South · OK
Oklahoma
The Sooner State
Capital
Oklahoma City
Best Time to Visit
April-June, September-October
01 Must-See Spots
Oklahoma City National Memorial
a powerful tribute to the 1995 bombing
Route 66 through Oklahoma
the state has more drivable miles of the Mother Road than any other
Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa
world-class art in a stunning Italian Renaissance villa
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
freshwater and mineral springs in the Arbuckle Mountains
02 Hidden Gems
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
bison, longhorn cattle, and granite peaks in the prairie
Turner Falls Park
Oklahoma's largest waterfall with a natural swimming pool
Tallgrass Prairie Preserve
the largest protected remnant of tallgrass prairie on Earth
The Blue Whale of Catoosa
a quirky Route 66 roadside attraction
03 National Parks & Sites
04 Insider Tips
Oklahoma has 39 tribal nations — explore Native American cultural centers and powwows
Tulsa's Gathering Place is one of the best public parks in America — and it's free
Oklahoma onion burgers are a regional delicacy — try them at Sid's Diner in El Reno
The Ouachita National Forest in southeastern Oklahoma has surprisingly lush mountain scenery