Destination Oklahoma

ITINERARIES
FOR THE
TOUR
OPERATOR

2017



Welcome to Oklahoma! To our

TOUR OPERATOR
friends

In this snapshot of Oklahoma, we have included Green Country 4-14
itineraries to assist in your travel planning, and Chickasaw Country 15
numerous Oklahoma partners are ready to make Frontier Country
your group visits memorable. 16-17

OKCADVENTURE.COM From the lush green gardens and forests of Adventure District 18-20
Eastern Oklahoma, to the ancient mountains Red Carpet Country 21-23
around Lawton - perhaps the oldest in the world Kaw Lake Region 24-25
- to the breathtaking vistas of northwestern Partners 26-27
Oklahoma and the historically significant Native Map & Itineraries 28-38
American tribes throughout the state, a multitude
of group friendly attractions and activities await
your visit.

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the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department at a cost of $1.23 each.

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NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA GREEN COUNTRY

A Kaleidoscope of Beauty & History...
GREEN COUNTRY

Northeast Oklahoma’s amazing Green Country is “The Cure for the Common
Getaway.” Whether you crave an exciting, activity focused tour or a more relaxed,
contemplative journey, Oklahoma’s Green Country partners are ready to please.

You will discover year-round museums, iconic diners, one- Hall of Fame in Muskogee ED GALLOWAY’S TOTEM POLE PARK - FOYIL
opportunities for the finest of-a-kind art deco structures, and the Will Rogers Memorial
entertainment, dining, natural totem poles, flowing rivers, Museums in Claremore and The Cure For The Common Getaway
beauty, attractions and events. small-town treasures and big Oologah. Also, Dewey’s Tom
city excitement. Mix Museum and Victorian
Traveling through this Hotel, Mickey Mantle’s
beautiful region of Oklahoma, Gilcrease Museum in birthplace, the Oklahoma
you will enjoy rolling hills, Tulsa, houses the nation’s Aquarium and other museums
waving prairie grasses and largest, most comprehensive throughout the region.
many gorgeous lakes and collection of art and artifacts of
rivers. the American West. Green Country covers
a portion of Oklahoma
Route 66, known as the There’s more. Be sure to visit originally known as “Indian
“Mother Road,” meanders Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Territory”. There are multiple
through the heart of Green Preserve, a western art-lovers opportunities to experience
Country allowing you to visit treasure; the Oklahoma Music
GREEN COUNTRY
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this Native American culture. Gatesway Balloon Festival in NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA GREEN COUNTRY
Museums, pow wows, historical Claremore to Muskogee’s Azalea
sites and art exhibits all celebrate Festival to Pryor’s Rocklahoma neighborhood shops to major
their history and traditions. and Bartlesville’s renowned OK malls and national retailers.
Mozart Festival. There are also You’ll find antique malls and flea
Green Country boasts several German festivals, fishing-based markets when you visit towns
fine wineries with a vast choice of festivals and even a Whole such as Jenks, Claremore,
wines for your tasting and dining Hawg Festival. All are listed at Muskogee, Dewey and Pryor.
pleasure. GreenCountryOK.com.
With so many attractions,
Garden tours and festivals are In addition, a wide array of special events, shopping
numerous. There are gardens to performing arts are scheduled districts, museums, lakes,
tour in Muskogee, Tulsa, Shidler throughout the year including resorts, casinos and much more
and Grove, and the grounds Broadway shows in Bartlesville in Green Country’s 18 counties,
of Gilcrease and Woolaroc and Tulsa, and memorable you’ll find the cure for the
also provide a tour of beautiful performances at Miami’s historic common getaway.
gardens. Coleman Theatre. Rodeos,
outdoor theater and fairs fill
As far as festivals go, Green spring, summer and fall days
Country has it covered from and nights.

SPIDER GALLERY - TAHLEQUAH You’ll love the fine casino
gaming and horse racing available
in Green Country. Many casinos
offer luxury accommodations
and fine dining.

Visitors to Green Country
enjoy an amazing variety
of opportunities to shop —
from quaint boutiques and

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NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA GREEN COUNTRY River City Players
918.458.2075
George M. Murrell Home NSU Playhouse, 300 N. Muskogee
Historic Site Ave., Tahlequah, OK 74464
19479 E. Murrell Home Rd. Tickets: nsuok.edu/si/RiverCityPlayers
Park Hill, OK 74451
918.456.2751

The only remaining plantation Enjoy the musical collage of
mansion in Oklahoma and home of Cherokee Principal Chief John Ross’ your favorite tunes from the ‘50s and ‘60s, classic rock from the ‘70s
nieces. The 1845 mansion and outbuildings are a living history museum and ‘80s, or sing along with your country favorites in an intimate, small
that highlight original artifacts and heritage agricultural practices in pre- theatre setting in the heart of historic downtown Tahlequah. Many shows
Civil War Indian Territory. sell out, so be sure to call ahead for tickets.

Backwoods Food Mfg., Inc. Cherokee Heritage Center
918.458.9300 ext. 101 918.456.6007
591 Main Parkway 888.999.6007 (toll free)
Airport Road & Main Parkway 21192 S. Keeler Dr.
Tahlequah, OK 74464 Park Hill, OK 74451

“Food Manufacturing At It’s Finest.” The Cherokee Heritage Center is the heart of tribal
history and culture. The museum and grounds offer
Group tours to view manufacturing in progress of products such as salsa, fascinating interactive exhibits, a living 1710 Cherokee
barbecue sauce and pickles. Sample the handmade dips and spreads and village, cultural activities, genealogy resources, hands-on
other selected items while you shop in our gourmet food retail store. classes, art shows and much more.

Rib Crib Sparrow Hawk Camp
918.456.5800 918.456.8371
1909 S. Muskogee Ave. #800 21985 N. Ben George Rd.
Tahlequah, OK 74464 Tahlequah, OK 74464

Enjoy our great slow-smoked BBQ Float or paddle the river in style

on a bun or in a basket, or be the with your choice of our equipment

boss and build your own BBQ masterpiece. Then, wash it down with an ice - kayaks, canoes, or rafts of course. You bring the fun, we provide the

cold beer or beverage of your choice. Its not fast food, but its fast BBQ for rest. Be sure to reserve your vessels! We offer over 70 RV sites with

saucy folks on the move. We’re serving it up RIGHT in Tahlequah. So come 30amp outlets, and 3/4 mile of river front camping. The campground also
on, “Cue-UP” and enjoy the no-worries atmosphere. includes a shower house and is completely wheel chair friendly.

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NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA GREEN COUNTRY

Everything. Right where you need it.®
Centrally Located in Green Country.

, GARDEN GRILL & LOUNGE CONFERENCE CENTER
WOW.

Green Country’s Full Service Hotel • Meal Packages
Baggage Handling • 2 Elevators • 3200 sq ft Meeting Space
Complimentary Coordinator Suite • Bus Drivers Rate • Bus Parking
12 Restaurants Within Walking Distance - Fast Food And Fine Dinning

Tulsa Expo Center Fairgrounds (2.5 mi)

®

VisitCherokeeNation.com TulsaMidtown.HGI.com
918.878.7777 • 918.878.7779 • 4518 E Skelly Dr • Tulsa, OK 74135
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NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA GREEN COUNTRY

Adjacent to Tulsa and the Gateway to the Osage…

J us t a fe w m inutes northwest of downtown Tulsa and Route 66, the THE OSAGE HILLS
landscape rises as the Osage Hills sneak south into a cultural oasis.

Groups can spend several After a hearty breakfast buffet, Drive a quick ten minutes to Homer, John Singer Sargent, and
days here, and then either venture head next door to the Tulsa Botanic The Thomas Gilcrease Institute William Merritt Chase.
north up into the Osage or, mosey Garden which offers new views of American History and Art,
on back to Route 66 or Highway every day with an ever-changing commonly known as Gilcrease Excite the trip with a visit to
44 and seek further adventures. landscape of colors. Visit the Museum. Dine at the Restaurant at the Osage Casino, situated just
A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Gilcrease and enjoy the vista of the a few miles north of Gilcrease.
Spend the night at POSTOAK Terraces, the three acre ornamental Osage Hills from this noteworthy Blackjack, table games and over
Lodge & Retreat, a restful and garden featuring over 400 different local lunch spot. Gilcrease houses 1,000 electronic games provide
revitalizing destination. Set on kinds of plants – 8,000 in all. the world’s largest and most entertainment for everyone. While
1,000 acres, POSTOAK offers 60 Water cascades down this tiered comprehensive collection of art there, check out Che Buono, the
guest rooms and catered dining garden which includes the Tutuer and artifacts of the American gourmet coffee bar, pizza and
options for groups. Add Native Allees, and the Rose, Perennial, West, including an unparalleled pastry shop.
American Dancers or Western and Mediterranean Terraces. collection of Native American art
storytellers to an evening’s Those young-at-heart will enjoy the and material. The American West These four unique and very
entertainment. Guests can swim, Children’s Discovery Garden which comes alive through the eyes of different destinations - POSTOAK,
fish, throw a few horseshoes, or includes larger-than-life insect Frederic Remington and Charles The Garden, Gilcrease and Osage
stretch their legs along tree lined whirligigs. ADA-accessible paths M. Russell. View breathtaking Casino - are all within a 4.5 mile
paths. Enjoy the common areas of and plenty of benches ensure a landscape paintings of Thomas radius of one another, all less than
the lodges for socializing, cards, a comfortable visit. In spring, come Moran and Albert Bierstadt, and 15 minutes from Tulsa.
game of pool or shuffleboard. see over 100,000 bulbs including noteworthy works by Winslow
tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils. See the back cover for Osage
Casino information.

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NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA GREEN COUNTRY
Relax. Rejuvenate. Rethink.

EXPLORE GILCREASE
Groups Welcome Admission Discounts Lunch Available
Six miles from downtown Tulsa
TU is an EEO/AA Institution. Overnight Accommodations

GILCR E A SE.ORG Catered Meals • Customized Events
Swimming • Fishing
Easy Walking Trails

POSTOAKLodge.com
Group Sales 918.430.3299

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NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA GREEN COUNTRY

There is always something new to see

Don’t miss big changes in 2017...
Schedule your group now!

okaquarium.org

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ViSsit apulpawww.toursapulpa.com NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA GREEN COUNTRY
RESTAURANT EVENT CENTER CATERING

Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA Over
55 Years
66ROUTE In Business!

GROUPS WELCOME

Relish the famous BBQ, steaks
and seafood specialties that
have made Freddies’s a favorite

Route 66 destination.
We promise to make your day.

1425 New Sapulpa Road, Sapulpa, OK

Sapulpa Historical Society and Museum 918-224-4301
FreddiesBBQ.com

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NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA GREEN COUNTRY AT&SF NO. 940

TOUR Bartlesville OKLAHOMA

STEP-ON-GUIDE • ITINERARY PLANNING • WALK THROUGH HISTORY

OKLAHOMA INDIAN SUMMER Frank Lloyd Wright’s Price Tower NELLIE JOHNSTONE NO. 1
Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve
Phillips Petroleum Museum • OK Mozart Festival
AT&SF No. 940 Steam Train • Tall Grass Prairie Preserve
Oklahoma Indian Summer • Frank Phillips Home
Dewey Antique District • Tom Mix Museum

W& OWOILLDALRIOFCE MPRUESSEEURMVE

12 2017 DESTINATION OKLAHOMA VisitBartlesville.com • 800-364-8708

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OMOKZART NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA GREEN COUNTRY

oklahomas premier music festival Discover Dewey! Oklahoma

2017FESTIVAL

JUNE 10-17

BARTLESVILLE, OK

Classical, Jazz,
Chamber, Swing,

Folk & String.

Yo3Ef OA3KRMS!

Featuring the Phone: (918) 336-0307 • Dewey Hotel Museum Tom Mix Museum
nest of Oklahoma Toll free: 888-WOOLAROC
musicians - and more! “The Grand Ole Lady “Tom Mix Festival and Western
www.woolaroc.org of the Prairie” Heritage Weekend”
Artwork by Gary Gibson, OK Mozart’s o cial 2016 Festival Artist.
918-534-0215 • WCHS-OK.org 918-534-1555 • TomMixMuseum.com
O9K18M-O3Z3A6R-9T.8C0OM0
BUSES WELCOME

Washington County Historical Society • CityofDewey.com

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NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA GREEN COUNTRY Oklahoma’s Premier Vaudeville Palace

My-Am-Uh! 1929 Historic Theatre
Offering Tours & Wide Variety of
A Top Destination for
Mystery Tours & Route 66 Adventures! LIVE Entertainment

Customized Itineraries • Hands-On Planning Special Lunch on Stage Experience
Route 66 Adventures • Mickey Mantle Experience Private Dinner & Movie Opportunities
13 Area Casinos • 8 Hotels Group Packages • Live Entertainment

Our group had a wonderful time at the Coleman. The dinner and a movie program is A Must See Destination
perfect for groups. Not only did we have a delicious dinner in the banquet room, we got
to see a Hollywood Classic movie on the big screen and had the theater all to ourselves. 103 N. Main, Miami, OK
We even had popcorn and pop to top it off! Watching a movie in that beautiful theater (918) 540-2425 • ColemanTheatre.org

was really a treat. Also, the pipe organ demo was an added bonus.
If you have a group in the area, don’t miss this attraction.
Brent Kalemkiarian—Allied Tours

Call Sherry or Amanda
to schedule your group.

FREE PLANNING KIT

918-542-4435

Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau
VisitMiamiOK.com
918-542-4435

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SOUTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA CHICKASAW COUNTRY

Not Your Ordinary Small Town

Home of Okie Noodling, Toy & Action Figure Museum, 2017 DESTINATION OKLAHOMA 15
World Championship Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest.
Come visit our historic downtown and Santa Fe Depot Museum

PaulsValley.com Exit 72

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CENTRAL OKLAHOMA FRONTIER COUNTRY

Central Oklahoma Frontier Country….
IT’S WORTH THE TRIP

The region of central Like the covered wagons and You’re invited to experience
Oklahoma, known as Frontier buffalo herds that made the first exhilarating festivals, awe-
Country, is a renowned ruts in Oklahoma’s red dirt, the inspiring museums and secret
vacation destination. From the Native Americans and pioneers treasured places found in
National Cowboy & Western who settled central Oklahoma Central Oklahoma Frontier
Heritage Museum and nostalgic made long-lasting impressions Country. We guarantee… It’s
Route 66 to the hometowns on the culture that shaped the worth the trip!
of country music stars Toby great state. One hundred years
Keith and Garth Brooks, central later, Oklahoma’s vibrant history For more information about
Oklahoma is undoubtedly the has transformed the wide-open Central Oklahoma Frontier
hub of Western culture-with a plains into a colorful, world- Country, order our annual Travel
contemporary flair. class destination. Guide by calling 800-FUN-
OKLA or request online at
oktourism.com.

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F zz CENTRAL OKLAHOMA FRONTIER COUNTRY

Cruise Rt. 66 to the home of the Great Group Tours
66-foot tall pop bottle! Pop in and on the Horizon
check out over 650 different soda
pops, then order a thick creamy Shawnee has many great tours for your next
outing! Visit the 100-year-old Roundhouse
malt, burgers or a chicken fried Overall Factory or the Veterans Memorial
steak! Take home a piece of POPS Park.Whether your group has an interest in
with fun merchandise & souvenirs military/veterans tours, Native American,
Made in Oklahoma or faith-based, Shawnee
from the gift shop. has something great on the horizon for
We welcome bus groups and your group!
strive to make your visit full of fun, Download
food and your favorite pop! Due our FREE app,
to the popularity of POPS on the search Visit
weekends, we ask that you plan Shawnee
your visit on weekdays so that we
can best accommodate your 231 N. Bell, Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 275-9780 (888) 404-9633
group’s needs.
www.visitshawnee.com
660 W. Highway 66, Arcadia, OK
405.928.POPS or 1-877-266-POPS | www.Pops66.com 17

CENTRAL OKLAHOMA ADVENTURE DISTRICT

The Name Says It ALL...
OKLAHOMA CITY’S ADVENTURE DISTRICT

Located in northeast Oklahoma City at the crossroads of I-35 and I-44, the Adventure
District is home to some of the most outstanding tourist attractions in the state.

Experience the excitement at Remington Heritage Museum. Step into the amazing
Park. Make memories with the family at and fun world of science at Science Museum
the ASA National Softball Hall of Fame Oklahoma. No matter what experience you
Complex. Take a journey through the exciting choose we’re your place to play at the
world of the OKC Zoo. Learn about the old Oklahoma City Adventure District.
west at the National Cowboy & Western

REMINGTON PARK OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO OKCADVENTURE.COM
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CENTRAL OKLAHOMA ADVENTURE DISTRICT

PLAN YOUR GROUP ADVENTURE TODAY
OKCADVENTURE.COM

NationalCowboyMuseum.org RemingtonPark.com ScienceMuseumOklahoma.com OKC+ZOO

BOTANICAL GARDEN
AQUARIUM

OKCZoo.org

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CENTRAL OKLAHOMA ADVENTURE DISTRICT

ADVENTUREAAbollard!
AWAITS

Come see freight cars,
passenger cars, and even a real

steam engine on display.
Open 9-5 Thu – Sat

Train Rides 1st & 3rd Sat, Apr – Aug

Special Events Special Group Packages e-Tickets Now Available
Day Out with Thomas Festival
OKLAHOMA CITY NORMAN PURCELL
Halloween Train PAULS VALLEY ARDMORE GAINESVILLE FORT WORTH
Christmas Train
Birthday Parties • Gift Shop HEARTLANDFLYER.COM 1-800-USA-RAIL AMTRAK.COM

3400 NE Grand Blvd., OKC, OK 73111
405.424.8222

Guided Tours By Request
OklahomaRailwayMuseum.org

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NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA RED CARPET COUNTRY

The Land of Natural Wonders...
RED CARPET COUNTRY

Northwest and north-central Oklahoma is much more CHEROKEE STRIP REGIONAL HERITAGE CENTER
than just red dirt, rugged buttes and wide-open spaces.
City is a one-of-a-kind mansion that is on the National Register of
In fact, you’ll be the envy of your tour group when you Historic Places. There are many other historic landmarks awaiting
your group, including the T.B. Ferguson Home in Watonga, the Sod
show off the many activities, attractions and adventures House Museum near Aline, No-Man’s Land Museum in Guymon and
the Harvey House and Depot in Waynoka.
Red Carpet Country has to offer. Rich history, architectural
The year 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of the Chisholm Trail.
wonders, entertainment and festivals year-round make Today, U.S. Highway 81 basically runs parallel to the Chisholm Trail
and rolls right through Red Carpet Country. Activities throughout 2017
destinations in Red Carpet Country worth the trip. will be announced on the website commemorating the anniversary,
Did you know the world’s largest competitive event happened in ChisholmTrail150.org, and the Chisholm Trail Museum in Kingfisher is
the only museum built directly on the Chisholm Trail.
Red Carpet Country? The Cherokee Strip Land Run of 1893, the
world’s largest competitive event, saw over 100,000 land-hungry Don’t forget about the region’s many festivals like the Watonga
pioneers racing for 40,000 plots of land. Learn about this historic Cheese Festival, the Hennessey Hometown Hootenanny and Crystal
land run at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid or Christmas in Woodward.
the Cherokee Strip Museums in Perry and Alva.
Let RedCarpetCountry.com help you plan your next group tour
The region was also home to plenty of oil in its day. Oil tycoon excursion to Red Carpet Country.
E.W. Marland’s 45,000 square foot “Palace on the Prairie,” in Ponca

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NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA RED CARPET COUNTRY

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• Professional Cinematographer
• Scripts provided in advance
• Movie is 20-30 minutes long
• Come dressed the part of an old

west cowboy/cowgirl

Minimum group size: 35

Call 580.616.7368 or email
[email protected]

STAR IN YOUR OWN While in Enid visit Ride The
WESTERN MOVIE *Cherokee Strip Trail
ONLY IN ENID, OKLA! Regional Heritage Center
*Railroad Museum
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NORTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA KAW LAKE REGION

Cowboys & Oil Barons Alive & Well... KAW LAKE

The Kaw Lake Area covers a fifty mile radius in North Osage County - the largest
Central Oklahoma, from Tonkawa and Blackwell on the county in Oklahoma by area -
west to Cowley County, Kansas on the north; Pawhuska on borders the southern and eastern
the east and Perry and Pawnee on the south—it’s shores are region of Kaw Lake. This vast, beautiful
divided between Green Country and Red Carpet Country. land offers pristine lakes, tallgrass prairie, wild
horses and bison, and rich traditions. Osage County remains largely
In Ponca City, tour Oil Baron and Oklahoma’s 10th Governor unchanged as the original Wild West with true cowboys, proud
E.W. Marland’s Grand Home which houses the 101 Ranch Museum Osages, and real western experiences all year long. World-class
and several other exhibits. Marland’s second home, the Marland museums, eclectic shops, powwows and more await your group.
Mansion, is a virtual “Palace on the Prairie”. Listed on the National
Register of Historic Places, it also includes the Bryant Baker Art The Ultimate Eagle Watch on Kaw Lake, held the third Saturday
Studio, Marland Oil Museum, and chauffeur’s house, known today in January, is a great destination. Accessible to all ages, it includes
as “Lydie’s Cottage.” indoor programs, free Native American lunch and guided tour to
locations around Kaw Lake to view eagles in their native habitat.
Marland is known for orchestrating the creation of the well-known Highlight of this event is the appearance indoors of a live eagle from
Pioneer Woman statue. East of the statue, the Pioneer Woman the Sutton Avian Research Center.
Museum preserves the legacy of women from all races, creeds and
nationalities who have contributed to the development of Oklahoma Kaw Lake Association
and is dedicated to sharing the stories of the pioneering women of 877.671.6985 or 580.762.9494
Oklahoma. Their gift shop is a great stop for authentic souvenirs. KawLake.com
VisitPoncaCity.com
Other Ponca City attractions include Standing Bear Park, Ponca VisitTheOsage.com
City Art Center, Poncan Theatre, Conoco Museum and more. Nine PioneerWoman.com
casinos dot the Kaw Lake area from the state-line on the north to MarlandMansion.com
just south of Ponca City and west to I-35.
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NORTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA KAW LAKE REGION

Visit the THE MARLAND Group Specials
ESTATES Hands On
Adventure Awaits You®
OSAGE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA Ponca City Palaces On The Prairie Candle Making
remains largely unchanged as the & Weaving
original Wild West with true cowboys, E.W. MARLAND ESTATE
proud Osages, wild horses, buffalo, GUIDED TOURS
unspoiled prairie, pristine lakes, and 901 Monument Road, Ponca City, OK DEMOS • LIVING HISTORY
rich traditions. Groups enjoy world- Open Daily
class museums, thrilling casinos, 580.765.6108
and eclectic shops. Tickle their taste MARLAND GRAND HOME 701 Monument Road
buds with some savory home cookin’ 1000 East Grand, Ponca City, OK Ponca City, OK 74604
Open Tue-Sat 10 am - 5 pm PioneerWomanMuseum.com
or fine dining cuisine.
Reserve Your Palace Group Tour
VisitTheOsage.com 800.422.8340

MarlandMansion.com

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BROKEN ARROW BROKEN ARROW CLAREMORE

BROKEN ARROW MILITARY MILITARY JM DAVIS ARMS &
Come out and play! HIST RY HISTORY CENTER HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Located south and east CENTER
of Tulsa and close to “Promoting patriotism Largest private gun
an array of attractions. “Promoting patriotism through
Home to Bass Pro the preservation of military history”
Shops, great shopping
and dining. Our festivals through the preservation collection in the world.
fill the day with play —
Rooster Days, Tuesdays of military history.” Over 50,000 items from
in the Park and Rockets
Travel back in time and FREE ADMISSION saddles, spurs, local
Over Rhema.
experience the fight for ranching brands, German

your freedom through the beer steins, World War I posters, military

PART OF THE Admission - Adult $5 eyes of American heroes. weapons, John Rogers statuary, to Native
Members and Children under 18 - FREE Walk through our nation’s
ACTION military history, from our American artifacts. Gift shop features
Memberships Available
Tue-Fri 10am - 4pm • Sat 10am-2pm many unique items including Route 66

Closed Sunday and Monday
and Major Federal Holidays

Group Tours • Veterans Service Officer
Library • Special Events

918-794-2712 • OKMHC.org War for Independence merchandise… something for everyone. As
112 N Main St • Broken Arrow, OK

866.503.7081 through current day wars. Group Tours. a matter of fact, this place is loaded!
VisitBrokenArrowOK.com
918.794.2712 • OKMHC.org 918.341.5707 • TheGunMuseum.com

DEWEY ENID GROVE

TOM MIX MUSEUM ENID HAR-BER VILLAGE
Experience the magnitude Enid is located at MUSEUM
of Tom Mix —first movie the junction of the
king of the cowboys—the Chisholm Trail and the Explore themed exhibits of
myth and the man. See a Cherokee Strip Land antique collections, housed
Run. Today, Enid enjoys
life size replica of “Tony, a renaissance not seen in the historic buildings
the Wonder Horse,” Tom’s in its history. Join us in of this pioneer village
saddles, spurs, guns and 2017 as we celebrate
costumes. The theater features free Tom the 150th anniversary of reflecting the late 1800s
Mix movies daily. Visit our premier museum the Chisholm Trail. and early 1900s. Discover
gift shop where you will find western books, hands-on exhibits, stop by
Tom Mix movies, western jewelry and much 580.233.ENID (3643) • VisitEnid.org the museum, view historic
more. Museum Hours: Feb-Dec, craft demonstrations, shop The Country
Tues-Sat 10am-4:30pm. Store gift shop, walk the Nature Trail
918.534.1555 • TomMixMuseum.com and enjoy exciting annual events. March

15-November 15.
918.786.6446 • Har-BerVillage.com

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MCALESTER OKLAHOMA CITY DESTINATION OKLAHOMA PARTNERS

MCALESTER OKLAHOMA CITY
Strategically located at
the crossroads of major PHOTO: C DWANE HEARTLAND FLYER OKLAHOMA
STEVENS Parties of 20 or more RAILWAY MUSEUM
highways, McAlester passengers traveling Enjoy trains? The Museum
is the heart of scenic together can enjoy the
Southeast Oklahoma. is open to the public
Whether it’s our colorful benefits of traveling as a Thu.-Sat. Train rides on
and fascinating history, group on Amtrak. Enjoy the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of
our savory food, our the month April-August.
playful recreation, or pre-boarding, group Thomas the Tank Engine
exploring the museums seating and multiple
and shopping in Historic attractions at five stops visits last weekend in
Downtown or Old Town between Oklahoma City September & first in
you can see there’s so much to do! and Fort Worth, Texas, to October or celebrate your
918.423.9300 • CityofMcAlester.com keep your group enter-
birthday with us.
PONCA CITY tained all day.
405.424.8222
PONCA CITY 800.872.1477 • HeartlandFlyer.com OklahomaRailwayMuseum.org
Host to some of
Oklahoma’s most PONCA CITY VINITA
popular and time-
honored events, as well THE MARLAND THE MARLAND VINITA
as many world class ESTATES MANSION ESTATES Established in 1871,
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OKLAHOMA: Itineraries

Bartlesville: Wright In The Heart Of Green Country 30
Be A Real Okie From Muskogee 31
Route 66: Oklahoma’s Highway History Book 32-33
Black Gold Territory 34
All Aboard 35
Oklahoma Indian Territory 36
Where the Wind Comes Sweepin’ Down the Plains 37

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CO KS
NM Boise City
GUYMON Commerce
0 Blackwell PONCA CITNYewkirkKaw City DEWEY MIAMI
0 25 50 75 Beaver ALVA VINITA MO
50 100
TX Woodward ENID PawneePawhuHsokSmakiiantyBooAkRTLESVILLEPrLyAorNGGRLOEVYE

100 miles Fairview Perry TULSA Claremore AR
150 kilometers
Stillwater SAPULPA 10

Watonga Drumright BROKEN TAHLEQUAH/
Bristow ARROW PARK HILL
Stroud
EDMOND ARCADIA Stilwell

Clinton El Reno Chandler Okmulgee MUSKOGEE

Elk City Weatherford OKLAHOMA Sallisaw
CITY
SAYRE SHAWNEE Eufaula

Norman

Hobart Anadarko Purcell Poteau

Chickasha Wilburton

Mangum PAULS McALESTER
VALLEY
Ada

Lawton/

Ft. Sill Duncan Sulphur

Frederick Atoka

Ardmore Madill Antlers Broken Bow
Durant Hugo

Idabel

TX

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Bartlesville: “Wright in the Heart of Green Country”

Your visit begins at Keepsake Candle for a refreshing soda. Kay’s Vintage Woolaroc Ranch, Museum and Lloyd Wright called this masterpiece the
Factory and Country Store – nation- Antiques & Collectibles and Mimi’s Wildlife Preserve – Will Rogers said, “tree that escaped the crowded forest”
ally acclaimed Keepsake Candles are Antique Market are other antique ‘Of all the places in the United States, when he completed it for the H.C. Price
made just two miles west of Bartlesville. Woolaroc is the most unique.’ Country International Pipeline Company in
shops to visit in Dewey. estate of oil baron Frank Phillips, founder 1956. His only built skyscraper rises 19
Over 500 styles of these beautiful Tom Mix Museum and Dewey of Phillips Petroleum Company, this rustic stories above downtown Bartlesville and
Hotel Museum – Tom Mix was the environment served as a one-of-a-kind offers a unique touring experience. The
“Antiques in Wax” have been made in first “King of the Cowboys,” the original entertainment venue. ‘Uncle Frank’ Price Tower Arts Center has continuous
Bartlesville since 1970. There’s some- good guy in the white hat. Mix lived in hosted U.S. Presidents, wealthy Eastern and permanent exhibitions on Frank
investors, dignitaries, Indians, tycoons, Lloyd Wright. The building received the
thing for the men too–a short railroad Dewey as a young man and served as a movie stars, lawmen and outlaws alike American Institute of Architects 25-year
deputy sheriff. The Tom Mix Museum on his sprawling ranch southwest of award and is on the National Register of
consisting of two tank cars and a ca- Bartlesville. Historic Places.
contains a display of Mix’s costumes, Phillips 66 Museum – be inspired by
boose. The caboose houses memora- Lunch Copper Restaurant + Bar – the story of Phillips’ transformation from
memorabilia, photographs and some An eclectic and affordable menu paired a small Bartlesville business to a global
bilia from the bygone days of railroading. with beautiful views of the Osage Hills. energy enterprise. Experience the thrill
Frank Phillips Home – experience the of his personal property. A life-sized Price Tower and Arts Center – Frank of Billy Parker flying overhead in an
sumptuous, 26-room town residence original 1914 Pusher plane, and Phillips’
replica of Tony, his trusted steed, greets breakthrough discovery that helped fuel
of oil baron Frank Phillips. Although the you as you enter the museum. the Hula Hoop craze.
The Dewey Hotel Museum - “The
house itself is beautiful and ornate, the Grand Ole Lady of the Prairie” – WOOLAROC Complete your trip to by visiting the
period furnishings, glassware, clothing
original furnishings left by the Phillips unique boutiques in the downtown area:
and rare photographs of early day life of Courthouse Design, The Cottage
family make this tour an experience to Door, Curbside Closet, Sweet P’s, One
the area are displayed in this restored Good Turn & Kidz Korner, The French
remember. Nest and Lubella’s Boutique.
Lunch at Sterling’s Grille – affordable Victorian Hotel.
dining on the elegant side. Banquet Dinner at the Painted Horse -
burgers, brews and blues, live music
room can accommodate groups up to
every other weekend.
65. Try your luck at the Osage Casino
Dewey Antique Shops and Museums Bartlesville – open 24/7 with many
– Step into Linger Longer Antiques,
and be transported back to the “good gaming options or relax with a cocktail
old days”. Browse the wide variety of at the casino’s Nine18 Bar.
unique antiques and collectibles. Stop
by the Old Fashioned Soda Fountain

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Be A Real Okie From Muskogee

Begin your visit at the Muskogee War Arkansas River and native flora and Muskogee. Shop your way through all Civilized Tribes Museum located
Memorial Park – Home of the USS the boutiques in the Katy District lo- in the original Union Indian Agency
Batfish. Step aboard Oklahoma’s only fauna along the walking trails or cool off cated on Main Street and swing onto Building constructed in 1875. Don’t
submarine and discover the secrets of miss the upstairs gallery to see tribal
in the water by renting kayaks or paddle Broadway. You will find scores of un- culture displayed through beautiful
nine compartments. The USS Batfish boards at Three Forks Outfitters. artwork.
Playing all day can work up an appetite. common goods including antiques, For dinner, check out Miss Addie’s.
is famous for sinking three enemy sub- Enjoy gourmet selections and a glass
Did you know that Muskogee has more clothing, and home goods (even items of wine by the fire. Depending on the
marines in 76 hours during World War day of the week, if it’s Tuesday, catch
BBQ restaurants per capita than any- from the popular Magnolia Homes from a movie at the historic Roxy Theater.
II. Stand where American heroes have HGTV’s Fixer Upper)! On Thursdays, check out the Oklahoma
where in the nation?! For dinner pick For lunch head a few blocks over to Music Hall of Fame for one-of-a-kind
stood plus witness hundreds of military your flavor. Cowboy’s, Mahylon’s, Harmony House. Enjoy mouth water- music in a one-of-a-kind venue. You
Runt’s, Smokehouse Bob’s, or the ing sandwiches, salads, and specials. might even catch a run of a popular play
artifacts in the museum and on the park original My Place on the west side are at the newly constructed, state-of-the-
just a few. Don’t leave without having a delectable art Muskogee Little Theatre.
grounds.
Not ready to wind down for the day? dessert from the Bakery. HARMONY HOUSE
For lunch, head downtown to Muskogee’s There’s the Cherokee Casino – Fort
Gibson or the Creek Nation Casino, Spend your afternoon taking in the
oldest restaurant. Established in 1915, and you might even catch a show.
Club Lunch offers unique daily specials history and culture of Muskogee. Visit
that are truly Muskogee. Tip: Check out Fuel up for day two by stopping in at the Depot District and stop in the
the Muskogee Hoagie! Erly Rush Coffeehouse in downtown Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame to
After lunch head out to Three Forks see artifacts from Oklahoma musi-
Harbor and take in the beautiful
cians, hear great stories from behind
MUSKOGEE WAR MEMORIAL PARK - HOME OF THE USS BATFISH
the scenes of the music industry, and
maybe even hear a song! Visit Three
Rivers Museum and learn about
Muskogee’s heritage as a railroad town

and as a haunt for famous outlaws and

lawmen. Learn more about the native

history of Muskogee and the surround-
ing area by heading over to the Five

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Route 66: Oklahoma’s Highway History Book

MIAMI Plan a group meal at either Miami stop. TULSA Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish
The community of Miami was created Any trip down Route 66 inevitably Art – a “spiritually moving” museum,
by the sale of 588 acres of land by the In nearby Commerce, you can see the crosses through the metropolitan area documents the atrocities of Nazi
Ottawa Tribe in 1891 for $10 per acre. boyhood home of New York Yankees of Tulsa where you’ll find numerous Germany against citizens who have
Today the community is a popular stop great, Mickey Mantle. attractions and hip districts. called Tulsa home.
on the iconic Route 66, where 9 miles of
the original “Ribbon Road” remain. VINITA Tulsa Air and Space Museum – Philbrook Museum of Art, Tulsa
You might want to plan your journey documents Oklahoma’s extensive Garden Center and Linnaeus
Coleman Theatre – an extensively down ”The Route” to coincide with one aviation history with multiple interactive Teaching Garden – located within
restored Vaudeville theater, it stills of Vinita’s renowned events, the ever displays. a few blocks of each other, combine
features performances that entertain popular Calf Fry Festival and the Will art - both natural and created - into a
audiences on a regular basis. Housed Rogers Rodeo, titled after Oklahoma’s Tulsa Zoo – constantly evolving exhibits stunning visitor experience.
here is a “Mighty Wurlitzer” pipe organ. favorite son. provide visitors with an up-close view of
zoo inhabitants. BROKEN ARROW
Route 66 Vintage Iron – step into Can’t make it to the Calf Fry Festival, The largest suburb in the Tulsa
the world of Evil Knievel, an extensive then stop by Clanton’s Café (featured The Tulsa Zoo and Tulsa Air and Space metropolitan area, Broken Arrow is a
collection of motorcycles and cycle on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives) for a Museum are conveniently located near community that offers visitors a variety
memorabilia. taste of these and other delicacies. one another. of shopping and attraction options.

COLEMAN THEATRE WILL ROGERS RODEO PARADE GILCREASE MUSEUM MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM

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Persimmon Hollow Village – a OKLAHOMA AQUARIUM SAPULPA POPS
replica of an old west town complete This metro Tulsa attraction features Oklahoma’s newest attraction on “The In Arcadia on “The Route”, an over-the-
with a flea market, shabby chic furniture thousands of salt and fresh water fish Route” is The Heart of Route 66 Auto top modern diner features hundreds of
and over 18 specialty shops on three and animals. See the largest bull sharks Museum and can be found in Sapulpa. “pops” to quench your thirst. A 66-foot
beautiful acres. in captivity through a one-of-a-kind An eclectic collection of historic tall, LED light covered pop-bottle is a
walk-through tunnel, plus sea horses, automobiles and other auto and Route beacon directing you to this Oklahoma
Broken Arrow Historical Society jellyfish and eels. See seven other 66 memorabilia is on display here. original.
Museum – combines interactive dynamic exhibits including “Fishes of
galleries with historic treasures and Oklahoma” with a 120-year old alligator The three story Sapulpa Historical EDMOND
memorabilia and located in the heart of snapping turtle and 7-foot-long gars. Museum that captures days gone by in The Arts and Antique District – in
downtown. a quaint “village” setting. downtown Edmond is an eclectic and
The Oklahoma Aquarium will welcome historic shopping district featuring
Military History Museum – a the long awaited Sea Turtle exhibit in Freddie’s Restaurant – This long unique gifts, jewelry, clothing, southwest
collection of artifacts from the Civil War spring of 2017. standing local favorite in Sapulpa serves items and seasonal specialties in over
and all wars since, are on display. up Lebanese delicacies, steaks and 30 shops.
numerous other traditional items and is
a perfect lunch or dinner stop for group
and individual travelers.

OKLAHOMA AQUARIUM HEART OF RT 66 AUTO MUSEUM POPS SODA RANCH AND DINER ARTS AND ANTIQUE DISTRICT - EDMOND

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Black Gold Territory

DEWEY BARTLESVILLE Company a world energy leader. the spirit of the women who played a
The namesake of Bartlesville, Jacob The town that “all things oil” built-and Woolaroc – Nestled in the Osage hills, significant role in the settling of this part
Bartles - after being unable to secure a original home of Phillips Petroleum the ranch retreat of oilman Frank Phillips of the country. Twelve miniature statues
railroad station on the north side of the Company-still boasts a strong presence is a 3,700 acre wildlife preserve and toured the country and votes were cast
Caney River-moved further north and in the energy sector. is home to many species of native and for the favorite.
established Dewey. Frank Phillips Home – The original exotic wildlife, such as buffalo, elk and Grand Home – Mr. Marland’s first home
Tom Mix Museum – pays homage home of oilman Frank Phillips and his longhorn cattle. The museum houses a in Ponca City, houses fascinating artifacts
to the first super star cowboy, from family remains unchanged since 1930. collection of western art and artifacts, from the 101 Ranch, an archeology
bartender to cowboy on the 101 Ranch It depicts the lives, tastes, fashions, and Native American materials and one of the display and Native American artifacts of
to movie star, the museum features every values of the Phillips’ and their world finest collections of Colt firearms in the the Plains tribes.
aspect of Tom’s life. during the first half of the 20th century. world. Standing Bear Park and Museum –
Dewey Hotel – restored Victorian Hotel Price Tower – Frank Lloyd Wright’s Welcoming you is the 22 foot tall bronze
across the street from Tom Mix Museum only realized skyscraper. Wright took his PONCA CITY sculpture of Ponca Chief Standing Bear
Prairie Song – a replica Western town inspiration for the cantilevered design from A city based on oil and agriculture, it overlooking the beautiful 63 acre park
with more than two dozen buildings, a tree, thus “the tree that escaped the originated as part of the opening of the and museum. Dedicated to educating
provides sweeping views of the scenic forest”. Cherokee Outlet to non Native Americans. all nationalities about Native American
high plains. It’s an ideal location for a Phillips Petroleum Museum – state- Conoco Museum – exhibits depict the heritage and the important role they
group meal. of-the-art historical museum features growth of a company born from the early played in developing our country’s
the people who made Phillips Petroleum days of a kerosene distributor and the diverse culture.
TOM MIX MUSEUM wildcat days of the Cherokee Outlet, to
FRANK PHILLIPS HOME an international energy empire. MARLAND MANSION ESTATE
Marland Mansion Estate – The story
of oilman E.W. Marland is fascinating
and his home is an architectural wonder.
The roaring-twenties come to life in this
43,000 sq. ft. “Palace on the Prairie”.
Pioneer Woman – created to honor

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All Aboard!

The Heartland Flyer offers daily Harn Homestead – this original Chickasaw Cultural Center – located Santa Fe Depot – old photos and pio-
round-trip rail transportation between Land Run home houses some unique in Sulphur, OK, shares the continuing neer collectables join a steam locomo-
Oklahoma City and Fort Worth. The Oklahoma treasures. story of the Chickasaw people through tive, coal tender and red caboose at this
400 plus mile trip travels through scenic Oklahoma Railway Museum – see a nature, history, heritage and life ways. resurrected site.
south central Oklahoma. steam engine, freight cars and passen-
ger cars and hop aboard for train rides Museum of Osteology – With hun- Toy and Action Figure Museum –
CENTRAL OKLAHOMA’S FRONTIER on many Saturdays from April through dreds of skeletons and skulls, this mu- find over 11,000 classic pop culture
COUNTRY August. seum is an educational treasure for kids figures on display, along with several
Adventure District – in Oklahoma City Oklahoma City National Memorial and adults alike. The museum features interactive areas for hands-on experi-
provides hours, if not days, of fun and and Museum – strives to offer com- a variety of North American specimens ences. From concept through manufac-
excitement at the following attractions: fort, peace and hope while remember- ranging from tiny mice and shrew skel- turing, the museum has exhibits on the
ing those who perished in the Oklahoma etons to a 40 foot humpback whale. creation of action figures from the first
The Zoo Amphitheatre – entertains City bombing. articulated toys of the late 50s to today’s
with numerous musical presentations. Bricktown Water Taxi – provides a PAULS VALLEY current favorites.
narrated cruise down the Oklahoma The land around Pauls Valley is very rich
Gaylord Pickens Oklahoma Heritage River; you can scope out where you’ll and fertile and was in the area ceded to
Museum – shares Oklahoma’s story eat or shop afterward. the Chickasaw Nation, prior to their re-
through its people. location to Indian Territory in the 1830s.

PHOTO: ANTHONY WESSEL

HEARTLAND FLYER OKLAHOMA RAILWAY MUSEUM MUSEUM OF OSTEOLOGY TOY AND ACTION FIGURE MUSEUM

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Oklahoma Indian Territory

GROVE TAHLEQUAH Lunch and shopping – quaint MUSKOGEE
Har-Ber Village Museum – on the Established at the end of the Trail of downtown shops, galleries and eateries Muskogee today is an agricultural
banks of Grand Lake ‘O The Cherokees Tears in 1839, Tahlequah has prospered offer a variety of options for travelers.
in Grove, this collection of over 100 through the decades as a result of the transportation center for eastern
buildings, began as a husband’s gift to his dedication of the Cherokee people. PARK HILL Oklahoma and is home to the Port of
wife – a small church – and blossomed George M. Murrell Home – is a Muskogee, a part of the McClellan-
from there. From a large sawmill steam Cherokee Heritage Center – the certified Trail of Tears site and National Kerr Navigation System, which
engine and water wheel to doll, military Center includes the Cherokee National Historic Landmark. George’s wife’s begins east of Tulsa and continues to
and gun collections, the Village provides a Museum, the premier cultural center uncle, John Ross, was Principal Chief of
glimpse of times past. for Cherokee history; Diligwa, a 1710 the Cherokee Nation from 1828 until his the Mississippi River and ultimately the
Cherokee Village gives the visitor an death in 1866.
Pensacola Dam at Langley – This Art enhanced experience of Cherokee life; Gulf of Mexico. Muskogee offers many
Deco style dam was constructed between and the Adams Corner Rural Village,
1938 and 1940. It is listed on the National representing life in the 1890s. attractions detailing the history of this
Register of Historic Places and is the
longest multiple arch dam in the world. area and a step-on guide can certainly
Tours are available by arrangement.
enhance your tour.

HAR-BER VILLAGE MUSEUM CHEROKEE HERITAGE CENTER GEORGE M. MURRELL HOME FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES MUSEUM

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Five Civilized Tribes Museum – Muskogee War Memorial U.S.S. MCALESTER The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of
showcases the extensive art collections Batfish – anchored on dry ground, this The largest community within the Art – will fascinate with its ancient
of the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Creek, WWII submarine is the cornerstone of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and its Egypt exhibit; you’ll discover the how
Choctaw and Seminole Nations. the War Memorial Museum and a must nearby neighbor of Krebs, are known and why of mummies and see the only
to explore. for their Italian heritage and restaurants. mummy in Oklahoma.
Three Rivers Museum – dedicated to
preserving the history of the American Thomas-Foreman Historic Home – Scottish Rite Masonic Temple – The Jasmine Moran Children’s
Frontier. The Museum is named for the restored home of Judge John Robert open for guided tours weekdays and by Museum – perfect for the young and
convergence of the Arkansas, Verdigris Thomas featuring Native American appointment on Saturdays. the young-at-heart. Self-discovery and
and Grand Rivers. and military items. The Judge planted interactive play are focal points for this
350 fruit and shade trees, of which a SHAWNEE museum’s exploration of a variety of
Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame – northern red oak still remains. Santa Fe Depot – this former depot career opportunities.
dedicated to recognizing the significant is a worthy tour stop. The Romanesque
impact on the music world by styling resembles a castle and is a
Oklahomans. dramatic backdrop for a photo.

OKLAHOMA MUSIC HALL OF FAME SCOTTISH RITE MASONIC TEMPLE SANTA FE DEPOT MABEE-GERRER MUSEUM OF ART

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Where the Wind Comes Sweepin’ Down the Plains

ENID along with Leonardo’s Children’s found. Alabaster Caverns, a short GUYMON
Northwest Oklahoma’s largest com- Museum, must-see attractions in Enid. drive southwest of Alva, is the largest
munity, Enid, has strong ties to the oil alabaster cave in the world open to the By the time you arrive in Guymon you’re
industry as well as agriculture; in fact Traveling further into western Oklahoma public. Approximately three-fourths of a deep into what was known as “No Man’s
Enid has the third largest grain capacity toward Alva, the scenic countryside is mile long, it requires considerable stair Land” and documenting this pre-state-
in the world. background for many attractions. Near climbing but at 50 degrees it is ideal hood area of Oklahoma is the No Man’s
Aline, the Homesteaders Sod House year-round. Land Museum. If you continue further
The Cherokee Strip Regional Museum preserves the only remaining west, Black Mesa, Oklahoma’s highest
Heritage Center – details the settle- sod house in Oklahoma. The museum is ALVA point, lies in the remnant of a volcanic
ment and development of NW Oklahoma built surrounding the house. Great Salt eruption millions of years ago. Remains
following land runs in the late 1800s and Plains State Park near Jet gives visi- Cherokee Strip Museum – forty-room of past civilizations as well as dinosaurs
the Railroad Museum of Oklahoma, tors the opportunity to dig for selenite musuem in Alva houses a pioneer-days have been discovered in the area.
featuring historic engines, cabooses crystals during part of the year and is and Native American artifacts collection
and other related machinery, are both, the only place on earth the crystals are considered to be one of best.

CHEROKEE STRIP REGIONAL HERITAGE CENTER RAILROAD MUSEUM OF OKLAHOMA HOMESTEADERS SOD HOUSE MUSEUM ALABASTER CAVERNS

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