Oklahoma

Travel Guide

Tulsa showing a city, a fountain and a high rise building
Bricktown featuring a river or creek
Chickasaw National Recreation Area which includes a river or creek
Chickasaw National Recreation Area featuring forest scenes and a river or creek
Chickasaw National Recreation Area featuring a river or creek

In Oklahoma, grand American highways run through hills of dusk-red rock, past lakes and forests, leading to cities packed with museums and sports grounds.

Oklahoma is a state where Americana reigns supreme, a place shaped by American Indians, cowboys, pioneers and innovative cities. Drive along Route 66 through dramatic landscapes that hark back to the old west. Stop on your roadtrip in stylish cities and old-world ranches, where you can learn about the layered history of the state.

More than many other states, Oklahoma has a history inextricably tied to the Native American peoples that live here. The 39 different Native American nations based in the state have shaped the history of the region. Visit museums such as the Cherokee Heritage Center and the Five Civilized Tribes Museum to learn about American Indian history.

Explore Oklahoma City, the state capital, where you can enjoy classic American entertainment such as sports matches and cattle markets in Stockyards City. Work on your lasso skills at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum or meet the wildlife of the plains in OKC Zoo.

Enjoy elegant cultural attractions in Tulsa, home of acclaimed galleries such as the Philbrook Museum of Art. The city is a popular destination with music enthusiasts, who relish the stories in the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame and the Woody Guthrie Center.

Oklahoma’s landscapes promise both serenity and adventure. Spend a peaceful day fishing in one of over 200 lakes in the state. Lake Eufaula is the largest, while Lake Texoma tempts anglers with the hope of catching stripers.

Hike, bike or kayak into the wilderness. Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge offers the chance to spot buffalo, elk and deer roaming the plains on hikes up accessible peaks. Climb up or rappel down the colorful cliffs in Red Rock Canyon State Park.

Fly into Oklahoma City to land in the geographic center of the state. Oklahoma is torn between two different climates, combining the dryness of Texas with the humidity of the southeast. Come in summer for festivals and outdoor activities or fall for milder days and a lower chance of tornadoes.

Where to stay in Oklahoma

Overholser Mansion featuring heritage elements, a house and a garden

Downtown Oklahoma City

4.5/5(1,266 area reviews)

Dive into the vibrant arts scene at the Arts District, explore Bricktown's entertainment options, and savor diverse dining experiences in Midtown. Easily navigate the area with Embark's public transit, including the Oklahoma City Streetcar.

Downtown Oklahoma City
Bricktown featuring a bridge, a river or creek and flowers

Bricktown

Just east of downtown Oklahoma City, this entertainment district boasts the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, navigable Bricktown Canal, and a 16-screen Harkins movie theatre. Hop on a water taxi to explore restaurants, shops, and nightclubs along the canal.

Bricktown
Oklahoma City featuring a city and a garden

Central Oklahoma City

3.5/5(2,276 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Central Oklahoma City, Oklahoma State Fair Park and Overholser Mansion are top sights worth seeing.

Central Oklahoma City
Centennial Park which includes a lake or waterhole, a city and a high rise building

Downtown Tulsa

4/5(784 area reviews)

Downtown Tulsa boasts a rich Art Deco architecture collection and vibrant districts like Blue Dome and Tulsa Arts. Explore local dining, visit the John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park, and shop at The Boxyard.

Downtown Tulsa
This book store is pretty famous for having some unique things. This is a 8 or 9 foot tall really mad hulk. Was made for a hulk movie and I think I remember there only being three of them made... Pretty interesting stuff here

South Tulsa

4/5(1,441 area reviews)

South Tulsa is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Woodland Hills Mall and Union Multipurpose Activity Center while in the area.

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South Oklahoma City

3.5/5(142 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in South Oklahoma City, 240 Plaza Shopping Center and Earlywine Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.

South Oklahoma City
OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark
OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark
4 out of 5
639 First Americans Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK
$254 nightly
The price is $299 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$299 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Oklahoma City. Enjoy free WiFi, 11 indoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Paycom Center and Oklahoma City ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (238 reviews)
"Kyra at the front desk was great‼️ Very helpful and customer service skills was excellent really appreciate her!"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark
River Spirit Casino Resort
River Spirit Casino Resort
4 out of 5
8330 Riverside Parkway, Tulsa, OK
$159 nightly
The price is $185 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$185 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Tulsa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,440 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Good food options. Clean room."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

River Spirit Casino Resort
Wyndham Grand Oklahoma City Downtown
Wyndham Grand Oklahoma City Downtown
4 out of 5
10 N Broadway Ave, Oklahoma City, OK
$129 nightly
The price is $152 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$152 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Oklahoma City. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,533 reviews)
"Amazing stay, very clean rooms and close by downtown."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Wyndham Grand Oklahoma City Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cherry Hill Retreat - Pool & Cabana
Cherry Hill Retreat - Pool & Cabana
Oklahoma City
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Oklahoma City. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews)
Wonderful home with comfortable beds and pool!
"We loved staying at this beautiful home!We were in town visiting long time friends and this was our first trip to Oklahoma.This home had everything we needed and more!Our flight in was canceled and we rebooked and got in after midnight. The house was well lit and the neighborhood was very safe for ..."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Cherry Hill Retreat - Pool & Cabana
Waymaker, Couples, Hot Tub, Firepit, Soaker Tub
Waymaker, Couples, Hot Tub, Firepit, Soaker Tub
Broken Bow
Stay at this cabin in Broken Bow. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions The Corner Loop Skating Rink and Broken Bow Library ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
INCREDIBLE STAY
"I was so overwhelmingly impressed by the Waymaker Cabin. Spotless. Immaculate. The thougthtfulness from the hot tub towels to more than enough shower towels to two flat screen tvs to a fire place to more than enough kitchen dishes to a washer and dryer unit with washer pods to a reminder to wear ..."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Waymaker, Couples, Hot Tub, Firepit, Soaker Tub
Red cabin with Panoramic Mountain View Cabin for 5
Red cabin with Panoramic Mountain View Cabin for 5
Medicine Park
Stay at this cabin in Medicine Park. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Medicine Park Aquarium & Natural Sciences Center ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (131 reviews)
Very cute house
"Wasn't excited about camper trailer right outside the door., but overall we had a great time. Thank you"

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2025

Red cabin with Panoramic Mountain View Cabin for 5
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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