With hundreds of man-made lakes, state parks, casinos, museums and nightlife and dining opportunities in revitalized downtown areas in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, there is a lot to see and do in the Sooner State. The state is dotted with phenomenal lakes where swimming, boating and bass fishing are the most desired activities. Some of the state’s most popular lakes include Broken Bow Lake located near the Quachita Mountains; Grand Lake in the northeastern corner of the state at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains and Lake Murray in the hills in the southern part of the state.
While the state is known for its many outdoor activities like great fishing, golf, hiking, canoeing and boating, make sure you don’t overlook its fantastic museums. Heading the list are Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa, featuring the world’s largest collection of art and artifacts from the American West; the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, which tells the story of the American Cowboy; and the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, which has a permanent collection of American and European art. A venerable family favorite activity is Frontier City Amusement Park in Oklahoma City, which has dozens of rides and shows.
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Scissortail Skydiving has Oklahoma's only PERFECT SAFETY RECORD! Located in Shawnee, Oklahoma just 30 min east of OKC off I-40. Come see what Oklahoma looks like from 10,000 feet!
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Tulsa Bicycle Tours is operated by proud Tulsans who want to tell the story of our great city. Each tour is curated by a guide that will allow you to experience Tulsa from the seat of a comfortable, easy to ride, Tulsa-built bike. Tours include stops at prominent neighborhoods, historic venues, Route 66, Arkansas River, and the worlds most extensive collections of Art Deco architecture.
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This vast art museum, housed in an Italian style villa, has numerous exhibits from European, American, Asian, Native American and African artists and is surrounded by acres of lush gardens.
As a lifelong Tulsa resident, I’ve been visiting Philbrook since I was a child. The grounds alone are worth a trip, but the art inside the mansion is also excellent. The staff is very knowledgeable & helpful. There are always special events going on, and each Second Saturday of the month, admission is free.
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The Frank Phillips Ranch was founded in 1925 and the Woolaroc Museum had a humble beginning four years later in 1929. The 3,700 acre wildlife preserve is home to more than 30 varieties of native and exotic animals and birds. It is a working ranch that maintains the animals for the enjoyment of our guests in a natural, protected setting. The Woolaroc Museum presents one of the world's most unique collections 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. Guests can also tour the Lodge, which was used as a place for Frank Phillips to entertain his friends and maintain business relationships. The Lodge abounds with tales of the parties, business events and wilder goings-on.
Take a trip back in time...to the days where Frank Phillips was walking the grounds of his famous wildlife preserve. Woolaroc has a great museum full of Native American artifacts and Frank Phillips' own oil boom days treasures. Drive through the wildlife preserve to see buffalo, deer, llamas, etc. There is a special petting zoo area for kids to see a variety of kid friendly animals, Also, there is a little snack bar, picnic area, and playground. Make a day of it. There is something for everyone.
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Top Award Winning Spa in Oklahoma. Body Harmony Day Spa provides a unique 90-minute Sensory Therapeutic bodywork. The Body Harmony Session experience features the Body Harmony Instrument Bed. This special heated bed is handcrafted like a musical instrument with speakers on the inside. While surround sound fills the room, musical vibrations from inside the bed resonate in and through the body. “Sh-h-h No talking”. Each session includes a mineral-rich Dead Sea mud facial mask, a deep massage of the head and scalp with warm, melted Shea Butter, and the use of hot steam towels for absorption. Pure, warm African Shea Butter is drizzled and massaged into the body. 100% Dead Sea salts are sprinkled slowly and gently scrubbed for exfoliation. Hot, moist and steamy towels are wrapped around the body and the salts are melted, allowing 90 percent of trace minerals to be absorbed. Soothing back massage or firm is your preference. Chocolate Recovery Snack - complimentary turban.
The massage was everything they said it would be. The therapist was very welcoming and she did a great job. We were definitely relaxed the whole time. They brownies with whipped cream and chocolate covered strawberries were delicious. Will definitely return if we are back in the area.
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14,000 foot skydives with our NEW TURBINE AIRCRAFT. Almost twice the freefall as anyone else in this region. Oklahoma Skydiving Center has been in Cushing Oklahoma for over 40 years! We are Oklahoma's skydiving destination. With the largest and most experienced skydiving center you have the advantage of the best instructors, multiple planes to get you in the air faster. In March 2014 the new owners Andy & Alyssa Beck totally remodeled the entire facility and upgraded to new student and tandem equipment! You really have to come out and make your first or 10,000 skydive at Oklahoma Skydiving Center
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Rugaru Adventures is an exciting zip line tour that starts by taking you through the canopies of the forest and ends with an amazing view over Broken Bow Lake. The tour consists of 6 zip lines that range in length from 300 to 1100 ft. for a total approximate distance of 3,500 ft. Each tour lasts about 2 hours. Located at 2658 Stevens Gap Rd, Broken Bow, OK inside Beavers Bend State Park. $79/ person (Night Zips $89/person)
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Myriad Botanical Gardens is one of Oklahoma City’s most beloved public spaces, offering its visitors a 15 acre natural escape in the very heart of downtown. A half-acre children’s garden, an off-leash dog park, restaurant space, splash fountains, and paths for walking and jogging provide guests young and old with a place to seek solitude with nature, or seek community and the company of others. Additionally, the Myriad Gardens offers a variety of horticultural education programs for adults and children. PLEASE NOTE: The Conservatory is currently closed for major interior renovations and will reopen to the public in fall 2022. The Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory’s unique design has earned attention and praise in the architectural community. It is 224 feet long, 70 feet in diameter, and is covered by 3,028 sections of translucent, double-layered acrylic panels.
While Myriad Botanical Gardens is certainly worth a visit, the two biggest draws are the Children's Garden and the holiday lights. The Children's Garden is part of the free grounds and has an amazing playground, perfect for families. The Illuminations holiday lights were absolutely stunning and very much worth the $8 per person price of admission. We ran into Myriad's COO, Renee Porter, and she was immensely kind and helpful! She also recommended that we visit Scissortail Park, Myriad's sister park that is a short walk away, and it was just as pretty. All of the staff we encountered were very kind and the grounds were beautiful. Overall, a great experience.
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The world's largest collection of art from the American West is housed at this museum, which is also well stocked with Native American artifacts and artwork. Thematic gardens reflect the gardening styles of different time periods.
Wonderful, a do not miss museum. Especially notable western and Native American art collections. Remington, Russell and Moran paintings and sculptures amongst others. Easy to navigate the spacious galleries. Even if your not big into art, you will enjoy this place.
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Strayhorn Marina is a great place to rent a pontoon for the family! The one we got was new and very well equipped. The boys loved jumping into the lake off of the deck and my wife and I joined them. We were able to fish and swim for 4 hours is a very uncrowded setting. The lake is beautiful this time of year.
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