBA Championship, or the James Beard Award winners featuring Oklahoma chefs and restaurants. But until you come see it for yourself, you might not appreciate how much fun Oklahoma really is. That’s why we’re very proud to offer you the 2026 Oklahoma Travel Guide you now hold in your hands. In this volume, you’ll find hundreds of ways to enjoy our beautiful state. Whether you’re hoping to connect with your inner cowboy or cowgirl, sample our many world-renowned eateries, or explore one of our nearly three dozen scenic state parks, this guide has your recipe for a good time in the Sooner State. In 2023, tourism generated $12.3 billion in direct spending—more than a 4 percent increase over the previous year. That same year, the industry supported more than 108,000 jobs for our citizens and generated over $42 million in state and local tax revenue. But more than the economic impact is the human one: When you come to Oklahoma, you’re bound to make a friend. Our people are hospitable, outgoing, and always excited to meet and help those who’ve come to visit. We’re proud of our state, and we’re happy to welcome you. We know you’ll have an amazing time in Oklahoma.

Safe travels, Governor J. Kevin Stitt TRAVELOK .COM

T R AV E L R E G I O N S

Oklahoma Travel Reg Oklahoma’s diverse landscape is divided into six regions, or “countries,” each with its own distinct terrain, unique flavor, one-of-a-kind attractions, and seasonal festivities.

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Northeast Oklahoma

Known as “Green Country,” northeastern Oklahoma has something for everyone, from scenic lakes and outdoor adventure to Tulsa urban cool and more. Green Country Tourism (918) 744-0588 or greencountryok.com

Central Oklahoma

Cheer athletic triumphs with the NBA, Big 12, and SEC; taste a nationally renowned food scene; and explore museums and cultural attractions with endless hours of fascination. Oklahoma’s central region has it all.

Southeast Oklahoma

The Ouachita Mountains of Choctaw Country attract visitors by the millions every year to this outdoor oasis, whether they come for a weekend of fly-fishing and hiking or spa treatments and endless delicious restaurants.

South-Central Oklahoma In this fishing paradise, clear lakes, flowing waterfalls, and the ancient Arbuckle Mountains sidle up to hopping small towns, unforgettable festivals, and breathtaking scenic drives. Chickasaw Country Marketing Association (580) 618-5979 or chickasawcountry.com

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Southwest Oklahoma

Where the Great Plains rise up toward the scenic Wichita Mountains, visitors come in search of hiking and rock climbing adventures, encounters with Indigenous cultures, and some of the most incredible sunsets anywhere. Great Plains Country Association (580) 606-2950 or greatplainscountry.com

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Tourism in Oklahoma

Tourism is the third-largest industry in Oklahoma—and the second-largest when it comes to attracting out-of-state dollars. In 2023 alone: • Tourism in Oklahoma generated $12.3 billion in spending, a 4.6 percent increase over 2022. • 24.2 million visitors came to Oklahoma. • Tourism generated $875.3 million in state and local tax revenue. • More than 108,000 jobs were created by direct travel spending.

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Northwest Oklahoma

Geological formations make this region unlike anywhere else in the state, whether you’re navigating the sand dunes at Little Sahara State Park, digging for crystals at the Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge, or hiking to Oklahoma’s highest point at the top of Black Mesa. Red Carpet Country Association (580) 327-4918 or redcarpetcountry.com

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T R AV E L R E S O U R C E S

Tourism Information Centers THE OKLAHOMA TOURISM and Recreation Department maintains nine Tourism Information Centers

around the state. In addition to clean restrooms, fantastic gift shops, Oklahoma travel brochures, and maps, many of these locations now feature dog parks, selfie stops, picnic areas, and more. Each center is open seven days a week during regular business hours, with the exception of the State Capitol location, which is open Monday through Friday. For more information, visit TravelOK.com/WelcomeCenters.

ARRIVING FROM THE WEST

Erick: On Interstate 40, nine miles east of the Texas border. (580) 526-3283

ARRIVING FROM THE SOUTH

Colbert: U.S. Highway 69/75, two miles north of the Texas border. (580) 296-2672 Thackerville: Interstate 35, four miles north of the Texas border. (580) 276-9916

ARRIVING FROM THE NORTH

Blackwell: Interstate 35, ten miles south of the Kansas border. (580) 363-2624

ARRIVING FROM THE NORTHEAST

Miami: Interstate 44 and Will Rogers Turnpike, seventeen miles southwest of the Missouri border. (918) 542-9303.

ARRIVING FROM THE EAST

Sallisaw: Interstate 40, seventeen miles west of the Arkansas border. (918) 776-8195

CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

Midwest City: Interstate 40, exit 157 7200 Southeast 29th Street (405) 739-8232 Offers PIKEPASS Service

Outdoor art at Midwest City’s Tourism Information Center pays homage to the nearby Tinker Air Force Base.

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OKLAHOMA CITY Interstate 35, exit 137 12229 North I-35 Service Road (405) 478-4637 Offers PIKEPASS Service

STATE CAPITOL 2300 North Lincoln Boulevard in Oklahoma City (405) 521-3356

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TRIP PLANNER Don’t miss a thing on your journey—download TravelOK’s Trip Planner app now to make your Oklahoma travels a breeze. Available on Apple and Android devices, this app lets you create itineraries and browse accommodations, activities, events, and attractions. There also are prebuilt itineraries for a number of various interests, from stargazing to fried catfish—as well as a digital version of TravelOK’s Route 66 Passport, which allows visitors to collect stamps at their Mother Road stops to win commemorative prizes. A web version of the Trip Planner also is available at TravelOK.com.

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Oklahoma Facts You may think you know the Sooner State, but here are some Oklahoma knowledge nuggets that’ll blow your mind.

The town of Boise City in the Oklahoma Panhandle was bombed—accidentally— by the U.S. Army during World War II. Today, a memorial plaque near the Cimarron County Courthouse commemorates the event (in which no one was seriously injured or killed). boisecityok.org

Think of Oklahoma every time you go to the grocery store or parallel park: The shopping cart was invented in Ardmore in 1936, and the parking meter was invented in Oklahoma City just one year prior.

Oklahoma has more than one official dinosaur, and they’re both terrifying. The Oklahoma State Dinosaur is Acrocanthosaurus atokensis, an early Cretaceous predator that was as big as T. Rex. And the Saurophaganax maximus, who was a relative of the Allosaurus, is the official State Fossil.

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The Sex Pistols played at Tulsa’s legendary Cain’s Ballroom in January 1978 on their ill-fated, one and only United States tour. Today, the hole Sid Vicious punched in the dressing room wall that night is framed prominently in the office. cainsballroom.com

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The national headquarters of USA BMX is in Tulsa. Stop by the USA BMX Headquarters and Hall of Fame, complete with a two-thousand-seat outdoor arena that hosts weekly races, practices, clinics, training camps, and other exciting events year-round. usabmx.com/awards/hall-of-fame

Our neighbors to the south may claim it as a mascot, but the Texas Longhorn was saved from extinction thanks to an early twentieth century conservation effort at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in southwestern Oklahoma. fws.gov/refuge/wichita-mountains

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In 1928, E.W. Marland—who later became the state’s governor—married Lydie Roberts, a socialite who had been his late wife’s niece. Their love story shocked a nation, and today, the Marland Mansion in Ponca City, where they lived, is one of the state’s most popular historic destinations. marlandmansion.com

Around 500 million years ago, something—either a meteor or a volcano—formed an enormous crater in what now is northwestern Oklahoma. Check out the Ames Astrobleme Museum in Ames to learn about this prehistoric kaboom. aoghs.org/ energy-education-resources/ ames-astrobleme-oil-museum

Remember the New York City café where Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell chat at the beginning of Twisters? Twisters Visit the real location: It’s Gilded Acorn, a delectable bakery in downtown Oklahoma City’s First National Center. gildedacornokc.com

Alabaster Caverns State Park is home to the largest gypsum cave in the world that is open to the public. Take a walking tour through the cave and see the five species of bats that roost here. TravelOK.com/ AlabasterCavernsStatePark

Lyric Theatre, the State Theatre of Oklahoma, was founded in Oklahoma City in 1962 and was an early performance stage for Oklahoma Broadway legends like Megan Mullally and Kristin Chenoweth. lyrictheatreokc.com

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Here’s something to argue about in the car during your trip: The official Oklahoma state vegetable is . . . the watermelon. (By the way, the Rush Springs Watermelon Festival has been going on every August since 1948.) facebook.com/ rushspringswatermelonfestival

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Oklahoma in pop culture Even before it was a state, Oklahoma was making cultural waves all over the world.

Learn about the Sooner State by checking out these films, television shows, books, and more,

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The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck Cimarron by Edna Ferber Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison Bound for Glory by Woody Guthrie The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton House Made of Dawn by N. Scott Momaday She Had Some Horses by Joy Harjo Empire of the Summer Moon by S.C. Gwynne Boom Town by Sam Anderson Calling a Blanket Dance by Oscar Hokeah

Oklahoma! (1955) True Grit (1969, 2010) Where the Red Fern Grows (1974) The Outsiders (1983) Far and Away (1992) Twister / Twisters (1996 / 2024) August: Osage County (2012) Minari (2020) Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)

The Lowdown (2025-present) Reservation Dogs (2021-2023) Tulsa King (2022-present) The Pioneer Woman (2011-present) Watchmen (2019) American Gods (2017-2021) Saving Grace (2007-2010) Carnivàle (2003-2005) Star Trek: Enterprise (2001-2005)

OKLAHOMA MOVIE MAP Whether you’ve been here or not yet, you’ve seen Oklahoma on screen. Film buffs won’t want to miss this journey through some of the state’s most iconic silverscreen locales. 14

The T.B. Ferguson Home Museum Edna Ferber began writing Cimarron, the book that inspired the 1931 Academy Award winner for Best Picture, at this home in Watonga. facebook.com/fergusonhomemuseum Downtown El Reno The streetcar that almost took out Glen Powell in the finale of Twisters? See it at the Canadian County Historical Society Museum Complex. canadiancountymuseum.com The Tall Chief Theater Killers of the Flower Moon was filmed in part in Fairfax, where some of the historic events in the movie actually took place. The renovated Tall Chief Theater offers fascinating group tours. facebook.com/fairfaxoklahoma

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Oklahoma’s story stretches back eons, and from the dinosaur fossils beneath our feet to the space capsules enshrined in our museums, this state’s people and culture have had a worldwide impact for millennia. History buffs will find no shortage of ways to explore the past in Oklahoma.

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Meet Oklahoma’s dinosaur residents, its prehistoric cultures, and more at the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History in Norman (samnoblemuseum. ou.edu) and Museum of the Red River in Idabel (museumoftheredriver. org). Then visit one of the only pre-Columbian sites open to the public at the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center in Spiro FIND MORE (okhistory. NATIVE org/sites/ DESTINATIONS IN spiromounds). OKLAHOMA!

Today, Oklahoma is home to thirty-nine Native nations, and many maintain museums and cultural centers. At Sequoyah’s Cabin near Sallisaw, meet the man who created the Cherokee syllabary (visitcherokeenation.com). At the Washita Battlefield National Historic Site near Cheyenne, learn about Peace Chief Black Kettle and his people’s slaughter at the hands of the infamous George Armstrong Custer (nps.gov/waba).

Oklahoma is cowboy country, and Wild West destinations are some of the state’s most popular. Visit the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City (nationalcowboymuseum. org), Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum in Pawnee (okhistory.org/sites/ pawneebill), the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center in Duncan (onthechisholmtrail.com), the Plains Indians & Pioneers Museum in Woodward (nwok-pipm. org), Enid’s Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (csrhc.org), and The Chisholm in Kingfisher (okhistory.org/sites/ the-chisholm), to name but a few of many.

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The Greenwood Rising Black Wall Street History Center in Tulsa shares the story and lasting impact of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre (greenwoodrising. org). No visit to Oklahoma would be complete without a visit to the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, which commemorates the events of April 19, 1995, and their aftermath (memorialmuseum.com). And Muskogee’s Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame chronicle’s the state’s incredible contributions to popular music, from Bob Wills to Kristin Chenoweth (okmusichall.com).

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VISITORS TO THE Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur can learn about the nation’s past and present at the Chikasha Poya Exhibit Center, explore the traditional outdoor village, dine in the café, and participate in a variety of fun and educational events throughout the year. 867 Cooper Memorial Drive, (580) 622-7130 or chickasawculturalcenter.com 18

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est museum specializing in Indigenous culture, the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City tells the story of the thirty-nine tribes and nations in Oklahoma today through interactive exhibits, events, educational programming, and an excellent restaurant. 659 First Americans Boulevard, (405) 594-2100 or famok.org

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Choctaw Nation Labor Day Festival

THE RED EARTH organization hosts Native events several times a year in central Oklahoma, including the long-running Red Earth Festival with dancing and art competitions every spring and Red Earth FallFest in October, which features an expansive art show, a youth powwow, and a parade. (405) 427-5228 or redearth.org

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zen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center in Shawnee can research not only their ancestry and tribal allotments, but they also can enroll in Potawatomi language courses and explore expansive galleries of art, artifacts, history, and more. 1899 South Gordon Cooper Drive, (405) 878-5830 or potawatomi.com

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Follow these tips for an optimal experience at Indigenous dance gatherings around the state.

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and art shows, Oklahoma’s Indigenous nations continue to lead the way in innovation, entrepreneur-

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ship, and hospitality.

LOCATED NEAR DURANT,

the Choctaw Cultural Center contains more than 100,000 square feet of exhibitions, a living village, a theater, and a restaurant. The space also hosts demonstrations and classes that include activities like jewelry making and cooking. 1919 Hina Hanta Way in Calera, (833) 708-9582 or choctawculturalcenter.com

HOUSED IN A historic Union Indian Agency building in Muskogee, the Five Civilized Tribes Museum is a repository of the culture and legacies of the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Muscogee, and Seminole tribes, their ancient histories, the Trail of Tears, and their modern success. 1101 Honor Heights Drive, (918) 683-1701 or fivetribes.org

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during dance competitions, but the emcee may announce times when it is not appropriate to film or record during certain songs and ceremonies. 5. Do not enter the dance arbor after it’s been blessed, and remember the benches in the dance arbor area are reserved for dancers. 6. On that note, it’s always a good idea to bring your own seating to a powwow. 7. Do not bring drugs or alcohol to powwows.

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1. Above all, be respectful. Arrive early. Stand and remove your hat when the grand entry is announced. 2. Pay attention to the master of ceremonies (M.C.) for cues and direction. 3. Don’t refer to regalia (dancers’ and participants’ clothing) as costumes, and don’t touch them without permission. 4. If you want to photograph or film an individual, ask permission. It is generally acceptable to take photos

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TAHLEQUAH, THE CAPITAL of the Cherokee Nation,

is home to many historic sites and hosts several major cultural events, including the Cherokee Homecoming Art Show—a juried exhibition and competition in late summer—and SkasdiCon, a fall celebration of pop culture and comics. homecomingartshow.com and skasdicon.com

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exhibits at the Southern Plains Indian Museum in Anadarko highlights the heritage and craftsmanship of Indigenous tribes and nations who have historically populated the southern United States. 801 East Central Boulevard, (405) 247-6221 or doi.gov/iacb/southernplains-indian-museum TRAVELOK .COM

A GUIDE TO THUNDERING UP

AROUND THE STATE

SPORTS STATE

Paycom Center, Oklahoma City

A night out at the ballgame is a favorite pastime for many Oklahomans. Join the crowd at a homestand by one of these local squads.

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Thunder Up! For the first time, the Oklahoma City Thunder are the reigning NBA Champions. The whole state is crazy for the Thunder and NBA basketball, and if you want to come join the revelry in Loud City, here are some handy tips you should know.

• Paycom Center is a cashless venue. All ticketing is electronic, and purchases must be done with card or mobile pay. If you are stuck with only cash at the venue, find one of several helpful kiosks that will exchange paper currency into a prepaid debit card. • There is no onsite parking at Paycom Center. Free spaces fill up fast but can be found east of the arena on Reno Avenue between Harkins Theatres and Bass Pro Shop or on the street during the weekends and after 6 p.m. on weekdays. For a map of nearby parking options, visit nba.com/thunder/parking. • The best pregame grub options would be those within reasonable walking distance of the arena. Approaching from the east, Bricktown Brewery, Rendezvous Pizza, and Yucatan Taco Stand are quick, tasty options. Film 20

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Row is a good starting point from the west: Seek out Joey’s Pizzeria, onion burgers from Sun Cattle Co., or delicious hand-pulled noodles from Big Biang Theory. bricktownokc.com, westvillageokc.com/film-row • In-arena versions of local favorites like pizza from Empire Slice House (get the pink sauce), barbecue from Big O’s Pork & Dreams, and plump, Oklahoma-crafted hot dogs and sausages from Schwab Meat Co. can all be found outside the lower bowl seating section. • If the Thunder wins—and the team’s been doing a lot of that lately—that calls for a victory drink. If the weather is nice, it’s hard to beat the openair seating at Social Capital near Scissortail Park or the Truck Yard in Bricktown. The Jones Assembly

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FC Tulsa—Soccer (United Soccer League) fctulsa.com Tulsa Drillers—Double-A Texas League Baseball milb.com/tulsa Tulsa Oilers—Ice Hockey (East Coast Hockey League) tulsaoilers.com Oklahoma City Blue—Basketball (NBA G League) oklahomacity.gleague.nba.com Oklahoma City Comets–Triple-A Pacific Coast League Baseball milb.com/oklahoma-city Oklahoma City Spark—AFP Softball okcspark.com

and Bar Cicchetti are bars with great appetizer and small-plate options. • Those who don’t have tickets to the game still can enjoy the action with other fans at watch parties throughout the city. Fassler Hall in Midtown is one of the largest gatherings of Thunder supporters outside of the arena, but a list of the dozens of official viewing locations in Oklahoma City and around the state can be found at nba.com/thunder/barnetwork. • The Thunder Shop on the arena’s ground floor keeps regular business hours. Game day or not, anyone can walk into the store’s entrance off Thunder Drive and peruse the wellstocked inventory of jerseys, shirts, hats, balls, and every other imaginable variant of Thunder swag. nbathundershop.com

Route 66 It lives in the American soul along with people like Neil Armstrong , Elvis Presley, and Amelia Earhart: a symbol of our country’s spirit of exploration, discovery, and curiosity about what’s around the next bend. Route 66—AKA The Mother Road; AKA The Will Rogers Highway—finds its truest and best expression in Oklahoma, where more than four hundred drivable miles comprise the longest bit of historic Route in any state. And there’s no time to visit like 2026—The Mother Road’s Centennial year, when small towns and urban oases all up and down this historic highway will be lit brightly, staffed up, and ready to celebrate this one-ofa-kind American road trip.

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A Tulsa Route 66 icon, Tally’s Good Food Cafe doesn’t just shine in shades of neon—its food is legendary as well. USA Today named its chicken-fry sandwich the number-one sandwich in Oklahoma, and the “Smart Bomb” was named Tulsa’s best egg dish.

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The Blue Whale might be the most famous resident of Catoosa, but Hard Rock Hotel & Casino brings in world-famous rock stars, comedians, and other performers every month. It’s also a comfy spot to spend the night. cityofcatoosa.org

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Along Route 66, Broken Arrow has enjoyed an epic trajectory of growth over the last few decades. Visitors to the suburb now have an embarrassment of entertainment riches from which to choose, including Broken Arrow Roller Sports, The Rose District, Arts @ 302, and more. visitbrokenarrowok.com

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There are plenty of reasons to stop in Miami, but a juicy, beefy Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger might be the tastiest. For a slightly more high-cultured—and less messy—iconic Route 66 stop, take a tour of the Coleman Theatre, which was built in 1929. The city also features a downtown gallery of murals, many of them Mother Road-themed. visitmiamiok.com

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Claremore takes the second part of its name seriously. The town is many things: educational (J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum and the Will Rogers Memorial Museum), delicious (The Pink House and Front Porch Bakery), fun (Will Rogers Days, Pumpkin Festival, Will Rogers Stampede PRCA Rodeo), and much, er . . . more. visitclaremore.com

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On the Oklahoma Route’s easternmost stretch, Green Country unfolds to Mother Road travelers with scenic vistas, delicious food, fascinating stops, and just the right amount of Route 66 quirk. greencountryok.com

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TULSA Route 66 was born in Tulsa, thanks to local businessman Cyrus Avery, and a hundred years later, the city still is the Mother Road’s crown jewel. visittulsa.com

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The Blue Dome District doesn’t just have a colorful name—it also features some of the most vibrant hot spots along Route 66. The Max Retropub, Hotel Indigo, Albert G’s Barbecue: These are just a few reasons to visit the area. In nearby downtown, the Tulsa Club Hotel is the perfect place to rest for the night. bluedomedistrict.com In Tulsa, 11th Street is the Heart of the Route. Grab a

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Addis Ceramics

The Tulsa Market District has a little something for every traveler. Shoppers will get their fix at Anybody’s Guest or The Curious Bison, the famished can

sample the fare at TamaleBoyz or Big Dipper Creamery, and history buffs will love the tours of public art and historic neon. tulsamarketdistrict.com

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Pick up some homemade dishware at Addis Ceramics, see a film at the historic Circle Cinema theater, or stock up on supplies for your next creative masterpiece at Ziegler Art & Frame in the Kendall Whittier District. visitkendallwhittier.com

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bite at Mother Road Market, visit the muffler family at Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios on 66 and Meadow Gold Mack’s Route 66 Outpost, and stay at the historic Campbell Hotel. visittulsa.com

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TULSA→OKLAHOMA CITY Leaving Tulsa going west, the state’s Midpoint Corridor finds a string of small towns with overflowing American spirit and enough Route 66 pride to fill another hundred years. midpointcorridor.com

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Sample one of hundreds of sodas at Pops 66, crunch into juicy strips at the Chicken Shack, and hear a bluegrass band pick along at the Round Barn. Arcadia is a must-stop for Route 66 travelers who want a full Oklahoma experience. townofarcadia.com SAXON SMITH

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Between Route 66 Bowl’s gorgeous neon sign, the expansive Route 66 Interpretive Center, and small-town pride galore, Chandler is one Oklahoma city that knows how to entertain those who travel the Mother of all roads. TravelOK.com/Chandler

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Downtown Edmond is packed with enough shops, eateries, and entertainment— more than seventy-five destinations, to be precise— to spend a whole day. A cup of coffee at Café Evoke makes a great start to any day, while a glass of pinot at Ellis Island Coffee and Wine Lounge provides a relaxing end. visitedmondok.com

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There’s no better way to celebrate a special occasion than with an onion volcano, so Musashi’s Japanese Steakhouse is one of central Oklahoma’s favorite hibachi and sushi hangouts. There are plenty of upscale eating and shopping experiences in store in the Western Avenue District. visitwesternavenue.com

Oklahoma City’s Asian District goes way beyond pho—though Pho Cuong, Pho Lien Hoa, and Lido Restaurant are excellent places to sample that dish. Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai: Travelers can find all this and more in the flavorful area. asiandistrictok.com

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The Britton District might be Oklahoma City’s newest coolness hub, but it’s growing fast. Visitors today can order some zesty queso at El Coyote, grab a craft beer at MadHopper Brewing, collect a masterpiece at Hideout Art, and much more. brittondistrictokc.org

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Oklahoma’s capital city is proving to be a vital American destination in the twenty-first century, and Mother Road travelers are promised an excellent time when they visit this year. visitokc.com

Uptown 23rd might be one of the coolest areas to watch a concert, comedy show, or other live entertainment thanks to the Tower Theatre. It’s also the perfect spot for a pre- or post-show party at Bunker Club, Ponyboy, or karaoke favorite Cookie’s on Western. uptown23rd.com TRAVELOK .COM

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Yukon hosts the Oklahoma Czech Festival the first weekend in October every year, but that’s not the city’s only celebration of the rich eastern European culture. Vladislava’s Czech Bakery and Café on Main Street sells an impressive selection of fresh-baked kolache six days a week. Czech Hall hosts traditional dances every Saturday night. yukon66mainstreet.com 28

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out the Stafford Air & Space Museum, where visitors can find out why Thomas Stafford is Oklahoma’s unofficial space mascot. cityofweatherford.com Western Oklahoma is home to not one but two worldclass museums about the Mother Road. In Clinton, see the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum (okhistory.org/ sites/route66), while in Elk City, the National Route 66 Museum is a part of the

city’s Museum Complex, with buildings dedicated to not just the Mother Road but blacksmithing, transportation, farming and ranching, and Elk City itself. visitelkcity.com

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Weatherford is the perfect place to learn all about Oklahoma’s transportation pioneers. Hear the story of the “Mother of the Mother Road” Lucille Hamons at one of the restaurants she inspired, Lucille’s Roadhouse, while enjoying crispy onion rings and juicy burgers. Then check

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El Reno isn’t just the home of Sid’s Diner and other fried onion burger destinations. Historic Fort Reno dates all the way back to 1875, when it helped protect area settlers, and today it’s host to plenty of fascinating tales of Oklahoma’s past. fortreno.org

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West of Oklahoma City, the Mother Road dives into the scenic Great Plains, with historic eats, vibrant Main Streets, and must-see museums and sights to make your Instagram go POP. greatplainscountry.com

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FOOD For drivers who need to get out and stretch their legs a bit, Butcher BBQ Stand in Wellston offers the perfect opportunity—while waiting in line for some of the tastiest smoked meats along the Mother Road. Don’t forget to order the apple pie baked beans. butcherbbq.com

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White Dog Hill in Clinton

Route 66 has more than its share of casual cafes and diners, but White Dog Hill in Clinton is the perfect spot to celebrate an occasion that calls for something a little fancier. Diners can order a perfectly seared steak while enjoying a majestic view of the western prairie—it’s especially stunning around sunset. whitedoghill.com

Good eats aren’t hard to find along Route 66 in Oklahoma, but you’ll want to make extra sure you find a seat at these great diners.

Traveling Route 66 is nothing if not an exploration of history, so in Tulsa, you’ll do yourself a favor to stop at the historic Ike’s Chili on Route 66, which has been open since 1908 and once was a favorite of the Mother Road’s namesake himself, Will Rogers. Get a bowl for yourself and check out all the historic photos. ikeschilius.com

Not many restaurateurs have inspired their own iconic cartoon character, but Rock Cafe owner Dawn Welch has. Not only is she the inspiration for Sally Carrera in Disney-Pixar’s Cars, but her legendary Stroud establishment also serves a mean spaetzle, fried pickles, and more. rockcafert66.com

The Rock Cafe in Stroud

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What does Americana taste like? Clanton’s Cafe in Vinita slings delicious homestyle breakfasts, lunches, and dinners that are sure to satisfy even the mightiest of appetites Monday through Friday. After all, a trip along the Mother Road isn’t complete without a chickenfried steak and a slice of coconut cream pie. clantonscafe.com

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El Reno is known for its onion burgers, but Pecina’s Mexican Café— which also has locations in Hinton and Weatherford—features some iconic Latin cuisine. Some say the owner also originated the free chips and queso beloved by Okies and travelers alike. pecinas.com

Prairiefire Grille in Elk City

With appetizers including an 1855 Steak Flight, salmon sliders, and Prairie Sushi, Prairiefire Grille in Elk City has a menu more exciting than some bestselling novels. prairiefireelkcity.com TRAVELOK .COM

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TULSA TIME Tulsa’s a good time no matter when you visit, but you’ll want to make sure you’re in town for these can’t-miss T-Town events. Find more at visittulsa.com.

It’s been an epic century along Route 66. Ever since Tulsan Cyrus Avery spearheaded the creation of The Mother Road in 1926, it’s been one of the coolest roads in the country—not to mention an iconic destination for the ultimate Americana experience. This year is sure to be even bigger, with celebrations planned along the route throughout its centennial. For more information, check out these resources. Oklahoma Route 66 Association and Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission If you’re planning to explore any of Oklahoma’s four hundred miles of Route 66, the Oklahoma Route 66 Association and Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission are the best resources for history, construction updates, and other information about the Mother Road in the Sooner State. oklahomaroute66.com; okhistory.org/about/commission

The National Route 66 Centennial Commission There’s so much to do along the Mother Road in Oklahoma, but Route 66 stretches through eight states. To design the ultimate American road trip, the National Route 66 Centennial Commission offers plenty of resources so travelers can make the most of this milestone ten decades in the making. route66-centennial.com

TravelOK Want the latest news on Oklahoma’s stretch of Route 66? What about an attractions map or an entire digital Route 66 guide? Travelers can find all of these resources and more. TravelOK.com/Route_66 and TravelOK.com/route-66-centennial

Oklahoma Today magazine Naturally, the Oklahoma experts are in the know about the Mother Road, and Oklahoma Today is the Official Magazine of the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial. In 2026, the magazine will spotlight the coolest history, culture, attractions, food, and Okies along Oklahoma’s own stretch of Route 66 in six collectible issues. Who else could chronicle such an epic celebration? oklahomatoday.com 30

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Día de Los Muertos Arts Festival in Tulsa

Tulsa Irish Festival This side of the Atlantic, Tulsa is the place to be the second weekend in March, when the three-day Tulsa Irish Festival sees Dream Keepers Park filled with Irish music, dancing, food, vendors, and more. Tulsa Juneteenth Festival Tulsa highlights its people’s rich history of perseverance with one of the United States’ largest Juneteenth celebrations in the heart of the historic Greenwood District. Día de Los Muertos Arts Festival Come join the fun every fall as Tulsa celebrates its Latino and Hispanic communities with live music, arts demonstrations and shows, and much more. Winterfest Between a skating rink; rides in horse-drawn carriages or a Christmas train; music; and Santa, Santa, Santa, Tulsa’s Winterfest is the place to be at the holidays.

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Travel Regions Every spring, Rooster Days brings live music, a carnival, vendors, a rodeo, and more to Broken Arrow. The festival will celebrate its ninety-fifth year in 2026.

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FROM THE RUGGED, crystal-flecked mesas of the northwest

to the forest-canopied rivers of the southeast, Oklahoma is a land of diversity, not just in its terrain, but also in the people and cultural attractions that populate it. The state’s six travel regions bring an abundance of potential experiences to visitors. With nationally acclaimed restaurants, Native American cultural centers, luxurious hotel stays, small-town festivals, and outdoor destinations, Oklahoma has countless activities to fit every interest, every budget, and every season.

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the Woody Guthrie Center and Frank Lloyd Wright's only skyscraper. There are multisensory playgrounds, luchador matches, and spring baseball games. Sparkling blue lakes offer a break from the summer heat and a mirror for fall foliage, and light displays illuminate botanic gardens in winter. You can stay in a rural outdoorsy retreat or a ritzy 1920s hotel and experience Black Wall Street through holographic technology. There’s an art museum inside an old mansion, a famous recording studio that was once a church, and a classy restaurant that used to be a bank. And then there’s Bob . . . Dylan, that is—his archives live in Tulsa’s Arts District.

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. . . Stilwell is the Strawberry Capital of the World? Come in May for the Stilwell Strawberry Festival, with a carnival, rodeo, and the crowning of the Strawberry Queen. strawberrycapital.com . . . one of the most famous cowboys is from Pawhuska? Visit the Ben Johnson Cowboy Museum to learn all about the local who went on

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to success in rodeo and Oscar-winning Hollywood glory. benjohnsoncowboymuseum.com . . . Tulsa is the home of rad biking action? Ride over to the world headquarters of USA BMX, where you can check out the BMX hall of fame. usabmx.com/awards/hall-of-fame . . . the Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge near Okmulgee is a birder’s paradise? See Cooper’s hawks, red-winged blackbirds, great blue herons, and more at this protected bottomland hardwood forest. fws.gov/refuge/deep-fork

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. . . Tulsa’s existence began with a single tree? Visit Creek Nation Council Oak Park to see the post oak where the Muscogee people marked the end of their Trail of Tears. (918) 596-7275

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Stone Age

One of Oklahoma’s most beloved Native artists, Willard Stone is getting the recognition he deserves in his hometown of Locust Grove.

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF LINDA STONE CALLERY

BY NATALIE MIKLES NOTHING ABOUT WILLARD Stone’s hardscrabble Oklahoma childhood seemed to point toward him becoming a celebrated artist. In fact, the odds were stacked against him. But when Stone died in 1985, he was one of the country’s preeminent Native American artists. Today, the Cherokee sculptor’s work is part of the collections at the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa, the Five Civilized Tribes Museum in Muskogee, and the Cherokee Heritage Center in Tahlequah. He also has his own dedicated space, the Willard Stone Museum, in Locust Grove. 40

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But before all that, he was the son of sharecroppers in Oktaha. His father died of Spanish ﬂu in 1917, leaving his mother alone to farm the land with eighteen-month-old Willard and five other children. Shortly after, the family survived two murder attempts by the owner of the farm, who didn’t think the family could complete the harvest on their own. He hired two men to convince them to forfeit their share—or else. In one of those murder attempts, the Stones had gathered in the living room for warmth around a fire when a homemade

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bomb was thrown onto the roof of young Willard’s bedroom, where he slept nearly every night except this one. When Stone was thirteen, he blew off three fingers on his right hand (his dominant hand) by unknowingly lighting a dynamite cap. As part of his rehabilitation process, he strengthened his hands by molding the red clay found outside his house. Very quickly, Stone and those around him realized he had a real gift: Out of the red dirt, he created sculptures that were unbelievably good for a teenager. One of the first admirers of his work

Turkey Feather Halo was Stone’s wife Sophie’s favorite piece.

in Locust Grove. After he was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 1970, Stone had opportunities that would have taken him elsewhere, but he was proud of being born and raised in Oklahoma and never entertained those offers. “He didn’t want to leave this hillside,” Linda says. That hillside, where he raised his ten children and is buried today, also was the site of his art studio. It was his favorite place to be, surrounded by nature, carving his masterworks with nothing more than a pocketknife and a chisel. Fans knew where to find him and often stopped by the family home just east of downtown Locust Grove. Visitors became so frequent that Stone erected a museum on his property. Every day, his wife Sophie would open the door to the museum— which was nothing more than a metal building filled with treasures, including many of his Native American tribute pieces and a bust of Abraham Lincoln he made when he was only thirteen. It’s Linda’s dream to move the artwork, as well as his memorabilia and letters, to a building purchased for the new Willard Stone Museum in downtown Locust Grove. The two-phase project includes a goal of one million dollars for restoration of the bank building and another million for an endowment. At times, it feels impossible to Linda, but she has her father’s determination. She’s often reminded of one of her dad’s favorite sayings: “Can’t never could do nothing.” One of Stone’s most admired works is of a Cherokee boy lying on his stomach, eye-to-eye with a turtle. The title of the piece, Something to Believe In, has become a sort of rallying cry and something for the new museum organizers to hang onto as they work toward the creation of a museum to honor Willard Stone—as well as Willard Stone Day in November.

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was the mailman, for whom he would leave his red clay sculptures on the mailbox. The mailman was so impressed that he brought Grant Foreman, a prominent Oklahoma historian and member of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, to meet sixteenyear-old Stone. “He said, ‘I want you to come meet this young man. He’s lost his fingers, he’s quit school, but he has this gift,’” says Linda Stone Callery, one of Stone’s daughters. That meeting changed the trajectory of Stone’s life. Foreman helped Stone get into Bacone College (formerly Bacone Indian School), where he honed his talent under artists Acee Blue Eagle and Woody Crumbo. Stone went on to work for Wiemann Ironworks (now Wiemann Metalcraft) in Tulsa and then spent three years as an artist-in-residence for Thomas Gilcrease at the Gilcrease Museum. Everything he sculpted at that time stayed in the museum’s collections. After later working as a die maker at McDonnell Douglas, Stone decided to go out on his own, creating his signature wood sculptures from his home studio

The Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve near Bartlesville features a worldclass collection of Western and Native art plus a menagerie of wildlife, historic lodge, and collections of firearms, Native artifacts, and more. woolaroc.org With art and objects from prehistory to Kehinde Wiley, there’s something for everyone at Tulsa’s 95,000-square-foot Philbrook Museum of Art. Be sure to wander the beautiful gardens and meet the resident cat, Cleome. philbrook.org In Locust Grove, the Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry is a small-yet-powerful celebration of the written word. Look through photos, books, and exhibits and take part in one of dozens of hands-on creative activities. rompoetry.com At Tahlequah’s Spider Gallery, Cherokee artists exhibit media and styles from traditional works to comic books, anime,

WILLARD STONE MUSEUM Visitors can make an appointment to view the collection at the Willard Stone Museum. 7980 East Highway 412 in Locust Grove (918) 774-5245 willardstonemuseuminc.com

and more. artscenter.cherokee.org With exhibits on Jewish life and culture—not to mention an exhibition of Jewish artists spanning hundreds of years—the Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art in Tulsa is a can’t-miss arts destination. jewishmuseumtulsa.org

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Visit Tahlequah, the capital of the Cherokee Nation, to learn about these resilient and incredible people at the Cherokee National History Museum, Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum, Cherokee National Prison Museum, Cherokee Arts Center, and more. tourtahlequah.com

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With one of the state’s only year-round trout streams—not to mention one of Oklahoma’s most popular locations for inner-tubing—the Illinois River is an outdoor lover’s paradise. Stay nearby at Blue Doors at Tenkiller or Greenleaf State Park to be ready to hit the water early. bluedoorsattenkiller.com, TravelOK.com/Greenleaf

Hit the links, have a spa day, or just live that sweet #lakelife at Shangri-La Resort on Monkey Island at Grand Lake, where world-class golf sidles up to a family-friendly resort with an award-winning spa, excellent cuisine, endless fun for kids, and all the outdoor excitement of Grand Lake just a boat rental away. shangrilaok.com

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The legendary Frank Lloyd Wright realized his only skyscraper in Bartlesville, where the famous Price Tower has drawn in visitors for seventy years. Tours are available by request. visitbartlesville.com

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Tulsa quickly is becoming one of America’s premier music destinations. Visit the greats at the Woody Guthrie Center, Bob Dylan Center, or Church Studio (where Leon Russell recorded with legends like Eric Clapton and George Harrison), then take in a show at the legendary Cain’s Ballroom, the massive BOK Center, or one of a selection of cozier venues like Soundpony, The Colony, or Thelma’s Peach. visittulsa.com

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Where Tulsa once was broken, see it heal: Visit the Greenwood District, site of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Learn about the past at Greenwood Rising, do some shopping at the many Blackowned local businesses, and take time for quiet reflection at John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park. historicgreenwooddistrict.com

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Visit the place where the Wild West show was born at the Pawnee Bill Ranch & Museum in Pawnee, where Gordon W. “Pawnee Bill” Lillie created the famous trick riding and roping extravaganzas. Yee-haw! okhistory.org/sites/pawneebill

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Pet a stingray, take a selfie with a sea turtle, and take a stroll through a tunnel where you’re surrounded by nurse and bull sharks—all this and more await at the seventy-twothousand-square-foot Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks. okaquarium.org

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Trying to stay gold like Ponyboy? You’ll definitely want to check out The Outsiders House Museum, founded by House of Pain rapper Danny Boy O’Connor and located in the same north Tulsa house where much of the legendary 1983 film was shot. theoutsidershouse.com

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Get to know Oklahoma’s favorite son—and one of the most famous movie actors, humorists, and political commentators of the twentieth century—at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore. willrogers.com

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Just thirty minutes west of Tulsa, Keystone Lake in Sand Springs offers visitors a variety of parks and marinas for camping, boating, and fishing.

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Visit the Osage Nation Museum to meet the people who call this land home—from pre-Removal to the Reign of Terror to today. osageculture.com/culture/museum. Next, stop in for quiet reﬂection at the Immaculate Conception Church, also known as the Cathedral of the Osage, and learn about the church’s twenty-two historic stained glass windows— including the oldest one in the state. (918) 287-1414

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D IN N ER Nothing feeds the soul like pizza, especially when it’s from Ree Drummond’s P-Town Pizza, where delicious pies fill the menu alongside wings, fresh salads, creative desserts, signature cocktails, and more. p-townpizza.com

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Take a hike in Osage Hills State Park, or venture to the Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, where herds of bison wander among some of the most gorgeous scenery on the plains. TravelOK.com/OsageHills, nature.org

LUN C H We wouldn’t blame you if you wanted to spend the rest of the day at the Dirty Laundry Saloon sipping cocktails, but if you’re lunching up for further adventures, it’s also the perfect spot. On Facebook

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B RE A KFA ST Start by heading to the second ﬂoor of the Pioneer Woman Mercantile, where a panoply of pastries and coffee provide the perfect fuel for a day of exploration. themercantile.com

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You may recognize Pawhuska from its star turns in Killers of the Flower Moon and August: Osage County, but this town is more than just a pretty face.

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The Frontier Hotel occupies a historic structure right in the heart of downtown Pawhuska. Restored in grand fashion to call to the town’s glorious past, it’s the perfect place to rest your head. frontierhotelpawhuska.com

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One of Tulsa’s brightest new stars is Noche Woodfired Grill & Agave Bar, where Mexico City-inspired dishes marry regional ﬂavors to unforgettable effect. It’s also a great place to stop in for a margarita before a baseball game—ONEOK Field is across the street. eatdrinknoche.com The name might seem misleading, but the pizzas at Sam & Ella’s Chicken Palace in Tahlequah are legendary. The Rock Island Red is a local favorite—and country music fans will love that a pre-Idol Carrie Underwood waitressed here in college. (918) 4561411 or on Facebook

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There’s a phrase that’s rung through the streets of Bartlesville since 1946: “Gravy over all!” That’s because at Murphy’s Steak House, locals know that’s the only way to order the famous hamburger here: Smothered in rich, delicious brown gravy (with fries, of course). (918) 336-4789 or on Facebook Tulsa oozes cool, and one of the coolest be-seen spots is The Vault, located in a fab midcentury former downtown bank. Delectable options abound for vegans, vegetarians, and carnivores alike, and everyone can agree the cocktail menu is the grooviest. (918) 948-6761 or vaulttulsa.com

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Hungry? In May, head to Bristow for Tabouleh Fest, to Porter in July for its Porter Peach Festival, and to Pawhuska in October for the annual National Indian Taco Championship. With live music, artists, vendors, and delicious food and family-friendly fun galore, Tulsa Juneteenth is one of the best parts of every summer. tulsajuneteenth.org Legendary Wild West lawman Bass Reeves gets his own day in Muskogee every summer, during the annual Bass Reeves Western History Conference, with historic reenactors, tours of significant sites, and more. bassreevesconference.com In T-Town for the holidays? Check out Winterfest, a weeklong celebration with Christmas fun—photos with Santa, a holiday parade, and a sixty-foot ice slide. tulsawinterfest.com

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Champion Thunder, the capital city boasts a nationally renowned food scene, world-class museums, dance-your-cares-away nightlife, live music venues, scenic urban parks, hotels and overnights for every price level, and action-packed athletic facilities set to be the sites of Olympic softball and canoe slalom events in 2028. (Be sure to plan your return trip now!) And that’s just the beginning: Central Oklahoma is a neverending wonderland. Whether you’re looking for outdoor excitement, picturesque small towns and college campuses, foods and people from all over the world, Route 66 quirk, Wild West fun, or Native culture, you can find it all in Oklahoma’s central region.

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Oklahoma City’s Boathouse District will host the 2028 Olympic canoe and slalom events for the first time.

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. . . Fort Reno was one of the most important equine breeding military operations in the U.S.? Relieve these historic days on one of many tours or reenactments. (405) 262-3987 or fortreno.org . . . it would take 16,000 cups of soda to ﬁll the sixty-six-foot bottle at POPS in Arcadia? Luckily, the Route 66 staple has 600 varieties to choose from. (405) 927-7677 or pops66.com

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. . . despite their rivalry, the gorgeous campuses at Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma both house world-class art museums? The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art in Norman and the OSU Museum of Art in Stillwater aren’t just for students. ou.edu/fjjma and museum.okstate.edu . . . the Citizen Potawatomi Nation provides a refuge for injured eagles and other raptors that can’t be rehabilitated? Tours of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Eagle Aviary in Shawnee are free but require advance registration. (405) 863-5623

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. . . Guthrie is the B&B capital of Oklahoma? If you like your stay with a spook factor, spend the night at the supposedly haunted Stone Lion Inn. (405) 282-0012 or stonelioninn.com

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Baby bok choy, fresh cilantro, and lots of chilis give this spicy Chinese beef noodle soup plenty of color and flavor. Right: Though there’s little elbow room, the bar at Devoted often is packed with customers.

Culinary Love Affair Though its location is tiny, Devoted packs big flavor into each of its bowls and plates. BY JENNIFER JALBERT

STILLWATER LOCALS KNOW CM Asian Market has been one of the best spots to pick up fresh produce, spices, and unique Asian ingredients since it opened about fifteen years ago. But many may not have noticed that tucked into a long hallway in the back is Devoted—a cozy little restaurant that serves a small but delectable menu of Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese, and other dishes that perfume the space with intoxicating aromas and fill customers’ bellies with a combination of sweet, spicy, and umami flavors unlike anywhere else in Cowboy Country. 54

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Owners David and Laurel Shao have been in the culinary business since they opened their first restaurant in 2004. In fact, the CM stands for Crepe Myrtle, the couple’s original eatery. Located next to the Oklahoma State University campus, Crepe Myrtle was a quaint diner that served American classics like hamburgers and gourmet sandwiches. When Laurel became pregnant, they decided running a restaurant full-time was too much. She wanted to stay home and raise children, but the family still needed a way to

DEVOTED IS LOCATED INSIDE CM ASIAN MARKET. 613 South Lewis Street in Stillwater (405) 332-4144 facebook.com/devotedstillwaterok

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support themselves. They decided opening a small grocery store would allow Laurel to work whenever she wanted and still give David the opportunity to own a business and work with food. Fans of Crepe Myrtle flocked to the new market to support the local family Stillwater had embraced for so many years. David, however, never gave up his love of cooking or the dream of having a restaurant. After numerous discussions between the couple and their loyal customers, the Shaos decided it was time to give the people of Stillwater a new dining experience. The family built the restaurant themselves. They designed the dining room to start conversations—the seating along the handmade wooden bar is close and personal. The Shaos cut, dried, and sanded the eatery’s centerpiece out of Oklahoma walnut wood. Finally, Devoted was ready to serve the public, but then COVID and all of its restrictions hit. Navigating through a pandemic proved tricky, but after about seven years of hard work, Devoted opened to instant rave reviews. Family comes first for the Shaos, so naturally, theirs is a part of the business as well. Their parents and three oldest children work at Devoted and at the market. Even the name of the restaurant conveys their love and loyalty. “We are devoted to our family first,” Laurel says. “We are also devoted to making sure our food is made with love and served with kindness.” Love might be the secret ingredient, but that’s not the only thing that makes the Shaos’ food drool-worthy. The homemade pork wontons swim in a fragrant, numbing chili garlic oil. The spicy miso ramen simmers in miso blended with the Shaos’ four pepper powders and aged for six months. The smoked pork belly, chunks of SPAM, and fish cake infuse the Saimin Hawaiian ramen with so much porcine flavor, customers might just oink with pleasure. These and other offerings like takoyaki, Not Your Grandmother’s pork and cabbage gyoza, and peppery First Date wings have earned the Shaos a devoted following. “We want everyone to feel like family,” David says. That extends to being able to see all the action. Foodies who love watching cooking shows will appreciate the open-concept kitchen, and the staff is happy to explain anything customers might be curious about. In a college town full of franchise fast food, Devoted offers quiet elegance with a high-end feel. The menu options are made from scratch, including the noodles and wontons. Everything is sautéed and simmered for hours. There is truly something for every palate—there even are gluten-free options. Stillwater may feel like a small Oklahoma college town, but it offers up big flavor.

If the walls at the Round Barn in Arcadia could talk, they’d share more than 120 years of stories. Visitors to this Route 66 landmark can hear excellent bluegrass jam sessions during the monthly Round Barn Rendezvous. arcadiaroundbarn.com Guthrie’s entire downtown is a gorgeous Victorian treasure. Between the Oklahoma Frontier Drugstore Museum (drugmuseum.org) and Oklahoma Territorial Museum & Carnegie Library (okhistory.org/sites/ territorialmuseum), there’s a past for every present in Oklahoma’s original capital city. guthrieok.com Whether it’s boldly going by flying a jet simulator, exploring career paths, or just burning off some kiddo energy, learning is always a great time at the Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum in Seminole. jasminemoran.com Martin Park Nature Center isn’t just a place to explore 144 gorgeous acres of Oklahoma’s natural beauty. It also hosts dozens of educational programs including birding hikes and botany walks. facebook.com/martinparkokc It would take centuries to study the ten million objects in the Sam Noble Museum collection in Norman, but perusing the more interesting ones—like the Sauroposeidon proteles that greets visitors with a prehistoric but friendly smile—makes for a thrilling afternoon. samnoblemuseum.ou.edu

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Want to eat like a local? Take a drive forty minutes northwest of Oklahoma City to Eischen’s Bar, home of Oklahoma’s oldest bar and legendary fried chicken that’s drawn crowds for a hundred years. Pro tip: Go on a weeknight; it’s not quite as busy. eischensbar.com

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There’s a whole day and more of fun to be had in Edmond. Explore the town’s historic downtown, where shopping and dining abound. Get into nature at scenic green spaces like Mitch Park and Hafer Park and soak up some culture at the Armstrong Auditorium or the UCO Jazz Lab. visitedmondok.com

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Horses are ﬁne, but really big horses are something that need to be witnessed. Visitors can get an eyeful of some of the most elegant and imposing beasts of burden at Express Clydesdales in Yukon. expressclydesdales.com

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More than six thousand fascinating priceless works, artifacts, and oddities—from Egyptian mummies to a world-spanning art collection— keep guests busy for hours at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art in Shawnee. mgmoa.org

In northwest Oklahoma City, Lake Hefner is the site of hiking and biking trails, a scenic golf course, a sailing club, several popular restaurants, and a forty-foot-tall lighthouse on the east side of the lake.

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The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum dives deep into the tragedy of the largest domestic terrorist attack on American soil and the triumph of a city that was reborn through togetherness. memorialmuseum.com

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It’s not actually that fra-gee-lay, but the Chickasha Leg Lamp will delight fans of A Christmas Story young and old. Bring your pink bunny pajamas and Red Ryder BB gun, because it’s up year-round downtown near the train depot. visitchickasha.com/the-leg-lamp

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It’s unbelievable how many beautiful flowers, herbs, shrubs, grasses, and other flora ﬁt into The Botanic Garden’s hundred acres. This Stillwater oasis is perfect for students or those who just want to spend a couple of hours in paradise. extension.okstate.edu/ programs/botanic-garden

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If the indoor and outdoor water parks, luxurious hotel rooms, or OKANARAMA! game hall don’t entice travelers to OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark in Oklahoma City, perhaps a spiked watermelon lemonade at the Dive Bar will. okanaresort.com

Oklahoma City’s Adventure District is well-named, with the worldclass Oklahoma City Zoo, Science Museum Oklahoma, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and much more. okcadventure.com

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Oklahoma is home to thirty-nine Native American tribes today, and visitors can learn about them at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City through interactive exhibits like the FAMily Discovery Center. This immersive and educational new wing of the museum is designed like a pop-up storybook playground, with tunnels and animal guides in a forest setting. famok.org

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Best of Center It can be hard to narrow down a Central Oklahoma to-do list, so dive in with this thrilling weekend itinerary.

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LUN C H Yukon isn’t far, and the drive is worth it to enjoy the sweet and spicy delights that arrive in huge quantities at Thai Orchid Restaurant—did someone say bacon pad Thai? (405) 265-4107

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Walk off that rich Thai food while exploring the thousand acres of bucolic beauty at the Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge located on the border between Yukon and Oklahoma City. (405) 297-3882

Now that you’ve worked up an appetite, eat like a German king at Royal Bavaria in Moore. Schnitzel, spaetzle, brats, strudel, and many other dishes have delighted diners for more than three decades. royal-bavaria.com

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MORNING You can’t pass up an opportunity to learn about pigeons (and make friends with one) at The American Pigeon Museum & Library in Oklahoma City. theamericanpigeonmuseum.org. Since it’s nearby, you’ll kick your own spurs if you don’t stop by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum next. In addition to tons of cowboy art and ephemera, there’s also the Liichokoshkomo’ area for kiddos. nationalcowboymuseum.org

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B RE A KFA ST Nothing screams breakfast like biscuits and gravy, so start at Press & Plow in Edmond or Norman, which has some of the fluffiest in the state along with espresso drinks and cocktails. pressandplow.com

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The NOUN Hotel in Norman may have a plain name, but there’s nothing banal about the comfort of dropping into one of the cushy beds. And it’s conveniently located just steps from the University of Oklahoma campus. nounhotel.com

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CENTRAL OKLAHOMA EVENTS There’s not a dull weekend in the center of the state. Sid’s Diner in El Reno

In Oklahoma City’s Asian District, diners can choose from authentic Chinese at Szechuan Story (szechuanstoryonline.com), Japanese desserts at Ling’s Cakery (lingscakery.com), Korean bites and karaoke at Seoul Pocha (seoulpocha.com), and plenty of Vietnamese options at Pho Cuong (facebook.com/phocuongrestaurant), Lido (lidorestaurantokc.com), Pho Lien Hoa (pholienhoa.net), and more. asiandistrictok.com El Reno is the onion burger capital of the world, and this Depression-era delicacy is featured on multiple menus in the city, including Sid’s Diner (sidsdinerok.com), Robert’s Grill (405/262-1262), and Johnnie’s Hamburgers & Coneys (johnnieshamburgersconeys.shop). Each May brings the Burger Day Festival, which is dedicated entirely to the beefy creation. elrenoburgerday.com

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Persimmon Hill Farm & Bakery in Stillwater has fresh bread, doughnuts, sandwiches, and other baked goods, but it also is home of the Croffle: a croissant-waffle hybrid that can be topped with blueberry cream cheese, chocolate ganache and pecans, bananas and Nutella, or strawberries and cream. facebook.com/persimmonhill The Crimson Melt in Moore makes every sandwich with so much ooey, gooey cheese and other tasty toppings that even the biggest appetites will cry, “Uncle!” crimsonmelt.com There’s no shortage of delicious Bel Paese cuisine in Oklahoma, but Gaberino’s Homestyle Italian in Norman never disappoints, thanks to their versions of chicken lasagna Florentine, manicotti, meatballs, and more. gaberinos.com

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Czech heritage is such an important part of Oklahoma’s culture, it gets two annual festivals in central Oklahoma. The Prague Kolache Festival (praguekolachefestival.com) serves thousands of delicious pastries each May. The first weekend of October, Yukon fills with polka-loving folks during the Oklahoma Czech Festival (czechfestivaloklahoma.com). With parties, premieres, filmmaker talks, showcases, and occasional celeb sightings, Oklahoma City’s Oscar-qualifying deadCenter Film Festival is a can’t-miss for any film buff every June. deadcenterfilm.org

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Witness rodeo’s future stars barrel race, ride bulls, rope calves, and more at the International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee each July. ifyr.com Oklahoma City’s Red Earth FallFest, which features a parade, art market, and youth powwow, is a chance each October to celebrate the Native culture that helps make Oklahoma so vibrant. redearth.org

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popularity as a destination has exploded in the last ten years, and it’s not hard to see why. Combine some of the region’s most spectacular scenery in the Sans Bois and Ouachita Mountains with an enterprising group of local business leaders, Native tribes, and even a celebrity or two, and it’s a powerful cocktail for a trip your family will never forget. Have lunch with the Queen of Country or a James Beard Award-nominated barbecue cook, explore nationally recognized cuisine, try your hand at fly-fishing, or take a girls’ weekend with spa treatments, wineries, shopping, and good times around every bend. Southeastern Oklahoma’s allure is powerful. You’re going to love it here.

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The Ouachita National Forest encompasses nearly 1.8 million acres of southeastern Oklahoma and Arkansas and includes some of the state’s premier ﬁshing spots, such as Cedar Lake, here.

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. . . Oklahoma is home to more than 150 species of fish? Sardis Lake is particularly popular for fishing, as it regularly produces some of the state’s largest bass. Anglers also have excellent chances here for catching blue and channel catfish and bluegill. wildlifedepartment.com

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. . . the town of Krebs is known as Oklahoma’s Little Italy? Sample an array of classic Italian dishes at restaurants like Pete’s Place, Roseanna’s Italian Food, and Lovera’s Market. cityofkrebs.com . . . Oklahoma is home to a famous landform? Reaching 1,999 feet—one foot too short to be a mountain—Poteau’s Cavanal Hill instead became the World’s Highest Hill. poteauchamber.com . . . southeastern Oklahoma is a Bigfoot haven? Whether the cryptid can be

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. . . Antlers is the Deer Capital of the World? Stop by the Wildlife Heritage Center Museum to see live deer exhibits, historic hunting and fishing memorabilia, and displays of bison, bobcats, black bears, and more. On Facebook

confirmed or not, travelers can make a pit stop at Gasquatch in Idabel to snap a photo with the thirty-foot Sasquatch signage before perusing a collection of classic cars. gasquatch.com

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One family brought two delectable experiences to the small town of Atoka. BY KARLIE YBARRA

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thousand of them left, three-legged buffalo nickels are rare. In fact, some are worth thousands of dollars. Though it’s newly minted—opening in May 2023—The Buffalo Nickel Vintage Candies in Atoka offers an experience equally rare but much more valuable: a sweet destination the whole family can savor together while also helping to revitalize a small town. Cory Richards grew up in Stringtown, and his wife Kelly was born in Tushka. “Atoka is where we had our ﬁrst jobs, where we had to come to get our

driver’s licenses, and where we dated,” Cory says. The Richards family was very close with famous fellow southeastern Oklahoma residents, the McEntires. “Our families go back about ﬁve generations,” Cory says. “Reba’s niece Garrett Smith grew up right across the street from us.” A few years ago, when Reba McEntire and the Choctaw Nation paired up to create a restaurant inspired by the redheaded country legend, Smith suggested the Richards open a shop downtown that could

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complement, not compete with, the Reba’s Place experience. “While I was growing up, my family would spend some of our vacations in Branson, Missouri, at Silver Dollar City, and we loved getting saltwater taffy together,” says Cory. “We also had great-aunts and uncles who owned stores, so going to get candy as a kid was a really special thing.” When the space right next door to Reba’s Place became available, Cory, Kelly, and his parents Sonny and Becky decided to open an old-fashioned candy shop.

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The Richards sell hundreds of candies by the pound, including sixty-three types of saltwater taffy.

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The Atoka-Cola Soda Shop and Coffee Bar serves sips that range from basic coffee to sweet pop concoctions like the Sasquatch—a blend of root beer, chocolate, caramel, and cream.

Today, people come from around the world—not an exaggeration with visitors from all fifty states and thirtynine countries so far—to enjoy more than three hundred different sweets. The most popular are undoubtedly the truffles from Vermont, which come in thirty flavor combinations, including the best-selling sea salt caramel, dark chocolate coffee, and milk chocolate orange. “I’m not normally a coffee drinker, but those dark chocolate coffee truffles are dangerous,” Cory says. So far, the Richards have sold nearly sixteen thousand truffles, but there are treats for every taste bud in the store. There’s a variety of fudge, cotton candy, Bedré chocolates, sugar-free options, caramel corn, and sixty-three kinds of saltwater taffy. Older customers also might see some long-forgotten favorites, like Abba-Zaba bars, Astro Pops, and candy cigarettes. That’s not to say the shop is stuck in the past, however. The Richards stock plenty of freeze-dried gummy bears, Skittles, malted milk balls, Fruit Roll-Ups, and more light and crunchy confections fresh from Kimmer’s Sweets in McAlester. For those who’d rather drink their dessert or need energy to recuperate from browsing the Buffalo Nickel’s

impressive inventory, the Richards also opened the Atoka-Cola Soda Shop and Coffee Bar across the street. “You can come in, sit at the bar on a stool, and enjoy an old-fashioned root beer float in a frosty mug,” Cory says. If folks aren’t charmed by the nostalgia, they certainly will be by the delicious drinks. Cory also makes shakes, malts, hot or iced espresso drinks, and the dirty sodas that keep popping up on social media. The Sasquatch—with root beer, cream, caramel, and chocolate—is the numberone seller. Whether they choose to enjoy treats in a glass or wrapped in wax paper, it’s certain visitors will leave Atoka with some sweet memories—and knowing their dollars are bringing new life to a small town is just icing on the truffle. THE BUFFALO NICKEL VINTAGE CANDIES 329 East Court Street in Atoka (580) 378-7550 Search The Buffalo Nickel Vintage Candies on Facebook.

ATOKA-COLA SODA SHOP AND COFFEE BAR 330 East Court Street in Atoka (918) 470-9055 Search Atoka-Cola Soda Shop and Coffee Bar on Facebook.

No trip to Atoka would be complete without a stop at Reba’s Place. The Queen of Country’s hometown restaurant and bar doubles as a music venue, retail store, and chronicle of a true Okie legend, complete with that famous red dress. rebasplace.com For those in search of all things vintage, Boggy Bottom Antiques and Collectibles is an X on the treasure map, with great finds such as dolls, tea sets, decor, and more. Everyone is sure to leave with a smile and a shopping bag. Search Boggy Bottom Antiques & Collectibles on Facebook

If you prefer to adventure via imagination, Angels Books and More has a heavenly variety of books to choose from, from Western to romance, historical to fantasy, thrillers, and more. angelsbooksandmore.com Don’t forget to stop by the Welcome to Historic Downtown Atoka Mural before heading home. Atoka adventurers can snap a photo in front of the mural to commemorate their time downtown. facebook.com/visitatoka

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Spiro is home to the only prehistoric American Indian archaeological site in Oklahoma. With a dozen literal mounds as well as figurative mountains of history to explore, the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center provides two miles of interpretive hiking trails and an onsite historian to spill all the ancient tea. okhistory.org/sites/spiromounds

Wild West lovers and fanatics of unique barbecue contraptions can make a stop at the Roadside Revolver for pictures. The large pistol is located outside Atoka, pointing toward U.S. Highway 69 and is actually a custom-built barbecue grill. visitatoka.com

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Southeastern Oklahoma is Choctaw Country, so there’s no better place to begin exploring than the Choctaw Capitol Museum located inside the Choctaw Capitol Building in Tuskahoma. The Tvshka Homma Grounds outside the museum also contain the Choctaw War Veterans Memorial and cemetery and a replica Choctaw village. choctawnation.com

Wander back in time at the Fort Towson Historic Site in Fort Towson, the site of Stand Watie’s final surrender—the last Confederate general to do so. Guests also learn about local history, and special events like candlelight tours take place in the fall and winter to make trips even more memorable. okhistory.org/sites/forttowson

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Standing watch northwest of Durant for almost two hundred years is Fort Washita. Visitors can admire the fort’s history with restored structures and Civil War reenactments or partake in its Fur Trade Era Rendezvous, storytelling and seasonal events, and more. chickasaw.net

Poteau’s LeFlore County Museum at Hotel Lowrey houses more than twentyfive rooms of history. The second and third floors feature rooms dedicated to Native American tribes, fossils, veterans, former President John F. Kennedy’s 1961 trip to the area— and a ghost room. leflorecountymuseum.org

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What began as a class project is now the Coal County Historical & Mining Museum in Coalgate, which delves into southeastern Oklahoma’s rich mining history. With mining tools, models, and historic photos, it’s easy to step back in time and learn about coal’s boom days. choctawcountry.com

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While the Red River rivalry has been ingrained into Oklahoma athletics, the Museum of the Red River in Idabel celebrates artistic heritage from around the world with an emphasis on Native American contributions. It’s also home to Acrocanthosaurus atokensis, the state’s official dinosaur (it’s named for the town of Atoka, where it first was found). museumoftheredriver.org

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Downtown Durant is an ideal destination for art enthusiasts. The Magnolia Mile Art Alley features a variety of artwork from local and regional artists, creating the perfect backdrop for selfies and photo shoots. discoverdurant.com

Though the Hugo Frisco Depot in Hugo stopped operations in the 1960s, the Frisco Depot Museum, located inside, continues to welcome travelers. The museum is dedicated to local history and the railroad, and it showcases local artifacts, a miniature circus, an antique moonshine still, and more. facebook.com/ friscodepotmuseum

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Though retired from performing, the giant mammals at the Endangered Ark Foundation in Hugo will still show guests the greatest time. Here, former circus elephants live out their retirement and help to educate the public about conservation efforts—and even bring breakfast to those who book an overnight stay. endangeredarkfoundation.org

In McAlester, the Tannehill Museum tells the storied history of the area through historical firearms, Civil War documents, antique tools from the city’s founder J.J. McAlester, and memorabilia from the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. The museum even has the retired electric chair named “Old Sparky” on display. tannehillmuseum.net

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Possibly the most picturesque drive in Oklahoma is the Talimena National Scenic Byway. Stretching fifty-four miles from Talihina to Mena, Arkansas, the byway winds through the mountains of the Ouachita National Forest. The drive is especially popular in the fall, when the foliage is popping. talimenadrive.com

Good times are par for the course at Arrowhead Golf Course at Arrowhead State Park in Canadian. Enjoy a round or two on the eighteen-hole, par seventy-two course while taking in lake views. The course also has its own pro shop with any and all equipment available. TravelOK.com/Arrowhead

While it’s unclear if or when this oversized legume’s title ever fully rang true, the World’s Largest Peanut in Durant still makes for a great photo. The giant peanut is so loved that it was once even stolen by locals before being found and returned to its rightful place in front of City Hall. discoverdurant.com

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Convection fog rises over Beavers Bend State Park and the surrounding Ouachita Mountains near Broken Bow.

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Urban Jungle The Hochatown area is a booming destination with endless places to stay, eat, and play. Here, visitors can find a mix of comfort and luxury while still enjoying the great outdoors.

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Abendigo’s Grill & Patio has been a staple in the area for more than two decades, hailing itself as the “Hochatown Original.” With its seasonal menu, Abendigo’s is always serving flavorful meals made with the freshest ingredients. abendigos.com 74

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The Maze of Hochatown is a fun challenge for guests of all ages. This labyrinth changes often and is ready with fans and canopies to keep explorers comfortable in any weather. themazeofhochatown.com

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Stop in at Grateful Head Pizza Oven & Tap Room for a groovy slice of pizza. Hang out on the shaded back patio, enjoy a beer, and be sure to stop in the gift shop before you go. greatfulheadpizza.com

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Take a 1.8-mile wild ride at Beavers Bend Safari Park. Guests will encounter lemurs, kangaroos, rhinos, and zebras—and meet more at the Small Animal Walk-About. beaversbendsafaripark.com

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Stop in to the Hochatown Saloon for a nightcap, choosing from domestic, craft, and imported beer or a signature cocktail. On select nights, the saloon also transforms into a live music venue, so make sure to keep an eye out for up-andcoming acts. hochatownsaloon.com

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Stevens Gap has everything you need to fuel up, with choices like biscuits and gravy and breakfast burritos to create-your-own omelets and pancakes of gigantic proportions. stevens-gap.foodjoyy.com

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The tiny cabins at Beavers Bend State Park offer an intimate stay. Each features a full kitchen and plenty of comfy places to sleep. Travelers or groups will enjoy a comfortable slumber with gorgeous morning views of the Lower Mountain Fork River. TravelOK.com/BeaversBend

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SOUTHEASTERN CELEBRATIONS Whether it’s when the ﬂowers are blooming or the trees are turning shades of red and gold, Southeastern Oklahoma offers up a good time. Visit one of these festivals to join in the fun.

Phat Tabb’s BBQ Idabel

A southeastern icon not to be missed is Phat Tabb’s BBQ in Idabel. James Beard Award-nominated chef Tabb Singleton serves up some of the best barbecue in the state here, including prime black Angus brisket, housemade sausages of the week, burnt-end baked beans, and more. Just be sure to arrive early. phattabbsbbq.com

Even the biggest landlubber can enjoy a great feast at Captain John’s in McAlester. To go along with its abundant menu of seafood and southern fare, every week, the restaurant offers the Crazy Crab Tuesday Special, which includes a free half-pound of crab legs with the order of any crab meal. captjohnsok.com

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Take to the skies in October at the Poteau Balloon Fest. While colorful hot air balloons dot the atmosphere, down on the ground are live entertainment, arts and crafts booths, and carnival rides. poteauchamber.com The Original Fall Festival at Robbers Cave State Park near Wilburton in October features a carnival, crafts, live music, a car show, and more. originalfallfestivalatrobberscave.com

Take a trip to Talihina and visit Treats and Treasures for a true old-fashioned soda served alongside satisfying burgers, sandwiches, and more. The deliciousness doesn’t stop there either—diners can grab a float or a milkshake for dessert. facebook.com/treatstalihina

Taking up fall and summer, the Dancing Rabbit Music Festival in McAlester offers live music, food, and hospitality on a single Saturday each May, June, July, and November. dancingrabbit.live

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Hearty homestyle meals beckon guests to the restored train car now operating as the Southern Belle Restaurant in Heavener. While the atmosphere is always welcoming, diners come from all around for classics like the restaurant’s signature fried chicken made in-house with a secret recipe. facebook.com/ southernbelleheavener

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Beavers Bend State Park near Hochatown is the place to be when the leaves start changing. The second weekend of November, the Forest Heritage Center hosts the Beavers Bend Folk Festival & Craft Show, which includes food, fun, and plenty of basking in beautiful fall foliage. okfhc.org

Since 1971, thousands have celebrated at the Festa Italiana, or the Italian Festival of McAlester, each May. With a focus on food and family, the festival honors the history of the area and the heritage of its people. themcalesteritalianfestival.org

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runs deep: Here, waters are clear and blue and teeming with fish, a grand Native nation guards and amplifies its culture, and an ancient mountain range soars to scenic heights. Chickasaw Country brings endless enjoyment as well. Take in some Southern home cooking and some good old country music at Blake Shelton’s bar; learn the ways of the Chickasaws (and sample their amazing chocolate!); and soak up all the natural beauty as you hike, fish, camp, hunt, and more. No matter what your travels bring, you’re sure to have an

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Located minutes from the city’s downtown, the Chickasaw National Recreation Area in Sulphur features more than 20 miles of trails, six campgrounds, and several waterfalls.

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. . . the Blue River in Johnston County is one of the state’s premier ﬁshing spots? Anglers can reel in bass, crappie, catﬁsh, and rainbow trout, the latter stocked from November to mid-March. wildlifedepartment.com/fishing . . . every June, Wacker Park in Pauls Valley hosts the Okie Noodling Tournament? Noo-

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dling is a type of fishing that involves a person sticking a hand or foot into a catfish’s mouth to catch it. The largest catfish ever caught in Oklahoma using this method weighed nearly eighty-eight pounds. okienoodling.com . . . the landmark Tucker Tower that overlooks Lake Murray State Park was built in the 1930s to serve as the state governor’s summer retreat? Although it never housed governors, it now serves as a small museum next to the park’s nature center. TravelOK.com/LakeMurrayStateParkLodge

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. . . the original Chickasaw Capitol Building is in Tishomingo? Built in 1898, it served as tribal headquarters until 1906. Today, the Chickasaw government is based in Ada. chickasaw.net

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Vicki Harbert typically serves breakfast in her nearby home around 8:30 a.m., but if guests like to sleep in, she’ll deliver to the cabin.

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Cedar & Stone Bed and Breakfast is a perfect opportunity for reﬁlling your tranquility meter. BY KARLIE YBARRA MOST INNS ATTRACT guests with a litany of luxurious features. Cedar & Stone Bed and Breakfast in Tishomingo has those aplenty: a cushy bed, a gorgeous location, and a bathroom fit for a spa, to name just a few. But it’s also what visitors won’t find that sets a stay here apart. Sitting in a rocking chair on the cabin’s front porch, the quiet is enveloping. There are no honking cars, ambulance sirens, humming pump jacks, or screaming children. The rush of wind through prairie grass provides a simple, sweet soundtrack to each evening. Then, as darkness sweeps over the seemingly endless sky, a lack of light pollution prompts the appearance of millions of twinkling stars. It may sound desolate, but it isn’t lonely. This is the kind of peace that fills the heart and reconnects travelers to themselves. “Our motto is no kids, no pets, no smoke, no stress,” says Vicki Harbert, who owns the place with her husband Luther. 82

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For about nine years, the Harberts have hosted folks at their nine hundred-acre ranch, though Luther’s family has owned at least part of the land since he was a boy. He spent countless hours helping clear trees so the cattle would have plenty of room to roam. Now, the Harberts watch over about a hundred head. Though that would be plenty to keep most people busy, they wanted to put their other skills to good use and maybe meet some new friends at the same time. “Vicki is an excellent cook, and I like to host,” Luther says. Though as her husband, he shouldn’t say otherwise, Luther isn’t exaggerating about Vicki’s prowess in the kitchen. Lucky for hungry guests, each morning starts with one of her impressive spreads. Sausage or bacon, baked oatmeal, egg dishes packed with veggies, biscuits and gravy, and a homemade cinnamon roll cover the Harbert

CEDAR & STONE BED AND BREAKFAST Cabin rentals are $250 per night. (580) 371-5332 cedarandstonebb.com

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HOMES AWAY FROM HOME These south-central retreats bring their own unique charm to overnight excursions. Packed with color and character—not to mention an impressive array of sweets and sodas—the treehouse-like Bluebird Cottage in Davis accommodates small dogs and up to six guests and is rated in the top 5 percent of Airbnb stays nationwide. thebluebirdcottageok.com

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family table. Alongside generous portions of country cooking, breakfast includes a helping of warm conversation with the friendly proprietors—except on Tuesdays, when Luther meets with his men’s Bible study group. But Vicki has plenty of stories to keep diners entertained, usually about some of her more interesting guests. After breakfast, Luther offers UTV tours of the property. It may look like typical farmland from Harbert Road, but there are plenty of ponds and rock formations to explore. Luther’s grandkids have colorful, sometimes irreverent names for many of the majestic monoliths, which are composed of Tishomingo granite. In fact, this indigenous rock provided the foundation for the cabin itself. Thanks to that gray and pink speckled rock, Cedar & Stone makes a striking first impression, but it’s even more impressive on the inside. From the second guests enter, they are surrounded by the clean scent of cedar. The electronic fireplace is perfect for drizzly days. DirecTV keeps them informed about the weather, and lots of cozy blankets make every spot ideal for lounging. But the Harberts truly outdid themselves with the shower, which is equipped with a rain head and is large enough to accommodate one of the Harberts’ bulls— though no cows are allowed inside. “I wish I had that shower in my own house,” Vicki says with a laugh. The lack of stress at Cedar & Stone certainly is transformative for those who stay here. The guest books are filled with glowing reviews of couples promising a return trip. But the Harberts have gotten much out of their bed and breakfast as well. “It’s restored my faith in humanity,” Luther says.

The Artesian Hotel, Casino, and Spa

The name says it all: The Artesian Hotel, Casino, and Spa in downtown Sulphur offers guests a pampered hotel experience and an elective date with lady luck. Don’t miss steak and seafood in the Springs at the Artesian restaurant. artesianhotel.com Secluded and stately, the Shiloh Morning Inn in Ardmore is a romantic getaway halfway between Dallas and Oklahoma City. Private whirlpool tubs and hot tubs, a complimentary full breakfast, and a relaxed vibe keep guests returning. shilohmorning.com Nestled on a hundred acres of Arbuckle Mountain wilderness, Rock Creek Retreat in Dougherty features four treehouse cabins with one or two bedrooms, and each one also offers a fireman’s pole or slide as optional exits. Search Rock Creek Retreat on Facebook

Vicki Harbert bakes big batches of cinnamon rolls at a time so she always has one hot and fresh for her guests.

Bide your time in one of seven abodes at the River of Love Cabins in Thackerville. Private and affordable, each cabin has a fire pit, hammock, hot tub or Jacuzzi, and a peaceful porch for forest gazing. riveroflove.com

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More than 13,000 pop culture ﬁgures from the 1950s through the present make The Toy & Action Figure Museum in Pauls Valley one of the region’s most unique stops. From G.I. Joes to Marvel heroes and My Little Ponies, there’s something for kids of every age. toyandactionfiguremuseum.com

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Turner Falls Park is a convenient Davis locale to cool off in warmer months, with lodging that includes covered wagons and tepees, along with more conventional tents, RV spots, and cabins. For the ultimate view, guests also can zipline over the trees at an altitude of more than 130 feet. turnerfallspark.com or turnerfallszip.com

Arguably the most famous dessert detour in Oklahoma, Arbuckle Mountain Fried Pies in Davis has been selling its beloved hand pies since the 1980s. With a variety of flavors to choose from, including fruit, cream, and savory selections, it’s hard to limit yourself to one. arbucklemountainfriedpies.com

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If you’re feeling lucky–or if you want to golf, swim, shop, dine, and lounge—the WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville is calling from just north of the Oklahoma-Texas border. The nearly 400,000-square-foot gaming space is the world’s largest casino. winstar.com

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Learn a little bit about the state’s south-central corridor at the Greater Southwest Historical Museum in Ardmore. Located in an old National Guard armory, the museum contains exhibits about farming and ranching, transportation, oil, military, and other local history. gshm.org

Live music, tasty food, and big drinks are a recipe for a fun night at Ole Red. The downtown Tishomingo destination is the original location of this goodtime franchise founded by country music star Blake Shelton. olered.com/tishomingo

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If you’re looking for a cultural experience, whether it’s a theater performance, an art exhibit, a pottery class, or a musical concert, you’ll ﬁnd thoughtful shows and learning of all kinds year-round at the Goddard Center in Ardmore. goddardcenter.org

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You’ve seen them in the frozen section at Walmart, so while you’re in the area, swing by the Field’s Pies factory and headquarters in Pauls Valley to pick up pecan, German chocolate, and old-fashioned lemon varieties—and proclaim your love with a Field’s T-shirt. fieldspies.com

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Tucker Tower is a stately sentry overlooking the 5,728 surface acres of Lake Murray at Lake Murray State Park near Ardmore, one of the Oklahoma’s original seven state parks.

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Surrounded by forest and the Arbuckle Mountains, this small-town escape combines culture, comforts, and bountiful beauty.

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A FTE RNO O N Indulge in Pinot Noir, Malbec, blueberry Shiraz, or green apple Riesling on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday afternoons at Rusty Nail Winery. This cozy spot pours hot spiced reds in winter and wine slushes in summer. rustynailwinery.com 88

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The Chickasaw Cultural Center’s Aaimpa' Café serves Indigenous-inspired dishes like grape dumplings, venison stew, salmon, pashofa, Indian tacos, and other delectables. chickasawculturalcenter.com

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Known for burgers, beer, and bikes, Fat Bully’s by the Lake serves more than twelve burger varieties along with chicken sandwiches, cheese curds, banana pudding, and cinnamon-fried peaches topped with ice cream. facebook.com/fatbullys

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Wander the Chickasaw National Recreation Area’s more than twenty miles of trails past waterfalls, lakes, scenic vistas, small bison herds, and natural springs. nps.gov/chic. Next, get inspired by the history and resilience of the Chickasaw people at the Chickasaw Cultural Center, one of the largest and most comprehensive tribal cultural centers in the United States. chickasawculturalcenter.com

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B RE A KFA ST Start the day with a stack of pancakes, cinnamon rolls, or French toast at Poor Girls Cafe. Or go savory with a pork chop and eggs, loaded biscuits, or a Philly cheesesteak omelet. facebook.com/poorgirlscafe

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STAY Luxury is just a short drive away at Echo Canyon Spa Resort, where visitors can unwind with massages, body wraps, facials, and a dip in the pool before retiring to a plush suite or cottage. echocanyonmanor.com

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Get your grub on at these events in Chickasaw Country.

Cafe Alley in Ardmore

Whether you’re looking for grilled rainbow trout, refreshing ceviche, or a shrimp and oyster po’boy, the Snapper Shack Grill & Oyster Bar in downtown Tishomingo has all the ocean delicacies your heart desires without the pricey plane fare. snappershackgrilloysterbar.com

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Classic upscale entrées like pasta, steak, and seafood rule the menu at Cafe Alley in Ardmore. Don’t forget dessert and signature cocktails, either. The bar’s Famous Alley Tea and its cucumber and jalapeño margarita both pack a delightful wallop. Search Cafe Alley Ardmore on Facebook. For more than thirty years, Punkin’s Bar-B-Que & Catﬁsh in Pauls Valley has been serving its namesake dishes along with other favorites like steaks, pork chops, and sandwiches. Just be sure not to skip the pickle bar. punkinsbbq.com

If you’ve got carnivorous cravings, the United Way BBQ Showdown in August in Ardmore is the place to get stuffed. The event features a barbecue competition and a Cajun food festival to raise funds for United Way of SouthCentral Oklahoma. uwsco.org

Iconic barbecue stop Smokin’ Joe’s Rib Ranch in Davis cooks up all the favorites—from brisket and bologna to hot links and hot wings—and also dishes out a smoked rib-eye special on Fridays and Saturdays. facebook.com/davisbbqmaﬁa Polo’s Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Ada is a local favorite for its no-frills south-of-the-border specialties like queso fundido and Cozumel Enchiladas stuffed with creamy avocado and topped with grilled garlic shrimp and white queso sauce. (580) 332-2710 90

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Punkin’s Bar-B-Que & Catﬁsh in Pauls Valley

Every second Saturday of August since 1948, folks have been spitting seeds at the Rush Springs Watermelon Festival. There’s a car show and carnival, but the main attraction is more than 50,000 pounds of juicy Oklahoma melon. facebook.com/ rushspringswatermelonfestival Celebrate the state’s favorite nut every November at the Oklahoma Pecan Festival in downtown Ardmore with pecan vendors, a barbecue and baking contest, tree giveaways, a parade, food trucks, and more. ardmoremainstreet.com

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Snapper Shack Grill & Oyster Bar in Tishomingo

Learn about the vital combo of beans, corn, and squash at the Three Sisters Celebration each spring at the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur. Watch garden demonstrations, take home seed packets, and enjoy dancing, storytelling, and café specials. chickasawculturalcenter.com

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. . . you can take a scenic hike to a historic mine at Great Plains State Park near Roosevelt? The nearly five-hundred-acre-park also is popular with rock climbers for its expansive boulder fields and scenic views of Tom Steed Reservoir. TravelOK.com/GreatPlainsStatePark

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. . . 2025 marked the hundredth anniversary of the annual Easter Pageant at the Holy City of the Wichitas in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge near Lawton? The beautiful stone monument to faith is open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. theholycityofthewichitas.org . . . peanuts are a major crop in southwestern Oklahoma’s fields? Stop in at Nutopia Nuts and More in Hydro to learn about the local agricultural history and stock up on snacks for the road. nutopianutsandmore.com

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. . . “Baseball’s Greatest Catcher,” Johnny Bench, was from the Caddo County town of Binger? Learn all about this baseball legend at the Johnny Bench Museum, located on Binger’s Main Street. townofbinger.org

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Deckboat Steakhouse owner Shana Howser’s husband Tyler is a Caddo County game warden by day and a substitute grill master by night.

Rock the Boat Fun on the lake requires fuel, and Deckboat Steakhouse has plenty of tasty ways to gas up.

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BY BROOKE CARMAN NEAR THE SERENE shores of Fort Cobb Lake—over hills and through valleys—lies a culinary gem that embodies the warmth and comfort of home. Deckboat Steakhouse isn’t just a place to grab a meal, it’s an experience—one that welcomes diners with open arms and leaves them feeling like part of the family, whether they’re a local or simply passing through town. The heart of this beloved steakhouse doesn’t just beat through its food but through the inspiring story of its owner, Shana Howser. A former waitress at the spot she now owns and 96

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a boxer for about twelve years, Howser brings her fighting spirit to everything she does. When she took over the steakhouse in 2022, her goal was clear: to continue creating unforgettable homemade meals in a welcoming setting just like the steakhouse has offered since it opened in the early 1980s. One of the most defining features of Deckboat Steakhouse is its commitment to fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Steaks serve as the foundation of the menu, and they’re from Pearcy Angus in Eakly, which is renowned for prime cuts of the highest quality beef. Rib-eyes—which are marinated for half a day—and other meats are grilled over an open ﬂame right in front of guests, filling the air with the sizzle and smoky aroma of a meal to remember. But steak is just the beginning. Everything at Deckboat is made fresh from scratch every single day. From the sweet tea to the mashed potatoes and rich, savory gravy, care and attention to detail ﬂavors every drink and dish. Howser arrives early in the morning on Thursdays through Saturdays, when the restaurant is open, to ensure everything is up to her high standards. “It’s a full day,” Howser says. “I don’t leave once I’m there.” Regular Cory Cart, a former newspaper publisher, often drives an hour to enjoy Howser’s culinary creations, particularly the filet and shrimp and thick-cut river fries.

The Deckboat Steakhouse in Fort Cobb is open Thursday through Saturday.

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“I’ve been eating here since the original owners renovated it in the 1980s,” says the Custer City resident. “While the faces may change, the food, ambiance, and service have remained the same—impeccable. I’ve yet to have a bad filet.” The menu is simple, but there are plenty of mouthwatering choices. The chicken-fried steak is hand-breaded and fried to golden perfection, and the shrimp and fish dishes are popular as well. For more adventurous diners, the calf fries (also known as mountain oysters) are a regional delicacy and a must-try. The fried mushrooms are the most popular appetizer, and for dessert, the homemade peach cobbler served with a generous scoop of ice cream is as sweet as a summer day. But Deckboat Steakhouse is more than just a restaurant: It’s a place where the community can come together. On select nights, guests are treated to live music, often featuring local musician Lacy Saunders. The restaurant regularly hosts fundraisers and takes donations for charitable causes. Howser helps support the nearby food pantry, locals who are ill or dealing with other difficult circumstances, and area sports teams. It’s also a favorite stop for duck hunters and lake visitors, especially during hunting season and on summer weekends. With its spacious dining area, Deckboat is an ideal spot for birthday parties, family reunions, and special celebrations. Reservations are recommended for parties of six or more. What truly sets Deckboat apart, though, is the atmosphere. It’s the kind of place where someone might walk in a stranger, but by the time they leave, they’ll feel like family. The staff treats every guest with kindness and genuine care, and Howser’s passion for people shines through in every interaction. She encourages her employees to converse with every guest who walks through the door and take extra time visiting with those dining alone. Whether celebrating with loved ones or simply enjoying a meal after a long day at the lake, the cozy, welcoming environment makes it easy to relax and feel right at home.

Cedar Point Campground at Foss State Park

With nearly forty-two miles of shoreline and nearly 9,000 surface acres, Foss Lake is western Oklahoma’s largest body of water and is encompassed entirely by Foss State Park. Anglers come to nab channel cat, bass, crappie, and walleye, but the five lakeside palapas are perfect for those looking for a more chilled-out getaway. TravelOK.com/Foss Though Quartz Mountain State Park is named for the gypsum-filled outcrops nearby, Lake Altus-Lugert is one of the park’s biggest draws. Crappie, bass, and channel catfish keep fishing lines jumping, and the park’s miles of hiking trails provide spectacular views of the water—as do many of the rooms at the recently renovated lodge. TravelOK.com/QuartzMountain We all love a good lake day, but sometimes, the weather doesn’t cooperate. Enter the Water-Zoo Indoor Water Park in Clinton, where a constant eighty-three-degree temperature and endless water slides across 28,000 square feet means it’s summer every day. water-zoo.com

DECKBOAT STEAKHOUSE 9152 County Road 1230 in Fort Cobb (405) 668-0128 Search Deckboat Steakhouse on Facebook.

The more than 4,000 acres of Fort Cobb Lake at Caddo County’s Fort Cobb State Park are perfect for fishing, relaxing, and all kinds of water sports. Stop in at Sunset Cove Marina for boat and equipment rentals, gas, and a quick bite before heading back out on the water. TravelOK.com/FortCobb

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Weatherford native General Thomas P. Stafford commanded the 1975 U.S.Soviet Apollo-Soyuz mission—not to mention Apollo 10. His legacy lives on in his hometown’s Stafford Air & Space Museum, a Smithsonian-affiliated, 75,000-square-foot destination the whole family will love. staffordmuseum.org

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General Tommy Franks led the U.S. military response after 9/11, and now, the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum in Hobart not only profiles his distinguished career but honors the bravery and sacrifice of all of America’s military men and women. tommyfranksmuseum.org

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Located along Carnegie’s Main Street, Liberty Theatre is the oldest continually operating movie theater in the state. Be sure to stop at the concession stand for one of the theater’s famous Show Dogs, topped with the theater’s special chili recipe. libertytheatres.com

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No major roads will take you through the town of Colony, but it’s worth a detour. Take a historic walking tour and see murals by Comanche artist Eric Tippeconnic, then stop in at the old post office, which now houses the Gallery of the Plains Indian, to see works by a number of Indigenous artists. Visit in September for the annual Cheyenne Arapaho Labor Day Powwow. colonyok.com

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For a truly spectacular primitive camping experience, book one of the twelve sites at the Sandy Sanders Wildlife Management Area near Sayre. The nearly 30,000 acres here are home to game species galore, fishing opportunities at Doc Hollis Lake, and enough amazing scenery to blow up your Instagram notifications. wildlifedepartment.com

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From historic artifacts to contemporary paintings—including a portrait of legendary Chief Quanah Parker by actor Johnny Depp—the Comanche Nation Museum and Cultural Center in Lawton is a treasure trove of Numunuu culture. 701 Northwest Ferris Avenue, (580) 353-0404 or comanchenation.com

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In addition to the National Route 66 Museum, the Elk City Museum Complex features the National Transportation Museum, Old Town Museum, Farm and Ranch Museum, and Blacksmith Museum—all just steps from a downtown bustling with excellent food and shopping. elkcity.com

Let the kids burn off some extra energy at Kiddieland Park inside Duncan’s Fuqua Park. Littles will love the tilt-a-whirl, the train that goes around the entire park, the merry-go-round, airplanes, snow cones, and more. visitduncan.org

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As the state’s original resort town, magical Medicine Park is a truly unique Oklahoma destination. Take a mountain biking or hiking tour, wander among quaint shops and boutiques, sample one of the excellent local restaurants, or spend a cozy night in the riverside Birdhouse Cottages. medicinepark.com

The Nill family—all seven of them—lived in a converted corn crib while they built a home in southwestern Oklahoma in 1906. See it at Frederick’s Pioneer Heritage Townsite, which also features an exhibit about the Abernathy boys, two local kids who rode their horses to New York City—at ages six and ten. tillmanokhistory.org

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If you can’t find something fun to do at Red Rock Canyon Campground & Adventure Park in Hinton, you’re just not trying that hard. Hike along twelve miles of scenic trails, go rappelling off the sandstone cliffs, or just curl up with a good book in a glamping spot—whatever tickles your fancy. redrockcanyonadventurepark.com

Beginning with the geologic uplift that created the prairies and continuing right down to the Wild West, Native Removal, and the history of Altus Air Force Base, Altus’ Museum of the Western Prairie is a can’t-miss historic repository in Great Plains Country. okhistory.org/sites/westernprairie

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Open since 1954, the Big-A-Burger Drive Inn in Hobart is just the place for a midday refuel. Come for happy hour between 9 and 11 a.m. and between 3 and 5 p.m. for great specials—or call in a to-go order and take your delicious lunch back on the road. (580) 726-5300

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BRE A KFAST Start your morning off on the right hoof at one of White Buffalo Coffee Bar’s several locations. Enjoy bagel sandwiches and enough baked goods to make your eyes water. With coffee, protein, and sweet treat in hand, you’re ready for a day of exploration. whitebuffalocoffeebar.com

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Near Cheyenne, pay homage to a tragic moment in history: The Washita Battlefield National Historic Site is where General George Armstrong Custer slaughtered the village of Cheyenne Peace Chief Black Kettle. nps.gov/waba

For an exceptional end to the day, head west to Clinton’s White Dog Hill. Housed in a former country club, this restaurant features stunning views and some of the best steaks, cheese boards, and sandwiches around. whitedoghill.com

Situated in Elk City’s busy-yet-chill downtown, The Bluebird is a long, satisfied sigh at the end of a busy day. With comfy beds, private bathrooms, and tons of amenities, it’s just the spot to rest up for another day of fun. bluebird.place

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Celebrating Victories Since 1971

From little league to corporate boardrooms, Yukon Trophy has been honoring achievements across Oklahoma, and beyond, for more than five decades.

In 1971, Al & Bea Johnson turned their garage into a workshop, and Yukon Trophy & Awards was born. For 54 years, we’ve been helping schools, corporations, churches, nonprofits, and sports teams celebrate success with custom awards and trophies. Whether you are recognizing someone, wanting to advertise your business, or simply buy a gift, we are here to help. Bring in your own artwork, or let us design it for you. Our dedication to craftsmanship and service makes every recognition unforgettable.

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recipes front and center on every plate. casasotorestaurant.com Lawton has excellent international cuisine. Get great deutsche dishes at Mutti’s German Restaurant, excellent Korean at Gangnam Style Korean BBQ, mofongo and other delights at Puerto Rico To Go, and birria to die for at El Toro Restaurant & Bar. lawtonfortsillchamber.com Gangnam Style Korean BBQ in Lawton

For a feeling of home in Elk City, search out the Victorian home that houses The Country Dove Gift & Tea Room. Try the signature avocado and chicken croissant with a glass of peach lemonade, but definitely don’t leave without getting something sweet. We recommend the French silk pie with pecan crust. Search The Country Dove Elk City on Facebook. Since 1985, Casa Soto in Weatherford has been a favorite of western Oklahoma locals who want to get their Tex-Mex on—with traditional family 104

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Its name might not stand out, but Truck Stop 40 near Sayre is a must-visit for foodies. The station has become a nationally known stopover for members of America’s Punjabi trucking community, who come for authentic tastes of home, including chole puri (spicy chickpeas with fried wheat bread), bhindi (crispy okra in a light tomato sauce), and black lentils, or dal.

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The Great Plains might not be the first place you go for seafood, but every March at the Frederick Fantastic Oyster Fry, fresh mollusks are the talk of the town. Visitors come from all over for this one-of-a-kind event. frederickokchamber.org Celebrating the city’s diverse population, the Lawton International Festival, held every September, is one of Oklahoma’s biggest parties, with music, food from all over the globe, arts, and loads of familyfriendly fun. swokarts.com

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For nearly sixty years, the SWOSU Jazz Festival, held in February, has lit up Weatherford with groups and artists like the Count Basie Orchestra, Bill Watrous, Dianne Reeves, and many more—not to mention endless educational opportunities for those hoping to make their own beautiful music one day. swosujazzfest.com

During the holidays, Christmas in the Park lights up Elk City’s Ackley Park. Tour a lights display, play holiday-themed mini golf, meet Santa, and ride on an authentic double-decker Christmas bus. visitelkcity.com

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. . . the Oklahoma Panhandle once was a lawless, ungoverned region? Learn more about this stip of land’s wild history at the No Man’s Land Historical Museum in Goodwell, which has been collecting and guarding the region’s history since 1934. nmlhs.org/museum . . . Oklahoma has sand dunes prime for ripping through on the back of an ATV? Little Sahara State Park features dunes twentyfive to seventy-five feet in height across 1,600 acres. Day passes for riding are just $10. Riders can either bring their own ATV or rent a dune buggy onsite from a private vendor. TravelOK.com/LittleSahara

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. . . the state’s highest point is Black Mesa near Kenton in northwest Cimarron County? The moderately difficult summit trail within the Black Mesa Nature Preserve leads hikers to the top, which is marked by an obelisk showing the four states visible from the point. TravelOK.com/blackmesa

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. . . Boise City was the only town in the continental U.S. that was bombed during World War II? One night, an American flight team mistakenly dropped their payload over the Panhandle town instead of their target site. A dropped bomb that landed without detonating is on display at the Cimarron Heritage Center. chcmuseumok.com

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about the ghosts they encountered,” says Anita Woodruff, who owns the B & B with her husband Alvin. Though the Woodruffs don’t put much stock in specters, Anita did have a creepy experience when the couple first bought the place in 2010. She was upstairs cleaning and heard her husband’s footsteps down the hall, so she poked her head out the room she was cleaning but saw nothing. After this happened two more times, she quietly collected her supplies and tiptoed downstairs. And Anita isn’t alone. In fact, a guest from

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Mineral Wells, Texas, rents the whole Noble House for herself and her fellow paranormal researchers. She claims to have discovered the names of the four resident spirits, but Anita has yet to investigate more deeply. The Woodruffs have more important tasks to keep them busy—after all, the vast majority of their clientele are living folks looking to soak in the tranquility of western Oklahoma for a spell. Perhaps it’s the vastness of the sky, the view of the rugged landscape that continues for miles, or the spectacular sunsets

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Remote meets refined at The Willows Inn in Guymon. The Panhandle bed and breakfast is perfect for folks who’d like to escape from big-city buzz without sacrificing a first-rate sleep or fresh breakfast in the morning. Book the Heartland Suite—with three rooms, personal fireplace, and access to a jetted tub in a hidden garden-themed bathroom—for a perfect couples’ retreat. thewillowsinn.net Plymouth Valley Cellars

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unimpeded by buildings, but there’s an openness to this country that spreads to the heart. With five-and-a-half spacious rooms in which to recuperate—one room is perfectly situated for parents traveling with older kids—the Noble House is the perfect setting for taking in Watonga’s small-town charm as well. Fred Lucas, the dentist who began restoring the bed and breakfast in the early 1990s, named each room for a prominent local citizen. For example, one room bears the name of Clarence Charles Nash, the voice of the original Donald Duck. There’s also a couple of cute portraits of the voice actor with his character outside the room’s door. Newspaper clippings along the hallway chronicle important Watonga happenings. After they’ve read up on local history, guests can make themselves cozy by cuddling under a beautiful quilt or soaking in a clawfoot, pedestal, or Jacuzzi tub. There also are plenty of antique treasures in each room, which are decorated to match their namesake. Of course, Nash’s quarters have a duck or two. After a peaceful night’s rest, Noble House guests often wake to the smell of coffee brewing and Blue and Gold sausage sizzling in the downstairs kitchen. Alvin handles cooking during the week. During the Watonga Cheese Festival each October, he also makes cheese fudge, and in 2023, he won best dessert at the festival. On the weekends, during events, or at other busy times, Dorothy Jameson rules the kitchen. She’s been working there since Lucas hired her more than thirty years ago, so she’s an expert at making sure everyone’s breakfast is hot and delicious. No matter when they arrive, or whether they’re seeking an afterlife adventure or a life-affirming recharge, the Noble House is a quintessential Watonga experience.

Twisted Knot Massage Barn & Guest House As you’re reading this, take a moment to unclench that jaw, relax those shoulders, breathe deeply, and consider that maybe you’re a lot more tense than you realize. A visit and overnight stay at the Twisted Knot Massage Barn & Guest House in Alva will leave guests feeling loose and rejuvenated with a variety of spa and massage services. Bonus: The barnstyle guest cottage sits on a picturesque horse pasture. facebook.com/twistedknotmassage Visitors are often drawn to the Buffalo area for hunting and fishing or to check out the unique stone buildings that predate statehood. Add the Woolly Bison Inn to the list of local charms with its tastefully selected antiques and cozy outdoor patio. woollybisoninn.com

Fellas, ace your anniversary this year by booking a stay at a beautiful fourand-a-half acre vineyard. Plymouth Valley Cellars has been operating in Fairview since 2000, and palates will delight at the self-vented bottles of Moscato, Riesling, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Views of the Gloss Mountains from the D’Vine Cottage would be enough on their own, but a stay also includes complimentary wine samplings, a vineyard and winery tour, and a take-home bottle as a gift. plymouthvalleycellars.com It could not be more obvious that the owner of Cherokee’s RandomArt Guesthouse & Gallery is a huge fan of painting and other forms of visual art. Portraits, landscapes, and more adorn almost every inch of the space. There is even a functional painting room located in the hundred-year-old house if the big skies of Red Carpet Country spark up your inspiration to sit behind an easel. Search RandomArt Guesthouse & Gallery on Facebook

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Step back into Oklahoma’s ranching legacy at The Chisholm in Kingfisher. Explore exhibits tracing farming and ranching from settlement to modern day as well as hands-on programming that brings the past to life. Stroll through a schoolhouse, church, bank, trade store, and historic cabin—and discover Horizon Hill, the territorial governor’s home. thechisholm.org

Talk about a boneyard! In Alva, the NWOSU Museum of Natural History contains a collection of skeletons as well as preserved animals from across the globe. The museum offers regular spring and fall hours and is open by appointment in summer and winter. nwosu.edu

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Birdwatching doesn’t get better than at the Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge in Jet. Thousands of cranes, ducks, shorebirds, and more make use of the area in the spring, summer, and fall months. Located adjacent to Salt Plains State Park, it’s also popular for crystal digging in the summer. fws.gov/refuge/saltplains or TravelOK.com/SaltPlains

There is no better monument to Oklahoma’s windy ways than the Shattuck Windmill Museum & Park. More than fifty windmills in all sorts of shapes, sizes, designs, and functions can be found both inside the museum and spread out across the fouracre space. shattuckok.com

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In Woodward, families love visiting the Crystal Beach Waterpark for some swimsuit-and-sandals fun, with splash buckets, navigable water jets, deep lap lanes for swimming, and covered and uncovered water slides that will leave visitors of all ages soaked to their level of satisfaction. crystalbeachwoodward.com

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Enid’s Stride Bank Center is a powerhouse of entertainment and events in Red Carpet Country. The Beach Boys, Alice Cooper, ZZ Top, and comedian Jeff Dunham are among recent headliners at the 5,000-seat arena. Hoops fans will love Enid Outlaws home games, and events like Enid Palooza and the Odd Oklahoma Expo are big on local charm. stridebankcenter.com

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Blackwell’s Top of Oklahoma Historical Society Museum is in a former theater on the National Register of Historic Places where visitors can learn about the histories of Native cultures, the military, and the state’s land runs—and even take home their own barn quilt. cityofblackwell.com

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Lie on a bed of nails, chill with chinchillas, and create a masterpiece on a giant Lite-Brite at Leonardo’s Children’s Museum in Enid. This family-friendly attraction has been getting children thinking with a vocational mindset for more than thirty years. Kids will especially love the Adventure Quest play space outdoors. leonardos.org

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Quite possibly the best view in all the Sooner State can be found atop the mesa at Gloss Mountain State Park near Fairview. Steep stairs up to the flat-topped natural high-rise are the most challenging thing to navigate at this otherwise leisurely attraction. See for miles from this free-to-visit destination. TravelOK.com/GlossMountain

Discover the magic of the Heart in the Park Labyrinth in Tonkawa’s Centennial Park—a forty-five-foot, heart-shaped path with seven twisting circuits leading to the goal in the center. It’s a serene spot for reflection, relaxation, a mindful walk, and selfies of course. With pollinator gardens, benches, picnic tables, and a pavilion nearby, it’s the perfect quiet site to just be. heartinthepark.org

At Woodward’s Plains Indians & Pioneers Museum, explore a recreated frontier town, peruse artifacts from the Battle of the Washita, and develop a deeper appreciation for the culture of the Cheyenne and Arapaho nations. With special events and a well-appointed gift shop, there’s always a new reason to visit. nwok-pipm.org

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If Cow! Another cow! is a part of your pop-culture lexicon, let the Oklahoma wind blow you to Wakita, home to the Twister the Movie Museum, dedicated to the 1996 blockbuster Twister—the production of which saw the town reduced to Hollywood rubble—and its 2024 sequel, which also was shot in Oklahoma. twistermuseum.org

With its towering turrets and grand staircase leading down to the water, Ponca City’s Wentz Camp and Pool is an Oklahoma summertime oasis. Swimming is daily during the summer, but the facility has cabins and a dining hall that make it the perfect spot for a family reunion or group getaway. poncacityok.gov/215/ wentz-camp-and-pool

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Everything’s good at Enrique’s Mexican Restaurant at the Ponca City airport, but the chips are legendary—puffy tortilla chips become chalices to fill with golden queso. enriquesmexicanrestaurant.com

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At the Pioneer Woman Museum, learn the history of the prairie and how women continue to drive the state forward. okhistory.org/sites/pioneerwoman. The awe-inspiring abode of early twentieth century oilman and eventual Oklahoma governor E.W. Marland remains a symbol of elegance throughout the state. The E.W. Marland Estate is open for casual visits and guided tours. marlandmansion.com

The Standing Bear Park, Museum & Education Center teaches visitors about Native history, culture, and art, and invites them to walk nature trails through its sixty-three-acre park. standingbearpark.com. Vortex Alley Brewing keeps about ten beers on tap with favorites like chocolate-raspberry stout and unique seasonals. vortexalleybrewing.com 116

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At Garrett Wrangler Restaurant, the pancakes and omelets never disappoint, but don’t overlook treats like fried cookie dough or cinnamon rolls. Search Garrett Wrangler Restaurant on Facebook

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At Frazier’s Osage Restaurant, wings, nachos, quesadillas, patty melts, and more are safe bets for any palate—and check out the signature cocktails. facebook.com/fraziers

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A slow walk at Ponca Lake Park is perfect after a big meal. There’s even a sand volleyball course if you’re feeling up to it. Or maybe tomorrow. poncacityok.gov

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RED CARPET COUNTRY CALENDAR From elegant evenings to down-home good times, the Northwest always has something going on.

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Countless restaurants have come and gone since Perry’s Kumback Lunch opened its doors in 1928. Regulars know this is the spot for homestyle burgers, sandwiches, chicken-fried steaks, and a slice of coconut cream pie. Even Pretty Boy Floyd visited back in the day. Search Kumback Cafe on Facebook

Humanity can count chocolate and wine among its greatest inventions, and luckily, no one makes guests choose between the two at the Hennessey Wine & Chocolate Festival held annually in October. facebook.com/hennesseyunited

the night before the check even arrives? Well, that’s exactly what can be expected by guests at Dry Creek Steakhouse & Lodge in Leedey. Anyone is welcome to succulent rib-eyes, strips, and filets sourced from Dry Creek’s own beef, and those with lodging reservations can enjoy a stay with home-cooked breakfast in the morning. drycreeksteakhouse.com

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The Italian word for fly is an appropriate name to give to a restaurant near Vance Air Force Base. Enid’s Cafe Volare serves refined brunch staples, including six variations of eggs Benedict or the Monte Cristo sandwich with berry preserves. Specialty coffee drinks and cocktails are crafted with equal care. cafevolare.com

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Hailed as the biggest small town film festival in Oklahoma, the Tonkawa Film Festival in April attracts filmmakers from around the world with screenings, filmmaker Q&As, and a kickoff parade. tonkawafilmfestival.com

The hospitality is legendary at Café Bahnhof in Waynoka. This authentic German favorite is a must-visit for anyone in search of a tall beer, a soft pretzel, succulent bratwurst or schnitzel with rich mushroom gravy, and good times among friends. The outdoor biergarten is pleasant most times of the year, but make sure you call to make a reservation, as seating is highly coveted. (580) 824-0063. Search Café Bahnhof on Facebook.

In Enid, kick the holidays off in style in late November with Enid Lights Up the Plains, featuring a parade, carolers, fireworks, and the lighting of what is advertised as the largest live Christmas tree in the country. The good times continue through the first week of January with The One Enid, which brings ice skating, a car cruise, Christmas critters petting zoo, story nights, and much more. theoneenid.com

State Pa In a state with a dozen unique ecological regions and some of the country’s most diverse terrain, more than thirty state parks showcase the natural beauty of Oklahoma. These public lands usher in guests with comfy lodge rooms and cabins as well as fully equipped campsites, whether your style is tent or RV. Hiking trails, fishing holes, restaurants, golf courses, splash pads, marinas, and plenty of fresh air make Oklahoma’s state parks some of the best in the nation. Whether you’re hoping to land that trophy bass, let the kids burn off a little excess weekend energy, or just put your feet up for a while, Oklahoma’s state parks are ready to welcome you. Book your stay now at TravelOK.com/state-parks.

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Oklahoma State Parks are for everyone. Make sure everyone’s having a good time with these handy tips.

Protect our natural and cultural resources. Don’t collect plants, rocks, or flowers—leave them for others to enjoy. Use of metal detectors is not allowed, and don’t remove cultural, historic, or archaeological ﬁnds.

Don’t feed the wildlife. And keep all pets on a leash that is no longer than ten feet.

Firearms are illegal to carry in any building leased or owned by a state or federal government authority.

Be Water Safe. Swimming is prohibited within 150 feet of boat ramps, docks, and public fishing piers in Oklahoma State Parks. Fishing is not permitted within 100 feet of boat ramps and docks.

Be Kind to Our Land. Please don’t carve or write grafﬁti on natural features or buildings, never take glass containers to beach areas, and use the park’s trash receptacles and dumpsters. Trail users and anglers: If you pack it in, pack it out. Trash on the ground in our state parks is a major party foul.

Be Courteous. Keep noise and disruptions to a minimum, and observe quiet hours from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Observe all posted speed limits, and do not crowd the campsite next to you.

Be Fire Safe. Never use gasoline or kerosene to start a grill, and do not chop down standing trees or branches to make a fire. Don’t build large bonfires, and never place nonburnable items in a fire ring. And never, ever leave a campfire unattended. Ever.

Check-In. To find check-in and checkout times for Oklahoma State Parks, visit okstateparks. camp/reservationguide. We like the Golden Rule here in Oklahoma, so observe these times to keep other campers from having to wait.

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Robbers Cave State Park cap, $29.95

A PICTURE SUPPOSEDLY is worth a thousand words, but

it can’t protect anyone from the nastier outdoor elements. Memories are wonderful, but the details eventually fade, and they can’t complete an outfit. For a keepsake from your Oklahoma State Park adventure that lasts a lifetime and looks cool no matter the season, don’t forget to check out the merchandise at various park gift shops around the state. Each has a unique selection of T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and other nonwearable gear, art, and more. TravelOK’s State Parks collection also features some limited-edition pieces. TRAVELOK SHOP ShopTravelOK.com

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Natural Falls State Park T-shirt, $19.95

Quartz Mountain State Park T-shirt, $21.95

Foss State Park Outback hat, $44.99

Salt Plains State Park T-shirt, $19.95

Keystone State Park long-sleeved T-shirt, $27.95

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Little Sahara State Park

ADA-ACCESSIBILE

Trails

Oklahoma’s state parks all include campsites specifically designed for use by people with physical disabilities. Those sites are specially marked on the state parks’ RV and campsite reservation system at TravelOK.com. In addition, Oklahoma State Parks feature a number of ADA-accessible trails. At Little Sahara State Park, the ADA-accessible boardwalk allows all visitors a view of the sand dunes. Lake Murray State Park has a trail for trackchairs and a trackchair visitors may reserve. ADA-ACCESSIBLE TRAILS

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• Bernice Area at Grand Lake State Park • Great Plains State Park • Greenleaf State Park • Lake Eufaula State Park • Lake Murray State Park • Lake Texoma State Park • Lake Thunderbird State Park • Lake Wister State Park • Little Sahara State Park • Natural Falls State Park • Quartz Mountain State Park • Roman Nose State Park LORI DUCKWORTH

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• Salt Plains State Park • Sequoyah State Park • Tenkiller State Park

H E A R T - H E A L T H Y

Oklahoma State Parks are proud to spotlight the Heart Healthy Trails program, with both paved and unpaved trails that are easy to moderate difficulty and sure to get your heart pumping. Each is marked with a Heart-Healthy Trail sign, and distance markers are placed at quarter-mile intervals along the trail’s right-hand side.

Lake Thunderbird State Park

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Trails

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HEART-HEALTHY TRAILS

• Alabaster Caverns • Grand Lake State Park Bernice Area • Boiling Springs State Park • Great Salt Plains State Park • Fort Cobb State Park • Foss State Park • Great Plains State Park • Lake Murray State Park • Lake Texoma State Park • Lake Thunderbird State Park • Lake Wister State Park • Quartz Mountain State Park • Roman Nose State Park

Bernice Area at Grand Lake State Park

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Lodges and Cabins

All rooms at the Beavers Bend State Park Lodge overlook Broken Bow Caption Lake and spectacular sunrise views.

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Book your Oklahoma State Park Cabin or Lodge Now!

CABINS

. . . AND SO MUCH MORE!

If you’re looking for a little bit of comfort and a whole lot of natural beauty, Oklahoma State Park lodges are the place for you, with comfy beds, warm showers, fluffy towels, and stunning views. Book your room now at Quartz Mountain, Lake Murray, Roman Nose, Robbers Cave, Beavers Bend, or Sequoyah.

No matter what you’re looking for in a cabin, Oklahoma State Parks has it. The historic WPA and CCC cabins at Greenleaf are perfect for cozying up with a good book. The fishing cabins at McGee Creek are just what you need for a weekend fighting bass on the lake, while Lake Wister’s cabins have big picture windows that’ll take your breath away.

But maybe you’d like something a little different—a little off-the-beaten. Oklahoma State Parks have unique overnights that’ll get your social media popping and your family swapping stories for years to come. Book a stay in a covered wagon or a yurt at Robbers Cave, sleep in a tepee at Roman Nose, or get your zzzs in a canvaswall tent at Osage Hills.

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Covered wagon at Robbers Cave State Park

Tepee lodging at Roman Nose State Park

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Hilltop Getaway at Keystone State Park

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Book an Oklahoma State Parks campsite now!

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Camping & RVing Salt Plains State Park

Great Plains State Park

CAMPING

RVING

There’s nothing like primitive camping to restore and refresh that human-nature connection, and Oklahoma’s state parks offer a number of scenic—and convenient— primitive camping experiences. At Clayton Lake, pitch a tent in the scenic Sans Bois Mountains, while at Little Sahara, you can sleep under the stars and among the sand dunes. Speaking of stars, just try getting any sleep at Black Mesa, which has some of the clearest night skies in the country. No matter where you drive your stakes, you’ll be just minutes from some of the state’s best hiking, fishing, birding, and more.

RV camping is becoming more popular than ever, with travelers bringing their home comforts—and pets—on the road. Oklahoma State Parks are always happy to welcome RVers, whether they’re seeking a quiet forest spot or a lively RV site with all the amenities and plenty of socializing. Pull-through and back-in sites are available with 30- or 50-amp service. So whether you’re looking for some lakeside relaxation at Fort Cobb or hoping to do some scenic touring based at Talimena, Oklahoma State Parks are ready to provide your next great RV adventure.

EYEBROW

BUY IT WHERE YOU BURN IT JJ RITCHEY

Everyone loves a good campﬁre. And the Oklahoma Forestry Service urges all campers to source their firewood locally.

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Whether you’re telling ghost stories, making s’mores, or enjoying a late-night glass of wine, there’s nothing like a campfire. And it may seem easy while you’re at the grocery store picking up supplies before leaving home to grab a cord of firewood to bring along. But you may bring along more than kindling: Tree-killing insects, parasites, and diseases can live in firewood,

even when no holes or bugs are visible. In a state with as variable a landscape as Oklahoma, it’s easy to bring along critters that aren’t native to the place you’re visiting. Native trees have evolved defenses against the insects and diseases they’ve lived with for millions of years, but nonnative ones can do a great deal of damage in a short time.

So what’s the answer? Local! It’s best to source wood from no more than ten miles from your fire, and fifty miles or more is too far. Many states have firewood quarantines in place, so take extra precautions when crossing state lines. If you’ve already moved firewood from far away, the best thing to do is to burn it quickly, completely, and safely. Do not leave it there, and don’t take it home.

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State Park Scenics Some of the Sooner State’s best and most inspiring views can be found at Oklahoma’s more than thirty state parks.

Natural Falls State Park

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Sequoyah State Park

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Little Blue Area at Grand Lake State Park

Quartz Mountain State Park

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Fishing and Boating OKLAHOMA’S STATE PARKS are heaven for anglers, with endless miles

of shoreline, handy marinas for boat rentals, and plenty of species of fish to keep you challenged. Anyone wanting to fish on public Oklahoma waters must have a current Oklahoma fishing license. Download the Go Outdoors Oklahoma app from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to purchase, renew, and store your licenses. wildlifedepartment.com

Scan here to get your Oklahoma Fishing License now!

FISHING Bass 89,000-acre Lake Texoma is one of the world’s best destinations for striped bass fishing. Smallmouth can be found at Tenkiller or Arrowhead, and largemouth bass are plentiful at Grand Lake and Roman Nose.

Catﬁsh

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Find channel catfish at Fort Cobb State Park in southwest Oklahoma or Lake Wister State Park in the southeast. Blue catfish are plentiful in the gorgeous waters off Grand Lake State Park.

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year-round trout streams, one of which is in the Mountain Fork River at Beavers Bend State Park. Seasonally, the department also stocks trout in Boecher Lake at Roman Nose and the Fourche Maline River at Robbers Cave.

Walleye

Paddleﬁsh

B O AT I N G

One of the more strange-looking creatures in Oklahoma waters, paddlefish can be found at Grand Lake—specifically the Twin Bridges Area—as well as Keystone State Park. Just be careful when you land that catch: Paddlefish can weigh up to fifty pounds.

Sunﬁsh Sunfish are a great starter catch for kids who are just beginning to learn to fish. They’re also Oklahoma’s most common fish species, with bluegill, redear, and green sunfish species in waters all over the state. Cast a line for them at McGee Creek and Beavers Bend.

Though not native to Oklahoma, walleye were introduced in the 1950s and now can be caught all over the state. Find them at Tenkiller, Foss, or Great Plains state parks.

Many state parks welcome boaters, though regulations vary among parks. Be sure to check TravelOK.com before setting out. Bring your own or rent a boat at one of the many marinas at or near Oklahoma State Parks. You can water ski at Foss, rent a kayak at Lake Murray, or rent a boat at the marina and get a sunrise drop on the fish in Broken Bow Lake at Beavers Bend.

Scan here for a full list of Oklahoma boating regulations.

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Fort Cobb State Park

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Cherokee Area at Grand Lake State Park

Fort Gibson Lake at Sequoyah State Park

Lake Murray State Park

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Family-Forward Oklahoma State Parks have everything you need to build lasting family memories. Oklahoma State Parks are places like no other for making family memories. Whether you’re cooking breakfast in the cabin kitchen before a morning of fishing, enjoying a swimming hole or boat trip, or just taking a long, leisurely family hike, Oklahoma State Parks will live in your family’s story long after you’ve returned home. And our state parks offer a number of kid-forward activities. Splash down the water slide or touch the sky on the water trampoline at Lake Murray, cool off in the mist at the Lake Wister spray park, teach the kids how to fish at the Greenleaf kids’ fishing pond, or take a ride on a onethird-size replica of an 1868 train at Beavers Bend.

J U N I O R N AT U R A L I S T Oklahoma State Parks also offer two Junior Naturalist books for parents who want to keep the learning going even during vacation. With one program for kids under ten and one for kids over ten, there’s plenty of exploration and activity for any age. Kids learn outdoor safety, responsible land use, how to spot animal tracks, and so much more with this innovative program. Pick up your Junior Naturalist booklets at any state park or order them from TravelOK.com/ brochures. 136

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KID PICKS Looking for ways to make memories and keep the li�les entertained, educated, and out of doors? Check out these state parks if you're traveling with kiddos.

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Twin Bridges Area at Grand Lake State Park

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Boiling Springs State Park

Tenkiller State Park

Foss State Park Haunted Halloween

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Robbers Cave

Generations of Oklahomans have grown up going to Robbers Cave State Park, and it’s still a draw for families, with fun hikes, mini golf, paddleboarding, a swimming pool, fun games at the Nature Center, and hayrides around the park. TravelOK.com/RobbersCave Lake Wister

By day, kids will love splashing around in the spray park, decorated with brightly colored diamonds and full of delightful splashes and soaks. By night, they will love making s’mores and telling stories by the campfire. TravelOK.com/LakeWister

Three Forks Nature Center at Sequoyah State Park

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Greenleaf

Teach your kiddos to fish—no license needed—at the children’s fishing pond, or watch their creativity bloom with an arts and crafts class at the park’s Nature Center. TravelOK.com/Greenleaf TRAVELOK .COM

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Outdoor Safety Tips AS YOU’VE SEEN, there’s no end of fun to be had in Oklahoma State

Parks. And our amazing state parks staff are ready and trained to deal with any emergency. But let’s make sure they don’t have to: Follow these easy safety tips, and your state park stay is sure to contain only good memories.

POISON IVY

TICKS

SAFE HIKES

This plant grows throughout Oklahoma, either as a small bush or a vine growing up a tree. Many people are allergic to it, causing a rash or painful, itchy blisters. Here’s how to stay safe:

Ticks may look small, but they can cause mighty problems. These leathery little arachnids look like tiny buttons and feed on the blood of other animals. When ticks bite, they can cause a painful skin rash, and some carry diseases that can be dangerous. Here’s how to keep safe:

Hiking is one of the most popular activities at Oklahoma State Parks, and our state parks feature hiking trails of varying degrees of accessibility and difficulty. Be sure to know your ability level, and take along these ten essentials:

• Don’t touch the plant or brush against it with your clothing. • Don’t let your pets sniff it or run through it. • Do not burn tree limbs that have poison ivy vines—the poison can get into the smoke and then into your lungs. • If you touch poison ivy, do not touch anything else, and wash your hands with soap and water as soon as you can. • To avoid poison ivy, stay away from plants that have white berries and/or clusters of three leaves. Remember: “Leaves of three, let it be,” and “Berries white, danger in sight.”

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• Apply bug spray to your clothes and shoes before hiking or going outdoors. Wear a hat, long-sleeved shirt, and pants tucked into your socks. • Stay on trails and avoid touching plants. • Occasionally check your ankles and legs for ticks. Often, you can remove them before they’ve had a chance to bite. • If a tick has bitten you and is attached to your skin, there are a few ways to remove it. Cover it with a thick layer of Vaseline, wait a few minutes, then pull it off. Or use tweezers to grasp the tick and pull it out with a steady, straight motion. Do not squeeze the tick or jerk it when pulling it out, or its head may remain lodged in your skin. • Once the tick is removed, clean the area with antiseptic. Wash your hands and the tweezers with soap and water, and see a doctor if you develop fever or a rash.

• GPS: Many state parks don’t have much in the way of phone signal, so a GPS device or paper map can be a handy backup. Visit your state park office for a paper map. • Flashlight • Emergency shelter • Fire starter • First-aid kit • Sun protection • Insulation • Repair kit • Extra water • Extra food

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The scenic 223-mile Ouachita National Recreation Trail begins at Talimena State Park and stretches into Arkansas.

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AMENITY GRID

PARKS

DIRECTIONS

PHONE

LODGING

Alabaster Caverns State Park

6 mi S of Freedom on St Hwy 50, 1/2 mi E on St Hwy 50A

(580) 621-3381

b 21 h

Black Mesa State Park

27 mi W of Boise City on St Hwy 325

(580) 665-8396

b 50 h

Boiling Springs State Park

1 mi N of Woodward on St Hwy 34 then 4 mi E on St Hwy 34C

(580) 256-7664

Gloss Mountain State Park**

US Hwy 412 in Fairview

(580) 227-2512

Little Sahara State Park

WATER

Z b 52 P h

4 mi S of Waynoka on US Hwy 281

(580) 824-1471

4 mi N of Watonga on St Hwy 8, 3 mi N on St Hwy 8A

Park: (580) 623-7281 Golf: (580) 623-7989

Salt Plains State Park

8 mi N of Jet on St Hwy 38

(580) 626-4731

Z b 148 h

Arrowhead State Park Arrowhead Golf Course

18 mi N of McAlester on US Hwy 69, E of Canadian on US Hwy 69

Park: (918) 339-2204 Golf: (918) 339-2769

b 190 P K h

Robbers Cave State Park Robbers Cave Lodge

5 mi N of Wilburton on St Hwy 2

(918) 465-2562

Clayton Lake State Park*

5 mi S of Clayton on US Hwy 271

(918) 569-7981

b 294 h Z T b 80 P K h

Z C Y b 199 P

C U S N E

S i

S i M

J U

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C J

Z b 83 h

S i L E

C U

K h

Lake Wister State Park

2 mi S of Wister on US Hwy 270

(918) 658-4343

Z b 140 P h

McGee Creek State Park

576 S McGee Creek Lake Rd in Atoka

(580) 889-5822

H b 85 h

S i M

Raymond Gary State Park*

13 1/2 mi E of Hugo on US Hwy 70 and S on St Hwy 209

(580) 873-2307

Z b 127 h

Beavers Bend State Park Beavers Bend Lodge & Cedar Creek

8 mi N of Broken Bow on US Hwy 259, then 4 mi E on St Hwy 259A

Park: (580) 494-6300 Lodge: (580)494-6179 Golf: (580) 494-6456

Talimena State Park

Z Y b 413 P h

(918) 471-5394

1 mi N of Fort Cobb on St Hwy 9, then 4 mi N on CS 2550

b 415 h

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Foss State Park

11 mi W of Clinton on St Hwy 73, 2 mi N on St Hwy 44

(580) 592-4433

b 198 K h

i M E

Great Plains State Park

17 mi N of Altus on St Hwy 44A

Bernice Area at Grand Lake State Park

b 20 h

b 92 h Z b 153 P h

S i M E

(918) 786-9447

b 63 h

S i M

E of Langley on N 4475 Rd

Park: (918) 435-8066 Golf: (918) 435-8727

b 50 h

i M

Cherokee Landing State Park

10 mi S of US Hwy 62 & St Hwy 82 Jct

(918) 457-5716

b 93 h

S i M

Disney/Little Blue Areas at Grand Lake State Park

2 blocks E of Disney on St Hwy 28

(918) 435-8066

b 45

S M

Greenleaf State Park

3 mi S of Braggs on St Hwy 10

(918) 487-5622

Honey Creek Area at Grand Lake State Park

1 mi S of Grove on US Hwy 59, 3/4 mi W on State Park Rd

(918) 786-9447

Keystone State Park

6 mi E of Mannford on St Hwy 51, 1/2 mi N on St Hwy 151

(918) 865-4991

Z b 132 h

Lake Eufaula State Park

14 mi SW of Checotah off I-40 and St Hwy 150

(918) 689-5311

Y b 205 P h

Natural Falls State Park

6 mi W of West Siloam Springs on US Hwy 412

(918) 422-5802

Y b 59 h

Osage Hills State Park

11 mi W of Bartlesville on US Hwy 60 8 mi E of Wagoner on St Hwy 51

(918) 772-2046

Sequoyah Bay State Park

4 mi S of Wagoner on St Hwy 16

(918) 772-2046

Spavinaw Area at Grand Lake State Park

In Spavinaw on St Hwy 20

(918) 435-8066

Z b 196 h b 92 h

Z W b 46 P h Z b 206 P h

S X

C U

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C U U

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b 44 h

S i

Z b 187 h

Lodge: 3323 Lodge Rd, Park Office: 13528 Scenic St Hwy 77

Park: (580) 223-4044 Lodge: (580) 223-6600 Golf: (580) 223-6613

Lake Texoma State Park

3 1/2 mi E of Kingston on US Hwy 70

(580) 564-2566

b 248 h

Lake Thunderbird State Park

9 mi E of Norman on Alameda Dr

(405) 360-3572

b 365 h

H b 107 h b 551 P K h

K Equestrian Camp h Showers S Lake or River i Swim Beach L Low-Horsepower Boating

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Lake Murray State Park Lake Murray Lodge & Golf Course

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b 119 h

(918) 776-8180

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(918) 542-6969

Note: ADA-accessible facilities vary by location. Visit TravelOK.com for more details.

S i M E

8 mi N of Gore on St Hwy 100

T Teepees W Wall Tents Y Yurts b # Campsites P Group Camp

P X

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6 mi E of Fairland at Jct of US Hwy 60 and St Hwy 137

Lodge Cabins Z Pet-Friendly Cabins C Covered Wagon H Lake Huts

i M E

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Twin Bridges Area at Grand Lake State Park

* Operated by LIFT Community Action Agency ** Operated by the City of Fairview

S M S

Tenkiller State Park

L E G E N D

S i M

1/2 mi E of Bernice on St Hwy 85A

Sequoyah State Park Sequoyah State Park Lodge & Golf Course

J U C

Cherokee Area at Grand Lake State Park Grand Cherokee Golf Course

Park: (918) 336-5635 Stay: (918) 336-4141

S i M E

Park: (405) 643-2249 Golf: (405) 643-2398

(580) 569-2032

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7 mi N of Talihina on US Hwy 271

Park: (580) 563-2238 Lodge: (580) 563-9174

i M

Fort Cobb State Park Fort Cobb Golf Course

7 mi N of US Hwys 62 and 183 Jct

OTHER

S L

Roman Nose State Park Roman Nose Lodge & Golf Course

Quartz Mountain State Park Quartz Mountain Lodge

ACTIVITIES

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S M

S i M E

C J U

P S X

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J U

S i M E

J U

M Motorized Boating N Non-motorized Boating E Watercraft Rental Fishing C ORV/ATV in or Near

J Horseback Riding U Marina P Pool S Splash Pad X Nature Center

ATTRACTIONS

On the following pages, you’ll find contact information for

Oklahoma tourism attractions and associations that is arranged alphabetically by city. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, we encourage calling ahead due to continued uncertainty caused by COVID-19.

Lakecrest Casino & Hotel lakecrestcasino.com

Adams Golf Club adamsmunigolf.com

Lakeview Golf Course ardmorecity.org

Bartlesville Area History Museum bartlesvillehistory.com

Military Memorial Museum gshm.org

ARNETT Main Street Altus mainstreetaltus.org

ADA

Ada Area Chamber of Commerce adachamber.com Ada Main Street adamainstreet.com Cornerstone Kids' Ranch cornerstonekidsranch.com

J & J Hunting jandjhunts.com

The Greens of Altus altusok.gov

Apache Historical Society Museum 101 W Evans Ave

Lake Vincent wildlifedepartment.com

ALVA

ARCADIA POPS pops66.com

Atoka County Chamber of Commerce atokaokchamber.com

Phillips Petroleum Company Museum phillips66museum.com

Round Barn arcadiaroundbarn.com

Atoka Motorsports Park atokasanddrags.com

Tower Center at Unity Square unitysquarebville.com

TimberLake Alpaca Farm 12001 E Waterloo Rd

Atoka Museum, Civil War Cemetery & Visitors Center 2902 N Hwy 69

Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve woolaroc.org

Ardmore Chamber of Commerce ardmore.org

Atoka Trails Golf Club atokatrails.com

BEAVER

Ardmore Tourism Authority exploreardmore.com

Boggy Depot Park chickasawcountry.com

Ardmore Main Street ardmoremainstreet.com

McGee Creek State Park TravelOK.com/McGeeCreek PAWSitively Wild Animal Encounters & Education Center pawsitivelywild.square.site

Lakewood Golf Course chickasawcountry.com Waddell Vineyards waddellvineyards.com

Bradt's Menagerie bradtsmenagerie.com

ADAIR

Cherokee Strip Museum csmalva.org

ADDINGTON

Monument Hill onthechisholmtrail.com

AMES

Ames Astrobleme Museum aoghs.org Hajek Motorsports Museum 105 E Corporate Dr

AFTON

Cherokee Spur Ranch cherokeespur.com

ANADARKO

ARDMORE

Shangri-La Guide Service theoutdoortrip.com

Anadarko Chamber of Commerce anadarkochamber.org

Ardmore Parks & Lakes ardmorecity.org

Thunder Bay Marina uglyjohns.com

Anadarko Heritage Museum 311 E Main St

Eliza Cruce Hall Doll Collection ardmore.okpls.org

AGRA

National Hall of Fame for Famous American Indians americanindianhof.com

Gold Mountain Casino chickasaw.net

Agra Historical Mural 7 North Main St

ALINE

Southern Plains Indian Museum doi.gov

Mater Car 6718 OK-8 Paul Bunyan Muffler Man 6718 OK-8 Sod House Museum okhistory.org

ALLEN

Rocky Top Winery rockytopwineryllc.com

ALTUS

Altus Chamber of Commerce altuschamber.com

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Frank Phillips Home frankphillipshome.org

24 Hour Prayer Teepee 524 Coblake St

Museum of the Western Prairie okhistory.org

Alva Area Chamber of Commerce alvaok.net

Slabbin Mike’s Crappie Fishing slabbinmikesguideservice.com

APACHE

Four Canyon Preserve nature.org

Delaware Tribe of Indians & History Museum delawaretribe.org

Wichita Tribal History Center wichitatribe.com

ANTLERS

Pushmataha County Chamber of Commerce pushmatahachamber.com

Greater Southwest Historical Museum gshm.org Jones Southern Oklahoma Quail & Pheasant Hunts huntingquail.com Lake Murray Marina lakemurraymarinaok.com

Pushmataha County Historical Society Museum 119 W Main St

Lake Murray State Park, Trails & Golf Course TravelOK.com/ LakeMurrayStateParkLodge

Wildlife Heritage Center Museum 610 SW D St

Lake Murray Water Sports & Mini Golf lakemurraywatersports.com

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ATWOOD

Durbinshire Farm durbinshire.com

BARNSDALL

Barnsdall Chamber of Commerce 607 W Maple Ave Bigheart Museum 616 W Main St Birch Lake swt.usace.army.mil Lake Waxhoma 4 miles E of Barnsdall

BARTLESVILLE

Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce bartlesville.com Visit Bartlesville visitbartlesville.com

Kiddie Park 205 N Cherokee Ave Osage Casino Hotel osagecasino.com

Beaver County Chamber of Commerce beaverokchamber.com Beaver Dunes Park townofbeaver.com Jones & Plummer Trail Museum 1107 S Douglas

BEGGS

Duck Creek Casino creeknationcasinoduckcreek.com

BERNICE

Bernice Area at Grand Lake State Park TravelOK.com/Bernice Indian Hills Marina indianhillsmarina.com Southwinds Marina southwindsmarina.com

BETHANY

The Northwest Oklahoma City Chamber nwokc.com Jana's Stained Glass Studio 7406 NW 36th St Riversport Flat Tide riversportokc.org

AT T R AC T I O N S

BIG CABIN

Winter Creek Golf & Country Club wintercreekgolf.com

Lumberjack Attack Axe Throwing Co lumberjackattackaxe.com

Broken Bow Slingshot Adventures brokenbowslingshots.com

BYARS

Giant Statue of Chief Standing Brave 31209 S Hwy 69

BLANCO

Military History Center okmhc.org

Captain’s Hideaway Powersports Rentals captainshideawayrentals.com

CACHE

BILLINGS

BOISE CITY

Chili Dippers Golf Club chilidippers.com

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Visitor's Center & Trail System fws.gov/refuge/wichita-mountains

Cabin Creek Battlefield okhistory.org

Dr. Renfrow-Miller Museum 201 S Broadway Ave

BINGER

Caddo Heritage Museum mycaddonation.com Johnny Bench Museum townofbinger.org

BIXBY

Choctaw Hunting Lodge choctawhuntinglodge.com Cimarron Heritage Center Museum chcmuseumok.com

BOLEY

Boley Chamber of Commerce 120 S Pecan Boley Historic District thetownofboley.org

Bixby Metro Chamber of Commerce bixbychamber.com

Boley Tours boleytours.com

Joe's Farm joesfarmok.com

Boswell Rodeo Arena 467 Hwy 70 E

Okiescuba okiescuba.com Ray Harral Nature Center brokenarrowok.gov Rose District rosedistrict.com The Club at Forest Ridge forestridge.com The Museum Broken Arrow brokenarrowmuseum.org

Choctaw Casino choctawcasinos.com Hochatown Amusements 6659 N US Hwy 259

CALERA

The Links on Memorial Golf & Athletic Club lindseygolf.com

BRAGGS

The MAZE of Hochatown 12206 N US Hwy 259

Willis Guide Service 408 S 62nd St

Tippa Canoe tippacanoe.com

The Log Cabin Quilt Shop thelogcabinquiltshopokla.com

Greenleaf State Park TravelOK.com/Greenleaf

BROKEN BOW

Tree Frog Kayak & Canoe Rental treefrogrentals.com

BRAMAN

BLACKWELL

SouthWind Casino Kanza southwindcasino.com

Blackwell Area Chamber of Commerce cityofblackwell.com Blackwell Tourism cityofblackwell.com Blackwell Municipal Golf Course blackwellgolfcourse.com Top of Oklahoma Barn Quilt Trail cityofblackwell.com Top of Oklahoma Historical Society Museum 303 S Main

BLAIR

Pebbles Beach Putt-Putt & Paddleboats 21265 OK-44A

BLANCHARD

Blanchard Chamber of Commerce blanchardchamber.com 3J Farms OK 3jfarmsok.com

SouthWind Casino Braman southwindcasino.com

BRISTOW

Bristow Area Chamber of Commerce bristowchamber.com Bristow Historical Museum & Train Depot bristowhistory.org

Ambush Adventures Kayak Rental ambushcanoerental.com Beavers Bend Depot & Trail Rides 290 Beavers Bend Loop Beavers Bend Fly Shop & Professional Guide Service beaversbendflyshop.com

Creek Nation Casino creeknationcasinobristow.com

Beavers Bend Land & Water Park 8 Beavers Bend Rd

Quail Run Hunt Club quailrunhuntclub.com

Beavers Bend Safari Park beaversbendsafaripark.com

BROKEN ARROW

Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce brokenarrowchamber.com Visit Broken Arrow visitbrokenarrowok.com Arts @ 302 arts302.com Battle Creek Golf Club battlecreekgolf.net

Beavers Bend State Park TravelOK.com/BeaversBend Beavers Bend Wildlife Museum & Cabin Rentals pine-net.com Broken Bow Lake Guide Service brokenbowlakeguide.com Broken Bow Lake Tiki Boat Tours thebrokentiki.com

Blue River Valley Winery bluerivervalleywinery.com

PaddleSUP Coyote Dr

Voyage Scale Model Solar System Walkway voyagesolarsystem.org

Washington Irving Memorial Park & Arboretum bixbyok.gov

CADDO

Harbinger Beer Company harbingerbeer.com

BOSWELL

Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce brokenbowchamber.com

Charon's Garden Trail fws.gov/refuge/wichita-mountains

Old West Town Mini-Golf beaversbendsecludedacres.com

Tulsa Gators tulsagatorfootball.com

Greenleaf Marina & Grill 12022 Greenleaf Rd

Bougie Acres Barnyard Resort bougieacresbarnyardresort.com

Riverman Trailrides rivermantrailrides.com

Wild Goose Canoe & Kayak Rentals wildgoosecanoe.com Yippie Kayo Kayaks & Canoes yippiekayokayak.com

BUFFALO

Buffalo Chamber of Commerce buffalooklahoma.com

Choctaw Cultural Center choctawculturalcenter.com Stepp West steppwest.com Three Rivers Pecans, Fudge Factory & Amish Store threeriverspecans.com

CALUMET

Muffler Men Cutouts Route 66 Native American Muffler Man 825 S Walbaum Rd Pugh Gardens pughgardens.com

CANADIAN

Arrowhead State Park, Golf Course & Trail System TravelOK.com/Arrowhead

Doby Springs Municipal Golf Course & Recreation Park buffalooklahoma.com

CANTON

BURLINGTON

Wild Goose Guide Service Canton Lake

Byron State Fish Hatchery wildlifedepartment.com

BURNEYVILLE

Falconhead Resort & Country Club falconheadok.com

BURNS FLAT

Greens Golf Course in Burns Flat 465 Williams St

BUTLER

Washita National Wildlife Refuge fws.gov

Lucky Star Casino luckystarcasino.org

CARNEGIE

Horn Canna Farm cannas.net Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma & Museum kiowatribe.org

CATOOSA

Catoosa Chamber of Commerce catoosachamber.org Blue Whale of Catoosa 2600 N State Hwy 66

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Catoosa Historical Society Museum 207 S Cherokee Cherokee Hills Golf Club hardrockcasinotulsa.com D.W. Correll Museum cityofcatoosa.org

Celtic Farms 20401 E Hwy 28A

B&C Fishing Adventures bandcfishingadventures.com

Totem Pole Park 21310 East Hwy 28A

Denim & Tack denimandtack.com

CHEROKEE

CLAREMORE

Cherokee Main Street cherokeemainstreet.org

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa hardrockcasinotulsa.com

Smith Drug Store smithdrugstorerx.com

CEMENT

CHEYENNE

Loud Mountain Trading Company & Soda Fountain loudmountaintradingco.com

CHANDLER

Cheyenne-Roger Mills Chamber of Commerce & Tourism cheyenneokchamberofcommerce.com

Claremore Area Chamber of Commerce claremore.org Rogers County Tourism discoverrogerscounty.com Visit Claremore visitclaremore.com Belvidere Mansion rchs1.org

Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce chandlerareachamberok.com

Cheyenne City Park & Museum Complex 107 Pioneer Parkway

Cherokee Casino cherokeecasino.com

Chandler Lake & Golf Course chandlerok.com

Rut n Strut Guide Service rutnstrutguideservice.com

Claremore Lake Park Splash Pad claremorecity.com

Chandler Route 66 Interpretive Center route66interpretivecenter.org

Washita Battlefield National Historic Site nps.gov/waba

Claremore Main Street downtownclaremore.org

Ioway Casino cimarroncasino.com

CHICKASHA

Lincoln County Historical Society & Museum of Pioneer History okpioneermuseum.com

Chickasha Chamber of Commerce chickashachamber.com Chickasha Leg Lamp 101 Chickasha Ave

McJerry’s Route 66 Gallery mcjerry66.com

Flower Shop Winery & Pizzeria flowershopwinery.com

Nostalgic Chandler OK Visitor Center & Gift Shop 1123 Manvel Ave

Muscle Car Ranch musclecarranch.com

CHATTANOOGA

Shannon Springs Park Disc Golf Course chickasha.org

CHECOTAH

Wild Ox Axe Throwing wildoxaxethrowing.com

Southwest Quail southwestquail.com

Checotah Chamber of Commerce checotah.com Creek Nation Casino creeknationcasinochecotah.com Fountainhead Creek Golf Course fountainheadgolf.com Heartland Heritage Museum & Checotah Art Guild 114 N Broadway St Katy Depot checotah.com Lake Eufaula State Park TravelOK.com/EufaulaSP

CHELSEA

Chelsea Chamber of Commerce chelseaareachamber.com

CHOCTAW

Choctaw Area Chamber of Commerce choctawchamber.com Choctaw Creek Golf Course choctawcreekgolf.org Choctaw Creek Park mychoctaw.org Ten-Acre Lake Park mychoctaw.org

CHOUTEAU

Chouteau Chamber of Commerce chouteauchamber.com Amish Cheese House amishcheesehouse.com

Claremore Museum of History claremoremoh.org Heritage Hills Golf Course heritagehillsgc.com J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum thegunmuseum.com Lone Pine Golf Course lonepinegolfcourse.com Oklahoma Military Academy Museum rsu.edu Shepherd's Cross shepherdscross.com Starkey Outdoors starkeyoutdoors.com Swan Brothers Dairy Farm swandairy.com

CLEVELAND

Cleveland City Lake 7 miles W of City on Hwy 64

Newspaper Museum in Collinsville cvilleok.com

Feyodi Creek Park 50820 E Hwy 64

Skyway Balloons 1616 W Oak St

Keystone Golf Course 1800 S Airport Rd

COLONY

The Painted Wagon thepaintedwagonshop.com

CLINTON

Clinton Chamber of Commerce clintonok.org Cherokee Trading Post & Boot Outlet cherokeegifts.com Lucky Star Casino Clinton luckystarcasino.org Oklahoma Route 66 Museum route66.org

Comanche Lake 286076 E 1825 Rd

COMMERCE

Allen's Conoco Fillin' Station 101 S Main St

Mickey Mantle Memorial Statue 400 S Mickey Mantle Blvd

Water-Zoo Indoor Water Park water-zoo.com

Mickey Mantle's Boyhood Home 319 S Quincy St

COALGATE

CONCHO

Coal County Historical & Mining Museum minersmuseum.blogspot.com Mowdy Ranch Mustangs mowdyranch.com

COGAR

Lucky Star Casino luckystarcasino.org

COOKSON

The Greater Tenkiller Area Association laketenkiller.com

Law Dawg Hunting Lodge N 2730 Rd & E 1180 Rd

Cookson Bend Resort & Marina cooksonbend.com

COLBERT

Nautical Adventures Scuba nauticaladventuresscuba.com

Colbert Tourism Information Center 1882 Hwy 69

COLCORD

Flint Creek Waterpark 57176 Virgil Talbot Memorial Hwy

CLAYTON

Natural Falls State Park TravelOK.com/NaturalFalls

Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame oaaehof.org

Comanche Area Chamber of Commerce cityofcomanche.com

Riverside Golf Course clintonok.gov

Will Rogers Park & Splash Pad claremorecity.com

CLEARVIEW

COMANCHE

Constable 'Cal' Campbell Memorial 618 Commerce Ave

Colcord Area Chamber of Commerce colcordcityhall.wixsite.com

Sardis Lake swt.usace.army.mil

Gallery of the Plains Indian 155 E Seger St

Pioneer Man Statue 101 S 4th

Will Rogers Memorial Museum willrogers.com

Clayton Lake State Park liftca.org/clayton-lake-state-park/

Crowder Lake University Park swosu.edu

COLLINSVILLE

Collinsville Chamber of Commerce collinsvillechamber.org Advanced Angling Guide Service advancedanglingguideservice.com

COPAN

Copan & Hulah Lakes swt.usace.army.mil

CORDELL

Cordell Chamber of Commerce thecordellchamber.com Washita County Museum washitacountymuseum.com

COVINGTON

Rolling Meadows Golf Club rollingmeadowsgolfclub.com

COWETA

Coweta Chamber of Commerce cowetachamber.com Coweta Archery Park cityofcoweta-ok.gov

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Off the Beaten Path Vintage Mercantile offthebeatenpathcoweta.com

Arbuckle Historical Society Museum 12 E Main St

COYLE

Arbuckle Wilderness arbucklewildernesspark.com

Paige Farms thebeardeddoeandcompany.com

CRESCENT

Crescent Chamber of Commerce crescentchamber.com Frontier Country Historical Museum frontiercountrymuseum.org Paper Pages Bookstore 117 N Grand

CUSHING

Cushing Chamber of Commerce & Industry cushingchamber.org Buffalo Rock Golf & Venue buffalorockcushing.com Cushing Aquatic Center cityofcushing.com Oklahoma Skydiving Center oklahomaskydiving.com

CYRIL

Cyril City Hall 116 W Main St Sia: The Comanche Eagle & Raptor Center comancheeagle.com

DAVENPORT

Davenport Chamber of Commerce davenportok.org 1891 Land Run Mural 224 Broadway Broadway 1910 Mural 2nd & Broadway Davenport Oil Mural 102 Broadway Ave Davenport Route 66 Mural 209 N Broadway Ave Doctor Mural 202 Broadway Ave Welcome to Davenport Mural Broadway Ave & 7th St

DAVIS

Chickasaw Nation Welcome Center chickasawcountry.com Davis Chamber of Commerce davisok.org 777 Zip turnerfallszip.com

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Chickasaw Travel Stop & Gaming chickasawtravelstop.com Cross Bar Ranch Off-Road Park crossbarranch.net Main Street Davis Shopping District davisok.org

Oasis Animal Adventures oasisanimals.com

Durant Main Street durantmainstreet.org

UCO Natural History Museum uco.edu

Stretch N Line Guide Service theoutdoortrip.com

Elements Art Center elementsartcenter.com

EL RENO

DRUMRIGHT

Fort Washita Historic Site & Museum chickasaw.net

Drumright Chamber of Commerce cityofdrumright.com Tidewater Winery & Event Center tidewaterwinery.com

DUNCAN

Treasure Valley Casino treasurevalleycasino.com

Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation ok-duncan.com

Turner Falls Park turnerfallspark.com

Duncan Chamber of Commerce duncanchamber.com

Wild Horse Creek Hunting wildhorsecreekhunting.com

Duncan Convention & Visitors Bureau visitduncan.org

DEL CITY

Del City Chamber of Commerce delcitychamber.com Got Games gotgamesokc.com New World Games & Comics 4435 SE 29th St

DEVOL

Chisholm Trail Arts Council Gallery chisholmtrailarts.com Chisholm Trail Casino chisholmtrailcasino.com Chisholm Trail Heritage Center onthechisholmtrail.com

Semple Family Museum of Native American Art se.edu Three Valley Museum threevalleymuseum.com World's Largest Peanut 300 W Evergreen St

DURHAM

Break O' Day Farm & Metcalfe Museum metcalfemuseum.org

EDMOND

Edmond Chamber of Commerce edmondchamber.com Visit Edmond visitedmondok.com 1889 Territorial Schoolhouse edmondhistory.org Artistic Glass Studio artisticglassstudio.com

BlackOak Farms blackoakevents.com

Duncan Golf & Tennis Club duncangolfandtennisclub.com

Comanche Red River Hotel Casino comancheredrivercasino.com

Historic Main Street Duncan Shopping District mainstreetduncan.net

Kiowa Casino Red River kiowacasino.com

Kochendorfer Brewing Company kochendorferbrewing.com

Float OKC floatokc.com

DEWEY

Main Street Duncan mainstreetduncan.net

Historic Downtown Edmond downtownedmondok.com

Rock Island 905 Museum & Tourist Center 314 N 15th St

Journey Quilt Company journeyquiltco.com

Dewey Hotel Museum cityofdewey.com Prairie Song Pioneer Village Museum prairiesong.net Tom Mix Museum & Western Theater tommixmuseum.com Two Tall Okie Signs & Such 700 1/2 N Delaware St

DISNEY

Disney Area at Grand Lake State Park TravelOK.com/Disney Hogan's Off Road Park 321 Construction Dr Little Blue Area at Grand Lake State Park TravelOK.com/LittleBlue

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Stephens County Historical Museum stcomuseum.com The Foreman Prairie House prairiehouseok.com

DURANT

Choctaw Country Association choctawcountry.com Discover Durant discoverdurant.com

Clauren Ridge Vineyard & Winery claurenridge.com Edmond Unplugged edmondunplugged.com

KickingBird Golf Club kickingbirdgolf.com Oops I Arted oopsiarted.com Pelican Bay Aquatic Center pelicanbayaquatics.com The Conservatory for Classical Art classicalart.org

El Reno Chamber of Commerce elrenochamber.com El Reno Convention & Visitors Bureau cityofelreno.com Canadian County Historical Museum canadiancountymuseum.com Crimson Creek Golf Course crimsoncreekgolf.com El Reno Main Street Program elrenomainstreet.com El Reno Mother Road Monument cityofelreno.com Heritage Express Trolley canadiancountymuseum.com Historic Fort Reno Visitors Center & Museum 7107 W Cheyenne St Prairie Land Ranch billandclaras.com Redlands Community College Art Gallery 1300 S Country Club Rd

ELDORADO

Rio Rojo Outfitters riorojooutfitters.com

ELGIN

Elgin Chamber of Commerce elginchamber.net Comanche Spur Casino comanchespurcasino.com Hardzog's Gifts hardzogscarpetandgifts.com

ELK CITY

Elk City Chamber of Commerce elkcitychamber.com Elk City Convention & Visitors Bureau visitelkcity.com Blacksmith Museum elkcity.com Carousel Connection 123 S Main St

The Golf Club of Edmond golfedmond.com

Elk City Golf & Country Club elkcitygolf.com

Durant Area Chamber of Commerce durantchamber.org

The Manor at Coffee Creek themanoratcoffeecreek.com

Elk City Lake Disc Golf Course elkcity.com

Choctaw Casino choctawcasinos.com

UCO Jazz Lab ucojazzlab.com

Elk City Museum Complex visitelkcity.com

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Farm & Ranch Museum visitelkcity.com National Route 66 & Transportation Museum visitelkcity.com Puttin' in the Park visitelkcity.com

ELMORE CITY

Fannie Jane Ranch fjranch.com

ENID

Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce enidchamber.com

Woodring Wall of Honor & Veterans Park woodringwallofhonor.com

FAIRVIEW

ERICK

Fairview Aquatic Center fairviewok.org

Erick Chamber of Commerce erickchamber.com Sandy Sanders Wildlife Management Area wildlifedepartment.com The Sandhills Curiosity Shop 201 S Sheb Wooley Ave

EUCHA

Clearwater Bay Marina 1614 County Rd 371

Visit Enid visitenid.org

Spring Valley Ranch springvalleyranchok.com

Red Carpet Country Association redcarpetcountry.com

EUFAULA

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center csrhc.org Chisholm Trail Expo Center chisholmtrailexpo.com

Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce eufaulachamberofcommerce.com Lake Eufaula Association visitlakeeufaula.com Creek Nation Casino creeknationcasinoeufaula.com

Downtown Enid Shopping District mainstreetenid.org

Eufaula Area Museum eufaulaareamuseum.org

Enid Axe enidaxe.com

Hook’d Guide Service hookdguideservice.com

Holding the Claim 509 E Oklahoma Lazy Circles in the Sky 100 E Garriott

Lake Days Kayaks, Paddleboards & More lakedayscl.com Lake Dog & Their People lakedogco.com

Fairview Chamber of Commerce fairviewokchamber.com

Gloss Mountain State Park TravelOK.com/Gloss Major County Historical Society & Museum mchsok.net Plymouth Valley Cellars plymouthvalleycellars.com

FAY

Old Caldwell Trail Stables oldcaldwelltrail.com

FITZHUGH

Fossil Creek Ranch fossilcreekranchok.com

FLETCHER

D & L Christmas Tree Farm okchristmastrees.com

FORT COBB

Fort Cobb State Park, Golf Course & Pro Shop TravelOK.com/FortCobb Sunset Cove Marina 2732 Sunset Bay Dr

FORT GIBSON

Fort Gibson Chamber of Commerce fortgibson.com Cherokee Casino cherokeecasino.com

US Army Field Artillery Museum sill-army.mil

FORT SUPPLY

Canadian Rivers Historical Museum 114 S Broadway

Fort Supply Historic Site historic-fort-supply.org

Jesse Chisholm Grave Site gearyok.com

FORT TOWSON

Pony Bridge US Hwy 281

Fort Towson Historic Site okhistory.org Fort Towson Historical Society Museum 110 E Valliant Hwy Raymond Gary State Park liftca.org/raymond-gary-state-park

FOSS

Foss State Park TravelOK.com/Foss

FOYIL

Andy Payne Statue State Hwy 66

FREDERICK

Frederick Chamber of Commerce & Industry visitfrederickok.com Frederick Golf & Country Club 1001 N 1st St Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area & Center wildlifedepartment.com Pioneer Heritage Townsite tillmanokhistory.org Tillman County Heritage Barn Quilt Trail frederickokchamber.org

GLENPOOL

Glenpool Chamber of Commerce glenpoolchamber.org Frankoma Pottery Company frankomapottery.com

GOLDSBY

Okie Outlaw Bowfishing okieoutlawbowfishing.com

GOODWELL

No Man's Land Museum nmlhs.org

GORE

Gore Chamber of Commerce gorechamber.net Experience Fishing experiencefishing.net

GOTEBO

Lake Vanderwork wildlifedepartment.com

GRACEMONT

No Mercy Hunting Services nomercyhunting.com

GRANITE

Comecos Cemetery 410 Mountain Ave

GRANT

Lake Eufaula & Damsite ATV Trail visitlakeeufaula.com

Cherokee National Citizen's Cemetery okhistory.org

FREEDOM

Main Street Enid mainstreetenid.org

Xtreme Cove Marina xtremeresortok.com

Fort Gibson Historic Site okhistory.org

Alabaster Caverns State Park TravelOK.com/Alabaster

Meadowlake Golf Course meadowlakecourse.com

Yakkity Yaks Kayak Rentals yakkityyakkayakrentals.com

Fort Gibson National Cemetery cem.va.gov

Freedom Museum 505 Main St

Midgley Museum 1001 Sequoyah Dr

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort jellystoneok.com

Fort Gibson Wildlife Management Area wildlifedepartment.com

GAGE

Grove Area Chamber of Commerce groveok.org

FAIRFAX

Three Forks Harbor 5201 Three Forks Rd

GARVIN

Grove Convention & Tourism Bureau cityofgroveok.gov

Leonardo's Children's Museum & Adventure Quest leonardos.org

Pheasant Run Golf Club 1702 Clubhouse Dr Railroad Museum of Oklahoma 702 N Washington St

Fairfax Area Chamber of Commerce 150 E Elm St

Red Bird Farm redbirdfarmenid.com

The Water Bird Gallery waterbirdgallery.com

Simpson's Old Time Museum & Movie Studio skeletoncreekproductions.com

FAIRLAND

Under Her Wing was the Universe 100 Block W Park Ave

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Twin Bridges Area at Grand Lake State Park TravelOK.com/TwinBridges

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FORT SILL

Fort Sill Golf Course sill.armymwr.com Fort Sill National Historic Landmark & Museum sill-army.mil Geronimo's Grave & Beef Creek Apache Cemetery Elgin Rd & Dodge Hill Rd

Freedom Chamber of Commerce 941 Eagle Pass

Gage Artesian Beach E Independence & St Hwy 15 Wheelock Academy okhistory.org

GATE

Gateway to the Panhandle Museum Hwy 64 & Oklahoma St

GEARY

Geary Chamber of Commerce gearyok.com

Choctaw Casino choctawcasinos.com

GROVE

Grand Lake Association & Visitor Center grandlakefun.com

Big Red's Guide Service theoutdoortrip.com Cayuga-Splitlog Mission Church cayugamission.org Cherokee Casino cherokeecasino.com Gene Pearcy's Fishing Guide Service 1701 Pathways Rd

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General Stand Watie Grave Site Polson Cemetery

Owens Arts Place Museum owensmuseum.com

Grand Lake Casino grandlakecasino.com

Silverleaf Shotgun Sports silverleafshotgunsports.com

Grand Lake Cruises grandlakecruises.com

GUYMON

Guymon Chamber of Commerce guymonokchamber.com

HEAVENER

Heavener Runestone Park & Trail System heavenerrunestonepark.com Horsethief Springs Trail fs.usda.gov

Hester's Theatre of Magic hestermagic.com

Mount Olivet Cemetery Trice & S 8th St

HODGEN

HULBERT

Cedar Lake National Recreation Area fs.usda.gov

HENNESSEY

Ouachita National Forest & Trail System fs.usda.gov

All Fired Up Gallery & Art Center allfiredupok.com

The Sam & Burla Snyder Memorial History Center hennesseypl.okpls.org

Winding Stair Recreation Area fs.usda.gov

Golden Mesa Casino goldenmesa.com

Turkey Creek Golf Course 12424 Hwy 51 W

Honey Creek Area at Grand Lake State Park TravelOK.com/HoneyCreek

Main Street Guymon mainstreetguymon.com

HENRYETTA

Holdenville Chamber of Commerce holdenvillechamber.com

Lendonwood Gardens lendonwood.com

Sunset Hills Golf Course sunsethillsgolfclub.com

Pritchard’s Guide Service rustypritchardoutdoors.com

HAMMON

Grand Lake Sports Center grandlakesportcenter.com H2O Sports Rental h2osportsrental.com Har-Ber Village Museum har-bervillage.com

Seneca-Cayuga Nation sctribe.com

GUTHRIE

Guthrie Chamber of Commerce guthriechamber.com Guthrie Visitor Information guthrieok.com Arcadian Getaways arcadiangetaways.com Byron's Double Stop Fiddle Shop & Music Hall doublestop.com Cimarron National Golf Club cimarronnational.com Elmer McCurdy Grave Site cityofguthrie.com First Capital Trolley firstcapitaltrolley.com Guthrie Gunfighters theguthriegunfightersinc.org Guthrie Scottish Rite Masonic Center guthriescottishrite.org Home Sweet Home on the Range homesweethomeontherange.com Lazy E Arena lazye.com Oklahoma Frontier Drugstore Museum & Apothecary Garden drugmuseum.org Oklahoma Territorial Museum & Carnegie Library okterritorialmuseum.org

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Lucky Star Casino Hammon luckystarcasino.org

HARDESTY

Oklahoma's Largest Cowboy Hat 1201 N Main St

Henryetta Chamber of Commerce henryetta.org Henryetta Antiquing District henryetta.org Henryetta Doughboy Statue henryettalibrary.org

Optima National Wildlife Refuge fws.gov

Henryetta Golf & Country Club 30596 S 216 Rd

HARRAH

Henryetta Territorial Museum 410 W Moore St

Harrah Chamber of Commerce 1971 Church Ave Coeur du Vin Vineyard & Polo Field 3225 N Peebly Rd Harrah History Center harrahhistoricalsociety.com Kickapoo Casino kickapoo-casino.com Wind Drift Orchards 18499 NE 50th St

HARTSHORNE

Hartshorne Area Chamber of Commerce cityofhartshorneok.com Twin Cities Heritage Museum cityofhartshorneok.com

HASKELL

La Harpe's Council Marker haskellchamber.com

HASTINGS

Fortress of Faith Adventures fortressoffaithadventures.com

HEALDTON

Creek Nation Casino creeknationcasinoholdenville.com Holdenville Society of Painters & Sculptors Art Gallery 118 N Broadway

HOLLIS

Harmon County Historical Society Museum 102 W Broadway St

HOMINY

Hominy Tourism hominytourism.wordpress.com

McCutcheon Park & Splash Pad cityofhenryetta.com

Cha' Tullis Gallery chatullisgallery.com

HINTON

Fred and Addie Drummond Home okhistory.org

Hinton Chamber of Commerce hintonok.com Casino Oklahoma casinooklahoma.com Hinton Historical Museum & Parker House hintonok.com Sugar Creek Casino sugarcreekcasino.net

HITCHCOCK

Shooting Star History 14950 St Hwy 8

HOBART

Hobart Chamber of Commerce hobartokchamber.com Hobart Main Street hobartmainst.com Hobart Municipal Golf Course 13962 N 2180 Rd

Healdton Chamber of Commerce 10734 Hwy 76

Kiowa County Historical Museum 518 S Main St

Healdton Oil Museum 10734 Hwy 76

HOCHATOWN

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HOLDENVILLE

Choctaw Landing choctawlanding.com

New Territory Sculptures W of town Osage Casino osagecasinos.com White Hair Memorial 4986 County Rd 5715

HOWE

Wister Wildlife Management Area wildlifedepartment.com

HUGO

Hugo Area Chamber of Commerce hugochamberofcommerce.org Buffalo Trails Cabins & Petting Zoo buffalotrailscabins.com Endangered Ark Foundation endangeredarkfoundation.org Frisco Depot Museum 309 N B St Growler Pines Tiger Preserve growlerpines.com

Sequoyah Riding Stables sequoyahridingstables.com Sequoyah State Park, Trails, Golf Course & Pro Shop TravelOK.com/SequoyahSP

HYDRO

Lucille's Service Station Route 66

IDABEL

Idabel Chamber of Commerce theidabelchamber.com B’s Guide Service 408 NW 9th St Choctaw Casino choctawcasinos.com Idabel Main Street idabelmainstreet.com Mike's Crappie Guide Service mikescrappieguideservice.com Museum of the Red River museumoftheredriver.org Red Slough Wildlife Management Area fs.usda.gov

INDIANOLA

Indian Territory & Oklahoma Statehood Settlement 403 Walnut St

INOLA

Inola Chamber of Commerce inolachamber.com Moore's Flying M Ranch mooresflyingm.com

JAY

Jay Chamber of Commerce jaychamber.com Mariee Wallace Museum 538 Krause St MidAmerica Outdoors midamericaoutdoors.com Pickleball Courts at City Park pickleheads.com Thomas Guide Service thomasguideservice.com Zena Suri Alpacas zenasurialpacas.com

JENKS

Jenks Chamber of Commerce jenkschamber.com

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LEEDEY

Barkwest Dog Park jenkschamber.com

Dinosaur Tracks East End of Black Mesa

Merry Meadows Farm merrymeadowsok.com

Langston University langston.edu

Jenks Planetarium jenksps.ce.eleyo.com

KETCHUM

Mickey Rose Guide Service mickeyroseguideservice.com

Melvin B. Tolson Black Heritage Center langston.edu

Leedey Tornado Monument Main St

LAVERNE

LEXINGTON

Oklahoma Aquarium okaquarium.org Peake Photography - Design Art & Gifts peakephotos.com Pinot's Palette pinotspalette.com RiverWalk Crossing riverwalktulsa.com

Hammerhead Marina NS 4475 Rd & E 350 Rd Lake Bumz 288 W Ketchum Ave Port Carlos Marina portcarlos.com

Mojo Striper Guide Service mojostriperguideservice.com Red Beard Guide Service 13357 Meadowlark Ln

KIEFER

Rollan Dennis Hunting & Fishing Guide Service striperguides.com

KINGFISHER

Scarberry's Guide Service Catfish Bay Marina

Fish On Oklahoma fishonok.com

South Lakes Golf Course southlakesgolf.com

Kingfisher Chamber of Commerce kingfisher.org

Striper Country Guide Service Alberta Creek Resort & Marina

Tulsa Kayak oklahomakayak.com

Lake Elmer wildlifedepartment.com

Texoma Casino mytexomacasino.com

Veterans Park jenks.com

The Chisholm thechisholm.org

West Bay Casino & Resort westbaycasino.com

JENNINGS

Vernie Snow Aquatic Center kingfisher.org

KIOWA

Hallett Motor Racing Circuit hallettracing.net

JET

Eagle Roost Nature Trail fws.gov Great Salt Plains Lake 8 miles NE of Jet Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge fws.gov Salt Plains State Park & Trail System TravelOK.com/SaltPlains

KAW CITY

Kanza Museum kawnation.com Kaw City Museum 910 Washunga Dr Pioneer Cove Marina 101 Marina Dr

KELLYVILLE

Heyburn Lake swt.usace.army.mil

KINGSTON

Lake Texoma Association laketexomaonline.com Advantage Guide Service advantageguideservice.com Bearded Dog Striper Guide Service beardeddogstriperguides.com

Traders Depot 28 W 4th St

KONAWA

Lake Konawa wildlifedepartment.com Rivermist Casino seminolenation.casino

KREBS

Lawton Fort Sill Convention & Visitors Bureau visitlawtonok.com

LINDSAY

Lindsay Chamber of Commerce lindsaychamberofcommerce.com

Great Plains Country Association greatplainscountry.com

Lindsay Municipal Golf Course cityoflindsay.com

Apache Casino Hotel Lawton Fort Sill apachecasinohotel.com

Murray-Lindsay Mansion & Pikes Peak School Hwy 76 S

Comanche Nation Casino comanchenationcasino.com

LOCUST GROVE

Comanche National Museum & Cultural Center comanchemuseum.com Curt's Guide Service curtsguideservice.com

Locust Grove Chamber of Commerce 109 E Ross Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry & Rummage Store rompoetry.com Sycamore Springs Ranch sycamorespringsranch.net

Holy City of the Wichitas theholycityofthewichitas.org

The Crappie Cowboy Craig Nichols 6027 E 570 Rd

Blue Water Striper Guide Service texomastriperguidefishing.com

LAMAR

Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra lawtonphil.com

Willard Stone Museum willardstonemuseuminc.com

Bonefisc Striper Guide Service & Bed & Breakfast bonefiscstriperguideservice.com

LANGLEY

Lawton Speedway lawtonspeedway.com

Zoo Safari USA zoosafariusa.org

Leslie Powell Gallery lpgallery.org

LONE WOLF

Buncombe Creek Golf Course buncombecreekgolf.com Chickasaw Pointe Golf Club pointevista.com

Rockytop Ranch 8657 D 1277 Rd Grand Lake Area Chamber of Commerce grandlakechamber.org Cherokee Area at Grand Lake State Park TravelOK.com/Cherokee

KENDRICK

Langston Chamber of Commerce langstonchamberofcommerce.com

KENTON

Lake Texoma Guide Service laketexomaguideservice.com

Beulahland Cemetery findagrave.com

Lake Texoma State Park TravelOK.com/LakeTexoma

Indian Meridian Monument Logan & Washington

Black Mesa Summit Trail County Rd 325

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LAWTON

Thunder Valley Raceway Park okthunder.com

Lovera's Italian Grocery loverasmarket.com

Big Fish Texoma bigfishtexoma.com

Keepin' It Reel Striper Guide Service Lake Texoma Area

Black Mesa State Park TravelOK.com/BlackMesa

Laverne Golf & Country Club lavernegolfandcountryclub.com

Spider VW Bug Moffatt Rd & US 77

Fort Sill Post Cemetery armycemeteries.army.mil

Pensacola Dam grda.com

B&B Store & Deli 302 Main St

Lake Evans Chambers wildlifedepartment.com

Lexington Wildlife Management Area wildlifedepartment.com

Krebs Heritage Museum cityofkrebs.com

Jimmy Bishop's Striper Guide Service texomastriper.com

High On A Hill Dairy Goats highonahilldairygoats.com

Laverne Chamber of Commerce laverneok.org

Boswell Museum Main & Broadway

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LANGSTON

McMahon Memorial Auditorium lawtonok.gov Museum of the Great Plains discovermgp.org The Historic Mattie Beal Home lawtonheritage.org

Eagles Roost ATV Area 43393 Scissortail Rd GI Joe Repair Shop & Museum 1107 Main St Quartz Mountain Fun Park N of Hwy 44/44A Jct Quartz Mountain State Park TravelOK.com/QuartzMountain

Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park urbanairtrampolinepark.com

LONGDALE

Wichita Mountains Scenic Byway fhwa.dot.gov

Longdale Speedway longdalespeedway.com

Legacy Golf Course fairviewok.org

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LUTHER

McRay Farms 19800 E Simmons Rd Threatt Filling Station threattfillingstation.org

MACOMB

The Ravine Outdoor Adventure Park ravineadventurepark.com

MADILL

Marshall County Chamber of Commerce marshallcountyonline.com Bridgeview Marina & Resort bridgeviewmarinaandresort.com Madill Gaming Center madillgaming.com Museum of Southern Oklahoma themoso.com

MANGUM

Red Rock Ranch redrockranchok.com

MARLOW

Marlow Chamber of Commerce marlowchamber.org Budro’s Woodshop budroswoodshop.com Cotton Blossom Winery cottonblossomwinery.com DT Ranch Country dtranchcountry.com Generations Golf Course 1715 S Broadway Marlow Area Museum chickasawcountry.com

MAUD

Maud Historical Museum 130 E Main The Back 40 Retreat youroklahomagetaway.com

Greer County Chamber of Commerce 119 E Jefferson

MAYSVILLE

First Methodist Church of Mangum 301 W Jefferson

MCALESTER

Old Greer County Museum & Hall of Fame 222 W Jefferson St Peace on the Plains Hwy 283 & Hwy 44

MANNFORD

Mannford Area Chamber of Commerce mannfordchamber.com Keystone Harbor keystoneharbor.com Mannford Museum mannfordmuseum.org Salt Creek Marina 1200 S Keyport Dr

MARIETTA

Love County Chamber of Commerce lovecountyokla.org Addison Ranch addisonranch.com Love County Historical Society Pioneer Museum 409 W Chickasaw

MARLAND

Wiley Post Memorial Lake 103 Horse Ave McAlester Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture mcalester.org McAlester Tourism Department cityofmcalester.com Choctaw Casino choctawcasinos.com Cowabunga on Down & Udderly Art 24 E Choctaw Ave McAlester Scottish Rite Masonic Center mcalesterscottishrite.org Tannehill Museum 500 W Stonewall Ave The Yellow Gazebo theyellowgazebo.com

MCLOUD

McLoud Chamber of Commerce mcloudchamber.com Hudson Place hudsonplaceonline.com Locomotive Operators of Central Oklahoma locotrains.org

Bill Pickett's Grave Site White Eagle Monument

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McLoud Historical Society & Museum 421 W Broadway Ave Quail Ridge Sporting Clays quailridgeclays.com

MEAD

Hook'd Up Guide Service 1401 Willow Springs Rd Sparky's Guide Service sparkysguideservice.com

MEDFORD

1893 Land Run Historical Center 109 N 1st St Medford Golf Course N of Industrial Blvd

MEDICINE PARK

George Francis Riverview Park miamiokla.net

Minco History Center minco-ok.com

D&C Holiday Farm dcholidayfarm.com

Mustang Historical Museum mustangchamber.com

Myaamia Heritage Museum & Archive kaakisitoonkia.com

Petals & Pinecones flowersbypetalsandpinecones.com

MUSE

NEWCASTLE

Peoria Ridge Golf Course peoriaridge.com Prairie Moon Casino miaminationcasinos.com

Shawnee Tribe Cultural Center shawneeculture.org

Shangri-La Golf Club, Resort & Marina shangrilaok.com

The Dobson Museum & Home dobsonmuseum.com

Chaps My A** chapsmyass.com

MIDWEST CITY

Escape the Park escapethepark.biz Little Dam Bait Shop & Store 90 Water St Medicine Park Aquarium & Natural Sciences Center mpmns.org White Buffalo Trading Post 162 E Lake Dr

MEEKER

Carl Hubbell Museum 510 W Carl Hubbell Blvd Meeker Historical Museum 510 W Carl Hubbell Blvd Red Dirt Raceway reddirtraceway.com Running R Arena 338798 E Hwy 62

MIAMI

Miami Chamber of Commerce miamiokchamber.com Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau visitmiamiok.com Buffalo Run Casino & Resort buffalorun.com Coleman Theatre thecolemantheatre.org

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Monkey Island Trail & Hayrides royalhorseranch.net Sail Grand Waterfront sailgrand.com

The Stables Casino the-stables.com

Discovery Outpost 208 E Lake Dr

MONKEY ISLAND

Quapaw Casino quapawcasino.com

Basecamp Adventure Outfitters 206 E Lake Dr

Comanche Shirt Company comancheshirtcompany.com

Ross Honey Company 109 NW Belle St

Midwest City Chamber of Commerce midwestcityok.com Midwest City Convention & Visitors Bureau visitmidwestcity.com Midwest City Tourism Information Center 7200 SE 29th St Andy's Altitude 1291 altitude1291.com Atkinson Heritage Center 1001 N Midwest Blvd Major Charles B Hall Memorial Airpark tinker.af.mil Midwest City High School History Center & Vietnam Memorial bombervietnammemorial.org Midwest City Town Center Plaza midwestcitytcp.com Reno Swim & Slide midwestcityok.org Rose State Performing Arts Center okcciviccenter.com

MILBURN

Chickasaw Nation White House chickasaw.net

MILL CREEK

Tera Miranda Harbor & Resort teramiranda.com

MOORE

Moore Chamber of Commerce moorechamber.com

Greater Muskogee Area Chamber of Commerce muskogeechamber.org

Avid Extreme Sports Park South aespaintballparks.com

Visit Muskogee visitmuskogee.com

Black Towns Motorcycle Tour Statewide

Amish Country Store & Restaurant amishcountrystoreok.com

Magnolia Blossom Ranch magnoliablossomranch.com

Ataloa Lodge Museum 2299 Old Bacone Rd Blue Rabbit Pottery & Art Studio 508 S 3rd St

Newcastle Casino newcastlecasino.com

NEWKIRK

Newkirk Chamber of Commerce newkirkchamber.com Newkirk Main Street newkirkmainstreet.com

Civitan Park Disc Golf Course muskogeeparks.org

7 Clans First Council Casino sevenclans.com

Five Civilized Tribes Museum fivetribes.org

7 Clans Gasino Chilocco sevenclans.com

Moonflower Local Flowers & Gifts moonflowerlocal.com

Main Street Muskogee mainstreetmuskogee.com

Native Lights Casino nativelightscasino.com

Resonate Gift Shop resonategiftsok.com

Muskogee Golf Club muskogeegolfclub.com

Newkirk Community Museum 101 S Maple

The Crazy Cactus thecrazycactus.com

Muskogee's Centennial Trail muskogeeparks.org

Newkirk Heritage Center 116 N Main

Twisted Axes Throw House twistedaxesthrowhouse.com

Oklahoma Movie Hall of Fame roxymuskogee.org/hall-of-fame

NINNEKAH

Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park urbanairtrampolinepark.com

Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame & Museum omhof.com

MOORELAND

River Country Family Water Park muskogeeparks.org

Andaluz Artisan Rock Shop arocksminerals.com HayVic’s 101 W Main St

Mead Ranch Sporting Clays 33240 S County Rd 223 Prather Cue prathercue.com Western Cedar Hunting Preserve huntinoklahoma.com

MOUNDS

Endicott Farms endicottfarms.com

MOUNTAIN PARK

Granite Hills Trail System 22487 E 1566 Rd Great Plains State Park TravelOK.com/GreatPlains

MINCO

MULDROW

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MUSKOGEE

Newcastle Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development newcastleok.org

Butterfly House at the Papilion muskogeeparks.org

Oka' Yanahli Preserve nature.org Minco Chamber of Commerce minco-chamberofcommerce.net

Billy Creek Recreation Area fs.usda.gov

Muldrow Chamber of Commerce muldrowokla.com

Skydive Cherokee 918skydive.com The Castle of Muskogee okcastle.com Three Rivers Museum 3riversmuseum.com

MUSTANG

Mustang Chamber of Commerce mustangchamber.com Agape House Berry Farm agapehouseberryfarm.com Buffalo Creek Berry Farm 9211 Sloan Rd Growing Paynes 12900 S Czech Hall Rd

Chief Drive-In Theatre chiefdriveintheatre.com

NOBLE

Noble Chamber of Commerce nobleok.org Duck Life Outfitters theoutdoortrip.com Schafer Hat Works 107 N Main St

NORMAN

Norman Chamber of Commerce normanchamber.com Norman Economic Development Coalition selectnorman.com Visit Norman visitnorman.com Calypso Cove Marina calypsocovemarina.com Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art ou.edu/fjjma

AT T R AC T I O N S

George M. Sutton Wilderness Park normanok.gov

OKEENE

Jacobson House Native Art Center jacobsonhouse.art

St. Anthony’s of Padua Catholic Church 211 S Fifth St

Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club ougolfclub.com

OKEMAH

Lake Thunderbird State Park TravelOK.com/ThunderbirdSP National Weather Center ou.edu/nwc Native Spirits Winery nativespiritswinery.com Norman Philharmonic normanphil.com

City of Okeene Park 200 S Phillips St

Okemah Chamber of Commerce okemahok.org Creek Nation Casino creeknationcasinookemah.com Golden Pony Casino goldenponycasino.com Okemah Golf Club 925 Golf Course Rd

Pinot's Palette pinotspalette.com

Okfuskee County Historical Society & Museum 407 W Broadway St

Riverwind Casino riverwind.com

Thlopthlocco Tribal Town tttown.org

Sam Noble Museum samnoblemuseum.ou.edu

OKLAHOMA CITY

The Crucible Art Foundry & Gallery thecruciblellc.com Thunderbird Sailing Club thunderbirdsailingclub.org Tribes 131 Art Gallery tribes131.com

NOWATA

Visit Oklahoma City visitokc.com

Greater Oklahoma City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce okchispanicchamber.org Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center - South OKC southokc.com

Nowata Area Chamber of Commerce nowatachamber.net

Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce-Greater OKC okcchamber.com

Be True Western betruewestern.com

39th St. District 39thstreetdistrict.com

Cherokee Ave Outpost & Books 305 1/2 E Cherokee Ave

ACM@UCO Performance Lab acm.uco.edu

Nowata County Historical Society Museum nowatamuseum.org The Glass Mansion nowatamuseum.org

OAKWOOD

Little Robe Creek Lodge 71653 N2350 Rd

OCTAVIA

Mountain Pass Scenic Byway Hwy 259 between Page & Octavia

OKARCHE

Stroh's Surplus 102 Stroh Ave

American Pigeon Museum & Library theamericanpigeonmuseum.org An Oklahoma City Scavenger Hunt: Wild Western Art letsroam.com Architectural DNA fitzsimmons-arch.com Beer City Music Hall beercitymusichall.com Bella Forte Glass Studio bellaforteglass.com Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine rothershrine.org

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Brickopolis brickopolisu.com

North Pole City northpolecity.com

Shorty's Caboy Hattery shortyshattery.com

Bright Star Carriages brightstarcarriages.biz

OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark okanaresort.com

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor sixflags.com

Broke Brewing Company broke.beer Celebration Station celebrationstation.com

OKC Fishing LLC okcfishingllc.com

The Jones Assembly thejonesassembly.com The Silos Climbing stoneyardclimbing.com

Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark milb.com/oklahoma-city

Oklahoma Black and African American Jazz Legacy Museum & Performing Arts Center naajlm.org

CHK|Central Boathouse riversportokc.org

Oklahoma City Asian District asiandistrictok.com

Crosstimbers Motorized ORV Park lakedraper.com

Oklahoma City Handbell Ensemble okcbells.com

Wheeler Ferris Wheel wheelerdistrict.com

Deep Deuce District deepdeucedistrict.com

Oklahoma City Philharmonic okcphil.org

Will Rogers Disc Golf Course NW 30th St & Portland Ave

Dolese Youth Park & Disc Golf Courses okc.gov

Oklahoma Governor's Mansion oklahoma.gov

OKMULGEE

First Americans Museum famok.org

Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum oklahomahof.com

I-44 Speedway Park i44riversidespeedway.com

Oklahoma History Center okhistory.org

In Your Eye Studio & Gallery inyoureyegallery.com

Oklahoma Railway Museum oklahomarailwaymuseum.org

Inasmuch Foundation Gallery occc.edu

Oklahoma River Cruises embarkok.com

James E Stewart Golf Course okcgolf.com

Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum osfa.info/museum

JRB Art at the Elms jrbartgallery.com Lake Hefner Golf Club okcgolf.com

Paint N Cheers paintncheers.com Paseo Arts District thepaseo.org

Langston's Western Wear langstons.com

Paseo Plunge paseoplunge.com

Martin Park Nature Center & Trail okc.gov

Plaza District plazadistrict.org

Mat Hoffman Action Sports Park of Oklahoma City visitokc.com Milk Bottle Grocery nps.gov Mix-Tape at Factory Obscura factoryobscura.com Myriad Botanical Gardens & Crystal Bridge Conservatory myriadgardens.org Nona Jean Hulsey Art Gallery okcu.edu

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TopGolf OKC topgolf.com USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex teamusa.org

Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce okmulgeechamber.org Creek Nation Council House creekcouncilhouse.net Okmulgee & Dripping Springs Lake & Recreation Area okmulgeeonline.com Okmulgee Downtown Historic District Downtown Okmulgee Main Street okmulgeemainstreet.com

OVERBROOK

PAWHUSKA

Lake Murray Riding Stables 13523 Scenic Hwy 77

Osage Nation Visitors Center visittheosage.com

OWASSO

Owasso Chamber of Commerce owassochamber.com

Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce pawhuskachamber.com

Bailey Ranch Golf Club baileyranchgolf.com

Ben Johnson Cowboy Museum benjohnsoncowboymuseum.com

Centennial Park Disc Golf Course 15301 E 86th St N

Chief Lookout Memorial & Lookout Mountain visittheosage.com

Brown Ranch Hay Maze BrownRanchHayMaze.com

Fish On fishonok.com Owasso Historical Museum cityofowasso.com

Osage Casino Hotel osagecasinos.com

PARK HILL

Osage County Historical Society Museum visittheosage.com Pawhuska

Washita Casino washitacasino.com Cherokee Landing State Park 28610 Park 20 TravelOK.com/CherokeeLanding Donavan Clary Fishing Guide Service oklahomaflyfishing.net Hunter's Home okhistory.org John Ross Museum visitcherokeenation.com

PAULS VALLEY

Pauls Valley Chamber of Commerce paulsvalleychamber.com

Redstick Gallery redstick-gallery.myshopify.com

Pauls Valley Tourism paulsvalley.com

OKTAHA

Jet Stream Casino jetstreamcasino.com

OOLOGAH

Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve nature.org

PAOLI

One Fire Casino creeknationcasinoonefire.com

Outlaw Motor Speedway 8100 Wainwright Rd

Osage County Tourism visittheosage.com

Lakeview Lavender Farm 21536 N County Rd 3200

Osage Hills State Park & Trail System 2131 Osage Hills Park Rd TravelOK.com/OsageHills Osage Nation osagenation-nsn.gov Osage Nation Museum osageculture.com Roaming The Osage: Historic & Scenic Tours roamingtheosage.com

PAWNEE

Pawnee Chamber of Commerce cityofpawnee.com Pawnee Bathhouse & Recreation Area pawneechamberofcommerce.org Pawnee Bill Ranch Historic Site & Museum pawneebills.org

Porcelain Art Museum wocp.org

Oologah Area Chamber of Commerce oologahonline.com

Pauls Valley Water Park dwrrcpv.com

Prairie Arts Stained Glass 3110 N Walker Ave

Oolagah Historical Museum oologah.org

Santa Fe Depot Museum paulsvalley.com

Pawnee County Historical Society Museum & Dick Tracy Headquarters pawneechs.org

Red Earth Art Center redearth.org

Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch (Dog Iron Ranch) visitcherokeenation.com

Stark Art & Gallery 211 S Chickasaw St

Pawnee Municipal Golf Course pawneegolfcourse.com

The Toy & Action Figure Museum actionfiguremuseum.com

Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma pawneenation.org

The Vault Art Space & Gathering Place thevaultpaulsvalley.com

StoneWolf Casino stonewolfcasino.com

Remington Park Racetrack & Casino remingtonpark.com Riversport Adventure Park & Boathouse District riversportokc.org

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Winganon Space Capsule E 300 Rd & S 4130 Rd

OSAGE

Prairie’s End prairiesend.org

PEORIA

Spook Light Spook Light Rd

AT T R AC T I O N S

PERKINS

Perkins Community Chamber of Commerce perkinsok.net Cimarron Casino cimarroncasino.com Cimarron Valley Railroad Museum okterritory.org Iowa Tribe's Grey Snow Eagle House eagles.iowanation.org The Golf Club at Cimarron Trails cimarrontrails.com

PERRY

Perry Chamber of Commerce perryokchamber.com 7 Clans Casino sevenclans.com CCC Lake & Park cityofperryok.com Cherokee Strip Museum & Rose Hill School cherokee-strip-museum.org Jim Franklin Sculptor Studio jimfranklinsculpture.com Main Street of Perry perrymainstreet.com Perry Golf & Country Club 2001 N 9th St Perry Wrestling Monument Park pwmpark.org The Heritage Center & The Ditch Witch Museum 222 N 6th St

PIEDMONT

POCOLA

Adventure Skydive Center adventureskydivecenter.com Choctaw Casino choctawcasinos.com

PONCA CITY

Ponca City Chamber of Commerce poncacitychamber.com Visit Ponca City visitponcacity.com Blubaugh Angus Ranch blubaughangusranch.com Conoco Museum conocomuseum.com Lester & Mary Cann Memorial Botanical Gardens poncacityok.gov Lew Wentz Memorial Golf Course wentzgolf.com Marland Mansion & Estate marlandmansion.com Marland's Grand Home marlandgrandhome.com Matzene Art Collection poncacityok.gov Pioneer Woman Museum & Statue pioneerwomanmuseum.com Santa's Forest Tree Farm 6555 W Hwy 60 Standing Bear Park, Museum & Education Center standingbearpark.com

POND CREEK

Pond Creek Mural S 2nd Ave & Broadway Ave

Piedmont Chamber of Commerce piedmontokchamber.org

PONTOTOC

Chester's Party Barn & Farm chesterspartybarn.fun

PORTER

Piedmont Community Park & Splash Pad piedmontcommunitypark.com Piedmont Historical Society Museum piedmonthistoricalsociety.org

POCASSET

SaltCreek Casino saltcreekcasino.com Simple Acre Farm simpleacrefarm.com

Pontotoc Ridge Preserve nature.org Livesay Orchards livesayorchards.com The Peach Barn Orchard & Bakery thepeachbarn.com

POTEAU

Poteau Chamber of Commerce poteauchamber.com Cavanal Hill poteauchamber.com

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Choctaw Country Club choctawcountryclub.com

Quapaw Tribal Museum quapawtribe.com

Historic Downtown Poteau historicdowntownpoteau.com

RAMONA

LeFlore County Museum at Hotel Lowrey leflorecountymuseum.org Maple Creek Berry Farm oklahomablueberries.com

PRAGUE

Prague Chamber of Commerce praguechamber.org Jim Thorpe Birth Site 8601 NBU National Shrine of Infant Jesus of Prague shrineofinfantjesus.com Parks Brothers Memorial Golf Course cityofpragueok.org Prague Historical Museum praguechamber.org

PRYOR

Pryor Area Chamber of Commerce pryorchamber.com GraysLland Acres graysllandacres.com Mayes County Historical County Museum 815 S Mill St Pryor Creek Golf Club pryorcreekgolf.org Rabbit Gallery billandtracirabbit.com

PURCELL

Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce theheartofok.com

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Oklahoma Heritage Farm & Market okheritagefarm.com

RATTAN

Honobia Creek Wildlife Management Area wildlifedepartment.com Oklahoma Heritage Horse Sanctuary okheritagehorse.com

RED OAK

Creekside Berry Farm creeksideberryfarm.com Edwards Store edwardsstore.com

RED ROCK

7 Clans Gasino sevenclans.com 7 Clans Paradise Casino okparadisecasino.com

RENTIESVILLE

Down Home Blues Club & OK Blues Hall of Fame dcminnerblues.com

REYDON

Skipout Lake Recreation Area fs.usda.gov

RINGLING

Mudcreek Outfitters mudcreekoutfitters.net

RINGWOOD

Indian Creek Village Winery & Inn 42595 S 264 Rd

RIPLEY

McClain County Museum mymcclainhistory.org

Washington Irving Trail Museum washingtonirvingtrailmuseum.com

Oklahoma Thunder Dock Diving 18117 199th St

ROCKY

Petal Pusher Farms petalpusherfarms.com

ROLAND

Hobart Lake NW of City

Purcell Golf Course 1400 Chandler Rd

Roland Area Chamber of Commerce rolandchamber.com

The Dragon Disc Golf Course purcellok.gov

Cherokee Casino cherokeecasino.com

QUAPAW

ROOSEVELT

Downstream Casino Resort downstreamcasino.com

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Cherokee Casino cherokeecasino.com

Tire Man 424 S Main St

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ROSE

Saline Courthouse Museum visitcherokeenation.com

ROSSTON

T L Guided Hunts tlguidedhunts.com

SALINA

Salina Area Chamber of Commerce salinachamber.publishpath.com Chimney Rock Hollow Cabins chimneyrockhollow.com Dead Wake Guide Service theoutdoortrip.com

SALLISAW

Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce sallisawchamber.com

SAPULPA

Sapulpa Chamber of Commerce sapulpachamber.com Sapulpa Parks & Recreation Department sapulpaok.gov Chuck-It Axe Co chuckitaxco.com Dancing Skeleton Meadery dancingskeletonmeadery.com Gasoline Alley Classics gasolinealleyclassicsinc.com Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum heartofroute66.org

14 Flags Museum 400 E Cherokee St

Oklahoma Powered Parachutes oklahomapoweredparachutes.com

Cherokee Casino cherokeecasino.com

Rock Creek Golf Course sapulpaok.gov

Sallisaw Main Street sallisawmainstreet.org

Sapulpa Aquatic Center sapulpaparks.com

Sequoyah's Cabin Museum visitcherokeenation.com

Sapulpa Fire Museum sapulpahistory.org

SAND SPRINGS

Sapulpa Historical Museum sapulpahistory.org

Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce sandspringschamber.org Flying G Ranch flying-g-ranch.com Keystone Ancient Forest sandspringsok.org Keystone State Park TravelOK.com/Keystone McBride Outside Guide Service mcbrideoutside.com

Sapulpa Main Street sapulpamainstreet.com Waite Phillips Filling Station Museum sapulpahistory.org

SAYRE

Sayre Chamber of Commerce sayrechamber.org Beckham County Courthouse beckham.okcounties.org

Mock Brothers Saddlery mockbros.com

Gallery @ 112 riversedgeartssociety. weebly.com

Osage Casino osagecasinos.com

Sayre City Golf Course sayreok.net

Pleasant Valley Farms pleasantvalleyfarmsok.com

SCIPIO

Reel Good Time Guide Service RGTguideservice.com Sand Springs Cultural & Historical Museum sandspringsmuseum.org

AT T R AC T I O N S

Scipio Recreational Trails Area tulsatrailriders.com

SEILING

Seiling Chamber of Commerce seilingchamber.com VFW Memorial Main & 3rd St

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SEMINOLE

Seminole Chamber of Commerce seminoleokchamber.org Jasmine Moran Children's Museum jasminemoran.com Jimmie Austin Municipal Golf Course seminole-oklahoma.net

The Guitar Vault guitarvaultok.com

SHIDLER

Shidler Area Chamber of Commerce 216 N Cosden Ave The Bivin Garden thebivingarden.com

SKIATOOK

Nomad's Animal Encounter nomadsanimalencounter.com

Skiatook Chamber of Commerce skiatookchamber.com

Seminole Nation Casino snocasinos.com

Skiatook Lake swt.usace.army.mil

SHATTUCK

Oklahoma Wake Adventure okwake.com

Shattuck Chamber of Commerce shattuckchamber.org Rock Creek Distillery rockcreekdistillery.com Shattuck Golf Course Hwy 283 S

Skiatook Lake Association sla2017.org Skiatook Museum skiatook.com Skydive Airtight skydiveairtight.com

Shattuck Windmill Museum & Park shattuckok.com

The Healing Rock 14004 Lake Rd

SHAWNEE

SLAUGHTERVILLE

Citizen Potawatomi Nation Eagle Aviary potawatomiheritage.org

SMITHVILLE

Visit Shawnee visitshawnee.com

FireLake Casino firelakecasino.com Grand Casino Hotel & Resort grandresortok.com MGMoA Gallery mgmoa.org

Dahlgren Lake wildlifedepartment.com Wild Boar Ridge Hunting Ranch wildboarridge.com

SOUTH COFFEYVILLE Cherokee Casino cherokeecasino.com

SPAVINAW

Flying J Ranch & Hunt Club flyingjranchok.com

Oklahoma Baptist University Arboretum okbu.edu

Joshua Matthew Crappie Fishin theoutdoortrip.com

Oklahoma Veterans Memorial pcvm.org

Spavinaw Area at Grand Lake State Park TravelOK.com/Spavinaw

Rattle My Chains Disc Golf Pro Shop theartsat317.com

SPENCER

Shawnee Splash Water Park shawneeok.org St Gregory's Abbey & Monks' Marketplace monksok.org The Cave thecaveguy.com

Spencer Chamber of Commerce spencerokchamber.org Spencer Historical Society Museum 8622 NE 50th St

SPIRO

Spiro Chamber of Commerce 210 S Main St Riggs Family Orchard riggsfamilyorchard.com

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Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center okhistory.org

Modella Art Gallery modellagallery.org

SPRINGER

N40 Berries n40berries.com

STATEWIDE

National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum nwhof.org

STIGLER

Optimus Prime Transformers Statue gmbodyinc.net

Magnetic Hill Pioneer (Pitt) Rd Historic Route 66 oklahomaroute66.com Stigler/Haskell County Chamber of Commerce stiglerok.net Brier Creek Golf Course 1304 NW Country Club Dr Choctaw Casino choctawcasinos.com Haskell County Historical Society Museum 204 E Main St Taloka Valley Cultural Heritage Center 20250 E CR 1205

STILLWATER

Stillwater Chamber of Commerce stillwaterchamber.org Visit Stillwater visitstillwaterok.org Bumblebee Transformers Statue gmbodyinc.net Eskimo Joe's Restaurant & Clothes World Headquarters eskimojoes.com Gardiner Art Gallery art.okstate.edu Heritage Hall Sports Museum okstate.com Hoffman Pecan Farm hoffmanpecanfarm.com Insect Adventure insectadventure.okstate.edu Karsten Creek Golf Club karstencreek.com

OSU Museum of Art museum.okstate.edu Persimmon Hill Farm and Bakery persimmonhillfarm.com Pfeiffer Museum pcexpocenter.com Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar stillwaterokhistory.org The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University botanicgarden.okstate.edu The Links at Stillwater linksatstillwatergolf.com

STILWELL

Stilwell Area Chamber of Commerce stilwellareachamber.com Adair County Historical Museum & Train Depot 83065 Hwy 59 Adair Park cityofstilwell.com

STONEWALL Dos Equis Ranch xxranch.com

STONEWALL

Shiloh Ranch Hunting Camp bowhunthogs.com Wildcat Springs Ranch wildcatspringsranch.com

STRATFORD

Butterfly on a Giant Metal Hand US Hwy 177

Lake McMurtry Natural Resource & Recreation Area lakemcmurtry.org

Stratford Obelisk 141 W Main St

Lakeside Memorial Golf Course stillwatergolf.org

Choctaw Casino choctawcasinos.com

Lost Creek Safari lostcreeksafari.com

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STRINGTOWN STROUD

Stroud Chamber of Commerce stroudchamber.com TRAVELOK .COM

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SULPHUR

Ozark Trail Obelisk 1.4 miles south of Route 66 & 3540 Rd

Chickasaw Country Marketing Association chickasawcountry.com

Route 66 Spirit of America Museum 220 W Main St

Sulphur Chamber of Commerce sulphurchamber.com

Route 66 Tool Tree 224 W Main St Sac & Fox Casino 356120 E 926 Rd Stroud Arts stroudarts.org Stroud Municipal Golf Course cityofstroud.com Tatanka Ranch thetatankaranch.com

STUART

Wakefield Country Inn & Winery wakefieldcountryinn.com

The Artesian Hotel, Casino & Sole'renity Spa artesianhotel.com

Cherokee National History Museum visitcherokeenation.com

SWEETWATER

Cherokee National Prison Museum visitcherokeenation.com

Buffalo Creek Lodge & Guide Service 11123 N Hwy 30

Arbuckle Historical Society Museum 402 W Muskogee Ave

SWINK

Cherokee National Research Center visitcherokeenation.com

Arbuckle Trail Rides arbuckletrailrides.com

TAHLEQUAH

Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum visitcherokeenation.com

District Choctaw Chief's House 1832 CR E 2060

ARTesian Gallery & Studios chickasawcountry.com

Tahlequah Area Chamber of Commerce tahlequahchamber.com

Artists of the Arbuckles at the Jean Carr Gallery artistsofthearbuckles.com

Tahlequah Area Convention & Visitors Bureau tourtahlequah.com

Chickasaw Cultural Center chickasawculturalcenter.com

Cherokee Casino cherokeecasino.com

Chickasaw Visitor Center chickasawcountry.com

Cherokee Heritage Center cherokeeheritage.org

J.T. Nickel Family Nature & Wildlife Preserve nature.org

NSU Jazz Lab nsujazzlab.com Tahlequah City Golf Course cityoftahlequah.com The Cherokee Arts Center & Spider Gallery cherokee.org The Grave of Mister Ed 13600 E 710 Rd

TALIHINA

Talihina Chamber of Commerce talihinacc.com Horse Heaven Ranch Resort horseheavenranchresort.com

Joe Thornton Archery Range cherokee.org

Talimena National Scenic Byway fs.usda.gov

NSU Art Gallery 323 N Muskogee Ave

Talimena State Park TravelOK.com/Talimena

NSU Center for the Performing Arts academics.nsuok.edu

TECUMSEH

Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce tecumsehchamber.com

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AT T R AC T I O N S

Tecumseh Historical Museum tecumsehok.org

WinStar Golf Course winstar.com

Johnston County War Memorial S Capitol Ave

The Farmer's Daughter Market thefarmersdaughtermarket.com

WinStar World Casino & Resort winstar.com

Tishomingo Golf Course 3600 W Golf Course Rd

TEMPLE

THE VILLAGE

Tishomingo National Fish Hatchery fws.gov

Big Fish Adventures wecatchbigfish.net Temple History Museum 205 Commercial Ave

TERLTON Frog Rock Frog Rd

Woodsman Trading Co woodsmantrading.com

TISHOMINGO

Johnston County Chamber of Commerce johnstoncountyokchamber.com

TEXOLA

Chickasaw Bank Museum & Johnston County Museum of History johnstoncountyok.com

THACKERVILLE

Chickasaw Council House Museum chickasaw.net

One Room Jail Main Ave & 4th St Border Casino mybordercasino.com

Chickasaw Travel Stop & Thackerville Gaming chickasawtravelstop.com

Chickasaw Nation Information Center chickasawcountry.com Chickasaw National Capitol chickasaw.net

Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge fws.gov

TONKAWA

Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce tonkawachamber.org Heart in the Park Labyrinth heartinthepark.org Tonkawa Gasino tonkawacasinos.com

TRIBBEY

Ten Acre Observatory 30222 Slaughterville Rd

TULSA

Green Country Tourism greencountryok.com

Chandler Park Disc Golf Courses tulsacounty.org Creek Council Oak Park mcn-nsn.gov Cyrus Avery Plaza Southwest oklahomaroute66.com

Historic Greenwood Chamber / Black Wall Street historictulsagreenwoodchamber.org

Deco District visittulsa.com

Tulsa Park & Recreation Department tulsaparks.com

East Meets West: Symbolic Route 66 Midpoint 760 W 13th St

Tulsa Regional Tourism visittulsa.com

East Village District eastvillagetulsa.org

Black Wall Street Corner Store & More

Gathering Place gatheringplace.org

blackwallstreetcornerstoreandmore.com

Tonkawa Hotel & Casino tonkawacasinos.com

Blue Dome Entertainment District bluedomedistrict.com

Tonkawa Tribal Museum tonkawatribe.com

Bob Dylan Center bobdylancenter.com

Gilcrease Museum gilcrease.org Greenwood Cultural Center greenwoodculturalcenter.org Greenwood Rising greenwoodrising.org

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AT T R AC T I O N S

Guthrie Green guthriegreen.com

The Sky Gallery theskygallery.com

H2Oasis Float Center and Tea House h2oasisfloatcenter.com

The STEMcell Science Shop stemcelltulsa.com

Harwelden Mansion harweldenmansion.com John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park jhfcenter.org LaFortune Park Golf Course lafortuneparkgolf.com Living Arts of Tulsa livingarts.org Margaritaville at River Spirit Casino riverspirittulsa.com Meadow Gold Mack's Route 66 Outpost meadowgoldmack.com Mother Road Market motherroadmarket.com

TJ Fishing Co & Guide Service theoutdoortrip.com Tour of Black Wall Street tourofblackwallstreet.com Tours of Tulsa toursoftulsa.com Tulsa Arts District thetulsaartsdistrict.org

Soggy Bottom Trails & Pub soggybottomtrailspub. business.site

VERDEN

WARR ACRES

VIAN

WARWICK

Kiowa Casino Verden kiowacasino.com Pine Cove Marina & Clearwater Cafe pinecovemarinaok.com

Putnam City Schools Museum putnamcityschoolsmuseum.com Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum 336992 E Hwy 66

Tenkiller State Park TravelOK.com/Tenkiller

WATONGA

Tulsa Cave House cavehousetulsa.com

VINITA

Tulsa Glassblowing School tulsaglassblowing.org

Osage Casino Hotel osagecasino.com

Tulsa Symphony Orchestra tulsasymphony.org

Outsiders House Museum outsidershousemuseum.com

Whittier Square Clock Tower historickwms.com

Oxley Nature Center oxleynaturecenter.org

Woody Guthrie Center woodyguthriecenter.org

Page Belcher Golf Course tulsagolf.org

World's Largest Praying Hands oru.edu

Paradise Beach Water Park paradisebeach.com

TUSKAHOMA B & B Handy Stop 12363 SE Hwy 2

Vinita Area Chamber of Commerce vinitachamber.com Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center visitcherokeenation.com Eastern Trails Museum cityofvinita.com

Redbud Farm and Vineyard redbudfarm.net Watonga Chamber of Commerce watongachamber.org Lucky Star Casino Watonga luckystarcasino.org Roman Nose General Store 2738 Lot 301 Hwy 8A Roman Nose State Park TravelOK.com/RomanNose T.B. Ferguson Home tbfergusonhome.org

Visit Wagoner wagonerok.org

Painted Buffalo Trading Co. buffalo-junction.com

WAURIKA

Waurika Chamber of Commerce waurikachamber.com

Wagoner City Historical Museum 123 S Main St

WAYNOKA

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Weleetka Lake Hwy 75 & Lake Rd

WELLING

Caney Ridge Marina & Grill caneyridgemarina.com

WEST SILOAM SPRINGS Cherokee Casino & Hotel cherokeecasino.com

WETUMKA

Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town alabama-quassarte.org Kialegee Tribal Town kialegeetribal.webstarts.com

WEWOKA

Wewoka Chamber of Commerce cityofwewoka.com

Wewoka Trading Post Casino seminolenation.casino

Wagoner Area Chamber of Commerce wagonerchamber.org

TUTTLE

My Raggedy Herbs myraggedyherbs.com

WELEETKA

WAUKOMIS

WAGONER

Waurika Rock Island Depot 203 S Meridian St

The Church Studio thechurchstudio.com

The Sign on 66 coreyleefuller.com

Seminole Nation Museum seminolenationmuseum.org

Sequoyah Bay State Park TravelOK.com/SequoyahBay

Coal Creek Vineyard & Winery coalcreekvineyard.com

Stafford Air & Space Museum staffordmuseum.org

WOKA Whitewater Park visitwoka.com

WATTS

Chuck's Classic Cycles chucksclassiccycles.com

Stay Gold Neon Sign 10 S Lewis Ave

Heartland of America Museum oklahomaheartlandmuseum.com

Visit Cherokee Nation visitcherokeenation.com

Tight Lines Catfishing Guide Service Waurika Lake

Braum's Family Farm braums.com

Weatherford Area Chamber of Commerce weatherfordchamber.com

Watonga Main Street mainstreetwatonga.com

Fort Gibson Lake Association Tourism Center visitfortgibsonlake.org

Tuttle Area Chamber of Commerce tuttlechamber.org

WEATHERFORD

Grand Cherokee State Park Golf Course & Pro Shop 13000 E 387 Rd TravelOK.com/GrandCherokee

Choctaw Nation Museum choctawnationculture.com

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Pine Creek Lake swt.usace.army.mil

Tulsa Bicycle Tours tulsabicycletours.com

Tulsa Route 66 Main Street rt66tulsa.org

Route 66 Historical Village route66village.com

WANETTE

WASHINGTON

Old Urban Trolley oldurbantrolley.com

Reed Park Disc Golf Course guide.tulsaparks.org

Cotton County Museum sirinet.net

Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge fws.gov

Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame jazzdepotlive.com

Quan Am Bodhisattva Statue tambao.org

Valliant Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture valliantchamber.org

Tulsa Athletic tulsaathletic.com

Tulsa Historical Society & Museum tulsahistory.org

Pearl District visittulsa.com

VALLIANT

WAKITA

Twister Museum twistermuseum.com

WALTERS

Walters Chamber of Commerce 116 N Broadway Comanche Star Casino comanchestarcasino.com

Waynoka Chamber of Commerce 1565 Main St Little Sahara State Park 8951 US Hwy 281 TravelOK.com/LittleSahara Stewart Sandsports & ATV Rentals sandsports.com Waynoka Air Rail Museum waynoka.org

Dr. Gil Morgan Municipal Golf Course wewokagolfcourse.com

WILBURTON

Wilburton Chamber of Commerce wilburtonchamber.com Robbers Cave State Park TravelOK.com/RobbersCave Wilburton Main Street wilburtonmainstreet.com

WILLIS

MegaStar Casino megastarcasino.com

WILSON

Black Gold Casino myblackgoldcasino.com Chickasaw Travel Stop & Black Gold Casino chickasawtravelstop.com Wilson Historical Museum wilsonhistoricalmuseum.org

AT T R AC T I O N S

WISTER

Bridging Vines Winery & Brewery bridgingvines.com

Wolf Ridge Country Club wolfridgecountryclub.com

Chisholm Trail Watering Hole & Historic Marker 2100 S Holly Ave

Lake Wister State Park TravelOK.com/WisterSP

WOODWARD

Woodward Convention & Visitors Bureau visitwoodward.com Boiling Springs Golf Club boilingspringsgolfclub.com Boiling Springs State Park TravelOK.com/BoilingSprings Crystal Beach Aquatics Center cityofwoodward.com Main Street Woodward Shopping District 1102 Main St

Express Clydesdales Ranch expressclydesdales.com Route 66 Train Town 328 Elm Ave The Golf Club at Surrey Hills thegolfclubatsurreyhills.com Twisted Axes Throw House twistedaxesthrowhouse.com Yukon Historical Museum 601 Oak St Yukon Veterans Museum 1010 W Main St

Plains Indians & Pioneers Museum nwok-pipm.org Susan Frech-Sims Fine Art Gallery & Studio susanfrechsims.com Woodward Municipal Golf Course cityofwoodward.com

WYANDOTTE

Creation Safari Wildlife Park 14500 S Cayuga Rd Indigo Sky Casino indigoskycasino.com Lucky Turtle Casino luckyturtle.wyandottecasinos.com Outpost Casino theoutpostcasino.com

WYNNEWOOD

Eskridge Hotel Museum eskridgemuseum.org

YALE

Jim Thorpe Home okhistory.org Jim Thorpe Park St Hwy 51

YUKON

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Yukon Chamber of Commerce yukoncc.com Archery Traditions of Oklahoma archerytraditionsok.com

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ACCOMMODATIO ADA

Hidden Valley RV Park 916 W 32nd Raintree Inn 1100 N Mississippi Ave

ADAIR

Horseshoe Inn & Campground horseshoeinncampground.com

AFTON

Firehouse Escape Lodge & RV Station firehouseescape.com Monkey Island Manor americanpriderealtors.com

ALTUS

Economy Inn 2117 E Broadway

ALVA

Twisted Knot Massage Barn & Guest House 30146 County Rd 463

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Western Motel western-motel.business.site

ANADARKO

ATOKA

McGee Creek State Park TravelOK.com/McGeeCreek

Castle Inn & Suites castleinnsuitesanadarko.com

Tree Frog Cabins 6851 S Farris Rd

ANTLERS

BARTLESVILLE

Antlers RV Park antlersrvparkok.com

BarDew Valley Inn bardewvalleyinn.com

Budget Inn antlersbudgetinn.com

Osage Casino Hotel osagecasino.com

ARDMORE

BATTIEST

By the Lake RV Park bythelakerv.com Lake Murray State Park TravelOK.com/lakemurray Shiloh Morning Inn shilohmorning.com

ARNETT

Windmill Outfitters windmilloutfitters.com

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Silver Creek Cabins silvercreekcabins.com

BEAVER

The Duster Inn 414 Douglas Ave

BEGGS

Tulsa RV Ranch tulsarvranch.com

BERNICE

Bernice Area at Grand Lake State Park TravelOK.com/Bernice

BETHANY

Western Motel western-motel-bethany.edan.io

BIG CABIN

Cabin RV Park 32046 S Hwy 69 Redbud Tiny Homes & RV Resort redbudresort.com

BIXBY

Okie Grown Farms okiegrownfarms.com

BLACKWELL

Bunkhouse 16588 W Ferguson Ave

BLANCHARD

Lori's Country Cabins loriscountrycabins.com

The Chicken Coop at 3J Farms 3jfarmsok.com

BOISE CITY

Longhorn Motel Boise City longhornmotelboisecity.us Townsman Motel 1205 E Main St

BOSWELL

Wood Guest Ranch thewoodguestranch.com

BRAGGS

Camp Gruber ORV Park gruberorv.com Greenleaf State Park TravelOK.com/Greenleaf

BRISTOW

Historic Route 66 Guest House 509 W 4th The Happy Hermit 21098 S 401st W Ave

ONS BROKEN ARROW

Canterbury Inn & Suites 1301 N Elm Pl Luxury Inn & Suites 1401 N Elm Pl

BROKEN BOW

Beavers Bend State Park & Lodge TravelOK.com/BeaversBend Blue Beaver Luxury Cabins bluebeavercabins.com Castlewood Trails visitbeaversbend.com Chillin' Cabin at Beavers Bend chillinatbeaversbend.com Lost Cabin Rentals lostcabinrentals.com Not Today Cabin nottodaycabinbrokenbow.com

AT T R AC T I O N S

Slideaway Hideaway okiedokeycabins.com The Barndo thebarndocabin.com The French Press Broken Bow thefrenchpressbb.com

BUFFALO

The Central Hotel of 1910 202 S Hoy St

BURNEYVILLE

Falconhead Resort & Country Club falconheadok.com

CANADIAN

CHELSEA

CARNEGIE

CHEROKEE

Cherokee Inn 1720 S Grand Ave

Redbud Marina & RV Park redbudmarina.com

CASTLE

City of Cherokee RV Park 300 N Grand Ave

CLAYTON

Arrowhead State Park TravelOK.com/Arrowhead Carnegie Inn 610 N Carnegie St Last Chance RV Ranch lastchancervranchok.com

CATOOSA

Tulsa 918 RV Park tulsa918rvpark.com

CHANDLER

CACHE

Oak Glen RV Park oakglenrvpark.com

CADDO

Stone River RV Park & Campgrounds stoneriverrv.com

The Lazy Buffalo lazybuffalocabins.com Log Cabin Escape logcabinescape.com

CHECOTAH

Lake Eufaula State Park TravelOK.com/EufaulaSP

Chelsea Motor Inn 325 E Layton St

CHEYENNE

Cheyenne Motel cheyenneokmotel.com

CHICKASHA

CLAREMORE

Claremore Expo Center & RV Park visitclaremore.com

Bigfoot Cabin bigfootcabin.com Clayton Lake State Park liftca.org/clayton-lakestate-park

Ralphie’s House Chickasha cameopropertiesllc.com

Highway 2 RV Park & RV Rental highway2rvpark.com

Red Hills Cottage 2429 County St 2780

CLEVELAND

CHOUTEAU

Economy Inn 1107 S Chouteau Ave

The RV Park at Keystone Lake thervparkok.com Victorian Inn victorianinncleveland.com

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AT T R AC T I O N S

CLINTON

River Bend Lodge Vacation Rentals river-bend-lodge.com

COGAR

The Falls RV Park thefallsrvpark.com

Relax Inn 1116 Hwy 66 Bus Law Dawg Hunting Lodge N 2730 Rd & E 1180 Rd

COLBERT

River View RV & Recreational Park riverviewcolbert.com RV Station & Resort Colbert rvstationcolbert.com

COLCORD

Natural Falls State Park 19225 E 578 Rd TravelOK.com/NaturalFalls

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CONCHO

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COOKSON

discoverjenks.com (918) 299-5005

Lucky Star Casino Concho luckystarcasino.org Cookson Resort & General Store btbrandsusa.com

CORDELL

41 Motel fortyonemotel.com Cordell RV Park 700 N Glenn English

COUNCIL HILL

Gentry Creek Hunting & Fishing Camp gchunt.com

CROWDER

Town of Crowder RV Park B Ave & 7th St

CUSHING

La-Ze L Motel 1027 E Main St Wilshire Inn 1720 E Main St

CYRIL

Budget Inn 218 Missouri St

DAVIS

77 Grill & RV Park 401 S D St Bison Bluff Cabin brand.site/bisonbluffcabin Cedar Falls Cabins davisokcedarfalls.com Deer Creek Lodge deercreeklodges.com Horseshoe Springs Cabins horseshoespringscabins.com Kiser Cabins kisercabinsdavisok.com Lazy Acres Getaway evolve.com

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DEVOL

Comanche Red River Hotel Casino comancheredrivercasino.com

DISNEY

Disney Area at Grand Lake State Park TravelOK.com/Disney Disney Rock Cabins disneyrockcabins.com Little Blue Area at Grand Lake State Park TravelOK.com/LittleBlue

DOUGHERTY

Rock Creek Retreat 7505 Big Canyon Rd

DRUMRIGHT

Boomtown Inn Motel boomtowninn.com

DUNCAN

Chisholm Trail RV Park chisholmtrailrvpark.com Duncan's Grove RV Park 1802 E Chestnut Shady Oaks Lakeview RV Park 10 Shady Oaks Ln

DURANT

Always Dream Bed & Breakfast 809 W Elm St Express Inn expressinndurant.com

EARLSBORO

Lazy D Horse Motel 11635 Hwy 3E

EDMOND

InTown Suites intownsuites.com Red Carpet Motel 1205 S Broadway

EL RENO

Budget Inn 1221 Sunset Dr Hensley's RV Park 2701 S Country Club Rd Hotel 81 2851 S Hwy 81

ELDORADO

Rio Rojo Outfitters riorojooutfitters.com

AT T R AC T I O N S

ELGIN

FLETCHER

ELK CITY

FORGAN

Bluebird Place bluebird.place

FORT COBB

The Painted Silos 518 G St Bedford Inn 2004 S Main St

Elk Creek RV Park 317 E 20th Flamingo Inn 2000 W 3rd St King's Inn 1918 W 3rd St

ELMORE CITY

Fannie Jane Ranch fjranch.com

ENID

Ashley Lane RV Park ashleylanerv.com Western Inn & Suites 210 N Van Buren St

EUCHA

Ozark Trail Motel 407 N Hwy 277 Forgan Motel 802 W Main St Backwoods Bison RV Park 25053 CS 2540

FORT TOWSON

Raymond Gary State Park TravelOK.com/RaymondGary

FOSS

Foss State Park TravelOK.com/Foss Tanglewood Motel 1121 S Main

FREEDOM

GEARY

Cozy Cottage 121260 S 4157 Cir

GORE

Relax & Unwind lakeeufaula.com The Meeting House themeetinghousecl.com Xtreme RV Resort xtremeresortok.com

FAIRFAX

Ben Ranch Cabins benranchcabins.com

FAIRLAND

Twin Bridges Area at Grand Lake State Park TravelOK.com/TwinBridges

FAIRVIEW

Heritage Inn heritageinnmotelatfairview.com

FITZHUGH

Bois d'Arc RV Park fossilcreekranchok.com

PETS E WELCOM

FREDERICK

EUFAULA

Little Turtle RV Park & Horse Resort littleturtlerv.com

I-40 at Exit 142 8108 SW 8th St. OKC, OK 74128

Fort Cobb State Park TravelOK.com/FortCobb

Alabaster Caverns State Park TravelOK.com/Alabaster

Eufaula Lakeshore Rentals eufaulalakeshorerentals.com

• Big Rig Sites • 30/50 Amps • Long, Shaded Pull-Thrus • Cable TV • Laundry • LP • Open Year Round • Handicap Restrooms • Storm Shelter

Easter's Lakeside Motel 311 N Crow Roost Rd

Wildwood Cove Resort 6820 County Rd 373 C&H RV Park 41 Skyline Dr

AT T R AC T I O N S

Base Vines & Cattle basevinesandcattle.com Blue Doors at Tenkiller bluedoorsattenkiller.com Summers Ferry Park townofgoreok.gov

GRACEMONT

No Mercy Hunting Services nomercyhunting.com

GROVE

Candlewyck Cove Resort candlewyckcove.com Elk River Landing Marina, Cabins & RV Park elkriverlandingmarina.com Four Seasons Resort fourseasonsgl.com Honey Creek Area at Grand Lake State Park TravelOK.com/HoneyCreek Long's Resort on Grand Lake longsresortongrand.com The Regatta on Grand theregattaongrand.com

GUTHRIE

Arcadian Getaways arcadiangetaways.com Cedar Valley RV Park cedarvalleyrvpark.com TRAVELOK .COM

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Guthrie Retreat guthrieretreat.com KK's Horse Hotel & RV Park kkshorsehotel.com Stone Lion Inn stonelioninn.com The Judge's Chamber judges-chambers.com

GUYMON

Corral Drive-In RV Park corraldrivein.com Lodge U.S.A. 923 Hwy 54 E

KINGSTON

LONE WOLF

Village Inn Motel 610 W Jackson

Buncombe Corner Striper Inn striperinn.com

LUTHER

Holiday Motel & Extended Stay holidaymotelhugook.com

HULBERT

Longshadows Ranch Cabin longshadowsranch.net Sequoyah State Park TravelOK.com/Sequoyah

IDABEL

Economy Inn 1206 SE Washington St

Book Texoma Homes, Cabins, BnBs booktexoma.com

Buncombe Creek Resort Marina buncombecreek.com

MANGUM

INOLA

Moore's Flying M Ranch mooresflyingm.com

Red River Retreat & RV redriverretreatandrv.com

HENNESSEY

JAY

Texoma Cabin texomacabin.com

HENRYETTA

Sweetwater Suites on Grand Lake americanpriderealtors.com

3 Trees RV Park 3treesrvpark.com Nana's Groovy Getaway 212 East Smith St Relax Inn 618 E Trudgeon St

HINTON

Hinton Country Inn 5209 N Broadway

HOBART

Hiway Inn 1004 W 11th St Lions Club of Hobart RV Park 801 S Main St

HOCHATOWN

Choctaw Landing choctawlanding.com Sunrise & Serenity sunriseandserenity.com

HODGEN

Big Cedar RV Park & Cabins bigcedarcabinsandrvpark.com

HOLDENVILLE The Pallmer Inn thepallmerinn.com

HOMINY

Hominy Lake W of Hominy

HONOBIA

Honobia Creek Store & RV Park 37736 Indian Service Rd

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JENKS

The Victorian Lady Bed & Breakfast thevictorian-lady.com

JET

Salt Plains State Park TravelOK.com/SaltPlains Twin Springs Lodge 68703 US Hwy 64

KAW CITY

A Home on the Range vrbo.com/1855322 Sandbur RV Park thesandbur.com

KENTON

Black Mesa State Park TravelOK.com/BlackMesa Hitching Post Lodging & Ranch hitchingpostlodging.com

KETCHUM

Copperwood Lodge - North copperwoodlodge.com Pine Lodge Resort pinelodgeresort.com

KINGFISHER

Serendipity Lodge & Farm 23611 N Luther Rd

Lake Texoma State Park TravelOK.com/Texoma

HEAVENER

Pine Island RV Resort pineislandrvresort.com

Country Home Estates RV Park 724rvparks.com

MADILL

Green Acres RV Park 400 SW Lincoln Rd

Longhorn RV Park 12689 State Hwy 51

Quartz Mountain State Park TravelOK.com/QuartzMountain

Lake Texoma Cabin in the Woods texomaluxuryrentals.com

Southwind RV Park southwindrvpark.com Crane Motel 713 Hwy 59

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HUGO

Marina Del Rey marinadelreyok.com

Three Pines RV Park threepinesrvpark.com West Bay Casino & Resort westbaycasino.com

LANGLEY

Cherokee Area at Grand Lake State Park TravelOK.com/Cherokee

LANGSTON

Ballard's by the Lake Bed & Breakfast and Event Center ballardsbythelake.com

LAWTON

Buffalo Bob’s RV Park buffalobobrvpark.com Executive Inn Hotel & Conference Center executiveinnlawton.com MySuites Lawton mysuites.com Plaza RV & Trailer Park 410 S Sheridan Rd

Hwy 70 RV Park hwy70rvpark.com Duffer Motel 2003 N Louis Tittle

MANNFORD

Lake Shore Motel & RV Park 100 Industrial Dr New Mannford Ramp Campground 1955 Basin Rd

MARIETTA

Lake Country Motel 107 N Hwy 77 Shangri-La RV Resort shangri-larvresort.com The Cabins at Lake Murray cabinsatlakemurray.com

MARLAND

Red Rock Ranch redrockranchok.com

MARLOW

Century Inn Motel 164110 S Broadway St

MAUD

The Back 40 Retreat youroklahomagetaway.com

MCALESTER

Quality Inn & Suites hotelmcalester.com

MEAD

Lake Texoma Lodge & Resort laketexomalodge.com

LEEDEY

Red Bluff Inn 21338 E 830 Rd

Willow Springs Marina & Resort willowspringsmarina.com

LINDSAY

MEDFORD

LOCUST GROVE

MEDICINE PARK

Trend Travel Stop 1000 W Cherokee St

Payless Inn Motel 2300 S Frontage Rd

Spring Creek at Twin Bridges explorespringcreek.com

Sleepy Hollo RV Park 20862 US-81 N

Sycamore Springs Ranch sycamorespringsranch.net

Medford Motel 305 N 1st St Hilltop Cottage evolve.com InnHabit innhabit.com Plantation Inn/Red & Green Door Cabins plantationinnok.com

AT T R AC T I O N S

The Romantic Mountain Cabin MedicineParkAdventures.com

NEWCASTLE

MEERS

NEWKIRK

MIAMI

The Oceanfront Hotel sevenclans.com

Buffalo Run Hotel buffalorun.com/hotel Miami RV Park 2001 E Steve Owens Blvd

MIDWEST CITY

Newcastle Motel 1221 N Main St

The Beachfront Hotel sevenclans.com

NORMAN

Lake Thunderbird State Park TravelOK.com/ThunderbirdSP

Delta Hotels marriott.com

Montford Inn montfordinn.com

Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham hawthorn.com

Sooner Suites soonersuites.ou.edu

MILBURN

Buffalo Land Blue River RV Park 4700 OK Hwy 78 E

MILLERTON

Carter's RV Park 502 W Central St

MONKEY ISLAND Monkey Island Cottage 30401 S 562 Rd The Funky Monkey Inn funkymonkeyinn.com

MOORELAND JB's Motel 215 SW 6th St

MOUNDS

OK40 Ranch ok40ranch.com

MOUNTAIN PARK

SooneRVillage soonersports.com Stone Hill Hotel stonehillnorman.com Thunderbird Lodge t-birdlodge.com

NOWATA

Gibson Motel gibsonmotel.com The Rudd Motel 224 S Ash

OAKWOOD

Little Robe Creek Lodge 71653 N2350 Rd

OCTAVIA

Little Eagle Creek Cabin littleeaglecreekcabin.com

OKARCHE

Great Plains State Park TravelOK.com/GreatPlains

Wittrock Lake Retreat & RV Park wittrockrvpark.com

MOYERS

OKEENE

MULDROW

OKLAHOMA CITY

MUSE

Council Road RV Park councilrdrvpark.com

K River Campground kriver.com Executive Inn 1405 S Main St

Billy Creek Cabins billycreekcabins.com

MUSKOGEE

Budget Inn budgetinnmuskogee.com Executive Inn 900 S 32nd St Whitlock Wishouse Bed & Breakfast 1113 N Country Club Rd

MUSTANG

Luxury Inn 200 N Trade Center Terr

Broadway Guest House Oak & Broadway Abe's RV Park abesrvpark.com

Honey Lee Ranch Trail Rides honeyleeranchtrailrides.com OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark okanaresort.com Orr Family Farm Lodging orrfamilyfarm.com Roadrunner RV Park roadrunnerrvparkokc.com Rockwell RV Park rockwellrvpark.com Rusty Gables Guest

405-677-2373

Scenic Ridge Cabin scenicridgecabin.com

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Lodge & Gallery rustygables.com The Grandison Inn at Maney Park grandisoninn.com The Monastery at Forest Lake themonasteryatforestlake.com

OKMULGEE Bel-Air Motel 1508 S Wood Dr

PARK HILL

Burnt Cabin Marina & Resort burntcabin.com Cedar View Cabin & RV Ranch CedarViewCabin.com Cherokee Landing State Park TravelOK.com/CherokeeLanding

POND CREEK

SALINA

PORTER

Lakeshore RV Park 1444 S Hwy 82

TLC Farmers Motel 123 S 4th St Crossroads RV Park 6476 N 35th St W

PORUM

Bixby Cove Cabins bixbycovecabins.holidayfuture.com

POTEAU

Poteau Inn poteauinn.com

PRAGUE

Tres Lagunas Ranch 104789 S 3490 Rd

PRYOR

Lake Hudson RV Park lakehudsonrvpark.com

SALLISAW

Blue Jay Inn & Suites 1700 W Cherokee Ave Lakeside RV Park 113929 US Hwy 59S

SAND SPRINGS

Eagle's View RV Park eaglesviewrvpark.net Keystone State Park TravelOK.com/Keystone

Holiday Motel 701 S Mill St

Riverview RV Park riverviewrvok.com

Tenkiller Lodge tenkillerlodge.com

Travel Inn Motel 207 S Mill St

SAPULPA

PAULS VALLEY

PURCELL

Relax Inn 2506 W Grant Ave

Bison Cabin steelwoodsdesign.com

T&R RV Resort 20206 N CR 3230

Yote Cabin steelwoodsdesign.com

PAWHUSKA

QUAPAW

Osage Hills State Park TravelOK.com/OsageHills The Lodge at Taylor Ranch thelodgeattaylorranch.com The Oilman's Daughter oilmansdaughter.com

PAWNEE

Pecan Grove Motel pecangrovemotel.com

PERKINS

Deer Time Ranch deertimeranch.com Wild Blackberry Blossom Country Farm Stay 2015 E 92nd S

PERRY

American Best Inn 2903 Hwy 77 W Budget Inn Motel motelperry.com

POCOLA

Choctaw Casino Hotel choctawcasinos.com

PONCA CITY

Big Chief RV Park & Cabin Complex bigchiefrvparks.com Camp McFadden campmcfadden.com Rivershire RV Resort & Camping rivershirerv.com

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Downstream Casino Resort downstreamcasino.com

RAMONA

Jarrett Farm Resort jarrettfarmresort.com

RATTAN

2 J's RV Park 103 W Main St

Lake Sahoma sapulpaparks.com

SAWYER

Sawyer RV Park sawyerrvpark.com

SAYRE

Sayre RV & City Park sayreok.net Western Motel 315 NE Hwy 66

SEILING

Crossroads Motel 805 NE US Hwy 60

SEMINOLE

White Oak Cabin Rentals whiteoakcabinrentals.com

SPARKS

Buckhorn Cabins buckhornroadcabin.com

SPAVINAW

Red Top Cabins redtopcabins.com

Spavinaw Area at Grand Lake State Park TravelOK.com/Spavinaw

SPERRY

Secret Garden Cottages secretgardencottages.com

SPIRO

The Artesian Hotel, Casino & Sole'renity Spa artesianhotel.com

Aunt Jan's Cozy Cabin Bed & Breakfast 24662 Nubbin Ridge

SPRINGER

Cool Breeze: RV Cinema and Resort 16677 Main Street

STIGLER

Snug Harbor Cabins snugharborcabins.co Vista Estrella at Lake Eufaula 63 E Clearwater Ln

STILLWATER

Danel's Den RV Campground danelsdenrvpark.com Hidden Meadows Bed & Breakfast hiddenmeadowsbnb.com Sparrow Beginnings sparrowbeginnings.com

Allie B Country Getaway alliebcountrygetaway.com

Little Oasis RV Resort 35578 Hwy 99A

Wildwood Acres RV Park wildwoodacresrvpark.com

Mudcreek Outfitters mudcreekoutfitters.net

S G S RV Park 12513 Hwy 99

STILWELL

RINGOLD

Ringold Cabin Rentals ringoldcabins.com

Stuckey's Travel Center & RV Park 11242 N Hwy 99

RINGWOOD

SHATTUCK

STONEWALL

SHAWNEE

Wildcat Springs Ranch wildcatspringsranch.com

RIPLEY

Country Horizon RV Park countryhorizonhomes.com

ROLAND

Cherokee Casino & Hotel cherokeecasino.com Interstate Inn 303 W Ray Fine Blvd

ROSSTON

T L Guided Hunts tlguidedhunts.com

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Holiday Motel holidaymotel.org American Inn visitshawnee.com

Rocky Point Cabins rockypointcabins.com

CrossTimbers Marina Cottages crosstimbersmarina.com

Sunset Ridge RV Park sunsetridgervpark.com

Indian Creek Village Winery & Inn 42595 S 264 Rd

A.L. Hideaway Cabin a.l.hideawaycabin.tripod.com

Sparks America Campground sparksamericacampgrounds.com

Catfish Round-Up & RV Park 11278 N Hwy 99

RINGLING

SULPHUR

Holiday Motel holidaymotelstilwell.com Regency Inn & Suites regencyinnstilwell.com Dos Equis Ranch xxranch.com

SWEETWATER

Buffalo Creek Lodge & Guide Service 11123 N Hwy 30

TAHLEQUAH

Diamondhead Resort diamondheadresort.us Eagle Bluff Resort eaglebluffresort.com Echota Village RV Park echotavillagerv.com Hanging Rock Camp hangingrockfloats.com Sasquatch RV Park sasquatchrvpark.net

TALALA

For My Love Crafting Retreat formylovecraftingretreat.com

TALIHINA

BerryBramble Farm Cottage 14476 SE 222nd Rd Talimena State Park TravelOK.com/Talimena The Bungalow thebungalow-talihina.com

TALOGA

Taloga Motel talogamotel.blogspot.com

TECUMSEH

Range Motel 404 N Rangeline Rd

STRATFORD

TEMPLE

Happy Acres RV Park & Campground 9513 N Harrison Ave

STROUD

TEXOLA

SMITHVILLE

STUART

THACKERVILLE

Colonial Inn 4700 N Harrison St

Eagle Creek Escape eaglecreekescape.com Rivers Bluff Cabins Riversbluff.com

RC's Campgrounds & Quick Stop 17537 NCR 3350 Ozark Trail RV Park ozarktrailrvpark.com Wakefield Country Inn & Winery wakefieldcountryinn.com

Redneck Riviera Resort & Ranch redneckrivieraresortranch.com Double D RV Park (580) 526-3965 Fun Town RV Park at WinStar winstar.com

AT T R AC T I O N S

WinStar World Casino Hotel & RV Park winstar.com

WAGONER

TISHOMINGO

Sequoyah Bay State Park TravelOK.com/SequoyahBay

Scotty's Blue River One Stop & RV Park blueriverok.com

Conner's Cove vrbo.com/1073213

WALTERS

The Pennington Inn thepennington-ok.com

The Bunkhouse Cabins & RV Park 615 E Missouri Ave

TONKAWA

WATONGA

Pecan Creek Lodge & RV Park 1501 E North Ave Tonkawa Hotel & Casino tonkawacasinos.com

TULSA

21.5 Boutique Hotel 21andahalftulsa.com Brut Hotel bruthotel.com Cedar Rock Inn at Redberry Farm cedarrockinn.com Estes RV Park estesrvpark.com Expo Inn Hotel expoinnhotel.com Mingo RV Park mingorvpark.com Trade Winds Central Inn tradewindstulsa.com Tulsa Inn & Suites tulsainnsuites.com Tulsa Warrior RV Park tulsawarriorrv.com

VALLIANT

Kings Inn & Motel 100 W Wilson St Pondside Cabins & RV Park pondsidecabins.com

Roman Nose State Park TravelOK.com/RomanNose Western Inn westerninnwatonga.com

WATSON

Rivers Edge Cottages riversedgecottages.com Riverside Retreat riversidegetaways.com

WAUKOMIS

Country Inn Motel 10226 S Hwy 81

WAYNE

American RV Park 29538 St Hwy 59

WAYNOKA

Ash Street Stables ashstreetstables.com Gloss Mountain Outfitters glossmountainoutfitters.com Little Sahara State Park TravelOK.com/LittleSahara

WEATHERFORD Scottish Inn 616 E Main St

Tinsley's "Old 66 Highway" RV Park 2701 E Main

WELEETKA Bell Mansion 508 E 9th St

VERDEN

WELLING

VIAN

WELLSTON

VICI

WEST SILOAM SPRINGS

Vivian's RV Park & Cafe 411 W US Hwy 62 Tenkiller State Park TravelOK.com/Tenkiller Morford House Bed & Breakfast 415 W Broadway

Caney Ridge Marina & Grill caneyridgemarina.com Red's Rockin RV Park & More redsrockinrvpark.com

Cherokee Casino & Hotel cherokeecasino.com

VINITA

WILBURTON

Western Motel 437866 E Hwy 60

Four Star Ranch 1202 NW 1003th Ave

Relax Inn relaxinnvinita.us

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Cabin by the Caves evolve.com

Robbers Cave State Park TravelOK.com/RobbersCave TRAVELOK .COM

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CITIES ADA

Ada Area Chamber of Commerce adachamber.com Ada Main Street adamainstreet.com Chickasaw Nation chickasaw.net Cornerstone Kids' Ranch cornerstonekidsranch.com Lakewood Golf Course chickasawcountry.com Waddell Vineyards waddellvineyards.com

ADAIR

Slabbin Mike’s Crappie Fishing slabbinmikesguideservice.com

ADDINGTON

Monument Hill onthechisholmtrail.com

AFTON

Museum of the Western Prairie okhistory.org

APACHE

The Greens of Altus altusok.gov

Apache Historical Society Museum 101 W Evans Ave

ALVA

24 Hour Prayer Teepee 524 Coblake St

Alva Area Chamber of Commerce alvaok.net

Fort Sill Apache Tribe fortsillapache-nsn.gov

Bradt's Menagerie bradtsmenagerie.com

POPS pops66.com

ARCADIA

Cherokee Strip Museum csmalva.org

Round Barn arcadiaroundbarn.com

AMES

TimberLake Alpaca Farm 12001 E Waterloo Rd

Ames Astrobleme Museum aoghs.org Hajek Motorsports Museum 105 E Corporate Dr

ANADARKO

Anadarko Chamber of Commerce anadarkochamber.org

ARDMORE

Ardmore Chamber of Commerce ardmore.org Ardmore Tourism Authority exploreardmore.com Ardmore Main Street ardmoremainstreet.com

Cherokee Spur Ranch cherokeespur.com

Anadarko Heritage Museum 311 E Main St

Shangri-La Guide Service theoutdoortrip.com

Apache Tribe of Oklahoma apachetribe.org

Thunder Bay Marina uglyjohns.com

Delaware Nation delawarenation.com

AGRA

National Hall of Fame for Famous American Indians americanindianhof.com

ALINE

Mater Car 6718 OK-8

Southern Plains Indian Museum doi.gov

Paul Bunyan Muffler Man 6718 OK-8

Wichita & Affiliated Tribes wichitatribe.com

Jones Southern Oklahoma Quail & Pheasant Hunts huntingquail.com

Sod House Museum okhistory.org

Wichita Tribal History Center wichitatribe.com

Lake Murray Marina lakemurraymarinaok.com

ALLEN

ANTLERS

Lake Murray State Park, Trails & Golf Course TravelOK.com/ LakeMurrayStateParkLodge

Agra Historical Mural 7 North Main St

Rocky Top Winery rockytopwineryllc.com

ALTUS

Altus Chamber of Commerce altuschamber.com Main Street Altus mainstreetaltus.org

Pushmataha County Chamber of Commerce pushmatahachamber.com Pushmataha County Historical Society Museum 119 W Main St Wildlife Heritage Center Museum 610 SW D St

Ardmore Parks & Lakes ardmorecity.org Eliza Cruce Hall Doll Collection ardmore.okpls.org Gold Mountain Casino chickasaw.net Greater Southwest Historical Museum gshm.org

Lake Murray Water Sports & Mini Golf lakemurraywatersports.com

Lakecrest Casino & Hotel lakecrestcasino.com

Visit Bartlesville visitbartlesville.com

Lakeview Golf Course ardmorecity.org

Adams Golf Club adamsmunigolf.com

Military Memorial Museum gshm.org

Bartlesville Area History Museum bartlesvillehistory.com

ARNETT

Four Canyon Preserve nature.org J & J Hunting jandjhunts.com Lake Vincent wildlifedepartment.com

ATOKA

Atoka County Chamber of Commerce atokaokchamber.com

Delaware Tribe of Indians & History Museum delawaretribe.org Frank Phillips Home frankphillipshome.org Kiddie Park 205 N Cherokee Ave Osage Casino Hotel osagecasino.com

Atoka Motorsports Park atokasanddrags.com

Phillips Petroleum Company Museum phillips66museum.com

Atoka Museum, Civil War Cemetery & Visitors Center 2902 N Hwy 69

Tower Center at Unity Square unitysquarebville.com

Atoka Trails Golf Club atokatrails.com

Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve woolaroc.org

Boggy Depot Park chickasawcountry.com McGee Creek State Park TravelOK.com/McGeeCreek PAWSitively Wild Animal Encounters & Education Center pawsitivelywild.square.site

BATTIEST Glover River fs.usda.gov

BEAVER

Beaver County Chamber of Commerce beaverokchamber.com

ATWOOD

Beaver Dunes Park townofbeaver.com

BARNSDALL

Jones & Plummer Trail Museum 1107 S Douglas

Durbinshire Farm durbinshire.com Barnsdall Chamber of Commerce 607 W Maple Ave Bigheart Museum 616 W Main St

BEGGS

Duck Creek Casino creeknationcasinoduckcreek. com

Birch Lake swt.usace.army.mil Lake Waxhoma 4 miles E of Barnsdall

BARTLESVILLE

Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce bartlesville.com

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First Americans Museum famok.org

The Muscogee Nation mvskoketourism.com

The Chicken Shack shackenterprises.com

Jenks Chamber of Commerce discoverjenks.com

Frontier City sixflags.com

Osage Casino Hotel osagecasino.com

Visit Ardmore exploreadrmore.com Visit Bartlesville visitbartlesville.com

Great Plains Country greatplainscountry.com

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum nationalcowboymuseum.org

Visit the Osage visittheosage.com

Visit Broken Arrow visitbaok.com

Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce lawtonfortsillchamber.com

Visit Chickasha visitchickasha.com

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Keystone Lake keystonelakejp.com

Discover Rogers County discoverrogerscounty.com

Visit Muskogee visitmuskogee.com

Visit Claremore visitclaremore.com

Riverwind Casino riverwind.com

Visit Duncan visitduncan.org

Visit Norman visitnorman.com

Choctaw Country choctawcountry.com

Eishcen's Bar eischensbar.com

Visit Edmond visitedmondok.com

American Banjo Museum americanbanjomuseum.com

Visit Enid visitenid.org

Council Road RV Park councilroadrvpark.com

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OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park okanaresort.com Oklahoma City National Memorial memorialmuseum.com

Marland Estates marlandmansion.com Visit Ponca City visitponcacity.com Downstream Casino Resort downstreamcasino.com

Oklahoma Railway Museum oklahomarailwaymuseum.org

See Sapulpa seesapulpa.com

Riversport riversportokc.org

Grand Casino Hotel & Resort grandresortok.com

Roadrunner RV Community 4740 South I-35 Service Road

Visit Shawnee visitshawnee.com

Stockyards City stockyardscity.org

Best Western Hotels & Resorts bestwesternoklahoma.com

Twin Fountains RV Park twinfountainsrvresort.com

Visit Stillwater visitstillwater.org

Visit OKC visitokc.com

Chickasaw Cultural Center chickasawculturalcenter.com

Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism (CNCT) visitcherokeenation.com Explore Cherokee County explorecherokeecountyok.com Tour Tahlequah tourtahlequah.com Chickasaw Nation chickasawcountry.com Tulsa Zoo tulsazoo.org Visit Tulsa visittulsa.com City of Vinita cityofvinita.com Stafford Air & Space Museum staffordmuseum.org Visit Woodward visitwoodward.com City of Yukon visityukonok.com Yukon Trophy yukontrophy.com