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AT&SF Steam Locomotive No. 940 Tallgrass Prairie Preserve Bartlesville Heritage Trail-Downtown District
A short drive west of Bartlesville lies the Nature Conservancy’s
The Union Depot in downtown Bartlesville is home to Santa Fe Tallgrass Prairie Preserve which spans a vast 38,000 acres Downtown Bartlesville was listed as a Historic District on the
engine No. 940, the last remaining locomotive of its type out disturbed only by the thunder of more than 2,000 bison. Don’t National Registry of Historic Places in 1991.
of 332 such steamers that saw service. Visitors can enter the miss the opportunity to experience nature at its finest.
locomotive’s cab at any time and ring the steamer’s big bell. Plus, Daily from dawn to dusk - Free Admission Once you visit us, you’ll understand why. The blend of architecture
every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., visitors can also blow the 26 miles W of Bartlesville on US 60, then 18 miles N reflects the many influences upon our city – from the early Prairie
940’s powerful whistle. (follow signs from downtown Pawhuska) Style brought in by the first settlers to the high-rise corporate
918-287-4803 • 918-585-1117 skyline built in the late 20th Century. And the stories behind the
Built by Baldwin in 1903 and operated for a half century in building faces will entice you as much as the architecture.
Oklahoma and five other states, the 940 was equipped to handle Pawhuska
heavy freight trains at a top speed of about 35 miles an hour. In the heart of the Osage Nation the community of Pawhuska is The Bartlesville Heritage Trail Walking Tour Booklet will lead you
Coupled behind this last-of-its-kind locomotive are two beautifully alive with activity. The Osage Tribal Museum is located here on the to 72 historic sites in downtown Bartlesville. You can see photos
restored rail cars -- a 1914 oil tank car bearing the “Flying A” grounds of the Nation’s Capitol. Represented in the museum are of these historic buildings along with descriptions of each site’s
logo of the long-gone Tidewater Associated Oil Company and a themes from pre-history, warfare and traditional arts, as well as history. Tour Booklets may be purchased at the Visit Bartlesville
sturdy Santa Fe caboose, built in 1948. The restored interior of the contemporary Osage artists. offices located at 201 S. Keeler.
caboose is open for tours periodically. Those “in-the-know” will also associate Pawhuska with Ree
Drummond – The Pioneer Woman of Food Network fame. This city While walking around our historic downtown district take a
The Bartlesville Union Depot, completed in December 1909, turned country lady has transformed one of Pawhuska’s prime few minutes to stop in at our unique shops and restaurants for
once served by two major railroads lines –the Atchison, Topeka downtown structures into “The Merc”, a shopping and dining hometown flavors and unique gifts, visit the museums, galleries
and Santa Fe (the “Santa Fe”) and the Missouri, Kansas and destination that has lured thousands of followers from across the and local attractions.
Texas (the “M-K-T” or “Katy”). Built by the Santa Fe in its nation, to the quaint community of Pawhuska.
trademark architectural style, the carefully maintained structure Downtown Bartlesville Ltd.
is currently home to the Visitor Information Center operated by 918-214-8500 • BartlesvilleHeritageTrail.org
Visit Bartlesville as well as the Bartlesville Regional Chamber of
201 SW 9K1e8e-le3Vr3V•6is-i8iBst7aiB0tr9talBer•stavl8ielr0lset0,lv-eOi3lKs6le4v7-.4i8cl07ol00em38 Commerce and the Bartlesville Development Authority.

Three blocks south of the depot along tracks now owned by the
South Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad (SKOL) is a 1923 coaling tower
built for the MKT. The structure is one of only two like it left in
Oklahoma.

201 SW Keeler (outside Santa Fe Depot building)
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Welcome to Bartlesville! Cultural Groups Accommodations Accommodations Cabin at Osage Hills State Park
Lakes & Parks
Bartlesville Community Center Bartlesville, located in the northeast corner of Oklahoma, invites Bartlesville Art Association: BartlesvilleArtAssociation.org PROPERTY NAME RATE # OF MEETING RESTAURANT INTERNET FITNESS KITCHENETTE POOL BREAKFAST PETS
you to explore history, architecture, culture, and hospitality. From Broadway in Bartlesville: 918-336-2787 or 800-618-2787 RMS RMS IN/OUT OK
A Perfect Site Frank Lloyd Wright’s Price Tower you can see the beautiful BartlesvilleCommunityCenter.com BarDew Valley Inn - Bed & Breakfast $
Osage Hills, home of the unique Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Bartlesville Symphony: 918-336-2787 or 800-618-2787 393420 W 1400 Road, $$$ 4 Birch Lake
Connect With Friends Preserve. Understand the energy and history of the American BartlesvilleSymphony.org 918-397-2404 $$ RV and tent camping, picnic areas, swimming, playground,
See A Show West by visiting the Frank Phillips Home, Nellie Johnstone No. Bartlesville Choral Society: 918-336-2787 or 800-618-2787 BarDewValleyInn.com $$ 50
Rent Event Space 1, or the Phillips Petroleum Company Museum. Learn more of BvilleChoralSociety.org $$$ showers, group shelter, boating, hunting and fishing.
the story at places like the Bartlesville Area History Museum, Bartlesville Community Concert Association: Budget Inn $$$ 14004 Lake Road, Skiatook • 918-396-3170
BartlesvilleCommunityCenter.com Delaware Tribal Archives Museum or the Tom Mix Museum 918-336-2787 or 800-618-2787, BCCAMusic.org 1410 SW Frank Phillips Blvd $$$
or call 918-337-2787 and the Dewey Hotel & Museum located in Dewey. Bartlesville Civic Ballet: 918-336-2787 or 800-618-2787 918-336-5599 • Fax 918-336-7375 $$$ 89 X Free XX X Copan Lake
BalletBartlesville.com $$$$$ 106 90 Wi-Fi Copan Point day use area features designated beach area, picnic sites
A big thank you to our local The attractions and events of Bartlesville and Dewey represent Children’s Musical Theatre: 918-336-0558, CMTOnStage.com Candlewood Suites $$ X Micro/Fridge I Hot X and boat launch ramp. Campground has RV hookups with electric and RV Parks
performing arts groups! a story of human spirit and perseverance. The exceptional Theater Bartlesville: 918-336-1900, TheaterBartlesville.com 3812 SE Washington Pl $$ X water, public showers and restrooms.
museums, outstanding architecture, and one-of-a-kind cultural 918-766-0044 • 1-888-CANDLEWOOD XX 396120 State Hwy 10, Copan • 918-532-4334 Bell RV Village
events make for a community full of charm and class. Fill your visit More than a destination, it’s an experience. CandlewoodSuites.com $ 40 X Micro/Fridge O Ser- • Full hookup, water, sewer, satellite TV, Wi-Fi
with historic tours, family friendly attractions, and fun events. Or, STAY. $ Hudson Lake • Daily, weekly or monthly rates
make the most of a business trip at one of our unique restaurants, Days Inn 85 45 X X Micro/Fridge I Hot vice Boat launching ramp with fishing and boater use dock nearby. 1001 Washington Blvd • 918-333-5333 • BellRVVillage.com
beautiful parks, or friendly retail shops. Area residents help roll DINE. 1410 SE Washington Blvd Only Surrounded by wooded hills, this lake is considered to be one of the
out the red carpet for visitors, no matter their reason for staying. *Does not accept credit cards. 918-331-9151 • Fax 918-331-9552 67 30 Complimentary X Micro/Fridge I most beautiful in the area. No swimming allowed. Boating permits Riverside RV Resort & Campground
VISIT. Legend: $–$55 & Under; $$–$56-$80; $$$–$81-$105; $$$$–$106-$130; $$$$$–$145 & Above HSIA Hot (available at Bartlesville City Hall) and fishing licenses are required • 75 Sites
Children of all ages love to explore the AT&SF Steam Econo Lodge with the exception of canoes and kayaks, otherwise there is no 1211 SE Adams Blvd, 1.5 mi W on Adams Blvd from US 75
Locomotive No. 940, Bruce Goff’s Sooner Park Play Tower, or PRICE TOWER ARTS CENTER | INN AT PRICE TOWER 3910 SE Nowata Rd Ser- charge for use of this or any of the city parks. 918-336-6431 Reservations: 888-572-1241 • ResortRV.com
the magical Kiddie Park. Outdoor enthusiasts can find adventure 510 Dewey Ave • Bartlesville, OK • 877.424.2424 • PriceTower.org 918-333-0710 • 1-800-4CHOICE X vice Located north and west of Bartlesville off Sunset Blvd.
at the Pathfinder Parkway Trail, Lee Lake, Frontier and Sooner Fax 918-333-6559
Pools, or Osage Hills State Park, located just 14 miles west of 800-364-8708 • VisitBartlesville.com 100 300 Bar/ X X Micro/Fridge I Only Lee Lake Delaware Tribe Gift Shop
downtown Bartlesville. Fairfield Inn & Suites Restaurant X Ser- 16-acre fishing lake owned by the City of Bartlesville includes a
2107 SE Washington Blvd Hot vice
Enhance your stay by attending one of our many festivals and 918-331-2100 • Marriott.com 90 12 X Suite Only I Only boat ramp, dock and three “finger islands,” as well as asphalt trails
take in the food, music, and culture of the area. Highlights of the X connecting to the city’s Pathfinder Parkway trail system, soccer
year include Sunfest Arts and Music Festival, OKM Music Hampton Inn fields, restrooms and Cooper Dog Park.
Festival, Kidsfest at Woolaroc, Oklahoma Indian Summer 130 SE Washington Blvd XX Located on Adams Boulevard just E of Silver Lake Road
Festival, and Dewey’s Western Heritage Weekend. 918-333-4051 • 1-800-HAMPTON
Fax 918-333-0672 19 60 Bar/ X X X Osage Hills State Park
Bartlesville has played host to oil barons, Oklahoma legends, Restaurant • 8 cabins • 20 RV sites • 2 Wall Tents and 5 Yurts (New 2019)
and well known celebrities. However, the most important visitor is Hilton Garden Inn Downtown XX Over 1,100 acres with picnic tables and shelters, hiking trails,
the one that hasn’t yet arrived. Let us serve as your next weekend 205 SW Frank Phillips Blvd 40 X rowboat rentals, campgrounds, lake (non-gasoline boating only),
getaway, family reunion destination, or convention location. Visit 918-336-0808 • 1-877-STAY-HGI public pool, fishing, ball field and tennis.
Bartlesville is committed to help you create many happy memories HiltonGardenInn.com 11 miles W on US 60 from Hwy 123 • 918-336-4141
of the people and places of Bartlesville and the surrounding area.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 56 X Wah-Sha-She Park located on Hulah Lake CULTURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
We look forward to being your warm and welcoming host. 4016 Price Rd 3 • 47 RV sites • 15 tent sites 166 N. BARBARA ST., BARTLESVILLE, OK
918-766-0020 • HIExpress.com 34 X Micro/Fridge HOURS: Mon.-Fri.9AM-5PM 918-337-6590
Maria Swindell Gus, Executive Director 24 Picnic tables and shelters, campgrounds, nature trails, boating, WWW.DELAWARETRIBE.ORG
Visit Bartlesville Inn at Price Tower
201 SW Keeler • Bartlesville, OK 74003 510 Dewey Ave skiing, fishing and playground.
918-336-8709 • 800-364-8708 918-336-1000 • 877-424-2424 18 miles N on US 75 to Copan, then 15 miles W on Hwy 10
VisitBartlesville.com Fax 918-336-7117 • PriceTower.org/stay/ 918-532-4334

Knights Inn
211 SE Washington Blvd
918-335-1122 • 800-800-8000
Fax 918-335-1708

Motel 6
2696 SE Washington Blvd
918-333-2100 • Fax 918-333-4145

Osage Oasis Airbnb
1305 SE Osage
AirBnB.com

Skyline Motel *
2315 SE Washington Blvd
918-333-1183 • Fax 918-333-4270

Travelers Motel
3105 SE Frank Phillips Blvd
918-333-1900

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Major Area Events TO COPAN 75 Key Area Attractions Transportation Taxi Cab Service
& KANSAS CITY 1. Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve Nearest Commercial Airport ICAB Express 918-337-6000
SunFest Arts and Music Festival - May 31, June 1 & 2 2. Osage Casino Tulsa International Airport 75 Express Personal Airport
Sunfest is an annual arts and craft three day festival held at 12 DON TYLER AVE 3. Tallgrass Prairie Preserve
Sooner Park the weekend after Memorial Day, bringing you 13 4. Frank Phillips Home (40 miles south) Transportation
the best mix of music, art, food, and activities available in 5. Bartlesville Community Center 75 Express Airport Shuttle 918-350-0133 or 918-350-0050
Green Country. 123 DEWEY 6. Price Tower Arts Center
7. Bartlesville History Museum 918-350-0133 Bartlesville CityRide Circuit
918-331-0456 • BartlesvilleSunfest.org 123 DURHAM AVE 8. Phillips Petroleum Company Museum 918-350-0050 918-336-2233
9. Steam Locomotive AT&SF No. 940 Local Airport CityRideCircuit.org
OKM Music Festival - June 8-14 Downtown Bartlesville 14 10. Kiddie Park Bartlesville Municipal Airport Frank Mon-Fri 7am-5:30pm
This popular festival, now in it’s 35th year, has the best and FREE ADMISSION 11. Discovery 1 Park/Nellie Johnstone No. 1 Phillips Field Limited Saturday Service. Call
brightest talent in Oklahoma and beyond – featuring classical, Visit the SUNSET BLVD CANEY RIVER 12. Dewey Hotel Museum 918-661-6297 to schedule rides between 8am
pop, country, rock, jazz, and chamber artists. Enjoy daytime 410 South Keeler, Bartlesville, Oklahoma 13. Tom Mix Museum 918-815-0855 and 4pm, Mon-Fri, as early as
and evening concerts with several in new venues! Children Open Monday-Saturday 10 am - 4 pm Frank Phillips WILL ROGERS DR BARTLESVILLE 14. Prairie Song I.T. Runway Length - 6,850’ possible. Calling at least 24
of all ages appreciate the Especially for Kids activities that Closed Holidays Home 15. Adams Municipal Golf Course Runway Surface - Asphalt/ hours ahead of your desired
include music education opportunities, painting and puppet TO VIRGINIA AVE SEE DOWNTOWN 123 16. Eastland Shopping Center concrete ride is recommended.
shows. Made possible through the support of the Oklahoma 855-631-TOUR (8687) Take a tour of the 26 room home of oil pioneer, OSAGE HILLS MAP 17. Cooper Dog Park Local Auto Rental Closed weekends, holidays or
Arts Council, as well as corporate, individual, and foundation Phillips66Museum.com Frank Phillips, in historic downtown Bartlesville. STATE PARK TUXEDO BLVD 18. La Quinta Mansion/Oklahoma Wesleyan University Enterprise Rent-A-Car when schools are closed due to
patrons throughout the United States. 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Road | Bartlesville, OK 74003 | woolaroc.org | Johnstone 19. Wall of Honor Veterans Memorial 918-333-5353 weather. CityRideCircuit.org for
Dewey Hotel Museum 1107 SE Cherokee | Bartlesville, OK 74006 | 918.336.2491 ext. 103 60 Park FRANK PHILLIPS BLVD 20. Washington Park Mall Hertz Rent-A-Car schedule.
918-336-9900 • OKMMusic.org 16 PSaorokner 15 21. Cherokee Casino Ramona 918-333-1300 $3 (youth under age 12 ride
The Grand Ole Lady of the Prairie 3 HENSLEY 123 Kiddie BAYLOR 22. Bill Doenges Memorial Stadium (Downtown) Bus Service free with an adult or guardian)
Oklahoma Indian Summer - September 20 & 21 Owned by Washington County Historical Society TO PAWHUSKA, Park 17 23. Silver Lake Village Shopping Center Jefferson Lines CDIB card holders can qualify
Northeast Oklahoma’s premiere Native American Indian Constructed in 1899 • Original Jake Bartles Water Well WICHITA, KANSAS 918-331-9253 for reduced fare under a
festival featuring an art competition with juried art show, Home and Hotel to entrepreneur Jacob Bartles and Nannie Journeycake Bartles Verteran’s FRANK PHILLIPS BLVD 60 ADAMS BLVD 800-451-5333 contract with the Cherokee
gallery exhibit, traditional arts and crafts, children’s games, One of the first examples of Victorian architecture in Indian Territory & I-35 Park Nation. Riders showing the
Native films and intertribal pow-wow. 28th Annual 60 ADAMS BLVD 23 BISON RD CANEY RIVER driver their CDIB card can ride
Popular rest stop for cowboys, oilmen, and outlaws THEATRE Dewey Antique Show for 50 cents each trip within the
918-332-8970 • OKIndianSummer.org Tom Mix Jail - Replica of the original structure with original metal and hardware 123 75 NW HERRICK ST Downtown city limits.
HERITAGE Saturday June 1, 2019
Western Heritage Weekend - 4th weekend of CAFÉ & PUB 8am to 5pm - $4 Admission White Rose JOHNSTONE AVE CHEROKEE AVE NW CHEYENNE AVE123 JohPnasrtkone UBER
September, 28 & 29 (Always the first Saturday in June) Cemetery SHAWNEE AVE NW SANTA FE AVE
A two-day kid friendly celebration of Oklahoma’s Western NW WOODROW AVE 11 LYFT
Heritage. Enjoy a Western Day Parade and free Tom Mix NW THEODORE AVE Kiddie 123
Festival with longhorn cattle drive in downtown Dewey, before SILVERLAKE RD Park
heading to Prairie Song I.T. for the Wild West Show with trick Washington County Home Decor CRESTVIEW 60 NW HENRY AVE
riding, roping and shooting. Fair Building Gifts • Apparel 60 NOWATA RD NW PARK AVE 22 10
SOUTH KANSAS & OKLAHOMA RAILROAD
918-336-8709 or 918-534-1555 • CityOfDewey.com 1109 N Delaware St, Dewey, OK 118 E 2nd St 123 HILLCREST DR WASHINGTON BLVD TO NOWATA, CHEROKEE AVE
PrairieSong.net • TomMixMuseum.com Bartlesville, OK 2 SPRINGFIELD, N CREEK AVE
N QUAPAW AVE
Next door to the 1 TO MO & I-44 9 E 2ND ST E HENSELY BLVD
Bartlesville Print Shop BARNSDALL MADISON BLVD Information Center
SAND CREEK W 4TH ST S DEWEY AVE SE FRANK PHILLIPS BLVD Visit Bartlesville is located in the Historic Santa Fe
5 W 5TH ST S OSAGE AVE E 3RD ST Depot along with the Bartlesville Regional Chamber of
Gail 918-333-5200 18 19 20 8 JENNINGS AVE 7 S CHEROKEE AVE E 4TH ST Commerce and Bartlesville Development Authority
or Leah 918-440-3375 W 6TH ST KEELER AVE SE DELAWARE AVE E 5TH ST 201 SW Keeler, Bartlesville, OK 74003
MAP KEY Hillcrest PRICE RD W 9TH ST S WYANDOTTE AVE6 918-336-8709 • 800-364-8708
Pathfinder Parkway Country Club W 10TH ST S SENECA AVE560 VisitBartlesville.com
Sponsored by Antique & River CANEY RIVER W 11TH STSW S CREEK AVE Mon-Thu 8am-5pm; Fri 8am-4pm; Sat 9am-2pm
Collectable Association Railroad W 12TH STS S QUAPAW AVEE 8TH ST
Information Center W 13TH ST S COMANCHE AVEE 9TH STHospital
-OVER 106 BOOTHS- # Attraction Jane Phillips Medical Center
Plays • Musicals • Improv • Dinner Theatre DEALERS FROM 5 STATES Park Golf SW OAK AVE S ARMSTRONG AVE S JOHNSTONE AVE E 8TH ST E 12TH ST 3500 E Frank Phillips Blvd, Bartlesville, OK 74003
Visit the Dewey Hotel Museum and imagine life in the Old West. Gourmet Burgers • Ruebens facebook.com/DeweyAntiqueShow Airport School S SHAWNEE AVE 918-333-7200 • JPMC.org
Apr – Nov, 10am – 4pm - Tue-Sat Homemade Fries 75 E 9TH ST S CHOCTAW AVE
3 floors to tour, staircase access only E 10TH ST S CHICKASAW AVE
306 E Don Tyler Ave, Dewey 21 E 11TH ST
*Wheelchair accessible to first floor only 918.440.2393 TO TULSA 4
& DALLAS/FT. WORTH
801 Delaware, Dewey, OK 74029 • 918.534.0215 • WCHS-OK.org HeritageTheatreCafeandPub.com
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JACOB BARTLES in his father’s Minnehoma Oil Company for $5 and their first well Today VISITBartlesville
hit pay dirt. The Getty family stayed in Bartlesville for extended At the turn of the 20th century Bartlesville boomed with
All historical photos courtesy Bartlesville Area History Museum. periods of time and J. Paul Getty spent summers as a roustabout OKLAHOMA
throughout his teenage years. wildcatters and oil pioneers. Bartlesville residents of the 21st
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In 1899, the AT&SF Railroad completed its depot on the south Banker and barber Frank Phillips arrived in Bartlesville in 1904 much more. Many of these modern day pioneers can be seen in
Humble Beginning… and started Citizen Bank and Trust. Brother L.E. Phillips joined him downtown restaurants and bars to enjoy varied cuisine and hear AddiVtiiosnitaBlaErvtleenstvsilalen.dcoDmates:
Oklahoma’s commercial oil and gas industry was born in 1897 bank, the first oil trains departed for Kansas refineries, and Jake and they drilled on a sublease north of town. Their 4th well, the live music that is uniquely Oklahoma. While Bartlesville honors the
Bartles moved his store north to found the town of Dewey, named Anna Anderson, came in a gusher and was followed by 80 straight past, we also embrace the future and love to celebrate. 20911S8VW-i3Ks3ei6et-le8rB7•0a9Bra•trtl8lee0s0vsi-lvl3ei6, lO4lK-e877400803
in Bartlesville, Indian Territory, when the Cudahy No. 1 “Nellie after Admiral George Dewey, whose victory at Manila Bay was current producing wells.
Johnstone” oil well came in a gusher. news. Visitors and residents alike enjoy OKM Music Festival,
Frank built his Bartlesville mansion, now the Frank Phillips Oklahoma Indian Summer, Sunfest, Dewey’s Western
Investors George Keeler and William Johnstone came to this The prospect of oil was a magnet for oilmen, lease hounds, Home, in 1909. When oil skyrocketed during World War I, the Heritage Weekend and the Kiddie Park. Sports fans can watch
area of the Cherokee, Delaware and Osage in the early 1870s to drillers and roustabouts. By 1904 more than 100 wells had been brothers acquired another sub-lease, brought in a gusher, which American Legion Baseball at Doenges Memorial Stadium,
engage in the lucrative fur trade. Other traders included Nelson drilled in the Bartlesville area and pipelines laid to the Coffeyville, produced 100 barrels per day, and formed Phillips Petroleum Phillips 66 Gymnastics and Splash Club at Adams Gymnasium,
Carr, who built a gristmill on the north bank of the Caney River in Kansas refinery. In 1907, the city celebrated statehood as the Company in 1917 with 27 employees. and the competitive sports at Oklahoma Wesleyan University.
1870, and Jake Bartles, who bought the mill and added a flour home of over 120 oil companies. Bartlesville Community Center presents the Broadway in
mill and general store. Innovation Bartlesville series and also hosts the Bartlesville Symphony
Petroleum Pioneers Utility magnate H. L. Dougherty came to Bartlesville in 1912 Orchestra, Bartlesville Choral Society and Bartlesville Civic
In the early 1880s, Johnstone and Keeler went to work for Young engineer H.V. Foster arrived in 1902 to manage his family’s Ballet. Theater Bartlesville is also nearby.
Bartles and in 1884 they opened a competing store on the river’s to organize the Empire Gas and Fuel Company, which opened
south bank. blanket oil lease on all 1.5 million acres of the Osage Lands. Soon a research facility in 1916. Dougherty and the Chamber of Our pioneering ways live on and Bartlesville remains an energy
he divided the lease into smaller acreages and sublet these to other Commerce secured a U.S. Bureau of Mines Petroleum Research city. That energy means there is always something happening
Keeler and Johnstone wanted to bring the AT&SF Railroad to drillers, creating the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. Center for Bartlesville in 1918. Empire Gas would later become here. Come enjoy our fun, family-friendly atmosphere and discover
their side of the river and when Keeler saw oil scum on the surface Cities Service Oil Company. history. Whether you’re planning a family vacation, special event,
of the Sand Creek in 1875, the seeds were planted. In 1896, In 1930, Edward Buehler Delk designed Foster’s La Quinta athletic competition or business retreat, you’ll find everything you
after lobbying the Cherokees and the Department of Interior, they Mansion, now the home of Oklahoma Wesleyan University. Foster Phillips Petroleum added its own research center in 1925, need. Our affordability, hospitality and accessible location make
secured an oil lease. sold ITIO to Cities Services Oil Company in 1941 for $70 million, the same year Frank established his Woolaroc Ranch retreat. for a memorable experience!
making Cities Service the 10th largest oil company in the United Phillips successfully promoted its new aviation fuel in 1927 when
They were also campaigning to win approval to charter a town States. the Woolaroc plane, piloted by Art Goebels, won the historic Dole
site near their store. Bartlesville was incorporated on January Pineapple Race.
15, 1897, as the Cudahy Oil Company began rigging up their well Other legendary pioneers got their start subleasing from ITIO.
site on the edge of the new town. On March 25, 1897, at a depth Attorney George Getty visited Bartlesville in 1903 and sublet Phillips attracted Russian immigrant Armais Arutunoff to
of 1,303 feet, the well was shot with nitroglycerine, gushed to life 1,100 acres for $500. Young son J. Paul Getty bought 100 shares Bartlesville in 1928. Arutunoff invented an electric submersible
and Bartlesville – the energy city – was born. motor that could pump oil from deep inside wells. He founded the
REDA Pump Company in 1930, which later merged with TRW. The
Bartlesville plant is now owned and operated by Schlumberger.

In 1956 Phillips Petroleum opened the world’s first commercial
plastics technical center, which pioneered a multitude of uses for
Phillips’ innovative plastic such as Marlex and K-Resin. The center
is now a division of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company.

Also in 1956, Bartlesville saw the completion of Frank Lloyd
Wright’s only skyscraper, the Price Tower. The building was the
corporate headquarters of the H.C. Price Company, one of the
world’s leading pipeline construction firms.

Phillips Petroleum and Conoco merged in 2002 to become
ConocoPhillips. ConocoPhillips repositioned as ConocoPhillips
and Phillips 66 in 2012. Bartlesville now serves as the global
services center for both corporations, as well as the research arm
of Phillips 66.

Energy industry products and services brought international
giant ABB to Bartlesville in 1999. Service and Technology
Corporation opened in 1986. They operate in a city that still boasts
a small, but thriving, independent oil and gas industry.

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committed themselves to the Arkansas river provide marina
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CLAREMORE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU Will RogeRs inn Must See…
ANNUAL VISITORS GUIDE
All guest rooms feature Welcome to DILIGWA (Dee-lee-gwah). Will Rogers Memorial Museum
WIFI, microwave, refrigerator and coffee. A place where you can trade your 1720 W Will Rogers Blvd • WillRogers.com
Claremore 800-324-9455 • 918-341-0719
Conveniently Located On Historic … an Oklahoma Tradition! designer purse for a basket.
Route 66 Just Minutes From Located on a beautiful 20-acre campus and
Will Rogers Memorial Museum Nestled in the heart of green country and centrally located in 1710 C H E R OK E E V IL L A GE dedicated to the life of the famed American
northeast Oklahoma, Claremore is on historic Route 66 and just minutes humorist, Will Rogers, one of the country’s most
J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum away from Tulsa. The hometown of Will Rogers, Claremore was often ------------- multi-talented and historically significant public
Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs included in his witty quotes such as “folks make towns, not numbers” figures. Will and members of his family are interred on the grounds.
which rings true for our community today. A small town with charm and 21192 S KEELER DR, PARK HILL, OK 74451 (888) 999-6007 • CHEROKEEHERITAGE.ORG • 25,000 Sq Ft Museum
Historic Downtown Shopping friendly folks. • Eleven Galleries Of Memorabilia And Artifacts
Claremore Expo Center • Children’s Museum
Our proximity to Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Kansas, Missouri, and • Theaters and Television Kiosks
• Morning Fruit & Pastry Bar Arkansas make us a perfect choice for your weekend getaway, meeting/ • Interactive Displays
• Restaurant & Lounge On-Site convention, special event, wedding, reunion, or just a place to gather • Fine Art
• Business Services with family and friends. • Gift shop of books, mementos and Route 66 souvenirs
• Outdoor Swimming Pool - Heated Salt Water
• Meeting & Banquet Facilities On-Site Visitors can experience our world class museums, such as the Will Hours/Admission: Open Daily, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Bring in this ad for 10% Off Regular Rate Rogers Memorial or the JM Davis Arms & Historical Museum; dine at Free – Under 18
our many local favorite eateries; shop in historic downtown’s 300 plus $5 – Ages 18-61
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for historic Route 66; enjoy the great outdoors at the many surrounding Guided tours & after-hours by appointment
(918) 341-4410 • (800) 644-9455 lakes; or relax in our outstanding hotels.
WillRogersInn.com Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch
Traditions run deep in Claremore; traditions that come from some of 9501 E 380 Rd, Oologah • 918-275-4201
940 S. Lynn Riggs Blvd., Claremore our most famous citizens. Patti Page always called Claremore her home.
Will Rogers told the world that one day everyone should have to come Birthplace of Will Rogers overlooks Lake Oologah
to Claremore. Lynn Riggs’ most famous play Green Grows the Lilacs, and is three miles northeast of Oologah.
adapted by Rogers and Hammerstein as the musical Oklahoma!, tells of
our love for life in Claremore. • Scenic Living
• Historic Ranch
400 Veterans Parkway, Claremore, OK 74017 • House in which Will Rogers was born in 1879
VisitClaremore.org • 877-341-8688 • 918-341-8688 • Indoor and Outdoor Exhibits
• Picnic Facilities
Cover adapted from a photo by Blake Shaw©
2014 Redbud AWARD BlakeShawPhotography.com Hours/Admission: Open Daily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Best Brochure Or Publication Guided tours and after-hours by appointment
Oklahoma Travel Industry Association Free – donations accepted

… An Oklahoma Tradition The Will Rogers Hotel
524 W Will Rogers Blvd • 918-343-0045 • RCHS1.org
Antique & Unique Shopping
World Class Museums An art deco treasure, the hotel was home to mineral water baths called
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& Entertainment “radium water”, an important part of the hotel’s service. The lobby showcases
and of course
Historic 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

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Must See… Visit Claremore
400 Veterans Parkway, Claremore, OK 74017
Oklahoma Maritime Education Center-Tulsa Port of Catoosa VisitClaremore.org • 877-341-8688 • 918-341-8688
Opening early spring of 2014
5350 Cimarron Rd, Catoosa • 918-266-2291 DeTsotYrifienbtaaahrtlei*on
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Say Osiyo to
The Oklahoma Maritime Education Center will feature Cherokee Nation
print and interactive displays highlighting a brief
history of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation Osiyo is the Cherokee way to say hello.
System and the Tulsa Port of Catoosa. It will include Experience the spirit of this greeting
the dedication of the Tulsa Port of Catoosa on June and more when you explore the great
5, 1971, the regional and national economic benefits
of the waterway, cargo shipped on the waterway, and adventures within Cherokee Nation, located
the environmental benefits of the Inland Waterway System. The towboat M/V in northeast Oklahoma. Come for a day, a
Charley Border, permanently docked adjacent to the museum, served the port weekend, or even a full week of culture,
for over 30 years, and was used to switch barges in the port channel. exploration, food and fun. Learn Cherokee
history and visit dozens of cultural
Hours/Admission: Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Free attractions and recreational activities
Call for group tours and special appointments throughout the Cherokee Nation.

Rogers State university Osiyo is the traditional Cherokee greeting. Come say “hello” and plan your visit today:
1701 W Will Rogers Blvd CherokeeTourismOK.com • (877) 779-6977
918-343-7777 • RSU.edu *Named 2013 Tribal Destination of the Year by the American Indian and Alaska Native Tourism Association

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
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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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features indoor basketball, tennis, Located on Historic Route 66, the “true” built for, and dedicated to, the students trackside excitement
racquetball and volleyball courts; Nut House is a must see. A great place of Claremore Public Schools for their March-May, and
indoor track; weight room with state of for a rest stop, souvenirs, sweet treats, education and enjoyment. It is open to September-November,
the art equipment; and Junior Olympic or lunch in Hot Mama’s Deli, the Nut the general public for great concerts, and hot simulcast racing
size indoor pool. House is a local favorite for seasonal plays, musicals, and cultural events by action from around the
pecans and great gift items. regional and national performers. Tickets country every day.
Claremore Lake Park and complete event listing can be found The casino/entertainment
East on Blue Starr Dr Oak Hills Winery on the website. complex is open daily and features exciting Las Vegas style electronic games
918-341-1238 (Ranger’s office) 7070 S 4240, Chelsea and video poker.
12/12/2013 10:00:25 AM ClaremoreCity.com 918-789-WINE • OakHillsWinery.com Claremore Expo Center & RV Park There are special events and promotions year-round. Home to Oklahoma’s
400 Veterans Parkway • 918-342-5357 • VisitClaremore.org largest KOA Campground with more than 400 full hookup RV pads.
Boating, fishing, picnic areas - some with Oak Hills Winery and Vineyards invites you to
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some time learning about wines in a relaxed graduations, tractor pulls, motorcycle/bicycle/monster truck events, dog Rogers State University
Open daily 6:00 am – 10:00 pm environment or take a tour of the vineyards. We offer complimentary wine shows, livestock shows and auctions, and a wide variety of equestrian events.
tasting and a wide selection of wines, grape juices, and gifts … something for The Expo is currently the home court for the RSU HillCat basketball team, the www.rsu.edu
Heritage Hills Golf Course everyone! Green Country Classic Ranch Rodeo, Annual Bluegrass & Chili Festival and
3140 Tee Dr • 918-341-0055 • HeritageHillsGC.com the Rogers County Free Fair. An RV Park with 44 paved spots and 20/30/50
Shepherd’s Cross amp full hookups is available.
A public championship 18-hole, PAR 71(m)/72(w) golf 16792 E 450 Rd • 918-342-5911
course, home to several major tournaments each year ShepherdsCross.com A Gallery of the Arts
and features a driving range, practice green, electric 510 W Will Rogers Blvd, 918-342-4210 • WolfProductionsGallery.com
and pull cart rentals, and travelling beverage cart. A working farm where visitors enjoy shepherding tours,
Bible Garden tours, living Christmas nativity, pumpkin A Gallery of the Arts features more than 50
Oologah Lake - uS Army Corps of Engineers patch, and the Wooly Weekend Sheep to Shawl. See Oklahoma artisans using a variety of mediums.
8400 E Hwy 88 • 918-443-2250 • swt.usace.army.mil website for hours, appointments/more details. Special exhibits and events are scheduled
throughout the year.
A great outdoor area for picnics, boating, fishing, Summer’s Time Outdoor Adventures
swimming, skiing, and plenty of campgrounds. (STO Adventures) Hours: Sat, Tue, Wed, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
PO Box 2788 Thur-Fri, 10:00 am -7:00 pm
Athletic Complexes 918-760-3307 • STOAdventures.net Closed Sun-Mon
The City of Claremore and Rogers State University
both offer outstanding fields for soccer, baseball STO Adventures offers guided hunts for whitetail deer, Variety of Nuts; Raw, Roasted or Flavored Sandwiches & Deli
and softball; as wells as indoor courts for volleyball and basketball, and a coyotes, and certain waterfowl species. Guided noodling Fresh Homemade Fudge - Free Taste!
variety of track and field venues. trips are popular as the expert in noodling, Kaleb Fresh, made-to-order hearty sandwiches with all the trimmings!
Summers, takes you and your fishing party to the hot Jellies, Jams & Candies • Seasonings & Salsas A daily variety of fresh breads, meats, and cheeses with
Tournaments spots where the “big cats” hide. Historic Route 66 Souvenirs • Gifts Galore a great selection of homemade sweet treats!
Claremore and the surrounding area host a variety
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Oklahoma’s Premier Historic Vaudeville Palace

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Food, Film & Fun!

Dinner in the Coleman Ballroom with a private movie showing.
Movies include “McClintock”, “Road To Bali”, “His Girl Friday”,
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A Perfect Atmosphere for Your Group Made for groups …

“Our group had a wonderful time at the Coleman. The dinner and a movie program • Silent Movies • Holiday Celebrations • Country and Western Acts
is perfect for groups. Not only did we have a delicious dinner in the banquet room, • Classic Movies • Jazz and Dance Bands • Children’s Special Events
• Lunch on Stage • Route 66 and Bus Tours • Theatre Organ Performances
we got to see a Hollywood Classic movie on the big screen and had the theater • Ballet and Opera • Recital and Pageants • Receptions and Meetings
all to ourselves. We even had popcorn and pop to top it off! Watching a movie in • Dinner in Ballroom • Miami Theater Shows

that beautiful theater was really a treat. Also, the pipe organ demo was an The Coleman Theatre opened in 1929 as a vaudeville movie theater and is located in
added bonus. If you have a group in the area, don’t miss this attraction.” downtown Miami on Oklahoma’s longest main street on historic Route 66. The elegant
interior features silk damask, gold-leaf, mahogany, stained glass and to top it off, the
Brent Kalemkiarian—Allied Tours original mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ. In other words, a “feast for the senses” and a treat
for your clients.
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Hotel California: upcoming Events Miracle on 34th Street
A Salute to the Eagles Friday, Dec. 18, 2015
Friday, Aug, 28, 2015 918.540.2425 • ColemanTheatre.org Classic Christmas movie about an old man named Kris
Accurately reproducing the Grammy Kringle who fills in for an intoxicated Santa in Macy’s
award winning sounds of the Eagles, this Willamae & Friends annual Thanksgiving Day parade. Kringle begins regular
concert presents an exciting showcase Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 appearances at the chain’s main store until his claim that he
of hits such as “Take It Easy,” “Heartache Good, wholesome entertainment really is Santa Claus causes a court case to determine his
Tonight” and, of course, “Hotel California.” from country to bluegrass, gospel mental health and, more importantly, his authenticity.
to comedy, magic to juggling -
Cinderella entertainment you can “brang the A Big Band Christmas
Presented by Miami Little Theatre young ‘uns to!”. Presented by Coleman Theatre & Tulsa Praise
Sept. 24-27, 2015 Orchestra
Musical story of a young woman forced The Man Who Came to Dinner Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015
into a life of servitude by her cruel Presented by Miami High School Since 1995, the Tulsa Praise Orchestra has been
stepmother and self-centered stepsisters. Nov. 20-22, 2015 performing a unique brand of Big Band music. The classic
With the help of her Fairy Godmother, Sheridan Whiteside, having dined at sounds will create an evening of great music celebrating the
Cinderella is transformed into a Princess the home of the Stanleys, slips on Christmas season.
and finds her Prince. their doorstep, breaking his hip. A
tumultuous six weeks of confinement It’s A Wonderful Life
The Bells - Silent Movie follows. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015
Oct. 3-4, 2015 Classic movie where George Bailey (James Stewart) wishes
A 1926 silent movie featuring Dennis It’s A Wonderful Life he had never been born and an angel named Clarence
James on “The Mighty Wurlitzer” pipe Presented by Miami Little Theatre (Henry Travers) is sent to earth to make his wish come true.
organ, Lionel Barrymore and Boris Dec. 3-6, 2015 George starts to realize how many lives he has changed
Karloff. Inspired by the famous poem After George Bailey wishes he had and how they would be different if he was never born.
by Edgar Allen Poe. never been born, an angel makes
his wish come true. George starts to
realize how many lives he has changed
and impacted, and how they would be
different if he was never born.

The Shadow Box Steamboat Bill, Jr. - Silent Movie Coleman Theatre Beautiful
Presented by Miami Little Theatre June 11-12, 2016 103 N Main
Feb. 25-28, 2016 Dennis James and his “Musica Curiosa” Miami, OK 74354
Compelling dramatic triptych where variety program featuring Buster Keaton
three terminal cancer patients dwell in this 1928 silent movie. In addition CraehdgeduciltkaiorWlnyeafblossrihtoews!
in separate cottages on a hospital’s to playing “The Mighty Wurlitzer” pipe
grounds and are visited by family organ, James will be playing a restored PWuToirecncbkhoseauitstsree!
and close friends. 1926 Mississippi Riverboat “Tangley
Calliaphone” and a series of Ragtime
Why Be Good? - Silent Movie piano solos. Guest vocalist Connie
March 5-6, 2016 Corrick returns to the Coleman Theatre
A 1929 movie featuring Dennis James to perform historic riverboating songs,
on “The Mighty Wurlitzer” pipe organ, accompanied by James on the organ.
Colleen Moore and Neil Hamilton. A
salesgirl falls in love with the wealthy The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf
heir to the store where she works—so Presented by Miami Little Theatre
his father orchestrates an elaborate June 16-17, 2016
test of her virtue. Miami Little Theatre wraps up its
summer Youth On Stage program.
The Marvelous Wonderettes The Wolf: villain or victim? The Three
Presented by Miami Little Theatre Pigs: innocent or at fault? The Jurors
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and dreams as big as their crinoline what about Judge Wise O. Al? Is justice
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Collar,” “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me,” questions and even more are revealed
“It’s My Party” and more than 20 other once and for all in this rollicking, fun-
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7 ATTRACTIONS 20-21 AREA MAP FEBRUARY 17, 2018 MARCH 3–31, 2018 MARCH 15, 2018 APRIL 1–30, 2018 APRIL 13, 2018 APRIL 14, 2018 APRIL 14, 2018 APRIL 24–29, 2018 APRIL 28–29, 2018 MAY 4, 2018 MAY 12, 2018 MAY 19, 2018
8-11 DINING 25-33 EVENTS MUSKOGEE HOME & GARDEN EXPO STUDENT COMPETITIVE SHOW CARDEN CIRCUS PAPILION SPRING BLOOM 34TH ANNUAL MUSKOGEE EXCHANGE CLUB CHILI CRUIZADERS CAR CLUB ANNUAL CAR, TRUCK & MUSKOGEE RUN (15K, 5K, FUN RUN) BARE BONES INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT FILM OKLAHOMA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL AZALEA FESTIVAL BANNER AUCTION TOLLING OF THE BOATS CRUIS’N ANGELS ANNUAL CAR, TRUCK AND
14-15 SHOPPING & B-B-Q COOK-OFF KICK-OFF PARTY CYCLE SHOW & MUSIC FESTIVAL MOTORCYCLE SHOW
EVENT TIME: 10:00AM–6:00PM Enjoy and purchase art from students grades 7–12. Acrobats, aerialists, animals, and clowns! All this The Papilion’s garden fills with over 5,000 tulips and Registration Fees: Beginning on Saturday, April 28th step back in Free admission. Ten juried banners will be sold by live Join the Muskogee War Memorial Park for the
Muskogee LOCATION: ARROWHEAD MALL All students are members of one of the Five Civilized and more come to life at the Muskogee Civic Center other springtime bulbs. Stunning and breathtaking Kick off Muskogee’s largest Azalea event as Check out some awesome rides plus door prizes & Every April! Some of the country’s best films aren’t time to days of old with King Henry VII, Margaret of auction. Ninety banners will be sold in lots by silent auction. Tolling of the Boats, a ceremony to honor the 3,505 Cruis’N Angels & BancFirst present their annual Car,
CONTACT: 918.683.1017 Tribes and continue their native traditions via art in bringing family fun and unforgettable memories to during peak bloom, the Papilion offers great photo the cooks fire up the pits, enjoy live music and raffles. All proceeds benefit the First Baptist Church $25 – Fun Run screened at big budget Hollywood premiers. They’re Scotland, the Royal Court, jousters, jesters, jugglers, submariners who perished during World War II. The Truck & Motorcycle Show. Vendors, food, t-shirts,
UP -WTOH-DAATT’SEGIONINFGO ON: this annual show. all. Forget about video games…this stuff is REAL! ops and picnic places. Admission to the garden is entertainment by Jason Boland & The Stragglers. food pantry. $30 – 5K shown right here in Muskogee at the Bare Bones knights, magicians, musicians, and minstrels. EVENT TIME: 6:00PM event closes a week of honoring those who have, will, raffles, & door prizes.
ON FEBRUARY 28, 2018 Call for ticket information. free. Call for hours & details. Visit exchangeclubmuskogee.org for ticket $40 – 15K International Film Festival. A celebration of ingenuity, Delight your taste buds with wonderful and unique LOCATION: HONOR HEIGHTS PARK and continue to serve the United States of America.
LION’S CLUB CHILI DAY EVENT TIME: NORMAL MUSEUM HOURS information. EVENT TIME: 8:00AM–3:00PM creativity and talent, the Bare Bones Film Festival foods. Browse through more than 80 booths with CONTACT: 918.684.6302 EVENT TIME: 8:00AM
LOCATION: FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES MUSEUM EVENT TIME: 6:30PM LOCATION: THE PAPILION AT HONOR HEIGHTS PARK LOCATION: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH LOT 111 S 7TH 6:30AM: Registration Starts is an week-long showcase of independent motion one-of-a-kind handcrafted items. Come visit The EVENT TIME: 11:00AM LOCATION: OKIE SQUARE AT MUSKOGEE CIVIC CENTER
How long has it been since you’ve had a big ol’ CONTACT: 918.683.1701 – FIVETRIBES.ORG LOCATION: MUSKOGEE CIVIC CENTER CONTACT: 918.684.6302 – MUSKOGEEPARKS.COM EVENT TIME: 7:00PM pictures and music. Catch screenings in multiple Castle of Muskogee, bring the whole family, and MAY 5, 2018 LOCATION: MUSKOGEE WAR MEMORIAL PARK –
steamin’ bowl of Lion’s Club chili?....Well that’s too CONTACT: 918.684.6363 – MUSKOGEECIVICCENTER.COM LOCATION: MUSKOGEE CIVIC CENTER APRIL 14, 2018 7:30AM: 15K Starts venues. experience this 23 year tradition, every weekend PAPILION PLANTS AND NATURE CRAFTS FESTIVAL HOME OF THE USS BATFISH June
long! For only $5 you can eat up and benefit local MARCH 10, 2018 APRIL 7, 2018 CONTACT: EXCHANGECLUBMUSKOGEE.ORG SPRING ART CRAWL through June 3, 2018. CONTACT: 918.682.6294 – WARMEMORIALPARK.ORG
youth charitable organizations. FLYING FEZ WINE TASTING FESTIVAL MARCH 24, 2018 10TH ANNUAL PARTY IN THE PARK 8:00AM: 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Starts EVENT TIME: CALL FOR TIMES Pass-along plant sales plus local artist and vendors JUNE 1, 2018
BEDOUIN SHRINE DASH-GLOW-N-GO 5K & FUN RUN WINE & FOOD TASTING FESTIVAL APRIL 13 & 14, 2018 Enjoy the shops in the KATY District, as well as LOCATION: HONOR HEIGHTS PARK LOCATION: THE ROXY THEATER EVENT TIME: 10:30AM–6:00PM specializing in nature related products. Guided tours MAY 12–13, 2018 REAL OKIE CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
EVENT TIME: 11:00AM–2:00PM The Bedouin Shrine brings a fun afternoon of music, 32ND ANNUAL QUILT SHOW vendors from all over as they showcase their hand- CONTACT: 918.684.6302 CONTACT: 918.684.6366 – BAREBONESFILMFESTIVAL.ORG LOCATION: THE CASTLE OF MUSKOGEE of the butterfly house and gardens available. OPENING WEEKEND AT THE PAPILION
LOCATION: BEDOUIN SHRINE TEMPLE, 201 S 6TH ST food, and Oklahoma’s best wines all benefiting the This unique nighttime run will light up Muskogee Join in as the Muskogee Rotary Club turns wine into crafted items along Main Street in Muskogee. CONTACT: 918.687.3625 – OKCASTLE.COM Friends of Honor Heights Park invite you to attend
CONTACT: 918.360.3399 Shriners Children’s Hospital. Guest must be 21. Call with glowsticks and glow-in-the-dark t-shirts. water. The event brings together Oklahoma wineries, This annual event is a showcase for beautiful local APRIL 19–20, 2018 APRIL 28, 2018 EVENT TIME: 10:00AM–2:00PM The Papilion, a seasonal teaching garden plus this annual celebration of beer. Get a commemorative
for ticket information. Proceeds benefit the Bedouin Shrine’s charitable breweries, and great food while live jazz music fills quilting talent with over 150 unique items EVENT TIME: 3:00PM MOVIE HALL OF FAME INDUCTION FLOWER POWER BIKE RIDE May LOCATION: THE PAPILION AT HONOR HEIGHTS PARK open-air Georgia-Pacific Butterfly House, opens for glass and taste your way through brewer’s creations
VISITMUSKOGEE.COM causes. Call for time & registration information. the air. Proceeds provide well drilling and water on display. LOCATION: SOUTH MAIN CONTACT: 918.684.6302 the 2018 butterfly season. Come out and see what is from across Oklahoma.
EVENT TIME: 11:00AM–5:00PM filters to villages where resources are scarce. CONTATCT: 918.683.4600 Induction of Oklahoma native film star, Rudy Ramos, Azalea flower power that is! Join one of the first rides MAY 3–JUNE 30, 2018 new in the garden. Free admission to all mothers on
LOCATION: BEDOUIN SHRINE TEMPLE, 201 S 6TH ST LOCATION: DOWNTOWN MUSKOGEE $20 admission. EVENT TIME: 9:00AM–4:00PM and others into the Roxy Theater’s Oklahoma Movie of the season beginning & ending at Three Forks THE FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES ARTISTS MAY 5–6, 12–13, 19–20, 26–27, 2018 Mother’s Day! EVENT TIME: 6:00PM
CONTACT: 918.682.2761 CONTACT: 918.682.4544 LOCATION: ST PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH APRIL 14, 2018 Hall of Fame. Call for times & ticket information. Harbor. Choose your route ranging from 15 to 100 OF BACONE COLLEGE OKLAHOMA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL LOCATION: THE PAPILION IN HONOR HEIGHTS PARK
EVENT TIME: 1:30PM–6:30PM 2130 W OKMULGEE MUSKOGEE EXCHANGE CLUB ANNUAL CHILI LOCATION: ROXIE THEATER miles. All proceeds benefit the Azalea Festival, Honor EVENT TIME: SATURDAY 10:00AM–5:00PM CONTACT: 918.684.6302 – MUSKOGEEPARKS.COM
LOCATION: THE PAPILION IN HONOR HEIGHTS PARK CONTACT: 918.687.7571 & BBQ COOK-OFF CONTACT: 918.684.6366 Heights Park, and continued trail development in Call for more information. Beginning on Saturday, April 28th step back in SUNDAY 1:00PM–5:00PM
CONTACT: MUSKOGEEROTARY.ORG Muskogee. Call for fees & details. time to days of old with King Henry VII, Margaret of LOCATION: THE PAPILION IN HONOR HEIGHTS PARK JUNE 2, 2018
Brought to you by the MARCH 28, 2018 APRIL 14, 2018 This cook-off is guaranteed to tantalize your taste EVENT TIME: NORMAL MUSEUM HOURS Scotland, the Royal Court, jousters, jesters, jugglers, CONTACT: 918.684.6302 SYMPHONY IN THE PARK
& TOURISM LION’S CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST APRIL 7–30, 2018 AZALEA FESTIVAL PARADE buds. Enjoy great food and live entertainment. Vote EVENT TIME: 9:00AM LOCATION: FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES MUSEUM knights, magicians, musicians, and minstrels.
ART UNDER THE OAKS COMPETITIVE SHOW for your favorite chili and most spirited cook. LOCATION: THREE FORKS HARBOR CONTACT: 918.683.1701 – FIVETRIBES.ORG Delight your taste buds with wonderful and unique MAY 26, 2018 Enjoy an evening of musical delights. Bring a picnic
All you can eat pancakes and Blue & Gold sausage. Enjoy this beautiful annual parade celebrating one CONTACT: 918.684.6302 foods. Browse through more than 80 booths with OPENING DAY AT RIVER COUNTRY WATER PARK basket, a blanket, and sit under the stars while
The cost is $5.00 at the door. Art Under the Oaks is a competitive show of Muskogee’s most loved traditions. EVENT TIME: 10:00AM–3:00PM one-of-a-kind handcrafted items. Come visit The enjoying spectacular music. The night ends with a
designed to revitalize the cultural arts and LOCATION: MUSKOGEE CIVIC CENTER Castle of Muskogee, bring the whole family, and Be there as the water flows! River Country is the beautiful fireworks display.
EVENT TIME: 6:30AM includes beadwork, basketry, cabin crafts, EVENT TIME: 10:00AM CONTACT: EXCHANGECLUBMUSKOGEE.ORG experience this 23 year tradition, every weekend place to cool off from the summer heat.
LOCATION: MUSKOGEE CIVIC CENTER pottery, knapping and textiles. LOCATION: DOWNTOWN MUSKOGEE through June 3, 2018. EVENT TIME: 7:00PM
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OKLAHOMA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL PORT TO FORT ADVENTURE RACES THE ART OF JEROME TIGER Build a cardboard boat to race family, friends, MOONLIGHT AND MONARCHS THE CASTLE HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL MASTERS COMPETITIVE ART SHOW GARDEN OF LIGHTS MUSKOGEE CHRISTMAS PARADE Join Muskogee Parks & Recreation for the
This new to Muskogee event showcases your favorite relatives or co-workers. Never built a cardboard annual Garden of Lights 5K & Fun Run. Enjoy the
Step back in time to days of old with King Henry cars and motorcycles from past, present, and future. The Port to Fort Adventure Race is a three person Call for more information. boat before? Cardboard, instructions, and a clinic Sponsored by Friends of Honor Heights Park and Beginning Friday, September 28, the Halloween Festival The Master Art Show is a competitive show of two Enjoy Honor Heights Park filled with over 2 million A local favorite for residents young and old, the light from a different point of view. Hot chocolate
VII, Margaret of Scotland, the Royal Court, jousters, The indoor/outdoor event will leave you ready to cruise team or solo sprint adventure race and a separate 5K will get you prepared for the Bedlam Race! under a full moon, this event features a catered offers entertainment for the whole family. Come visit all and three-dimensional Native art by Master Artists Christmas lights. Drive through the breathtaking Muskogee night-time Christmas parade is one you and refreshments will be available afterwards, so
jesters, jugglers, knights, magicians, musicians, and around town, just like in the good ole’days! Make sure trail run for those who want to run only. The adventure EVENT TIME: NORMAL MUSEUM HOURS dinner on the Papilion Event Lawn, live music, the various events, food and craft vendors, and enjoy of the Five Civilized Tribes Museum. colors and displays, and walk through the beautifully do not want to miss! bring the whole family to cheer you on.
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experience this 23 year tradition. LOCATION: MUSKOGEE CIVIC CENTER BATFISH LIVING HISTORY DAY AUGUST 31–SEPT. 2, 2018 LOCATION: THE PAPILION IN HONOR HEIGHTS PARK Casa Morte, Ultimate Maze, startling hayrides, Torture NOVEMBER 10, 2018 CONTACT: 918.684.6302 LOCATION: HONOR HEIGHTS PARK
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EVENT TIME: 10:30AM–6:00PM LOCATION: THREE FORKS HARBOR Come for a day filled with World War II sights and Enjoy ghost stories by the campfire and/or dancing under NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 31, 2018
LOCATION: THE CASTLE OF MUSKOGEE JUNE 23, 2018 CONTACT: 918.684.6302 sounds. Join the “crew” on a guided tour as the Three days and three nights of music and SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 the circus tent. Entrance to the village and parking is free. This run in downtown Muskogee honors retired CASTLE CHRISTMAS
CONTACT: 918.687.3625 – OKCASTLE.COM NIGHT IN THE TROPICS Batfish Living History Association resumes another celebration at the “world’s largest backyard party!” BATFISH BENEFIT and active duty service men and women. The run
JULY 9–13 AND JULY 16–20, 2018 mission aboard the USS Batfish! Call for specific times & ticket information. EVENT TIME: 6:00PM–10:00PM benefits the Muskogee Veteran’s Day Parade. Call Drive through Castleton Village with over 2,000
JUNE 9, 2018 Experience a night in the tropics right here in CAMP ROXY Designed to raise money for preservation of the USS LOCATION: THE CASTLE OF MUSKOGEE for registration information. lighted displays. Take a hayride or carriage ride
BEDOUIN SHRINE MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN Muskogee! Enjoy a Caribbean dinner, tropical EVENT TIME: 10:00AM–5:00PM EVENT TIME: ALL DAY 5:00PM–5:00AM Batfish, a treasure of the United States Naval History, CONTACT: 918.687.3625 – OKCASTLE.COM EVENT TIME: 8:00AM through the village or even ride a pony or camel.
drinks, live music, dancing, and so much more! All The program provides quality, hands on, educational LOCATION: MUSKOGEE WAR MEMORIAL PARK LOCATION: RENTIESVILLE, OK (HWY 69 SOUTH) the Batfish Benefit features Bands on the Batfish, a LOCATION: DOWNTOWN MUSKOGEE After admiring the lights, come inside to visit with
Try your luck at poker and join the scenic ride. proceeds benefit the Kelley B. Todd Cerebral Palsy and performance experiences for all students in our CONTACT: 918.682.6294 – WARMEMORIALPARK.ORG CONTACT: 918.855.0978 concert on top of Oklahoma’s only submarine! Call for OCTOBER 27 & 31, 2018 CONTACT: 918.684.6302 Father Christmas, eat a bite at the Royal Garden
Proceeds benefit the Bedouin Shrine Temple’s Patient Neuromuscular Center. Must be 21 to attend. Call for community – regardless of financial ability. Full and ticket information. ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Café, and get something checked off your list in
Transportation Fund. Call for specific times as well as ticket information & pricing. partial scholarships are available thanks to sponsors AUGUST 7, 2018 September NOVEMBER 10, 2018 the Christmas Shoppe. Warm up by the fireplace
beginning & ending locations. and partners. Camp Roxy gives students – aged 6 to OKIES NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT TIME: 7:00PM–10:00PM An interactive prop pack presentation of this cult MUSKOGEE VETERANS DAY PARADE and make a holiday keepsake in Santa’s workshop.
EVENT TIME: 6:30PM–11:00PM 16 – an opportunity to develop confidence, character SEPTEMBER 8, 2018 LOCATION: MUSKOGEE WAR MEMORIAL PARK – classic is available for purchase. Call for times & Buses are welcome.
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Miami Little Theater Shows Coleman Theatre Beautiful ...................... 8
Children’s Special Events Celebrity Park .......................................... 9 Amanda K. Davis
Restaurants ............................................ 10 Executive Director, CVB
Receptions & Meetings Area Map................................................. 13 City of Miami Director of Tourism
Country & Western Acts Casinos ................................................... 14 [email protected]
Route 66 & Bus Tours Native American Tribes.......................... 16
Genealogy Research............................... 16 Sherry Spillers
Holiday Celebrations Arts & Culture......................................... 17 Sales & Service Coordinator
Jazz & Dance Bands Activities/Recreation ............................. 18
Recitals & Pageants Fishing .................................................... 19 [email protected]
Itineraries ............................................... 20
Mystery Tours Travel Information Center ...................... 22 Lauren Hart
Ballet & Opera Events ..................................................... 23 Marketing & Events Coordinator
Special Events [email protected]
Silent Movies The Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau is a full service bureau
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PETS ALLOWED other state. Miami is home to the longest Main Street on all of Route the Louis XV interior. They marvel at the use of gargoyles, dolphins,
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REWARD PROGRAM welcoming all those traveling the Mother Road. original pipe organ, the “Mighty Wurlitzer” which provides music and
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Just outside of Miami is the last section of the original nine foot guest book reads like a geography text book with the number of
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of only a handful of Wurlitzer organs still in its original home.
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Sunday 1pm-4pm (May 7-Oct 10, 2016)
Open Daily Weather Permitting
Monday – Saturday 9am-4pm GARDEN & GIFT SHOP
Adult $3; Children 3-17/Senior 65+/Military $2 Children’s Garden - Seasonal Teaching Garden - Activities
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm
Children under 3 - FREE 1400 Honor Heights Drive, Muskogee, OK • 918-684-6303
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Butterfly House CLOSED during heavy rain. 918-684-6303
Limited hours on holidays.

918-684-6303 • www.cityofmuskogee.com
Butterfly Papilion at Honor Heights

JR. NATURALIST BUTTERFLY CAMP
$25 - Grades 2-5 in Fall 2018
June 12 & 14 from 9am to 2pm

BUTTERFLY NATURALIST XPERIENCE &
BUTTERFLY ECOLOGY 101
$25 - Grades 6-12 in Fall 2018
June 18 from 9am to 12:30pm

Katherine Coburn, Camp Director
918-684-6303 or [email protected]

Tour Tahlequah
Visitors guide

, WOW. Welcome To Tahlequah!

We hope that you enjoy our new Visitors Guide! It has been The Story of Tahlequah Indian Territory’s first telephone system was established fourth largest public university in Oklahoma, and is the
thoughtfully crafted with helpful information for you as you in Tahlequah in 1886. Five years later, the first bank opened mainstay of the area’s educational and cultural enrichment.
visit our beautiful area in Northeast Oklahoma. We treasure The story of Tahlequah is woven from the history of our of tribal government in their Georgia homeland, and they across from the Cherokee Capitol (look for the Cherokee In 2009, the university marked 100 years as a state
our Cherokee Heritage and take pride in our stunning Cherokee founders and the earliest settlers in Indian adopted a variation of that name. syllabary on the windows). Transportation was enhanced institution with the creation of Centennial Plaza, featuring
natural resources – Tenkiller Lake and the Scenic Illinois Territory. From the brave survivors of the Trail of Tears to when the Ozark and Cherokee Central Railway rolled into a statue of Sequoyah, located along the walkway leading to
River. We boast the unwavering success and growth of the progressive educators, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders Cherokees established strong government, progressive town in 1902, linking Tahlequah with Fayetteville and iconic Seminary Hall.
Northeastern State University and enjoy the one-of-a-kind of the 21st century, Tahlequah is a community rich with schools, thriving businesses, and cultural traditions that Muskogee by rail until the start of World War II.
boutiques and eateries that fill our Main Street and North heritage, nestled in Oklahoma’s spectacular Green Country are the framework of the community today. In Tahlequah’s Early Cherokee settlers valued education. Mission schools Since early settlement, the Illinois River was a paradise for
End Entertainment District. in the foothills of the Ozarks. early days, people drove wagons into town to purchase were established by the Baptists and Presbyterians and fishermen, floaters, campers, and other recreationalists.
supplies and conduct business, and watered their horses in in 1851, the Cherokee National Female Seminary opened Winter is the perfect time to scout for bald eagles that
This combination gives us the best of everything – a In the 1820s, the first Cherokees to arrive in Indian Territory Town Branch Creek, at the north end of downtown. nest high above the water. In 1977, the Illinois River was
foundation of history and culture expressed at spectacular settled near the Illinois River, where fish were abundant at nearby Park Hill, one of the first public institutions for designated an Oklahoma scenic river by the state, to protect
venues and festivals and a dynamic experience for and plentiful game roamed the richly wooded hills and The Cherokee Advocate, published in both English and education in Indian Territory. The Civil War divided families and preserve the area’s watershed. The river flows south
conventions, conferences, and visitors – today and for valleys. Historically, the river was called “Medicine Stone” Cherokee using the syllabary created by the legendary and brought devastation to the Cherokee Nation, and the to Tenkiller Lake, created in 1950 by an earth-filled dam
future generations to come. by the Osage Indians. The life-sustaining watershed in the Sequoyah in 1821, became the first newspaper in Indian seminary was forced to close its doors until 1871. When for flood control, hydroelectric power generation, and
capital of the new Cherokee Nation shaped the culture and Territory. In 1870, the Cherokee National Capitol Building the building burned to the ground in 1887, the tribal council recreation.
We are committed to preserving our special quality of life economy of the settlement the Cherokees would come to was opened on Cherokee Square. The recently restored chose to rebuild on a site north of Tahlequah, near the center
while warmly welcoming visitors and new residents to know as Tahlequah. cupola reflects 19th century architecture that is also found of Cherokee government and commerce. In fact, the Illinois River was immortalized in Wilson Rawls’
Tahlequah and Cherokee County. Enjoy reading our story No one knows for sure how Tahlequah got its name. Some in other local buildings and homes from that time period. The new Seminary opened in 1889 and was operated by the novel, “Where the Red Fern Grows,” the classic story of
and your visit to Tahlequah. say that three tribal commissioners set out to scout a Cherokees until statehood in 1909, when the building was a boy and his dogs. Tahlequah became the setting for the
location and only two returned, so the site selected was At least 17 buildings are listed on the National Registry of purchased by Oklahoma and became Northeastern State movie by the same name, which inspired the annual Red Fern
Sincerely, named “Tahlequah,” meaning “two will do.” Others suggest Historic Places. An example of early architecture is the Normal School. Enrollment continued to climb, particularly Festival, one of many unique events that draw crowds to
the landscape reminded the Cherokees of Tellico, a seat historic Thompson House, built by a local doctor in the after World War II, in tandem with the town’s population. historic downtown each year.
Melissa Harris late 1800s. A group of local citizens saved the home from Forward-thinking educators have continually revised
Tourism Director destruction in the early 1980s. Notice the fish-scale shingle university curriculum to keep pace with our changing Whether you’re looking for recreation, history, culture, or
siding and spindle work, typical of the Queen Anne style society. Today Northeastern State University is recognized a blend of all that Tahlequah has to offer, we invite you to
Tour Tahlequah popular in the late 1800s. as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning and the share in our rich heritage as you weave your own story. To
Tahlequah Area Convention & Visitors Bureau plan a trip to remember, visit TourTahlequah.com.

123 E. Delaware Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464

918.456.3742 (Office) • 918.456.3751 (Fax)

[email protected]
TourTahlequah.com

VisitCherokeeNation.com

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MISSION W. AVE. 4 Norris Park creator of the Cherokee syllabary, to the clock tower on The oldest government building in State of Oklahoma is the 82
Seminary Hall that is a symbol of this institution, you will Cherokee National Supreme Court Building, in Tahlequah. ROAD
DOWNINGSTATE AVE. MORGAN WATER 5 participate in a very unique experience. Northeastern This structure was built on the southeastern corner of Cherokee 82 Caney Ridge Marina
ST. AVE. NSU Art Gallery State University was founded as the Cherokee National Tahlequah town square in 1844 by James S. Pierce to house Landing RESTAURANT
7 Female Seminary. This historic link to the Cherokee the Cherokee National Supreme Court. Justice John Martin STATE PARK
Nation and Indian Territory make Northeastern the was the first chief justice of the Supreme Court when it Caney Creek
N. CHEROKEE AVE. 6 oldest institution of higher learning in Oklahoma. The was established. The Supreme and District courts both PETTIT BAY
W. NSU Jazz Lab original Seminary was built in Park Hill south of Tahlequah held sessions here for some time. The building also housed ROAD
N. COLLEGE and destroyed by fire on Easter Sunday 1887. On May the printing press of the Cherokee Advocate, the official Pettit Bay 100
SHAWNEE 87 7, 1889, the Cherokee National Female Seminary was publication of Cherokee Nation and the first newspaper in PUBLIC USE AREA Dry Creek 100
dedicated north of Tahlequah, where it would continue Oklahoma. The Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum
N. MUSKOGEE Dream Theater to provide learning opportunities for young women for 20 features pieces in three historic areas including the Indian Pettit Creek 100
8 years. Seminary Hall is now the historic centerpiece of Cherokee National Judicial System, the Cherokee Advocate Road
E. DOWN ING Northeastern State, and each year on May 7, descendants and Phoenix newspapers and the Cherokee language Elk Creek Landing
of Seminarians gather to observe Seminaries Homecoming with a variety of historical items including photos, stories, PUBLIC USE AREA
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DELAWARE Marina
N. 9 NSU PlayhouseN. Northeastern State University Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum
E. 9 600 N Grand Ave., Tahlequah, OK 74464 122 E. Keetoowah St.
SHAWNEE Sequoyah 918.456.5511 • NSUOK.edu Tahlequah, OK 74464 LAKEWOOD
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Purdy Cabin Tenkiller Lake Cabins Dining Shopping Felt’s Shoe Store 116 N. Muskogee Ave. 918.456.3741
Guest Retreat Area Lodging Condo/Homes Game Stop 409 Daisy Dr. 918.453.1152
Mobile Homes Akropolis 200 N. Muskogee Ave. 918.431.1988 A Bloom Flowers & Gifts 104 N. Muskogee Ave. 918.453.9555 Game X-change 1800 S. Muskogee Ave. 918.453.9430
Motel Rooms Arby’s 1414 S. Muskogee Ave. 918.456.3007 All Thru The House 109 N. Muskogee Ave. 918.207.0703
918.606.1825 Kitchen/Kitchenette August Moon 1021 E. 4th St. 918.456.2818 Amy’s Beads & Things 314 N. Muskogee Ave. 918.822.7219
Television Azar’s Mediterranean Grill 409 N. Muskogee Ave. 918.506.4810 AT&T 1909 S. Muskogee Ave. 918.431.0520
Air Conditioning Barnacle Bill’s Marina 31979 S. 516 Rd. 918.457.5438 Atwoods 1741 S. Muskogee Ave. 918.207.0197
Outdoor Grills Backwoods Food Mfg, Inc 591 Main Pkwy 918.458.9300
Laundry Facilities
Fireplace
Meeting Rooms
Game Room
RV Hookups
Swimming Pool
Playground
Picnic Area
Allow Pets
Walk to Water
Open Year Round
Free Wi-Fi

Burnt Cabin Resort 918.457.5421

Chicken Creek Hen House 918.457.3307

Cookson Bend Marina 918.457.5161

www.purdycabin.com Cookson Village Deck & Gallery 918.457.5578

Fin & Feather Resort 918.487.5148

Five Oaks Manor 918.696.7225 Del Rancho 4800 S. Muskogee Ave. 918.456.0757
Domino’s Pizza 1004 S. Muskogee Ave. 918.207.1444
Green Leaf State Park 918.487.5196 El Molcajete 104 E. 4th St. 918.456.4424
El Zarape 701 E. Downing St. 918.456.0708
Marval Family Resort 918.489.2295 Fin & Feather 445889 Hwy 10A 918.487.5148 GNC 1027 S. Muskogee Ave. 918.458.5007

Ofi House 918.457.5886 Golden Rule Industries Thrift 1305 S. Parkhill Rd. 918.456.1623

Sixshooter 918.457.5152 Grapevine Consignment 306 S. Muskogee Ave. 918.458.4700

Snake Creek Marina 918.457.5674 Hibbett Sports 409 Daisy Dr. 918.431.1906

Sundown Cabins 918.605.5099 Baker’s Furniture 3231 S. Muskogee Ave. 918.456.0555 Junies Closet 110 N. Muskogee Ave. 918.458.0454
918.444.2510
Tenkiller Lodge 918.453.9000 Big Daddy’s on Lake Tenkiller 448508 Hwy 100 918.489.2201 Barnes & Noble Riverhawk Shoppe 612 N. Grand Ave. 918.772.5000 Kaley & Co 208 S. Muskogee 918.772.5161
918.506.4419
Tenkiller State Park 918.489.5641 Big Red Drive-In Restaurant 26186 Hwy 82, Park Hill 918.456.0411 Blindside Skate Shop 305 S. Muskogee Ave. 918.453.0403 Kimberly’s Prom and Bridal Boutique 105 N. Muskogee Ave. 918.456.7766
918.506.4035
Terrapin Peak Bed Breakfast & Beyond 918.457.4906 Boom*A*Rang 116 S. Muskogee Ave. 918.458.1112 Boulevard LLC 308 N. Muskogee Ave. 918.456.5263 Lowes Home Improvement 161 Meadow Creek Drive 918.708.4000
918.456.2257
Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy Store 807 E. Downing St. 918.456.1137 Briar Patch Market 14587 Hwy 82 918.456.2793 Maurices 407 Daisy Dr. 918.453.0575
918.431.1220
Bryant’s Donut Delight 1515 S. Muskogee Ave 918.456.1051 Captain Vapor 2464 S. Muskogee Ave. 918.456.5555 Mean’s Furniture 3227 S. Muskogee Ave. 918.431.1375
918.456.6354
Lake Tenkiller Outfitters on the Canoes Burger King 2407 S. Muskogee Ave. 918.453.9407 Cashmere Lane 401 N. Muskogee Ave. 918.456.5311 Meigs Jewelry 100 N. Muskogee Ave. 918.456.6233
Area Camping Illinois River Rafts 918.453.0466
Modern Campsites Kayaks Burnt Cabin 35190 S. 497 Rd., Park Hill 918.457.5421 CATO Fashions 121 Reasor St.
Primitive Campsites Please prearrange services with outfitters Inner Tubes
Lodging Camping Cherokee Nation Gift Shop 17725 S. Muskogee Ave.
Picnic Sites RV Park/Hook-up
Picnic Shelters Motel Cooks Companion & More 219 N. Muskogee Ave.
Playground Cabins
Operated by: Swimming/Beach Area Bunkhouse Donna’s Flower Designs 1801 S. Muskogee Ave.
Hiking Trails Group Lodge
Rest Rooms Meeting Room Fino’s Mexican Restaurant 2203 W. Choctaw St. 918.458.4760 Doyles Shoes 909 S. Muskogee Ave.
Showers Supplies Fish’s Bar B Que 105 E. Ballentine Rd. 918.453.9291
Corps of Engineers Drinking Water Food Service Hungry House Café 26158 Hwy 82 918.431.0880 Edies Fashion and Gifts 120 N. Muskogee Ave.
Dumping Station Private Canoes/Shuttle Iguana Café 500 N. Muskogee Ave. 918.458.0044
State of Oklahoma Marina Game Room 䈀愀爀 ☀ 䜀爀椀氀氀 Jimmy’s Egg 2824 S. Muskogee Ave. 918.456.4344 Encore Thrift Store 109 N. College Ave.
Private Boat Launch Ramps Outdoor Activities
Bait/Tackle Showers ㄀⼀㈀ 倀刀䤀䌀䔀 䄀倀倀䔀吀䤀娀䔀刀匀 圀䤀吀䠀 Cherokee Nation Gift Shop
Groceries/Supplies Pool/WaterSlide 倀唀刀䌀䠀䄀匀䔀 伀䘀 䔀一吀刀䔀䔀
Heated Fishing Dock 䰀䤀䴀䤀吀 伀一䔀 倀䔀刀 吀䄀䈀䰀䔀 17725 S. Muskogee Ave. Tahlequah, OK 74466
Floating Restaurant All American Floats 918.456.6949 ⠀䔀堀䌀䰀唀䐀䔀匀 䌀䠀䔀䔀匀䔀 䈀伀䄀刀䐀⤀
Boutique/Shopping Arrowhead Resort 918.456.1140 CherokeeGiftShop.com
Pontoon Rental Diamondhead Resort 918.456.4545 㔀　㔀 一 䴀甀猀欀漀最攀攀 䄀瘀攀⸀ 㤀㄀㠀ⴀ㐀㔀㘀ⴀ㄀㔀　　
Ski Boat Rental Eagle Bluff 918.456.3031
Wave Runner Rental Elephant Rock Nature Park 918.456.4215
918.456.8058
Barnacle Bills 918.457.5438 Falcon Floats 918.456.4867
Green River Floats 918.456.3088
Burnt Cabin 918.457.5421 Hanging Rock Camp 918.456.3847
Peyton's Place 918.441.1755
Caney Ridge 918.457.4417 918.456.4787
Riverbend Floats 918.456.8371
Carter's Landing 918.487.5252 Riverside Resort
Sparrow Hawk Camp 918.456.6272
Cherokee Landing 918.457.5716 Miss Shoe 409 Daisy Dr. 918.506.4039
War Eagle Resort Morris Crager Flower & Gifts 830 S. Muskogee Ave. 918.456.2529
Chicken Creek 918.487.5252 Caney Ridge 25119 Hwy 82, Park Hill 918.457.4417 Oasis Health Foods 111 N. Muskogee Ave. 918.456.1414
918.207.0437 On Stage Dance Studio 206 S. Muskogee Ave. 918.913.4356
Cookson Bend 918.457.5161 Carl’s Jr. Restaurant 1850 S. Muskogee Ave. 918.456.1600 Paceline Cyclery 500 N. Muskogee Ave. 918.456.0235
918.456.0066 Payless Shoe Source 1585 S. Muskogee Ave. 918.456.0706
Damsite & Overlook 918.487.5252 Charlie’s Chicken 1594 S. Muskogee Ave. 918.431.1511 Petsense 909 S. Muskogee Ave. 918.453.0010
918.453.9701 Reasor’s Food 2001 S. Muskogee Ave. 918.456.2547
Elk Creek Landing 918.457.5142 Cherokee Springs Restaurant 704 E. Balentine Rd. 918.453.2880 Remarkables 114 S. Muskogee Ave. 918.456.0241
918.489.5655 Remedy Blu 415 N. Muskogee Ave. 918.431.1788
Pettit Bay 918.457.5728 Chilango’s Mexican Restaurant 1310 S. Muskogee Ave. 918.457.5161

Sixshooter 918.457.5152 Chili’s Bar & Grill 1957 S. Muskogee Ave. Everything Under the Sun 123 N. Muskogee Ave. 918.431.0101
918.458.1060
Sizemore Landing 918.457.7979 China Super Buffet 403 Daisy Dr. 918.207.0477
918.453.9452
Snake Creek 918.457.5674 Evolution Smoking Acc. & More 1761 S. Muskogee Ave.

Strayhorn Landing 918.489.5641 Clear Water Café Pine Cove Marina Factory Connection 1741 S. Muskogee Ave.

Tenkiller State Park 918.487.5178 Cookson Bend Restaurant 19506 W. 905 Rd. Family Video 1294 E. Downing St.

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Future While Cherishing the Past the Future Future While Cherishing the Past Katy Depot houses Cherokee and Osage artifacts and art Oologah I-40 & SH-150
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301 E Cherokee SE Corner of US 69 & Hwy 20 Vinita.com • 918-256-7133 Vinita.com • 918-256-7133 301 E Cherokee AR, Scenic US 412
SallisawChamber.com • 918-775-2558 PryorChamber.org • 918-825-0157 Summerside Vineyards & Winery Summerside Vineyards & Winery SallisawChamber.com • 918-775-2558 Pryor Creek Festival Grounds HISTORIC Disney/Little Blue
14 Flags Museum Enjoy FREE WiFi downtown while shopping Wine Tasting or Dining in the Bistro Wine Tasting or Dining in the Bistro 14 Flags Museum Home to Rocklahoma - Sequoyah Bay - 5 mi E of Pryor, Hwy 20
Open Daily - Free Admission unique, locally owned businesses 441251 E Historic Route 66 441251 E Historic Route 66 Open Daily - Free Admission Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Rock! 66 28 State Park* 10 Snowdale - 8 mi E of Pryor, Hwy 20
918-772-2558 Rabbit Studio Gallery M-Sa 9:30a to Dusk M-Sa 9:30a to Dusk 918-772-2558 Rocklahoma.com • 866-310-2288 28 Jay
Sequoyah’s Cabin Original art by Internationally known Native American Artist Traci Rabbit and SummersideVineyards.com SummersideVineyards.com Sequoyah’s Cabin Saline Courthouse ROUTE A 28 Langley Disney 28 20
Cherokee Inspired Written Alphabet for her father, the late Bill Rabbit. 800-508-9463 800-508-9463 Cherokee Inspired Written Alphabet forOnly remaining rural court house of the nine built in Adair 20 59
Cherokee Language Gift Shop - 231 Taylor Vinnie Ream Cultural Center Vinnie Ream Cultural Center Cherokee Language the 1880’s by the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. Foyil 44 Cherokee
Tu-Fr 9a-5p, Sa-Su, 2p-5p BillandTraciRabbit.com • 918-825-3716 Local showplace for the arts Local showplace for the arts Tu-Fr 9a-5p, Sa-Su, 2p-5p SalineCourtHouse.net State Park*
Free Admission Coo-Y-Yah Country Museum 1100 W. Canadian 1100 W. Canadian Free Admission 88
OKHistory.org • 918-775-2413 Katy Depot houses Cherokee and Osage artifacts and art VinnieReam.net • 918-256-4911 VinnieReam.net • 918-256-4911 OKHistory.org • 918-775-2413 Wagoner ... Small But Charming Oologah 69 Lake Hudson Spavinaw
815 S Mill Street Cherokee Casino Lake
Cherokee Casino Tu-Su 1p-4p • 918-825-2575 Clanton’s Café Clanton’s Café Back 40 Bar & Grill Wagoner Chamber of Commerce Claremore Snowdale 20 Lake
Back 40 Bar & Grill A Vinita & Route 66 Tradition A Vinita & Route 66 Tradition Live Entertainment 301 S Grant State Park Spavinaw Eucha
Live Entertainment Pryor Creek Festival Grounds 319 E. Illinois 319 E. Illinois 24/7 Gaming TheCityofWagoner.org • 918-485-3414 State Park*
24/7 Gaming Home to Rocklahoma - M-Fr 6a-8p, Sa 7a-2p, Su 11a-2p M-Fr 6a-8p, Sa 7a-2p, Su 11a-2p 1621 W Ruth Fort Gibson Lake Association 20
1621 W Ruth Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Rock! ClantonsCafe.com • 918-256-9053 ClantonsCafe.com • 918-256-9053 CherokeeCasino.com Lake Area Information, Attractions and PryorHISTORIC Salina 116
CherokeeCasino.com Rocklahoma.com • 866-310-2288 800-256-2338 Events 10
800-256-2338 Saline Courthouse Eastern Trails Museum Eastern Trails Museum 300 Dewey (Hwys 69 & 51) 66
Only remaining rural court house of the nine built in Pioneer and Indian Heritage Pioneer and Indian Heritage Cruisin’ FortGibsonLake.com • 918-485-4623 ROUTE 412 INFO
Cruisin’ the 1880’s by the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. 215 W. Illinois 215 W. Illinois NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA The Pink House Wine & Dine
SalineCourtHouse.net M-Sa 1p-4p • 918-256-2115 M-Sa 1p-4p • 918-256-2115 804 E Cherokee Street • 918-485-7662 Chouteau Locust Grove Kansas 59
NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA Steakout Sports Grill 412 412
Wagoner ... Small But Charming 308 S Hayes Avenue • 918-485-3810 Round Hollow
The Hen’s Nest Tea Room Public Access
Wagoner Chamber of Commerce 2001 S Hwy 69 • 918-485-7670 Natural Falls
301 S Grant Antique Shopping Inola State Park
TheCityofWagoner.org • 918-485-3414 Visit Downtown for Shopping and Dining
Fort Gibson Lake Association TheCityofWagoner.org/Antiques 69 Peavine
Lake Area Information, Attractions and The Canebrake
Events Region’s premier boutique resort with accommodations, restaurant and 82 10 Public Access
300 Dewey (Hwys 69 & 51) special events and yoga classes for individuals or groups. The Canebrake
FortGibsonLake.com • 918-485-4623 maintains uncompromising principles to cultivate visitors with life-long Fort Gibson Lake No Head Westville
The Pink House Wine & Dine Public Access 62
804 E Cherokee Street • 918-485-7662 Wagoner
Steakout Sports Grill Sequoyah State 62
308 S Hayes Avenue • 918-485-3810 51
The Hen’s Nest Tea Room Park & Lodge Hulbert Tahlequah
2001 S Hwy 69 • 918-485-7670 51
Antique Shopping Sequoyah Bay 80 51 59
Visit Downtown for Shopping and Dining
TheCityofWagoner.org/Antiques 72 State Park 2A51
The Canebrake
Region’s premier boutique resort with accommodations, restaurant and 16
special events and yoga classes for individuals or groups. The Canebrake
maintains uncompromising principles to cultivate visitors with life-long 16 Okay 10 82 Spavinaw* - 3/4 mi S of Spavinaw,
relationships of health and wellness. 64 Hwy 20
TheCanebrake.com • 918-485-1807 64 Muskogee Cherokee Landing 100 Stilwell
16 69 Tenkiller - 10 mi N of Vian exit,
Mickey Mantle Camp State Park SH 82
Miami 62 Gruber Lake Tenkiller
Twin Bridges* - 6 mi E of Fairland,
Greenleaf

Braggs State Park

10A Tenkiller State Park 59
10

72 100 82 Hwy 60 & Hwy 137
Gore

64 40 64 Sallisaw Sequoyah - Hwy 51 & Ft. Gibson
Lake, 52 mi E of Tulsa

40 40 *Area at Grand Lake State Park

Lake Eufaula Lake Eufaula Robert S. Kerr Lake
State Park

ith over 70,000 surface acres of Oklahoma
waters under its control, the Grand River Dam
Authority plays an important role in economic
development, ecosystems management and electricity Claremore Miami • Hwy 100 W to Hwy 82 S
production in Oklahoma. • Hwy 82 S to Hwy 10 N
GRDA first harnessed the waters of the Grand River in 1940 when • Cruise the Mother Road, Historic Rt 66 E: Claremore - Vinita • Cruise W on Hwy 10 to Lenapah Option: Take a break at one of the many parks at Lake
it constructed Pensacola Dam to create magnificent Grand Lake. • Rt 66 E to US 69 N • Turn on Hwy 169 S to Oologah Tenkiller
Today, even after 70-plus years, Grand remains one of the region’s • Turn onto Hwy 2 N to Welch • SE on Hwy 88 to Claremore • W on Hwy 10A to Hwy 10 as it turns N to Camp Gruber
premier recreation destinations. Meanwhile, a few miles downstream, • Hwy 10 W to Lenapah • NE on Historic Rt 66 to Foyil • Continue on Hwy 10 to Hwy 62 E
GRDA’s construction of Robert S. Kerr Dam in 1962 created scenic • Hwy 169 S to Nowata and Oologah • Hwy 28 E to Adair • Hwy 62 E to Tahlequah
Lake Hudson which has also developed a reputation for its scenery Option: See sign to Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch N of • Continue on Hwy 28 E to Langley
and angling opportunities. Oologah; stop for a break and tour • Hwy 82 N to Hwy 85 E Sallisaw
Not only do these lake waters provide a strong foundation for a • Hwy 88 S and cruise around Lake Oologah • N on Hwy 85A
thriving recreation and tourism industry but their waters also help • Follow 85A to Hwy 125 N; continue to Hwy 10 W to Miami • Cruise W on Hwy 64 to Hwy 82 N
GRDA to produce low-cost, reliable, & Oologah Dam Option: Stop for a break at one of the 13 casinos in the Miami • Hwy 82 N to Tahlequah
electricity which touches 75 of 77 • Continue on Hwy 88 S to Claremore area or at the GRDA Eco Center in Langley Option: Stop for a break at one of the many parks along
counties in Oklahoma. the Illinois River
You can see part of that production Pryor Vinita • Continue N on Hwy 82 to Hwy 62 E
first-hand by taking a free tour of • Travel approximately 3-4 miles to Hwy 10 N
Whitaker Park-Pryor historic Pensacola Dam. GRDA offers 918-256-5545 • GRDA.com • Cruise N on Hwy 69, for 10 miles, to Adair • Cruise E on 85A to Hwy 125 N • Hwy 10 N to Scenic 412
Ft. Gibson Bridge-Wagoner • Turn onto Hwy 28 E to Langley • Travel to Hwy 59/10 through Grove • 412 E to Hwy 59 S
JM Davis Gun Museum Battle at Cabin Creek-Vinita those tours seven days a week, between Memorial Day and Labor • Hwy 82 S to Pensacola Dam & GRDA Eco Center • Continue on Hwy 10 S to Jay • Hwy 59 S through Westville and Stilwell to Sallisaw
Claremore Day, and they all start at the Ecosystems and Education Center, • Return to Hwy 82 and travel N • Turn onto Hwy 20 W
Seminary Hall located adjacent to Pensacola Dam, in Langley. While there, take • Turn onto 85 E/N and travel to 85A E/N • Follow Hwy 20 through Salina, Pryor and Claremore, Wagoner
Tahlequah a look at the GRDA water quality laboratory and see what the • Hwy 125 N and travel to Hwy 59
organization is doing to help protect and preserve the resources • Hwy 59 S toward Grove back to Historic Route 66 • Cruise S on Hwy 16 through Okay to the Port of Muskogee
of the Grand River system. • Continue on Hwy 59/10 to Jay • Turn NE and follow Rt 66 to Vinita • Turn onto Hwy 10/62 E
Recreation, power production, ecosystems management and • Hwy 20 W for 1 mile Option: Stop at Summerside Vineyard on Historic Route 66 • Turn S onto Hwy 10, travel around Camp Gruber and
economic development; these are just a few of the ways GRDA is • Continue S on Hwy 59/10 to Kansas, OK
helping to make NE Oklahoma a great place to live, work, play and • Turn W on Scenic 412 to Locust Grove Tahlequah Braggs heading S to Gore
even cruise. Option: Stop at the Saline Courthouse, E of Locust Grove • Hwy 100 N until it merges with 10A, turn E on 10A
off Scenic 412 on County Road 449 S • Cruise E on Hwy 62 to N Hwy 10 • Hwy 10A becomes Hwy 82; turn N to Tahlequah
Produced by Green Country Marketing Association in cooperation with the • Hwy 82 to Salina • Hwy 10 to Scenic 412/Old 33 E • Hwy 51 W through Hulbert to Wagoner
Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department • Hwy 20 W to Pryor • Scenic 412/Old 33 E to Hwy 59 S Option: Ride through Sequoyah State Park 7 miles W of
• Hwy 59 through Westville to Stilwell Hulbert

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GREEN COUNTRY with winding routes through the local fun for the kids. The Castle is one of the “Dusk til Dawn Blues Festival” each

This is Green Country. The following pages will whisk you along the highways and byways of Oklahoma’s Green Country. countryside. If time permits, stop by the top locations to celebrate Halloween. A Labor Day weekend. No kidding it goes
You’ll visit back-in-time places, treasured, historic places and down-right fun places. Is it the destination or the journey,
either way, enjoy the ride! Coo-Y-Yah County Museum for a glimpse month of weekends are designed to until 5am daily. Quality of Life - Priority #1
Located in Northeastern Oklahoma, our region is from I-35 and Ponca City on the west to the state line on the east and
from Lake Eufaula and I-40 on the south to the state line on the north. YOUR ADVENTURE AWAITS… into Pryor area history. scare the daylights out of you. In the In keeping with the military theme,
Follow Green Country Oklahoma on Facebook for great recommendations on events and fun activities. Plan your visit and spring jousting comes to life at their
request free travel guides and maps at GreenCountryOK.com. A short trip off Highway 69 in nearby Renaissance Festival. The USS Batfish, a The Battle of Honey Springs in nearby
Salina is the Salina Highbanks WWII submarine is open for tours and it’s Checotah is reenacted every two years.
Raceway, featuring high octane, fast on dry land. It was the largest battle of the Civil War
and furious dirt track racing. The track
to occur in Oklahoma, on a rainy, and

is also home to some great eats at the Downtown Muskogee is a happenin’ place probably humid, Friday in July of 1863.

Finishline Restaurant. with the historic Roxy Theater and the The 1,100 acre site has several trails

State Highway 10 ........................................................6 In Chouteau, the Dutch Pantry is a great Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame. Just wait with dozens of interpretive signs for self-
State Highway 51 ......................................................10 stop for fine home-cooking and delicious until you see how influential Oklahomans guided tours. In Checotah, the hometown
US Highway 412 .........................................................14 desserts. As you leave grab a quart of have been to the music industry. Let’s of mega super-star Carrie Underwood,
Historic Route 66 ...................................................... 18 some quite tasty beets, you won’t be see, Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood, area history can be found at the Katy
US Highway 69 .......................................................... 26 disappointed. The Amish Cheese Store Blake Shelton, Toby Keith, Vince Gill, Reba Depot and it’s a wonderful place to check
US Highway 75 .......................................................... 32
US Highway 60 ......................................................... 36 is also a tasty stop for cheese, fudge, ice McEntire and so many others. Across the out some of the charming shops.
2019 Events................................................................. 41 cream, what more could anyone want? street The Three Rivers Museum is housed
Oklahoma Agritourism............................................. 42 in the 1916 Midland Valley Railroad Depot. Can you smell the water yet? You’re
Green Country Lakes................................................44 Moving toward Wagoner, there getting very close to Lake Eufaula,
are numerous dining choices, from WORK - LIVE - PLAY — PRYOR, OKLAHOMA
Our cover features barbeque to bistro and shopping Oklahoma’s largest lake (within
the Tulsa Botanic Garden the state borders). It attracts

and the Tulsa Zoo. Executive Director: from antique to unusual and if time Castle Halloween a month of visitors, many with second homes Located in northeast Oklahoma, Pryor sits in the “Heart of Green Country” surrounded
Jackie Stewart permits check out the Wagoner weekends designed to here, from all four directions and
City Historical Museum. Going off lake-goers will find everything by beautiful lakes and exciting attractions. It boasts easy access to interstates leading
Contributing Editor: course once again, you’ll enter SCARE THE DAYLIGHTS from sandy beaches to rocky directly to major markets, along with unique local businesses, year round events and a
Nancy Phillips the Fort Gibson Lake area for an out of you bluffs along the 600 miles of friendly community. Experience all that Pryor has to offer:
opportunity to get back to nature shoreline. The gateway city of
Sales: at The Lodge at Sequoyah State Eufaula provides visitors with OUTDOOR EXPLORATION & RECREATION COMMUNITY & CULTURE
Charlotte Ashworth Park. Located on a peaceful, numerous dining and shopping • Whitaker Park • Pryor Main Street Shopping
forested point, guests will find a venues. Don’t miss a stop at “Our • Centennial Park and Cultural District
Creative: multitude of activities - horseback Favorite Place”, there are SO • Lake Hudson • City Hall Galleries
Sherry Robinson • Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees • Mayes County Cultural Center
riding, trails, tennis or maybe you’ll Events are big-time here including the many treasures here and on Lake • Pryor Creek Nature Trail • Rabbit Studio and Gallery
Printing: want to just kick back and do a bit of critter wildly popular River Rumba and Cardboard Eufaula, there’s a Yogi Bear Jellystone • Community-Wide Bicycle
CP Solutions, Tulsa watching, mostly deer and feathered Boat Race, and the Oklahoma Festival of Park for the young and young at heart. and Walking Trail System EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP
friends. Cap the day off by catching the Ballooning in August, and the month-long • USABMX Sanctioned Track • Every School in District holds
Cover Art: sun as it sets across the lake. Azalea and Castle Christmas festivals. NOTES: State and National School of
Mick Thurber, Thurber ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS Character Designation
Creative Services It wouldn’t be Oklahoma if we didn’t You’ll be humming “I’m proud to be • Home to Rocklahoma • Roosevelt Elementary - Covey
mention “Okie”, a term now considered an Okie from Muskogee” as you leave • ACRA/CRRA Rodeo Designated Lighthouse School
Green Country Marketing Association endearing and quite notable in Muskogee. town and cross over the McClellan-Kerr • Mayes County Fair • Lincoln and Roosevelt
2512 E. 71st St., Ste. G Muskogee has so many attractions, you’ll Navigation channel on your way to Fort • DAM J.A.M Bicycle Tour Elementary - Blue Ribbon Schools
Tulsa, OK 74136 need to get a room for a couple of nights Gibson. Its namesake, the Fort Gibson • RSU Campus
918.744.0588 • 800.922.2118 for sure; and as you travel the city streets Historical Site, was established in 1824 INDUSTRY & TECHNOLOGY • NE Technology Headquarters
GreenCountryOK.com be on the look-out for over 30 hand- as one in a chain of forts, designed to • MidAmerica Industrial Park and Campuses
painted guitars celebrating Muskogee’s help maintain peace as the United States • Multiple Fortune 5 Companies - Including
Follow us on Facebook rich musical heritage. (Phase 2 is under expanded westward. A reconstructed log Google Data Center Campus
Green Country Oklahoma way so more guitars are being added in • Free Wifi Districts

Approximate Mileage: Kansas City....... 249 mi. 80,000 copies produced by Green Country Marketing Association in cooperation public areas across the city.) The Papilion fort and some original buildings from the Pryor 100 East Graham Avenue, Pryor, OK 74361
Little Rock ........ 276 mi. with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department at a cost of $.29 each. (think butterfly) and the Five Civilized mid-1800s can be seen. Also you won’t AREA CHAMBER 918.825.0157 • [email protected]
St. Louis ........... 393 mi. Amarillo ............ 364 mi. Tribes Museum are located within Honor want to miss the nearby Fort Gibson OF COMMERCE PryorChamber.com • Facebook: Visit Pryor and
Dallas................ 263 mi. Heights Park, sight of the annual and National Cemetery. It is a lovely final Pryor Area Chamber of Commerce
Wichita ............. 176 mi. hugely popular Azalea Festival, so big resting place for over 22,000.

that it lasts the entire month of April. Rentiesville (careful, blink and you’ll

The Castle and the USS Batfish are great miss it), is home to D.C. Minner’s

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Lake Commerce Quapaw Kaw Lake is a Corps of Engineers lake with seven campgrounds and SKIATOOK LAKE (USACE)
Hulah Miami 268 campsites, many of which include electric, water, trailer sanitary 14004 Lake Road
US HIGHWAY 69 facilities, showers and playgrounds. Camp McFadden, on the lake’s Skiatook, OK 74070
west side, is a multi-use recreational area that is great for retreats 918.396.3170
and family reunions. It includes a large lodge, cabins, canoe and
Kaw Lake Copan fishing ponds, hiking trails, RV hookups and ropes course. Skiatook Lake is an outdoor enthusiasts dream. Formed by the
Lake confluence of Hominy Creek and Bird Creek, the lake has a surface
For boaters, there are two marinas and 13 boat ramps. The marinas area of over 10,500 acres of more than 160 miles of shoreline. It’s
Optima Lake Bluestem Grand offer fuel, food and other amenities, plus year-round boat storage. shoreline is accentuated by steep, picturesque bluffs that offer
Lake Lake The McFadden Cove Marina offers boats and jet skis for rent. spectacular views.
eraver Riv Jefferson Highway VinitaC O' The
Be McClellan/Kerr WaterwaArkansas River Cherokees Kaw Lake also sports two sandy beaches, a large number of Visitors to the area love the many recreational opportunities available,
imarron River migratory birds and even an Eagle Watch that is held the third including hunting, fishing, camping, picnicking and boating. Facilities
Oologah 69 Lakes With more than a half million surface acres of water, and more Saturday in January. Nearby Ponca City hosts numerous historical/ are plentiful around the lake and provide easy public access.
Lake shoreline than the East and Gulf coasts combined, Green cultural attractions and many motels and restaurants.
Birch Sport fishermen enjoy finding large-mouth bass, black and white
Lake Country lakes offer fun and relaxation to outdoor enthusiasts. KEYSTONE LAKE (USACE) crappie, channel catfish and several species of sunfish. Hunters
23115 West Wekiwa Road spend their time hunting for white-tailed deer, quail, rabbit and
Lake Lake Spavinaw EUFAULA LAKE (USACE) LAKE EUFAULA ASSOCIATION GRAND LAKE ASSOCIATION Sand Springs, OK 74063-9312 squirrel. A total of 8,000 acres are open for public hunting. The city of
Skiatook Hudson Lake 102 E BK-200 RD Eufaula 918.689.7751 9630 Hwy 59 N 918.865.2621 Skiatook is nearby and offers a variety of shopping and restaurants.
Keystone Lake Stigler, OK 74462-9440 VisitLakeEufaula.com Grove, OK 74344
Established in 1915, the historic Jefferson history are found. The Route 66 Vintage Pryor Eucha 918.484.5135 866.LUV.GRAND - 918.786.2289 Keystone Lake is just 20 miles west of Tulsa, where you will LAKE TENKILLER (USACE) TENKILLER LAKE ASSOCIATION
Highway extended from Winnipeg, pIrroCentLtyMOsoSlticoEkrDcryicdAleesFMaTnuEdsReisumPesU,pdBeicsLipaIllaSlyyHspoIsNpoumGlaer Heyburn GrandLakeFun.com discover natural beauty and serenity. Sprawling across the Creek, Route 1, Box 259 Cookson 918.457.4403
Manitoba to New Orleans, Louisiana. with international guests. Waylan’s Ku- Lake 20 Salina Lake Osage, Pawnee and Tulsa counties of Green Country, Keystone Lake Gore, OK 74435-9547 LakeTenkiller.com
What remains in Oklahoma is now US Ku Drive In, the last of its kind, is another has 330 miles of shoreline and provides recreation, relaxation and 918.487.5252
Highway 69. It enters Green County at international hot-spot. Step back in time Lake Chouteau Lake Eufaula has always delighted visitors with its beauty. With Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees is a water wonderland offering you enjoyment for visitors and residents alike.
the northeast corner of Oklahoma very at Chapters Bookstore to sample a tasty Okmulgee Illinois R. more than 660 miles of shoreline, the lake presents natural beauty and your family an extraordinary vacation experience. With more Lake Tenkiller and the Illinois River attract over 2 million visitors
close to Quapaw, where a quick side trip coffee or tea while you shop. Fort Gibson marked by meandering chains of bays and channels set in a rolling than 60,000 surface acres of clear, blue water and 1,300 miles of Fish and wildlife resources provide a great variety of outdoor annually. The area lies in the heart of the rugged Cookson Hills where
takes you to the Quapaw Museum where Dripping Lake prairie and backed by lofty hills. shoreline, the lake and the immediate area offer boundless facilities recreational opportunities. Sandy beaches offer fun in the sun where you will discover unsurpassed scenery. Lake Tenkiller is surrounded
the history of the Quapaw Indian Nation Vinita, home to Clanton’s Café which Springs and entertainment opportunities. There are numerous RV parks, you can enjoy boating, sailing, yachting, swimming, jet skiing, water by dogwood forests and other flowering trees.
Communities is preserved. has been featured on Guy Fieri’s Lake Wagoner Numerous park areas are available and include stables, nature trails, lodging, attractions, marinas and many fine restaurants. skiing and wind surfing.
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives is the next service docks, launching ramps, golf courses, campgrounds and The Lake is popular for fishing (black, white and striped bass,
Quapaw Commerce is the next community and a community on Highway 69. The Eastern y airparks. Major camping sites and picnic areas are furnished with Renowned throughout the region as a destination for bass fishermen, For the land lover, there is camping, picnicking, hiking, nature trails, crappie, catfish, bream and walleye), boating, skiing, scuba diving,
Commerce short detour off the main road takes you Trails Museum here provides a glimpse picnic shelters, drinking water, charcoal grills and rest rooms. the lake also has catfish, crappie and spoonbills. Grand Lake is a horseback riding and 17,000 acres of land open for public hunting. picnicking, camping, hiking and hunting. Eighteen parks have been
Miami by the boyhood home of its favorite son, at the area’s history and if you’re really haven for migratory fowl and other wildlife and is famous for its You will find unique shopping, great restaurants, golf courses, tennis developed by the Corps of Engineers and there are two state parks -
Vinita Number 7, Mickey Mantle. The home is lucky perhaps you’ll be in Vinita in June, Muskogee 62 Fort Gibson Fishing on Lake Eufaula is rated excellent for striped, large-mouth pelicans. Each year the area celebrates the migratory bird at its facilities, cultural and heritage museums, and much more. all with boat ramps and campsites.
Pryor pretty much in its original state and can during the annual “World’s Largest Calf and white bass, crappie, catfish, walleye and numerous species annual Pelican Festival.
Salina be found at 319 S. Quincy St. Fry Festival”, now that’s some really of sunfish. Principal game species include bobwhite quail, deer, Visit the bald eagle tours on the lake by the dam during January and Picnic areas are furnished with rest rooms, picnic shelters and tables,
Chouteau tasty eatin’! Lake cottontail rabbit, squirrel, duck, geese and mourning dove. February and enjoy the friendly people, varied attractions and relaxed swimming beaches and grills. The lake also has three nature trails for
Wagoner You’re in Miami almost before you lifestyle. those wanting to enjoy the beauty of nature.
Muskogee realize it, and in Oklahoma we pronounce We’ll take off to the south to one of our Tenkiller FORT GIBSON LAKE (USACE) FORT GIBSON LAKE ASSOC. The lake is an ideal environment for boating, fishing and swimming.
Fort Gibson it My-am-uh. Miami’s Main Street is a prettiest lakes and communities—Pryor Sailboat enthusiasts find that the southwest to northeast direction OOLOGAH LAKE (USACE)
Rentiesville perfect place to engage in a bit of retail and Lake Hudson—where you can while 8568 State Hwy 251 A Wagoner 918.485.4623 of the lake makes it the perfect environment for their sport. There 8400 E Hwy 88
Checotah therapy in the shops and attractions, so away the hours on the lake’s peaceful are plenty of bike trails, places for off-roading and miles of gorgeous Oologah, OK 74053-0700
Eufaula plan on extra time here. Miami’s premier waters. The scenic shoreline ranges 69 Greenleaf Fort Gibson, OK 74434-9619 scenery for hiking and camping. Grand Lake is a beautiful location to 918.443.2250
attraction is the historic Coleman Theatre, from majestic bluffs to inviting coves and Lake vacation, retire or just have fun.
Waterways where entertainers have performed to the fishing is an opportunity for those 918.462.2042-INFO - 918.682.4314-Off Season
thousands of audiences over its ninety searching for that trophy catch. Nearby
Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees years in existence. Will Rogers, Bob Hope, Pryor is a booming community with Checotah Rentiesville Robert S. Fort Gibson Lake is located on the Grand (Neosho) River five miles KAW LAKE (USACE) KAW LAKE ASSOCIATION Oologah Lake is located north of Claremore in the heart of Will
Lake Hudson even Groucho Marx shared their humor plentiful shopping and dining options and Kerr Northwest of Fort Gibson and lies in Wagoner, Cherokee and Mayes 9400 Lake Road Ponca City/Kaw City Rogers Country and provides a recreation setting that is perfect for
Fort Gibson Lake with theater goers. The Coleman, built in some of the finest events in the area. Lake Lake counties, extending upriver to the Markham Ferry Dam. Ponca City, OK 74604-7323 580.269.2213 your family. Water enthusiasts enjoy skiing, sailing, canoeing and
McClellan-Kerr Navigation 1929, has been completely restored and Each Memorial Day weekend rocks Eufaula 580.762.5611 KawLake.com swimming.
still sells out performances attracting with Rocklahoma, featuring hit bands Just a short drive from metro Tulsa and Muskogee, recreational
System visitors of all ages. banging their way late into the night, Eufaula opportunities abound. The area offers more than 17,000 acres of Kaw Lake has a large variety of recreational opportunities for north Eleven parks are available and include showers, camping pads,
Lake Eufaula with thousands of adoring fans begging public hunting, 4,500 acres of waterfowl refuge, eight marinas and central Oklahoma. Spring and summer, the lake beckons swimmers, electric hookups, playgrounds, picnic tables and group shelters.
Other attractions in Miami include the for more. Pryor’s annual DAM J.A.M. the The Lodge at Sequoyah State Park where golf and horseback boaters, skiers and jet-skiers with over 17,000 acres of water and Sportsmen enjoy the opportunity to capture a wide variety of fish and
Lake information is Dobson Museum, where numerous historic Bicycle Tour hits the trail in the early fall riding are available. 168 miles of shoreline. game. The lake is stocked with sand bass, catfish, hybrid striped
listed on pages 44-46 artifacts and documents pertaining to bass, crappie and walleye.
Native American and Ottawa County GreenCountryOK.com | 800.922.2116 Wagoner and Fort Gibson have a historic past that includes fur For those with fishing on their mind, Kaw Lake and the Arkansas
26 traders, Indians and the United States military who used the River offer catfish, crappie, sand bass, walleye and spoonbill. It Also available are 18 miles of equestrian and hiking trails including
waterway and the “Old Texas Road”, now known as US 69, traveling is one of the best lakes in Oklahoma for blue cat. In spring and Will Rogers Centennial Trail and Skull Hollow Nature Trail.
between St. Louis and Texas. Sam Houston had a trading post and early summer, striped bass are abundant and summer is excellent
from this area traveled to Texas to meet his destiny. paddlefish time.

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Birch Lake - 918.396.3170 — located in Osage County with 27 Hulah Lake - 918.532.4334 — located in Osage County in a farming McGee Clayton GUIDED TOURS 2019 EVENTS
miles of shoreline and offers excellent public hunting, recreation and ranching area. It has a picturesque setting and an open invitation Creek Lake Lake DEMOS • LIVING HISTORY JANUARY
areas, three parks with campsites, fishing docks, and boat launching to visitors for picnicking, camping, hiking and sight-seeing. There is 12-13 All Star Team Roping - Claremore
ramps. Birch Lake is near many attractions including the beautiful excellent fishing and hunting along with recreational facilities and Pine Lake THE MARLAND 19 Demolition Derby - Claremore 20-23 Muscogee (Creek) Nation Festival - Okmulgee
Tall Grass Prairie Preserve. boat ramps. Creek Broken ESTATES 21 Waltz on the Wild Side - Tulsa
Lake FEBRUARY 28-Aug 3 Damascus Road (June-August) - Disney
Bluestem Lake - 918.287.2841 — located convenient to Pawhuska. McClellan-Kerr Navigation System - 918.775.4475 — serves Bow Ponca City Palaces On The Prairie 2 Rogers County Spring Livestock Show - Claremore 29-30 Woolaroc Kidsfest - Bartlesville
It offers fishing and boating and provides electric hookups for RVs, both commercial and recreational purposes and offers flood control, 3 Legally Blonde the Musical - Bartlesville
boat ramps, primitive camping sites and picnic areas. Bluestem Lake navigation, hydropower, water supply, and wildlife conservation. Lake Hugo 8-17 Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged-Broken Arrow JULY
is located convenient to the Tall Grass Prairie Preserve and numerous Three Forks Harbor in Muskogee, can accommodate recreational Texoma Lake TBA Checotah Chili Cook-Off - Checotah 12-14 An Affair of the Heart of Tulsa - Tulsa
other activities in Osage County. boaters and has a 40 foot boat ramp, automated fuel dock and 100 TBA Whole Hawg Days Festival - Eufaula
metric-ton travel lift. This 20 acre harbor provides boating access to Red R. MARCH
Copan Lake - 918.532.4334 — located 18 miles north of the Arkansas, Verdigris and Grand Rivers, and the inland waterway 14-April 21 Tulsa Botanic BLOOMS! - Tulsa AUGUST
Bartlesville and provides a wide variety of game fish including large system of the United States. E.W. MARLAND ESTATE 18-22 Spring Break at Will Rogers Museums - Claremore 10 Will Rogers-Wiley Post Fly In - Oologah
mouth bass, white crappie, channel and flathead catfish and sunfish. 29-31 An Affair of the Heart of Tulsa - Tulsa 16-17 Oklahoma Festival of Ballooning - Muskogee
Game species available include: deer, mourning dove, waterfowl, OK Scenic Rivers Commission - 918.456.3251 — Nestled in the 901 Monument Road, Ponca City, OK 30-31 Grand Lake Renaissance Festival - Vinita 22-23 River Rumba Cardboard Boat Races - Muskogee
bobwhite quail, turkey, cottontail rabbit and squirrel. Copan Lake has beautiful Ozark Hills, the Illinois River is a spectacular destination for Open Daily 28 Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo Parade - Vinita
Class A camping facilities, beach areas, beautiful picnic sites and those who enjoy canoeing and rafting with 70 miles of breathtaking APRIL 30-Sept 1 Cherokee National Holiday - Tahlequah
boat ramps. scenery. Shoot across the rapids on Oklahoma’s best known scenic MARLAND GRAND HOME 1-30 Azalea Festival - Muskogee
river and study the array of nature and wildlife with over 65 species 1000 East Grand, Ponca City, OK 1-June 14 Missoula Children’s Theatre - Pryor SEPTEMBER
Dripping Springs Lake - 918.756.5971 and nearby Lake Okmulgee of fish. There are also plenty of camping and public facilities. Open Tue-Sat 10 am - 5 pm 5-7 Claremore Home & Garden Show - Claremore 5-7 Bluegrass & Chili Festival - Wagoner
are just minutes away from historic Downtown Okmulgee on SH 56. 5-14 Steel Magnolia - Broken Arrow 7 Woolaroc Fall Trail Ride - Bartlesville
A favorite among fishermen, the lakes boast nearly 300 campsites, Lake Spavinaw - 918.589.2460 and Lake Eucha - 918.253.4344 12-13 Woolaroc Spring Traders Encampment - Bartlesville 12-14 Coweta Fall Festival - Coweta
boating, water skiing, fishing and playgrounds. There are equestrian — located near the city of Jay and provide an area of pristine beauty 13 Herbal Affair and Festival - Sand Springs 12-15 Rogers County Fair - Claremore
trails, hiking and mountain biking trails, hunting and fishing. in far eastern Oklahoma. The area has a multitude of great facilities, 25-27 Woolly Weekend - Claremore 13-15 Scotfest - Broken Arrow
including numerous scenic campsites, picnic areas, play-grounds, 27 Baker Heritage Blues Festival - Dewey 14 Tour de Cowtown - Coweta
Greenleaf Lake - 918.487.5196 — located within Greenleaf State fishing docks and group shelters. Marina and concessions are 27-June 2 Oklahoma Renaissance Festival - Muskogee 20-21 Oklahoma Indian Summer Festival - Bartlesville
Park south of Muskogee. Fish in this sparkling blue lake include available and fishermen love the wide variety of fish. 26-27 Red Fern Festival - Tahlequah 24-Nov 2 Pumpkin Festival at Shepherd’s Cross - Claremore
catfish, crappie and bass and the facilities available are picnic areas, 28 Woolaroc Cow Thieves & Outlaw Reunion - Bartlesville
RV and tent campsites, playground and PIONEER WOMAN MAY 28 Route 66 Cruisers Car Show - Claremore
restrooms. Other Greenleaf State Park STATUE & MUSEUM TBA Golden Eagle Poker Run - - Eufaula 28-29 Western Heritage Weekend - Dewey
amenities include a marina, swimming 3-5 Stray Kat Kustoms Kar Show - Bartlesville TBA Standing Bear Pow Wow - Ponca City
pool, bathhouse, nature trail and Hands On Candle Making 9-12 Rooster Days - Broken Arrow
swimming beach. & Weaving 18 Sequoyah Day - Sallisaw OCTOBER
18 Woolaroc Spring Trail Ride - Bartlesville 4-5 Woolaroc Fall Traders Encampment - Bartlesville
Heyburn Lake - 918.865.2621 — Group Specials 24-26 Will Rogers Stampede PCRA Rodeo - Claremore 5 National Indian Taco Championship - Pawhuska
located southwest of Sapulpa on Polecat 24-26 Delaware PowWow - Bartlesville 5 St. John ZooRun - Tulsa
Creek. Several facilities are located at Tuesday - Saturday 24-26 Rocklahoma - Pryor 12 Washington Irving Festival - Bixby
this scenic lake including picnic areas, 10am - 5pm 30-June 1 Summerfest - Wagoner 12-13 Cherokee Art Market - Tulsa
playground, boat launch, restrooms and 30-June 1 Toes In The Grand Summer Kickoff Festival - Grove 26 Route 66 Punkin’ Chunkin’ - Vinita
showers. RV and tent camping are both 580.765.6108 31-June 2 Roses, Chalk & Kites - Broken Arrow 27-31 HallowZOOeen - Tulsa
available. A variety of fish can be found 31-June 2 Sunfest - - Bartlesville TBA Oktoberfest - Tulsa
from bass and crappie to sunfish and [email protected]
catfish. The Heyburn Public Hunting Area okhistory.org/sites/pioneerwoman JUNE NOVEMBER
covers over 6,000 acres and provides hunting opportunities 1 World’s Largest Calf Fry and Cookoff - Vinita 1-4 Will Rogers Days - Claremore
for quail, wild turkey, squirrel, rabbit and waterfowl. 1 Antique & Collectible Fair & Sale - Dewey 15-16 Dickens on the Boulevard - Claremore
7-8 Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show - Pawnee 22-24 An Affair of the Heart of Tulsa - Tulsa
Lake Hudson - 918.434.8181 is located just east of Pryor with 8 Old Settlers Day - Checotah 28-Dec 31 Castle Christmas - Muskogee
200 miles of shoreline and is abundant in species of fish and is 9-14 OKM Music Festival - Bartlesville 29-Dec 1 HomeTown Holiday, a Christmas Celebration - Sand Springs
called “the best bass lake in Oklahoma.” It has a variety of 14-15 Route 66 Festival - Vinita 29-Dec 22 Woolaroc’s Wonderland of Lights - Bartlesville
wildlife and plays host to all types of water sports. Lake 16 Ben Johnson Memorial Steer Roping - Pawhuska TBA Festival of Angels - Ponca City
Hudson has easy public access, boat ramps, recreational TBA Pecan Festival - Okmulgee
areas and overnight camping. EVENTS AND DATES MAY CHANGE. A detailed list can be found
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12 mi SW on Hwy 123 from US 60 1107 SE Cherokee Ave, 918.336.2491 5.5 mi E on Durham Rd from US 75 in Dewey, 1. Bass Pro Shops 1700 W Aspen Drive 1. Arrowhead Park
101 Bass Pro Drive, 918.355.7600 WarrenTheatres.com/brokenarrow.asp 300 E Washington
918.336.0307 or 888.636.0307 8. Bartlesville Community Center Guided tour call 918.534.2662 BassPro.com 2. Indian Springs Sports Complex

2. Osage Casino 300 SE Adams Blvd, 800.618.2787 15. Windle’s Rock & Jewelry Shop 2. Blue Bell Creamery GOLF 1400 W Shreveport St

222 Allen Rd off Hwy 123, 4 mi SW of Hwy 9. Kiddie Park in Johnstone Park 3540 SE Washington Blvd, 918.333.2814 8201 E Hwy 51, 918.258.5100 1. Battle Creek Golf Club (Public) 3. Nienhuis Park

123 & Hwy 60, 918.335.7500 200 N Cherokee, 918.336.5337 16. Cherokee Casino—Ramona BlueBell.com 3200 NBattle Creek Dr, 918.355.4850 3201 N 9th St

3. Keepsake Candle Factory & Country Store 10. Bartlesville Area History Museum 31501 US 75 Hwy Ramona, 918.535.3800 3. Historical Museum 2. Broken Arrow Golf & Athletic Club
400 S Main St, 918.258.2616 (Private) 1651 E Omaha St, 918.355.0602
2 mi W on US 60, 888.636.0351 401 S Johnstone, 918.338.4290 17. AT&SF Steam Locomotive NO. 940 BAHistoricalSociety.com 3. Cedar Ridge Country Club (Private)

4. Tallgrass Prairie Preserve 11. Wall of Honor Veterans Memorial 201 SW Keeler, 918.336.8709 4. Military Museum 10302 S Garnett, 918.252.2501

26 mi W on US 60 then 18 miles N, follow 2350 SE Washington Blvd in Washington 18. Nellie Johnstone No. 1/Discovery 1 Park 112 N Main, 918.794.2712 4. Forest Ridge Golf Club (Semi-Private)

downtown Pawhuska signs, 918.287.4803 Park Mall, 918.335.2535 Johnstone Park, 918.336.8709 5. Performing Arts Center (Not Shown) 7501 E Kenosha, 918.357.2282

5. Price Tower 12. Tom Mix Museum 19. Yochams Custom Leather 701 S Main St, 918.259.5778 5. Indian Springs Country Club (Private)
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510 S Dewey Ave, 918.336.4949 721 N Delaware, Dewey, 918.534.1555 & Cowboy Decor 6. Rose District-Downtown Main Street 6. Lit’l Links Golf Club (Public)

6. Phillips Petroleum Co. Museum 13. Dewey Hotel Museum US 60 E of Bartlesville, 918.335.2277 RoseDistrict.com 11915 S 129th E Ave, 918.481.3673

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only. Open Tue-Sat, April-November New Year’s Day. Guided tours at 1:30pm. honors Oklahoma musicians for their 93
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tulips fill the gardens along with blooms
LINGER LONGER ANTIQUES & OLD-FASHIONED SODA FOUNTAIN FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES of azaleas. Open daily, Mother’s Day
weekend through Columbus Day, this open
Step into Linger Longer and be Only 2.6 miles from Pioneer Woman Statue air captive sanctuary exhibits up to 26 MUSKOGEE
transported back to the “good old and Museum, the relaxed rooms offer free varieties of native and tropical butterflies.
days”. Browse our wide variety of WiFi and flat-screen TVs, in addition to Mon–Sat, 10am-5pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm. 11
unique antiques and collectibles. Roam microwaves and minifridges. Suites add $3–Adults, $2–Child, Senior, Military
the aisles of vintage clothing, jewelry, separate sitting areas with pull-out sofas.
pottery, furniture and much more. Our Complimentary continental breakfast, 1400 Honor Heights Dr, Muskogee
Old Fashioned Soda Fountain is a great exercise room, lobby lounge, coin-operated MuskogeeParks.org • 918-684-6303
place to relax and reminisce after your laundry and a picnic area with BBQs and a
trip down memory lane. Open 362 days DEWEY convenience store. Parking is included. RIVER COUNTRY FAMILY WATER PARK 25 50 MILES
a year. Mon-Sat, 10am-5:30pm, Sun,
1pm-5:30pm. 3405 N 14th St, Ponca City Muskogee’s hottest place to cool off! Frog
580.765.3000 • Marriott.com/PNCFI Pond pool with zero depth entry, interactive
814 N Shawnee, Dewey play structure with spray features, waterfalls, 50 100 KILOMETERS
918.534.0610 WENTZ GOLF COURSE and four slide options for the little ones.
Enjoy a series of lily pads and cargo nets
TOM MIX MUSEUM 18 hole course nestled on the east side and two large twisting tube slides for MUSKOGEE 12 PENSACOLA DAM 15 OSAGE NATION MUSEUM 18 TULSA BOTANIC GARDEN
of Lake Ponca, next door to the Wentz older kids or adults. Float the relaxing lazy
Experience the magnitude of Tom Mix— Screen Star Tom Mix’s Campgrounds. Whether you are a single, river on a tube or challenge someone to a The art deco design and massive size of The Osage Nation Museum is the premiere Tulsa Botanic Garden is taking root in
first movie king of the cowboys—the myth Personal Collection a foursome, or a corporate outing, Wentz game of beach volleyball on sand courts. the Pensacola Dam combine to make it destination to experience Osage art, history, the Osage Hills just 8 miles northwest
and the man. See a life size replica of Golf Course will take care of all your golfing Concessions and a party island are also one of the most impressive structures in NE and culture. In early 2016, we plan to debut of downtown Tulsa. Experience the A.R.
“Tony, the Wonder Horse,” Tom’s saddles, DEWEY needs. Our course description booklet available. Oklahoma. Constructed by the Grand River our newly renovated galleries and exhibits and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces,
spurs, guns and costumes. The theater contains details on every hole. 2 PGA Dam Authority during the Great Depression, alongside our brand new Imagination Station an ornamental garden with over 8,000
features free Tom Mix movies daily. Visit professionals on staff. 3600 Arline Ave, Muskogee it was the first hydroelectric project in which will allow for a fun, interactive, and permanent plants and one of the largest
our premier museum gift shop where you 918.684.6399 • CityofMuskogee.com Oklahoma and still produces much needed creative learning experience for all ages. spring bulb displays in the region. Visit the
will find western books, Tom Mix movies, 2928 L.A. Cann Dr, Ponca City power for the state. Listed on the National Children’s Discovery Garden - opening
western jewelry and much more. Museum 580.767.0433 • WentzGolf.com Register of Historic Places, it holds back Admission is free. May 2016. Hike our trail through Cross
Hours: Feb-Dec, Tues-Sat 10am-4:30pm. 46,500 surface acres of water to create Open Tues-Sat, 8:30am-5pm. Timbers forest and prairie.
THREE RIVERS MUSEUM Grand Lake. Free Tours Memorial Day–Labor Day. LANGLEY Closed Federal holidays. PAWHUSKA TULSA
721 N Delaware, Dewey 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr, Tulsa
918.534.1555 • TomMixMuseum.com kawlake.com Muskogee’s Regional Heritage Center was GRDA—Langley 618 Grandview Ave, Pawhuska • 918.287.5441 918.289.0330 • TulsaBotanic.org
established in 1989 as the dream of local 918.256.0899 • GRDA.com osagenation-nsn.gov/who-we-are/osage-tribal-museum
historian Dorothy Ball. The Museum tells the
3 BROKEN ARROW CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 7 HAR-BER VILLAGE MUSEUM fascinating story of the development of the 13 THE COLEMAN THEATRE BEAUTIFUL 16 ROCKLAHOMA—MAY 27-29, 2016 18 WOODY GUTHRIE CENTER
Three Rivers region of Oklahoma. As one of
Festivals and events fill the days with “Come Out and Play in BA” Explore the scenic grounds at Har-Ber the earliest areas west of the Mississippi to MUSKOGEE “Oklahoma’s Premier Historical Venue” One of the largest rock festivals in America! Located in the heart of the Brady Arts
play – Rooster Days’ carnival rides and Village on Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees. be settled, this region has a long and colorful A restored, elegant 1929 vaudeville/movie Each year, concert-goers from all 50 states District, the Woody Guthrie Center is not
games; Tuesdays in the Park with live Visit Broken Arrow Enjoy themed exhibits of antique collections, past. 10am-5pm Wed-Sat. palace, complete with a 2000 lb. chandelier and more than 30 countries converge at only a museum, but a center of investigation
music and great food; and family-friendly housed in a pioneer village reflecting the Adults $3, Students $1.50, Under 6 free. and velvet seats. Located on Rt 66, Pryor’s Catch the Fever Music & Festival for inspiration. The Center features state of
stage and theater productions in the BROKEN ARROW late 1800s and early 1900s. Discover new Group rates for 10 or more: Adults $2.50, programs vary from Light Opera and ballet Grounds. In addition to VIP and general the art interactive displays, artifacts from the
Performing Arts Center. There’s a new hands-on exhibits, view frequent craft Students $1. to country, bluegrass, musical comedy, admission tickets, 4,000 campsites, on- Woody Guthrie archives—which are housed
adventure and delightful fun at two demonstrations, shop at The Country Store drama and big band concerts—something site parking, bathrooms, showers and a within the center—a permanent Dust Bowl
aquatic centers and four splash pads, gift shop, walk the Nature Trail and enjoy 220 Elgin, Muskogee for all tastes and ages! Fabulous new convenience store are available. Playboy and exhibit, a music bar for listening to Woody’s
delectable ice cream from the local Blue exciting monthly events. Fun for families of 918.686.6624 • 3RiversMuseum.com ballroom and convention center available for Rolling Stone have cited Rocklahoma as a recorded songs, and a special exhibit
Bell Creamery and fantastic events all ages. Discover what’s new in the past at rent. Tours by donation. Tues–Fri 10am–4pm festival that should not be missed. gallery featuring high-interest traveling
from sand castle building to amazing Har-Ber Village Museum! GROVE WAR MEMORIAL PARK & MILITARY MUSEUM & Sat 10am–2pm. MIAMI PHOTO BY DONNA MEIER exhibits. TULSA
chalk art displays. Pryor Area Chamber of Commerce PRYOR
4404 W 20th St, Grove Open the hatches and prepare to dive at the 103 N Main, Miami 100 E Graham, Pryor 102 E Brady, Tulsa • Tue-Sun 10-6
866.503.7081 • VisitBrokenArrowOK.com 918.786.6446 • Har-BerVillage.com only submarine in the state of Oklahoma! 918.540.2425 • ColemanTheatre.org 866.310.2288 • Rocklahoma.com 918.574.2710 • WoodyGuthrieCenter.org
The USS Batfish, a preserved World War
4 WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL MUSEUMS 8 CHA’ TULLIS GALLERY II era submarine, holds an unbeatable 14 OSAGE COUNTY TOURISM 17 TOUR TAHLEQUAH 19 VINITA
record of sinking three enemy submarines
Experience the life and humor of Will Deep in the heart of Osage County is the in seventy-six hours. See military artifacts The Spirit of the West lives on in Osage Break from the ordinary in a culture where Established in 1871, Vinita is the second
Rogers! The Memorial features 12 galleries, town of Hominy. Cha’ was raised here and displays such as cannons, missiles, history meets progress in the home of the oldest town in Oklahoma. A historic
2 theaters, interactive Children’s Museum, and established Cha’ Tullis Gallery. This and a self-propelled Howitzer. The park also County! Adventure awaits visitors of all ages Cherokee Nation. Stroll downtown’s bricked downtown district showcases antique shops
art and memorabilia dedicated to the nationally known tourist attraction has displays a piece of the USS Oklahoma, one sidewalks past Cherokee Square, museums, and specialty boutiques, the Eastern Trails
life of Will Rogers. His birthplace ranch become a favorite and boasts a collection of of the ships destroyed during the attack on at powwows, rodeos, and festivals. Tap art galleries, and parks that are host to Museum offers insight into Vinita’s history,
in Oologah offers tours of the home, the finest artwork, crafts, jewelry, literature Pearl Harbor. entertainment and cultural festivals year- and historic Route 66 revs up another layer
working ranch, vista view of Oologah and music. Our hope is that your journey your toes to bluegrass bands, sit tall in the Scenic Byways • Blue Lakes • Camping round. Enjoy fashionable shops, enticing of charm. The first Saturday in June is the
Lake and picnic area. Memorial Open will lead you to the heart of the Osage 3500 Batfish Rd, Muskogee • 918.682.6294 saddle riding trails and seek solace in blue Fishing • Casinos • Bison & Wild Horses restaurants, and live music shows. The World’s Largest Calf Fry event and the
10am-5pm, Birthplace 8am-5pm – Closed Indian Nation and that you visit the Cha’ WarMemorialPark.org • Facebook.com/USSBatfish lakes and wooded state parks. Enjoy world- Rodeos • Museums • Outdoor Adventure Visitor’s Center offers directions to Cherokee Route 66 Festival is the Third Saturday in
Thanksgiving and Christmas. Tullis Gallery while you are here. Find us on MUSKOGEE Wineries • Proud Osages heritage sites and natural getaways along June. Don’t miss Oktoberfest the second
Facebook. class museums, casinos, eclectic shops World Class Attractions: Woolaroc the scenic Illinois River and Lake Tenkiller. Saturday of October or The Punkin Chunkin the third Saturday.
Museum: 1720 W Will Rogers Blvd, Claremore and experience savory home cookin’ or fine Gilcrease Museum • Tallgrass Prairie
Ranch: 9501 E 380 Rd, northeast of Oologah 108 W Main St, Hominy dining. Relax in a cozy cabin surrounded by August: Osage County Filming Sites 123 E Delaware, Tahlequah Vinita Area Chamber of Commerce
800.828.9643 • WillRogers.com 918.885.4717 • ChaTullis.com wide open spaces dotted with bison and 918.346.3210 • 918.456.3742 0149 • TourTahlequah.com 918.256.7133 • Vinita.com
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9 OKLAHOMA AQUARIUM HOMINY wild horses. Come roam our hills and scenic
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See the largest bull sharks in an enclosed byways—there’s plenty of room for everyone!
setting through a one-of-a-kind walk
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fascinating creatures including seahorses,
5 PICTURE IN SCRIPTURE AMPHITHEATER jellyfish and eels. Send the kids crawling 11 LAKE EUFAULA ASSOCIATION OSAGE CASINO 18 GILCREASE MUSEUM 20 FORT GIBSON LAKE ASSOCIATION AND TOURIST CENTER
through the Extreme Amazon to come
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live performance including animals, pyro- It’s a unique experience for all ages! swimming, wake boarding, camping, bird suites, pool, fitness center, casual restaurant and artifacts of the American West. Walk Gibson Lake has to offer. Five nearby
technics and state of the art sound make watching off-roading, biking and hiking. and sports bar. Try the Surf & Turf buffet through themed gardens that sprawl over marinas offer boat rentals and sporting
this a must see! Enjoy dinner with your 300 Aquarium Dr, Jenks Fulfill your passion at Oklahoma’s largest this weekend in Bartlesville, create your own 23 of the museum’s 460 acres and dine at goods. Enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking,
choice of catfish, char-broiled hamburgers 918.296.FISH (3474) • okaquarium.org lake where you will find seven marinas, pizza at Che Buono in Tulsa or visit the Sand The Restaurant at Gilcrease. Gifts, jewelry, beaches, an array of dining options and
or chicken before the show. 2016 Season: two state parks, two golf courses, Corps Springs Cafe for breakfast, lunch or dinner. literature and other novelties are available accommodations – from camping, motels,
“The Man Who Ran” July 15, 16, 22, 23, of Engineers campgrounds, a 450-acre Be our guest! at the Museum Store. Docent tours daily at cabins, state lodge and trendy bed and
29 and 30. Visit website for more detail on ATV trail and numerous lodging and dining 2pm. Visit us today. Tues–Sun 10am–5pm. breakfast homes.
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