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FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - NORTHERN OKLAHOMA (For example - Tulsa, OK - Barthesville, OK - Still Water, OK)
Sun 'n Fun Family Water Park - Waterpark, go-carts, bumper boats, batting cages, mini-golf, kiddie rides and more.
Shattuck Windmill Museum - You will find 45 vintage windmills and one wind generator on a 4 acre site at the junction of Highways 283 and 15. Because so many settlers in this area could find no trees for lumber, many lived in dugouts for a year or two. So we have reconstructed a half-dugout of local caliche rock with a sod roof which is furnished as it might have been in 1900. Later when the railroad came though and lumber became available, the family may have built a story-and-a-half farmhouse much like the one that has been moved to the Park from 4 miles south of town. A false-fronted mercantile will soon be open for business as a type of the early stores in the small bustling town.
Location: Shattuck, Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cann Memorial Botanical Gardens - This 10 acre estate offers a formal garden containing several hundred varieties of annuals and perennials and over 70 species of trees.
Location: Grand Avenue, Ponca City, OK (405) 767-0430 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Poncan Theatre - The Poncan Theatre story begins in a time gone by. In the bustle of the 1920's, cowboys, wildcatters and the nouveau riche all rubbed elbows in Ponca City. They often rubbed them in the theatre. The Poncan was one of five theatres in town, but she was the grandest by far. Theatre was so popular that even with competitors, the Poncan often brought in an amazing 15 per cent of the population of Ponca City in one day.
Location: P.O. Box 2531 104 East Grand Ponca City, OK 74602 Tel: 580.765.0943 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Museum of the Cherokee Strip - 40 rooms in the Museum for viewing, including the Drug Store, Prisoner of War Room, Kitchen, Country Store, Gun Room, Model Railroad, Old Saloon, The Oklahoma Room, an Agricultural Building (Annex), Implement Yard, a very special One Room Schoolhouse, and many more displays.
Location: 901 14th Street Alva, Oklahoma 73717 Tel: (580) 327-2030 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Splash Zone Waterpark - WET OR DRY, Splash Zone is a choice sure to delight everyone in your group at a very affordable price! Slides, an activity pool, the Lazy River, the Kiddie Cove, sand volleyball, horse shoes, shuffle board, basketball, and even an arcade!
Location: 1122 Trails West Enid, OK 73703 Tel: (580) 242-5152 , (800) 246-5444 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leonardo's Discovery Warehouse - Leonardo's Discovery Warehouse is a hands-on arts and sciences museum located in downtown Enid, Oklahoma. It's fun for children of all ages! Build in the Carpentry Shop, create your own masterpiece in the Art Studio, observe our snakes, chinchillas and ferrets in the Animal Area and so much more inside the converted warehouse. Learn while you play at Adventure Quest, the outdoor science park that's also one of the largest playgrounds of its kind in the world! Spend the day or come play for a few hours—you'll love Leonardo's.
Location: 200 E. Maple Enid, Oklahoma 73701 Tel: 580.233.ARTS (2787) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
National Wresting Hall of Fame & Museum - America's shrine to the sport of wrestling, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum, is a focal point for the past, the present and the future. It preserves the heritage of the sport, celebrates new achievements, and encourages the youth of our land to aspire to lofty goals.
Location: 405 W. Hall of Fame Stillwater, OK 74075 Tel: 405-377-5243 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sheerar Museum - The Museum's exhibits document life in Stillwater during the past one hundred years. Household articles, clothing, tools of work and toys offer a glimpse of the past and into the lives of those who lived in Stillwater. The museum also owns the Sheerar Button Collections of 3,450 buttons dating from the 1740s to the 1930s.
Location: 702 S Duncan St. Stillwater OK 74074 Tel: 405 377 0359 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tulsa Ballet - Oklahoma's premiere ballet company featuring the best in classical ballet as well as many demanding modern works. The company was founded in 1956 and is considered to be one of the top ten ballet companies in the country.
Location: 4512 S. Peoria, Tulsa, OK 74105, Tel: 918-749-6030 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Occupying a half city block in Tulsa's historic downtown, the Performing Arts Center is the design of Minoru Yamasaki, architect of the World Trade Center. Constructed in 1977 with a combination of public and private funds, the facility is operated by The City of Tulsa and supported by the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust. Local arts organizations, entertainment promoters, performers and the citizens of Tulsa are the PAC's customers. The Tulsa Performing Arts Center houses five theatres and a large reception hall.
Location: 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa, OK 74103-3212 Tel:(918) 596-7122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Woolaroc Ranch, Museum and Wildlife Preserve - The Woolaroc Museum presents one of America’s must unique displays of Western art and artifacts; Native American pottery, baskets, beads, blankets and cultural art; historical displays and one of the most complete collections of Colt firearms. It is one of the most outstanding western art collections in the world that also represents the culture and lifestyles of the people and peoples of America and the American West.
Location: Route 3, Box 2100 Bartlesville, OK 74003 Tel: (918) 336-0307 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tulsa Air and Space Museum - Beautifully restored and treasured aircraft are featured including a Navy F-14 'Tomcat'. A collection of aviation and space books, magazines, documents, drawings, manuals, photographs, and tapes is available for study and research. Visitors may observe operating aircraft and space engines, instrumentation, and airframe exhibits. Video presentation kiosks are also available.
Location: 7130 East Apache Tulsa, OK 74115-3708 Tel:918-834-9900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tulsa Garden Center - The Center is dedicated to providing a gathering place for events with a horticultural and/or environmental purpose, to maintaining a horticulture library for the public, and to support, preserve and enhance the beautiful historic mansion in which it is housed.
Location: 2435 South Peoria Ave Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114 Tel: (918) 746-5125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theatre Tulsa - Since 1922, Theatre Tulsa has been a part of the culture of Tulsa. Theatre Tulsa has entertained the community for 82 years thanks to patrons and sponsors like you. It is our supporters who saw us through the Depression, World War II and the disaster of two fires. These same supporters made possible hundreds of productions, including the first community theatre productions of Our Town, All My Sons, and, in 2003, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change. Theatre Tulsa and its supporters share a rich legacy of bringing music, laughter, and drama to the people of Tulsa and providing a venue for the many talents of the Tulsa community. Take a look at our history through the decades via the links below.
Location: 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa, OK Tel: 918-587-8402 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
National Rod & Custom Car Hall of Fame Museum - The National Rod & Custom Car Hall of Fame Museum is located on Highway 85A an hour northeast of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The 40,000 Sq. Ft. facility houses over 40 custom built exotic vehicles by world renowned custom car builder and designer Darryl Starbird as well as many other famous hot rod and custom car builders. Every square inch of the wall and space is full of photos and memorabilia of famous custom built vehicles including street rods, nostalgic custom cars, vans, pickups, sports cars and experimental bubble topped concept looking vehicles of the future.
Location: 55251 E. Hiway 85A Afton, Oklahoma 74331 Tel: 918.257.4234 or 918.257.8073 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art - The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was founded in 1966 as the Gershon & Rebecca Fenster Museum of Jewish Art, through the cooperative efforts of several local Jewish families.Their purpose was to bring the local Jewish community an understanding of its heritage through artifacts, as well as to serve as a resource center for non-Jews to learn about Jewish history and culture. The Museum's founding coincided with the acquisition of a collection of Judaica facilitated by Sherwin Miller, the museum's first curator. In 2000, the Fenster Museum was renamed the Sherwin Miller Museum in recognition of Mr. Miller's seminal vision.
Location: 2021 East 71st Street Tulsa, OK 74136 Tel: 918.492.1818 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Big Splash Water Park - Whether your group is large or small, from 25 to thousands, Big Splash can provide an entire day of family fun and entertainment. Companies, youth groups, clubs, school functions, and organizations can find plenty to Splash around in from the thrills of the Silver Bullet to relaxing in the Lazy River.
Location: P.O. Box 14156 Tulsa, OK 74159 Tel: 918.749.7385 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Price Tower Arts Center - Serving local, regional and global audiences as a fine art. Complex dedicated to art, architecture and design with particular emphasis on Frank Lloyd Wright and his Price Tower.
Location: 510 Dewey Avenue PO Box 2464 Bartlesville, Oklahoma 74005 Tel: 918-336-4949 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arkansas River Historical Society Museum - The Society, established in 1981, seeks to preserve the history and increase public awareness of the Arkansas River and the development of its basin. Through the acquisition, research, interpretation and display or artifacts, and the development of educational programs, the River's contributions to the future will be secured through the preservation of its past.
Location: 5350 Cimarron Road Catoosa, OK 74015 Tel: (918) 266-2291 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum - The 40,000 sq. ft. J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum on Historic U.S. Route 66 Highway houses a collection of items as diverse as the people and the culture it represents. The museum is operated by the State of Oklahoma and admission is free.
Location: 333 Lynn Riggs Blvd. (U.S. Route 66) Claremore, Okla. 74018 Tel: 918-341-5707 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gilcrease Museum - Gilcrease Museum houses the world's largest, most comprehensive collection of art of the American West. In addition, Gilcrease offers an unparalleled collection of Native American art and artifacts, a hands-on, interactive exhibition highlighting the art, culture and history of Mexico, and a distinguished collection of historical manuscripts, documents, and maps. Using the Gilcrease collections as a guide, historical theme gardens have been developed on twenty-three of the museum's 460 acres. These gardens enhance the museum's collections by reflecting gardening styles and techniques from five time periods in the American West: Pre-Columbian, Pioneer, Colonial, Victorian, and Rock. Gilcrease is the only known art museum to have these educational and inspirational gardens on one site.
Location: 1400 North Gilcrease Museum Road Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA 74127-2100 Tel: 918.596.2700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bell's Amusement Park - In 1951, a man named Robert Bell entertained his and the neighborhood kids with rides he would create in his front yard. Little did anyone know, that a three-car choo-choo train and for Shetland ponies would later grow into a Tulsa family amusement tradition with over 50 rides and attractions, including Zingo, the state's largest wooden roller coaster.
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Bartlesville Area History Museum - THE BARTLESVILLE AREA HISTORY MUEUM was established in 1965 to ensure the collection, preservation and exhibition of the rich and varied history of Bartlesville and the surrounding areas. A collection of artifacts, historical objects, photographs, art illustrations and files that focused on the development of these communities were obtained.
Location: Bartlesville Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Philbrook Museum Of Art - Nestled in one of Tulsa's first neighborhoods is an Italianate villa set in 23-acres of lush gardens and tranquil grounds. Inside, the grandeur of Oklahoma's oil-rich 1920s is preserved and showcased along with fine art collections from around the globe. The dream of benefactors Waite and Genevieve Phillips, to create an art center for Tulsa, has established Philbrook as one of America's finest art museums.
Location: 2727 South Rockford Road Tulsa OK 74114 Tel:918 749-7941 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum - The zoo is located on 78 acres within Mohawk Park, which is the third largest park in the United States. Currently, nearly 1,500 animals (436 species) are on exhibit, many of them rare and endangered.
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - WESTERN OKLAHOMA (For example - Clinton, OK - Elk City, OK)
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Cheyenne Cultural Center - The Cheyenne Cultural Center, conceived as a vision by Lawrence Hart, became a reality in 1977. Mr. Hart, executive director of the center, and his family founded the center in hopes to cultivate the preservation of the Cheyenne people's way of life. Located on the original Red Wheat Allotment, the site has become a regional interpretive center for Cheyenne history and culture. It has a Cheyenne Language Institute, holding the classic Cheyenne-English Dictionary by Rudolphe Petter, including the most comprehensive collection of orthographies and language materials in Oklahoma.
Location: 2250 NE Route 66 Clinton, OK 73601 Tel: (580) 323-6224 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
World of Wings Pigeon Center - The World of Wings Pigeon Center is a project of the American Homing Pigeon Institute and located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, within a mile of where I-44 and I-35 intersect, about 4 miles north of I-40. The World of Wings Pigeon Center is in a centralized area that enjoys several museums and major attractions. Remington Park Race Track, the National Softball Hall of Fame, the Kirkpatrick Museum, and the National Cowboy Hall of Fame are all neighbors.
Location: 292 East Grand Street, Chilton, WI . 53014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma Route 66 Museum - Interpreting the Route 66 Experience Exhibits, Displays Videos Memorabilia and collectibles.
Location: 2229 W. Gary Blvd, Clinton, Oklahoma 73601-5304 Tel: 580-323-7866 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foss State Park - Foss State Park is located in western Oklahoma on Foss Lake. Recreational activities include hiking, biking, horseback riding (no rentals), fishing, boating, swimming and camping. Facilities include 110 RV campsites, 42 tent sites, an equestrian camp, picnic areas, group picnic shelters, comfort stations with showers, lighted boat ramps, boat storage, boat and jet ski rentals, playgrounds, swimming beach and marina.
Location: HC 60, Box 111 Foss, OK 73647 Tel: 580-592-4433 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - CENTRAL OKLAHOMA (For example - Oklahoma City, OK - Norman, OK)
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Indian City U.S.A. - Take a mini tour of the seven replicas of Indian villages in the heart of Indian City USA. Tours take approximately 30 to 45 minutes. By sharing information passed down to them by ancestors, Indian guides make the villages come to life with details of their customs and beliefs. A museum and a gift shop are also available.
Location: Anadarko Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Myriad Botanical Gardens - Discover a breathtaking paradise nestled in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. The Myriad Botanical Gardens feature 17 acres of colorfully landscaped gardens surrounding the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory.
Location: Oklahoma City , OK Tel: (405) 297-3995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma City Zoo - Established in 1904, the Zoo is the oldest zoo in the Southwest and one of the nation's largest zoological parks. Situated on more than 110 beautifully landscaped acres, the zoo is home to nearly 2,000 animals representing more than 500 different species.
Location: 2101 NE 50th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73111 Tel: 405 424 3344 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
National Four String Banjo Hall of Fame Museum - The National Four-String Banjo Museum and Hall of Fame was established to preserve and develop awareness for the enrichment of the public and interest in the four-string style of banjo playing. The banjo is the only instrument developed in this country.
Location: The International Banjo College 116 East Oklahoma Ave Guthrie, Oklahoma 73044 Tel: 405.260.1323 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Frontier City - Saddle up for some good ol' Wild West fun at Frontier City. You'll find over 50 thrilling rides and attractions to explore, like four nail biting roller coasters, fantastic water rides and a Wild West Gunfighters Stunt Show.
Location: I-35 between N.E. 122nd & Hefner Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73131 Tel: 405-478-2412 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
City Arts Center - In 1961, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Kirkpatrick contributed funds to build a facility for the Oklahoma Science & Arts Foundation on the Fairgrounds, to complement the recently constructed Oklahoma Art Center. The purpose of OSAF was to provide educational programs for children and adults with a focus on science and the visual arts. The Academy of Ballet was added to the Science and Arts Museum in the fall of 1962. The planetarium was so popular that OSAF outgrew the facility, and Kirkpatrick Center was constructed near the zoo to house OSAF, which changed its name to Omniplex. The Oklahoma Art Center, then took over management of the former OSAF building, changed the name to Arts Annex and continued visual arts and dance programming.
Location: 3000 General Pershing Blvd. Oklohoma City OK 73107 Tel: 405 951 0000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma City Museum of Art - The Oklahoma City Museum of Art in the Donald W. Reynolds Visual Arts Center presents traveling, Museum-organized, and permanent collection exhibitions and is home to the largest, most comprehensive collection of Chihuly glass in the world. The Museum also offers the most comprehensive film and video program in the region, screening independent, foreign, and classic films as well as year around camps and classes for all ages through its Museum School and extensive visitor services, including the Museum Cafe, Museum Store, and Library.
Location: 415 Couch Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Tel: (405) 236-3100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma Opry - The Oklahoma Opry, for the last twenty-four years, has had performances every Saturday night, 52 weeks out of the year, using a live band with ten to twelve artists performing traditional and contemporary country music and featuring gospel, blue grass, and classic fifties music. Special programs are also held throughout the year.
Location: 404 W. Commerce (S.W. 25th and Walker) Oklahoma City, OK Tel: 405.632.8322 , 1-888-852-8553 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History - On May 1, 2000, the museum opened its doors to a new century. Over 300 million years of Oklahoma’s natural history can be seen in a 195,000 square foot facility. Five galleries feature thousands of artifacts in 50,000 square feet of exhibit space. Visitors can immerse themselves in the fascinating natural and cultural history of Oklahoma.
Location: 2401 Chautauqua Avenue Norman, OK 73072 Tel: 405-325-4712 fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carpenter Square Theatre - Carpenter Square Theatre is committed to entertain, educate, and enrich the community with live, unedited theatre. A unique blend of award-winning modern works, hilarious comedy classics and outlandish musicals make CST Oklahoma City's premier year-round live theatre.
Location: 400 West Sheridan Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Tel: (405) 232-6500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Little River Zoo - Since opening to the public in 1996, the Zoo has become a major educational resource in the community, teaching visitors about compassion, hope, and respect for all living things. Every visitor receives a personally guided tour, one that provides not just the facts about the animals, but who they are, where they came from, and the differences in their personalities. You and your family will enjoy a personal and up-close look at the animals that live here.
Location: Norman OK 73026 Tel: 405 366 7229 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Omniplex - Satisfy your brain's hunger for knowledge at Omniplex Science Museum and chomp down on interactive and entertaining science delicacies and much more. Oklahoma's premier science museum includes OmniDome Theater, aviation and space artifacts, hands-on science exhibits, cultural galleries, planetarium, museum store and museum café.
Location: 2100 NE 52nd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73111 Tel: (405) 602-OMNI (6664) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum - Four galleries, more than 14,000 square feet, are dedicated to promoting and exhibiting the diversity of photography. On permanent display are the incredible 360-degree photographic mural of the Grand Canyon and Ansel Adam's Moon over Hernandez, New Mexico. We also conduct hands-on classes for hundreds of school children as well as teaching the rich history of photographic imaging.
Location: 2100 N.E. 52nd Street Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111 Tel: 405.424.4055 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra - Under the direction of Maestro Joel Levine, the Philharmonic offers a variety of services to central Oklahoma including eight Classics Series concerts, six Pops Series concerts, three Discovery Family Series concerts, Youth concerts for grade-school children in the metropolitan area and provides orchestra services to Ballet Oklahoma and Canterbury Choral Society.
Location: 428 West California, Suite 210 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Tel: 405-232-7575 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma Firefighters Museum - The Museum contains a remarkable collection of antique fire apparatus dating back to the mid 1700s, and the first fire station built in Oklahoma Territory in 1864. Many items from the oldest fire company in the nation, commanded by Benjamin Franklin are on display. Exhibits also include the worlds largest patch collection and the distinctive mural The Last Alarm. The Museum is one of the most outstanding facilities in the nation devoted entirely to the preservation and display of antique fire fighting equipment and apparatus.
Location: 2716 N.E. 50th Street P.O. Box 11507 Oklahoma City, OK 73136 Tel: (405) 424-1452 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma Governor's Mansion - Jutting from broad green grounds two blocks east of the State Capitol in Oklahoma City, the modified Dutch Colonial Mansion soars three stories in Indiana Carthage limestone, its twin chimneys and steeply pitched red tile roof reaching into the bright blue sky.
Location: 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 212 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Tel: (405) 521-2342 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art - The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art is one of the finest art museums in the region. Strengths of the 8,000-object permanent collection are French Impressionism, American painting and sculpture (especially Modernism and Southwestern), contemporary art, Native American art, icons, Asian art, and photography. Temporary exhibitions are mounted throughout the year which explore the art of various periods and cultures.
Location: 555 Elm Avenue, Norman, OK 73019 Tel: 405.325.3272 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Red Earth Museum - See the exciting changes at the Red Earth Musuem on the second floor of the Kirkpatrick Omniplex. Our collection of paintings, carvings, pottery, and more represent artists from dozens of tribes across the country.
Location: 2100 NE 52nd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73111 Tel: 405 427 5228 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum - Visitors view art from Prix de West Award winners, the finest contemporary artists in the nation, as well as significant works by master artists Charles Russell, Frederic Remington, and Albert Bierstadt, among others. The complex also contains Prosperity Junction, a 14,000 square foot turn-of-the-century western town, and three major exhibition galleries.
Location: 1700 NE 63rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73111 Tel: (405) 478-2250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45th Infantry Division Museum - Nations largest State Military History Museum that depicts the military history of Oklahoma. The museum also features a collection of over 200 original 'Willie and Joe' cartoons; displays from 1541 through WWII and Desert Storm; Korean Era artillery; original uniforms, firearms, dioramas, and an outdoor Military Park with over 50 military vehicles, aircraft and artillery.
Location: 2145 N.E. 36th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73111 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Edmond Historical Society Museum - The mission of the Edmond Historical Society is to establish a museum as a means to preserve and interpret the history of the Edmond and surrounding vicinities. Special exhibits include a re-creation of the Bradbury Corner Station and a one-quarter-scale model of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. The Children's Interactive Center explores Edmond's history. The hands-on, self-directed exhibits are designed for children to explore.
Location: 431 S. Boulevard Edmond, OK 73034 Tel: (405) 340-0078 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - EASTERN OKLAHOMA (For example - Muskogee, OK - McAlester, OK)
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Safari's Sanctuary - Safari's Sanctuary in Broken Arrow was founded in 1995. Rescues all kinds of wildlife, from big cats, wolves, bears, primates, hoof stock, birds, reptiles..etc. Currently housing around 200 animals. All from either private individuals who could not keep or from zoo's that over breed.
Location: 26881 East 58 Street Broken Arrow, OK 74014 Tel: 918-357-LOVE (5683) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Five Civilized Tribes Museum - The Five Civilized Tribes Museum and Center for The Study of Indian Territory is currently housed in the Old Indian Agency building in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The Museum preserves the heritage & cultures of the Cherokee, Creek, Chickasaw, Choctaw & Seminole tribes.
Location: Agency Hill, Honor Heights Drive Muskogee, OK 74401 Tel: (918) 683-1701 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Bivin Garden - Ray and Mollie Bivin constructed their home on six acres of virtually uncultivated prairie in November,1981. They started preparing the landscaped garden in June, 1982 and have now reached their goal of spacious lawns, numerous flower beds and hundreds of trees and shrubs.
Location: P.O. Box 154, Shidler, OK 74652 Tel: (918) 793-4011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Three Rivers Museum - THREE RIVERS MUSEUM is dedicated to preserving the multi-ethnic history and heritage of the American frontier in the Three Rivers area in Eastern Oklahoma where the Arkansas, Grand and Verdigris Rivers meet. The museum is located in the restored Midland Valley Railroad Depot in Muskogee, Oklahoma
Location: 220 Elgin Muskogee, OK 74401 Tel: 918-686-6624 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choctaw Indian Gaming Center - Casino offers the newest and best in gaming entertainment. We have the games you love to play including the latest gaming machines 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and live simulcast horse racing open 7 days a week. Live simulcast horse racing has no dark days and features the most popular tracks both nationally and internationally. You could be the next big winner!
Location: 1638 South George Nigh Expressway, McAlester, Oklahoma 74501 Tel: 918-423-8161 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sequoyah Bay State Park - Sequoyah Bay State Park is located on the shores of Fort Gibson Reservoir, offering 19,100 surface acres and 225 miles of shoreline. A variety of watersports is available, as well as lighted boat ramps, covered and open boat slip rental, a full service marina, and cafe offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Camping is plentiful with semi-modern RV sites with 30 and 50 amp electrical service and regular tent sites. Other amenities include comfort stations with showers, a swimming beach, playgrounds, volleyball, basketball court, nature trail, group facilities and a cafe.
Location: 6237 E 100th St N Wagoner, OK 74467 Tel: (918) 683-0878 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greenleaf State Park - One of Oklahoma's most scenic and family-oriented parks offering lots of activities for everyone, including wildlife and holiday events, fishing, boating, swimming, hiking and camping. We also have 15 cabins, RV hookups (some with 50 amp service), tent campsites, seasonal grill, miniature golf, a laundry center, arcade room, kids fishing pond (for those 16 and under and physically disabled), swim beach, heated fishing dock, amphitheater, swimming pool, nature center, playground, hiking trails, horseshoes, volleyball and basketball courts, astronomy and campfire programs, community building, pavilion, enclosed shelter, party barge tours of Greenleaf Lake, and haywagon rides.
Location: Hwy 10 S Braggs, OK 74423 Tel: (918) 487-5196 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA (For example - Hugo, OK - Duncan, OK)
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Museum of the Great Plains - The Museum of the Great Plains is dedicated to the collection, preservation, interpretation and exhibition of materials pertaining to the cultural and natural history of the Great Plains of North America. Visitors can view intriguing Native American exhibits of the region, including the Tingley Collection of Native American artifacts.
Location: 601 NW Ferris Ave Lawton, OK 73507 Tel: 580-581-3460 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Chisholm Trail Heritage Center - The Heritage Center was established in 1998 to commemorate and celebrate the great history and heritage of the old Chisholm Trail and the other Great Cattle Trails of the late 19th century. The Center includes the largest bronze sculpture in Oklahoma, a monumental statue of a cattle drive, and an adjacent museum and visitor center. Inside the museum, displays and galleries put you on the old Trail. From the economic forces stimulating the cattle industry after the Civil War, to the entrepreneurs and cattle barons who made it happen, and on to the cowboys, the native Americans, the cavalry, the cattle, and the terrain, the Heritage Center tells the complete story of the famous Trail.
Location: 1000 North Chisholm Trail Parkway Duncan, Oklahoma 73534 Tel: 580 252-6692 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gene Autry Oklahoma Museum - The museum houses an outstanding collection of memorabilia from Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Rex Allen, Tex Ritter, Jimmy Wakely, Eddie Dean, and many others who appeared in the much-loved musical Western movies of the 1930s and '40s.
Location: P. O. Box 67 Gene Autry, OK 73436 Tel: 580.294.3047 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Confederate Memorial Museum - The Rest Area and Confederate Cemetery are open 24 hours a day year round. The Rest Area provides picnic tables under large shade trees, & plenty of room to play or walk the pets. For reunions & other group gatherings, a pavilion is available by reservation. Special tours & educational programs are also available for schools, clubs, & other groups upon request.
Location: P.O. Box 245 Atoka, OK 74525 Tel: (580) 889-7192 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G.W. Exotic Animal Park - G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Park, located west of Wynnewood was established in 1999. The 16-acre park houses a wide array of exotic creatures - from tigers, lions and bears to monkeys and reptiles. The park also serves as refuge for wolves, bobcats, foxes and many other wildlife species indigenous to the Midwest, as well as common farm animals.
Location: Route 2, Box 67 Wynnewood, OK 73098 Tel: 405-665-5197 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Museum of the Red River - The Museum's collections feature archaeological artifacts of the the Caddo and Choctaw, Precolumbian objects from Middle and South America, modern and contemporary native arts and crafts from throughout the Americas, and a cast skeleton of the dinosaur, Acrocanthosaurus atokensis, discovered nearby in McCurtain County. The Museum also displays representative works from African, East Asian, and Pacific Island native cultures.
Location: 812 East Lincoln Road Idabel, Oklahoma, 74745 Tel: (580) 286-3616 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kelly Miller Circus - Begun in 1938 by Obert Miller and his sons, Kelly and Dory, the Al G. Kelly Miller Bros. Circus, now known simply as Kelly Miller, has entertained millions of American and Canadian citizens while establishing itself in the fabric and history of the American Tented Circus. The show travels on a fleet of 25 vehicles and requires an area of some 90,000 square feet to set up on. The circus big top, imported from Italy, has a seating capacity of 1500 and is made of waterproof vinyl. The tent is 120' by 130' and 37 1/2 feet high and is supported by more than a quarter of a mile of heavy gauge aluminum tubing as well as several miles of rope, steel cable and chain. The Kelly Miller Bros. Circus has gathered a galaxy of stars from many nations, as well as an exotic display of animals, enhanced them with beautiful theatrical lighting and a live circus band in the hope that our one and a half hour performance would warm the hearts of young and old alike.
Location: P.O. Box 829 1713 East Kirk Rd. Hugo, OK 74743 Tel: 580.326.9229 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forest Heritage Center - Visitors to the Center's museum will find historical documents, antique forestry tools, wood art, homestead memorabilia, and a research library filled with books, periodicals, and other materials pertaining to forestry. The Center is also home to 14 dioramas (painted by Harry Rossoll of Atlanta, Georgia, the artist who created Smokey Bear) that cover Prehistoric Forests, Caddo Indians, Papermaking in the South, 1940's Lumbering, and Forest Appreciation. Each diorama is accompanied by a taped narration.
Location: P.O. Box 10 Broken Bow, Oklahoma 74728 Tel: (580) 494-6300, (580) 494-6179 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Great Plains State Park - Great Plains State Park is located in southwestern Oklahoma on the shore of Lake Tom Steed. Recreational activities include fishing, boating, skiing, swimming, picnicking, hiking and nature trails, and RV and tent camping. Facilities also include comfort stations, group picnic facilities, lighted boat ramps, bait shop, playgrounds and a swimming beach.
Location: Hwy 183 & County Rd Mountain Park, OK 73552 Tel: (580) 569-2032