Claremore Visitors Guide 2014

… An Oklahoma Tradition

Antique & Unique Shopping
World Class Museums
Spectacular Events
& Entertainment
and of course
Historic

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All guest rooms feature
WIFI, microwave, refrigerator and coffee.

Conveniently Located On Historic
Route 66 Just Minutes From
Will Rogers Memorial Museum

J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum
Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs

Historic Downtown Shopping
Claremore Expo Center

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• Restaurant & Lounge On-Site
• Business Services
• Outdoor Swimming Pool - Heated Salt Water
• Meeting & Banquet Facilities On-Site

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Welcome to

Claremore
… an Oklahoma Tradition!

Nestled in the heart of green country and centrally located in
northeast Oklahoma, Claremore is on historic Route 66 and just minutes
away from Tulsa. The hometown of Will Rogers, Claremore was often
included in his witty quotes such as “folks make towns, not numbers”
which rings true for our community today. A small town with charm and
friendly folks.

Our proximity to Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Kansas, Missouri, and
Arkansas make us a perfect choice for your weekend getaway, meeting/
convention, special event, wedding, reunion, or just a place to gather
with family and friends.

Visitors can experience our world class museums, such as the Will
Rogers Memorial or the JM Davis Arms & Historical Museum; dine at
our many local favorite eateries; shop in historic downtown’s 300 plus
antique, boutique, and collectible stores; attend an annual festival or
event; take a cruise on The Mother Road and visit several icons known
for historic Route 66; enjoy the great outdoors at the many surrounding
lakes; or relax in our outstanding hotels.

Traditions run deep in Claremore; traditions that come from some of
our most famous citizens. Patti Page always called Claremore her home.
Will Rogers told the world that one day everyone should have to come
to Claremore. Lynn Riggs’ most famous play Green Grows the Lilacs,
adapted by Rogers and Hammerstein as the musical Oklahoma!, tells of
our love for life in Claremore.

400 Veterans Parkway, Claremore, OK 74017
VisitClaremore.org • 877-341-8688 • 918-341-8688

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Must See…

Will Rogers Memorial Museum
1720 W Will Rogers Blvd • WillRogers.com
800-324-9455 • 918-341-0719

Located on a beautiful 20-acre campus and
dedicated to the life of the famed American
humorist, Will Rogers, one of the country’s most
multi-talented and historically significant public
figures. Will and members of his family are interred on the grounds.
• 25,000 Sq Ft Museum
• Eleven Galleries Of Memorabilia And Artifacts
• Children’s Museum
• Theaters and Television Kiosks
• Interactive Displays
• Fine Art
• Gift shop of books, mementos and Route 66 souvenirs

Hours/Admission: Open Daily, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free – Under 18
$5 – Ages 18-61
$4 – 62+, Military, Students with Id
Groups: $4 – Ten or more
Guided tours & after-hours by appointment

Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch
9501 E 380 Rd, Oologah • 918-275-4201

Birthplace of Will Rogers overlooks Lake Oologah
and is three miles northeast of Oologah.

• Scenic Living
• Historic Ranch
• House in which Will Rogers was born in 1879
• Indoor and Outdoor Exhibits
• Picnic Facilities

Hours/Admission: Open Daily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Guided tours and after-hours by appointment
Free – donations accepted

The Will Rogers Hotel
524 W Will Rogers Blvd • 918-343-0045 • RCHS1.org

An art deco treasure, the hotel was home to mineral water baths called

“radium water”, an important part of the hotel’s service. The lobby showcases

a statue of Will Rogers, “I don’t tell jokes. I just watch the government and
report the facts”, representing his career in radio broadcasting. The concrete
and steel structure was designated as a bomb shelter during World War II.

Rehabilitation of the hotel, now the Will Rogers Center, was completed in
1997. Visitors are welcome to view the lobby and second floor.

Hours: Mon-Sat, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Group tours by appointment with a three day notice

Must See…

Oklahoma Maritime Education Center-Tulsa Port of Catoosa
Opening early spring of 2014
5350 Cimarron Rd, Catoosa • 918-266-2291
TulsaPort.com/AboutOurWaterway

The Oklahoma Maritime Education Center will feature
print and interactive displays highlighting a brief
history of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation
System and the Tulsa Port of Catoosa. It will include
the dedication of the Tulsa Port of Catoosa on June
5, 1971, the regional and national economic benefits
of the waterway, cargo shipped on the waterway, and
the environmental benefits of the Inland Waterway System. The towboat M/V
Charley Border, permanently docked adjacent to the museum, served the port
for over 30 years, and was used to switch barges in the port channel.

Hours/Admission: Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Free
Call for group tours and special appointments

Rogers State University
1701 W Will Rogers Blvd
918-343-7777 • RSU.edu

Rogers State University, located on “the Hill” on the
west side of Claremore, is a regional university and
serves more than 4,600 students.

• Features include elaborate outdoor sculptures
of Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln.

• Two buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places,
the University’s flagship building, Preparatory Hall, which features the
iconic gold dome, and Meyer Hall, the main administration building. The
Oklahoma Military Academy Museum is located on the second floor of
Meyer Hall.

J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum
330 N JM Davis Blvd • 918-341-5707
TheGunMuseum.com

This museum collection, originally housed in the historic Mason Hotel, now
features over 50,000 artifacts on display. The world’s largest private collection
of guns is housed here as well as:

• 14,000 guns on display
• Collection of John Rogers’ statuaries
• Extensive stein collection
• Swords, saddles, Native American artifacts
• World War I posters
• Antique musical instruments

Hours/Admission: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun (Apr-Oct) 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sun (Nov-Mar Closed)
Free – donations accepted
After hours by appointment

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Say Osiyo to
Cherokee Nation

Osiyo is the Cherokee way to say hello.
Experience the spirit of this greeting
and more when you explore the great

adventures within Cherokee Nation, located
in northeast Oklahoma. Come for a day, a
weekend, or even a full week of culture,
exploration, food and fun. Learn Cherokee
history and visit dozens of cultural
attractions and recreational activities
throughout the Cherokee Nation.

Osiyo is the traditional Cherokee greeting. Come say “hello” and plan your visit today:
CherokeeTourismOK.com • (877) 779-6977
*Named 2013 Tribal Destination of the Year by the American Indian and Alaska Native Tourism Association

Must See…

Claremore Museum of History/Lynn Riggs Memorial Museum
121 N Weenonah • 918-342-1127 • RCHS1.org
Rollie Lynn Riggs, born in 1899, just three miles southwest of Claremore in
Indian Territory, became an internationally famous author and playwright.
His play Green Grow the Lilacs was adapted by Rodgers & Hammerstein into
the internationally recognized musical Oklahoma!. The play, set in 1900 in
Claremore, is a vibrantly descriptive and colorful tale of life in Indian Territory.
The memorial was rennovated in the spring of 2013 and reopened as the
Claremore Museum of History. Admission by appointment and voluntary
contribution.
Belvidere Mansion
4th & Chickasaw • 918-342-1127 • RCHS1.org
Attracted by Claremore’s two railroads, John
M. Bayless brought his family to Indian Territory
in 1901. By 1902, Bayless started building his
castle-like mansion, The Belvidere, and it was completed in 1907.
The unique three-story Victorian style mansion has four towers, one on each
corner. A portico on the north side provided cover for the guest carriages as
they arrived for gala parties. Today, you can tour the home, shop in the gift
shop and dine in the tea room.

Hours/Admission: Tues-Sat, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Admission by voluntary contribution

World’s Largest Private Firearms Collection
Western Native American Items
Famous Outlaw Weapons
Military Weapons
John Wayne Movie Posters
Over 50,000 items on display!

TheGunMuseum.com • 918-341-5707

On Historic Route 66 in downtown Claremore.
5th & JM Davis Blvd. Just 30 minutes from Tulsa!

Totem Pole Park
4 miles east of Route 66 on SH 28-A, Foyil • 918-342-1127 • RCHS1.org

Ed Galloway’s Totem Park features a 90 foot totem pole
containing over 200 carved Native American pictures. It
towers over a nine acre park featuring one of Oklahoma’s
best examples of colorful folk art.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it claims
the title of World’s Largest Totem Pole and is a popular stop
along Historic Route 66.

Hours/Admission: Daily during daylight hours
Gift Shop/Museum: Tues-Sat, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sun, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Free

Historical Route 66, “The Mother Road”
From Catoosa to Chelsea • VisitClaremore.org

Over 40 miles of the “Mother Road” cross through
Rogers County. See such icons as the Big Blue Whale,
J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum, the world’s
largest Totem Pole, Oak Hills Winery and The Nut
House.

Arts & Entertainment

Robson Performing Arts Center
101 E Stuart Roosa • 918-923-4290 • ClaremorePAC.org

The Robson Performing Arts Center was
built for, and dedicated to, the students
of Claremore Public Schools for their
education and enjoyment. It is open to
the general public for great concerts,
plays, musicals, and cultural events by
regional and national performers. Tickets
and complete event listing can be found
on the website.

Claremore Expo Center & RV Park
400 Veterans Parkway • 918-342-5357 • VisitClaremore.org

The Claremore Expo Center is the venue for concerts, trade shows,
graduations, tractor pulls, motorcycle/bicycle/monster truck events, dog
shows, livestock shows and auctions, and a wide variety of equestrian events.
The Expo is currently the home court for the RSU HillCat basketball team, the
Green Country Classic Ranch Rodeo, Annual Bluegrass & Chili Festival and
the Rogers County Free Fair. An RV Park with 44 paved spots and 20/30/50
amp full hookups is available.

A Gallery of the Arts
510 W Will Rogers Blvd, 918-342-4210 • WolfProductionsGallery.com

A Gallery of the Arts features more than 50
Oklahoma artisans using a variety of mediums.
Special exhibits and events are scheduled
throughout the year.

Hours: Sat, Tue, Wed, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thur-Fri, 10:00 am -7:00 pm
Closed Sun-Mon

Variety of Nuts; Raw, Roasted or Flavored
Fresh Homemade Fudge - Free Taste!

Jellies, Jams & Candies • Seasonings & Salsas
Historic Route 66 Souvenirs • Gifts Galore

918-266-1604 • 888-732-2665

www.66nuts.com
7 DAYS A WEEK 10AM - 6PM

Located on Historic Route 66 at 26677 S. Hwy. 66, Claremore

Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs
20900 S 4200 Rd • 918-283-8800 • CherokeeCasino.com
Experience the thrill of
live horse racing with
trackside excitement
March-May, and
September-November,
and hot simulcast racing
action from around the
country every day.
The casino/entertainment
complex is open daily and features exciting Las Vegas style electronic games
and video poker.
There are special events and promotions year-round. Home to Oklahoma’s
largest KOA Campground with more than 400 full hookup RV pads.

September 19-20, 2014
Rogers State University

www.rsu.edu

Sandwiches & Deli

Fresh, made-to-order hearty sandwiches with all the trimmings!
A daily variety of fresh breads, meats, and cheeses with
a great selection of homemade sweet treats!

Special events, wine tastings, holiday events,
and the Route 66 Pecan & Fun Fest... there is

always something fun going on at

The Nut House
918-266-1604
www.66nuts.com

Please check our website often for an updated schedule of events.

Outdoor & Sports

Claremore Super Recreation Center & Skate Park
595 Veterans Parkway • 918-341-4516 • ClaremoreCity.com

This 80,000-square-foot facility
features indoor basketball, tennis,
racquetball and volleyball courts;
indoor track; weight room with state of
the art equipment; and Junior Olympic
size indoor pool.

Claremore Lake Park
East on Blue Starr Dr
918-341-1238 (Ranger’s office)
ClaremoreCity.com

Boating, fishing, picnic areas - some with
shelters, playgrounds, walking/jogging trails.

Open daily 6:00 am – 10:00 pm

Heritage Hills Golf Course
3140 Tee Dr • 918-341-0055 • HeritageHillsGC.com

A public championship 18-hole, PAR 71(m)/72(w) golf
course, home to several major tournaments each year
and features a driving range, practice green, electric
and pull cart rentals, and travelling beverage cart.

Oologah Lake - US Army Corps of Engineers
8400 E Hwy 88 • 918-443-2250 • swt.usace.army.mil

A great outdoor area for picnics, boating, fishing,
swimming, skiing, and plenty of campgrounds.

Athletic Complexes
The City of Claremore and Rogers State University
both offer outstanding fields for soccer, baseball
and softball; as wells as indoor courts for volleyball and basketball, and a
variety of track and field venues.

Tournaments
Claremore and the surrounding area host a variety
of tournaments each year – all types – all sizes.
Let us help you find the perfect place to host your
tournament!

Visit Claremore

400 Veterans Parkway, Claremore, OK 74017
VisitClaremore.org • 877-341-8688 • 918-341-8688

Agritourism

The Nut House
26677 S Hwy 66
918-266-1604 • 66Nuts.com

Located on Historic Route 66, the “true”
Nut House is a must see. A great place
for a rest stop, souvenirs, sweet treats,
or lunch in Hot Mama’s Deli, the Nut
House is a local favorite for seasonal
pecans and great gift items.

Oak Hills Winery
7070 S 4240, Chelsea
918-789-WINE • OakHillsWinery.com

Oak Hills Winery and Vineyards invites you to
experience Oklahoma wine at its best. Spend
some time learning about wines in a relaxed
environment or take a tour of the vineyards. We offer complimentary wine
tasting and a wide selection of wines, grape juices, and gifts … something for
everyone!

Shepherd’s Cross
16792 E 450 Rd • 918-342-5911
ShepherdsCross.com

A working farm where visitors enjoy shepherding tours,
Bible Garden tours, living Christmas nativity, pumpkin
patch, and the Wooly Weekend Sheep to Shawl. See
website for hours, appointments/more details.

Summer’s Time Outdoor Adventures
(STO Adventures)
PO Box 2788
918-760-3307 • STOAdventures.net

STO Adventures offers guided hunts for whitetail deer,
coyotes, and certain waterfowl species. Guided noodling
trips are popular as the expert in noodling, Kaleb
Summers, takes you and your fishing party to the hot
spots where the “big cats” hide.

Swan’s Dairy
938 E 5th Street
918-341-2298

Established in 1923 with one cow. In 1951, Swan Dairy
began selling Grade A Raw Milk in one-gallon bottles for
50 cents. Cheese is also produced at the dairy.

Oklahoma’s finest milk enters a pre-cooler directly from the cows. It is then
transferred to a tank cooler and bottled. Visitors can view afternoon milking
daily from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.



Visit Claremore

400 Veterans Parkway, Claremore, OK 74017
VisitClaremore.org • 877-341-8688 • 918-341-8688

Shopping …

Historic Downtown Claremore
… Where the Mother Road Meets Main Street

Featuring Antiques, Boutiques, Collectibles and More
Claremore Main Street, Inc.
918-341-5881 • DowntownClaremore.org
More than 300 antique dealers are represented
in three blocks and are becoming a shopper’s
paradise! Antiques, collectibles, art, home décor,
local favorite diners, four new boutiques, and
many coffee shops with tasty treats are sure to
please. Visit Main Street’s website for a full list of
shops, restaurants, and services.

Ne-Mar Shopping Center … A Claremore Original
West Will Rogers Boulevard • Ne-Mar.com
Ne-Mar Shopping Center, a mainstay in Claremore since 1967, is home to
thirty-one businesses, including nationally recognized stores, as well as locally
owned shops, restaurants and services. Located in the heart of Claremore, it
is easily accessible and features plenty of parking.

31 Shops and Restaurants

West Will Rogers Blvd. Claremore, OK Ne-Mar.com

Antiques, Boutiques,
Uniques & Collectibles

Out and About … locally owned and operated

S.L.O.B.S. - Shop Locally Owned Businesses. Claremore prides itself on our
locally owned and operated stores, from hometown merchants to national
chains, the shops offer a pleasant atmosphere and the friendliest staff! A
complete listing of downtown stores is available at DowntownClaremore.org.

Cato Fashions Factory Connection Hoover’s Have-All Mall
Make It Special The Nut House Oak Hills Winery
Rustic Rabbit Antiques Swans Dairy

Local Flavors

Claremore Hugo’s Restaurant El Maguey Mexican
Originals 1217 W Archer Restaurant
918-342-9240 Fried Pie of Claremore
Buddy’s Restaurant Golden Chef
630 N JM Davis Blvd Mattie’s 66 Steakhouse Golden Corral
918-341-6737 15901 N Hwy 66 Goldie’s Patio Grill
918-343-0077 Los Azteca
Cappuccino Corner Mazzio’s Italian Eatery
900 E Will Rogers Blvd Morgan Dowell’s BBQ Napoli’s Italian
918-283-2633 Joint Restaurant
1001 N Owalla Panda Chinese
Cotton-Eyed Joes 918-923-6569 Pizza Hut
715 S Moretz Rib Crib
918-342-0855 Red’s Coney Island Toofan’s Kitchen
1005 E Will Rogers Blvd
Dog Iron Saloon 918-342-5100 Fast Food
20900 S 4200 Rd
918-283-8300 The Pink House Arby’s
210 W 4th Street Bill & Ruth’s Sub Shop
Dot’s Cafe 918-342-2544 Braum’s Ice Cream &
310 W Will Rogers Blvd Dairy Store (two)
918-341-9718 Tea Room at the Burger King
Belvidere Charlie’s Chicken
Eggbert’s 121 N Chickasaw Ave Cherry Berry Yogurt
900 S Lynn Riggs Blvd 918-342-1127 Domino’s
918-342-1223 Kentucky Fried Chicken
Casual Dining Little Caesar’s Pizza
Gripado’s Long John Silver/A&W
1210 N Industrial Blvd Asean Diner Root Beer
918-341-4499 Asiana Buffet McDonalds (two)
Billy Simm’s BBQ Papa John’s Pizza
Hammett House Boom-A-Rang Diner Sonic Drive-In (two)
1616 W Will Rogers Blvd Buffalo Wild Wings Subway (four)
918-341-7333 Café Flores Taco Bell
Carl’s Coney Island Taco Bueno
Hot Mama’s Deli at Chili’s Taco Tico
The Nut House El Azteca
26677 S Hwy 66 El Charro
918-266-1604 El Banquete

1958 S Hwy 66 • Claremore, OK 74019
ElMagueyRestaurantOK.com

Steak, Pork & Seafood Entrees • Take Out Available
Full Service Bar with Drink Specials

Daily Specials • Happy Hour 3:00-7:00 pm
Mon-Thur 11:00-9:00 • Fri-Sat 11:00-10:00 • Sun 10:30-8:00

Redeem this ad for $5 off any order over $30.

Authentic Mexican Cuisine • Warm & Friendly Atmosphere

Special Event/Group
Tour/Meeting Planners

Central Location

• Located in the heart of northeast Oklahoma
• Easy access from I-44, Historic Route 66, OK Hwy 20 and Hwy 88
• Twenty minutes from Tulsa International Airport (TIA)

Claremore Expo Center
400 Veterans Parkway • 918-342-5357 • VisitClaremore.org

• 30,000 sq ft hall perfect for trade shows
or large corporate meetings

• Indoor and outdoor arenas, both excellent
choices for equestrian events

• Small meeting room seating up to 75

Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs and Event Center
20900 S 4200 Rd • 918-283-8800 • CherokeeCasino.com

• Live horse racing • 20,000 sq. ft. Event Center

• Meeting space in Finish Line Room, Turf Club and Horseshow Room

• Full menu for on-site catering or dine in Dog Iron Saloon

Holiday Inn Express & Suites and Convention Center
New in late 2014

• 18,000 sq ft • Banquets for 500+ • Break out rooms
• State of the art technology • Small-medium meetings or conventions
• Green garden areas for outdoor breaks and refreshments

Rogers State University - Centennial Center
1701 W Will Rogers • 918-343-7777 • RSU.edu

• Grand Ballroom seating up to 900 • Audio Visual equipment

• Four break-out rooms • On-site catering

Other Meeting Space (from 50-200 people)

• Claremore Community Center • Will Rogers Memorial Museum

• Eggbert’s Restaurant • Comfort Inn • Pecan Hall (at The Nut House)

Most affordable group and special event rates. Caterers, restaurants, hoteliers
and venues appreciate your business and work with individual planners to
ensure they receive the best possible rates.

Motor Coach operators enjoy us “taking the wheel” to make your tour

memorable and fun!

• Customized itinerary planning • Handle all arrangements

• Complimentary step-on guide to inform and entertain your passengers!

Let our staff assist in your planning:

• Detailed venue/menu information • Guest registration
• Liaison with local business community • Welcome bags

Visit Claremore

400 Veterans Parkway, Claremore, OK 74017
VisitClaremore.org • 877-341-8688 • 918-341-8688

2014 E vents

January
Rogers State University Hillcats Basketball continues through March;

Claremore Expo Center
18 Mad Dog Demolition Derby; Claremore Expo Center
February
Rogers State University Hillcats Baseball and Softball
begins and goes through May; Rogers State University
22 Daisy BB Gun Day; JM Davis Arms &

Historical Museum
28 Outdoor Sporting Expo; Claremore

Expo Center
March
Live Thoroughbred Horse Racing begins and goes through May,

Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs
1-2 Outdoor Sporting Expo; Claremore Expo Center
7-8 Hamfest Radio Convention; Claremore Expo Center
15-16 Super Dave’s Gun Show; Claremore Expo Center
21-23 Rogers County Home & Garden Farm & Ranch Show;

Claremore Expo Center
28-30 Claremore Kennel Club AKC Dog Show; Claremore Expo Center
April
25 Sip, Savor, Shop … Taste of Claremore; Historic Downtown
25-26 Green Country Classic Ranch Rodeo;

Claremore Expo Center
25-27 American Cowboys Traders Days; Will

Rogers Memorial Museum
25-26 Wooly Weekend; Shepherds Cross

FULL HOOK-UPS • 50/30/20 AMPS
PAVED • SHOWER PAVILION • LAUNDRY ON SITE

400 Veterans Pkwy • 918.342.5357 • VisitClaremore.org

May

3 Derby Day; Cherokee Casino
Will Rogers Downs

17 Preakness Stakes; Cherokee Casino
Will Rogers Downs

10 Claremore Reveille Rotary’s Boots-N-BBQ;
Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs

23-25 Will Rogers Stampede PRCA Rodeo;
Will Rogers Stampede Arena

June

6-8 Oklahoma Military Academy Reunion;
Rogers State University

7 Belmont Stakes; Cherokee Casino
Will Rogers Downs

14 Battle of the Big Cats … Route 66’s Richest
Noodling Showdown and Claremore Firefighter’s
Hotrods & Heroes Car Show & Poker Run;
Claremore Expo Center

28-29 Super Dave’s Gun Show; Claremore Expo Center

July

City of Claremore’s July 4 Celebration at Claremore Lake;
date to be determined

August

Rogers State University Hillcats Cross Country, Golf, and Soccer begins and
continues through November; Rogers State University

15-17 Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse & Burro Adoption;
Claremore Expo Center

35TH Annual September 4-6, 2014

Thurs & Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am–11:00 pm

A great weekend of family fun…

Three Stages of Family Entertainment
Mid-America Regional Chili Cook-off • Festival Market

Arts & Crafts • Open Car Show • Kiddie Korral
Junior Showcase • Vocal Competition • Dance Exhibitions

FREE Concerts • Antique Tractor Pull & More!

877.341.8688 • Claremore.org

2013 E vents

August continued
15 Will Rogers Tribute & Wreath Laying Ceremony;

Will Rogers Memorial Museum

17 Will Rogers Fly-In;
Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch

21-23 Oklahoma High School Softball
Festival, hosted by Rogers State
University Hillcats

23-24 Claremore Dog Expo featuring
Dock Dogs; Claremore Expo
Center

30- Oklahoma Palomino Association’s Horse Show and Go For The Gold
Sep 1 Futurity; Claremore Expo Center

September
Live Quarter Horse, Appaloosa, and Paint horse racing begins and run through

November; Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs

4-6 35th Annual Bluegrass & Chili Festival; Claremore Expo Center

11-14 100th Annual Rogers County Fair; Claremore Expo Center

19-20 Art on the Hill; Rogers State University

19-20 Gatesway Balloon Festival; Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs

20-21 Super Dave’s Gun Show;
Claremore Expo Center

26 Route 66 Cruisers Cruise-In to Ne-Mar
Shopping Center

27 Route 66 Cruisers Car and Motorcycle
Show; Claremore Lake Park

October
1-30 Pumpkin Festival at Shepherd’s Cross

(every Thursday, Friday, & Saturday)
4 Ladies Lifestyle Extravaganza;

Claremore Expo Center
4 Totem Pole’s Annual BBQ and Music Festival;

Totem Pole Park
4-5 Route 66 Cruiser’s Annual Car & Motorcycle Swap Meet;

Will Rogers Round-Up Club
9-11 Oklahoma State HOG Rally; Claremore Expo Center
18-19 Route 66 Pecan and Fun Fest; The Nut House
31- Will Rogers Days; Will Rogers Memorial
Nov 3 and Birthplace Ranch (Oologah)

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2013 E vents

November
Rogers State University Hillcats Basketball through

March; Claremore Expo Center
1 Will Rogers Days Chuck Wagon Cook-Off

Claremore Expo Center
4- Christmas at the Belvidere; Belvidere Mansion
Dec 20 (Tuesdays-Saturdays)
21-22 Dickens on the Boulevard

Historic Downtown Claremore
December
1-20 Christmas at the Belvidere continues
11-13, 19-21 Living Nativity at Shepherd’s Cross
13 Claremore Christmas Parade;

Will Rogers Boulevard (evening parade)

See more detailed event listings at VisitClaremore.org

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*All hotels offer a full hot breakfast, a deluxe continental breakfast or a juice
and pastry bar. All offer free WiFi, and are pet friendly!

Hotels/Motels RV Park/Cabins/Camp Grounds

Claremore Motor Inn Claremore Expo Center RV Park
1709 N Lynn Riggs Blvd 400 Veterans Parkway
800-828-4540 • 918-342-4545 918-342-5357
CMI66.com VisitClaremore.org

Comfort Inn KOA at Cherokee Casino Will
1720 S Lynn Riggs Blvd Rogers Downs
918-343-3297 • ComfortInn.com 20900 S 4200 Rd
918-283-8800
Super 8 CherokeeStarRewards.com
1100 E Will Rogers Blvd
918-341-2323 • Super8.com Hawthorne Bluff at Oologah Lake
US Army Corps of Engineer
Travel Inn Oologah Lake
812 E Will Rogers Blvd 918-443-2250
918-341-3254 ReserveAmerica.com
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Redbud Marina & RV Park
Will Rogers Inn Oologah Lake
940 S Lynn Riggs Blvd 9001 E Hwy 88
800-644-9455 • 918-341-4410 918-341-5190
WillRogersInn.com RedbudMarina.com

Bed & Breakfast Opening late fall of 2014:

Andersonville Cottage Hampton Inn & Suites
417 W Lake Rd/Anderson Dr
918-341-2224 Holiday Inn Express & Suites and
AndersonvilleCottage.com Convention Center

Country Inn Bed & Breakfast La Quinta Inn & Suites
20530 E 430 Rd
918-342-1894
CountryInnBAndB.com

M10E%NTOIFOFNRTOHOIMS ARDATFEOR

Full Hot Breakfast
Route 66 Conference Room
AAA, AARP & Group Rates Available
All rooms include high-speed wireless internet,
co ee maker, microwave & refrigerator!

Located on Historic Route 66 just 20 miles from Tulsa and only

minutes from Claremore’s world class museums, restaurants and shopping!

918-343-3297 • 1720 S. Lynn Riggs Blvd.
www.ComfortInn.com

Will Rogers...

An American Icon
An Oklahoma Favorite
A Cherokee Legend

• World renowned humorist
• #1 motion picture box office star
• Most widely syndicated columnist
• Highest rated radio commentator
• Widely sought-after public speaker
• Hugely generous humanitarian

Will Rogers
Memorial Museum

• 9 interactive galleries
• 2 theaters
• Outstanding Children’s Museum
• Wealth of art and artifacts
• Well-stocked gift shop
• Variety of facility rentals
• Spacious parking
• Admission rates: call 800.324.9455

Will Rogers
Birthplace Ranch

• 400-acre living history ranch
• Beautiful birthplace house
• Spectacular views
• Free admission
• Generous parking

OPEN DAILY 8 • 5
918.341.0719 • 800.324.9455

willrogers.com

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MUSEUMS
9501 E. 380 Rd.

As close to home cooking as it gets!

A Northeast Oklahoma Tradition Since 1969

4 blocks from Historic Route 66
1616 W. Will Rogers Blvd.

Next to the Will Rogers Memorial Museum

918.341.7333

Daily Specials!

Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 9pm
Sunday 11am - 8pm

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IT’S ALL HAPPENING AT CHEROKEE
CASINO WILL ROGERS DOWNS.

Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs features live
Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing in the spring and
fall. There’s also year-round simulcast racing, 250 electronic
games, the KOA RV Park and live entertainment at the
Dog Iron Saloon. We’ve also got ample facilities and staff
to cater your next banquet, meeting or event.

Will Rogers Turnpike at Exit 255, Claremore, OK
918.283.8800 • CherokeeCasino.com

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