Ponca City settlers claimed townsite certificates during the Cherokee Outlet Opening, and oil made it into the thriving cultural center it is today. Honor the brave women who settled Oklahoma at the Pioneer Woman Museum & Statue. Tour the Italian "Palace on the Prairie," the Marland Mansion & Estate, built by oil baron and Governor E.W. Marland. Dig deep into Ponca City's oil history at the Conoco Museum, honor Native roots at the Standing Bear Park, Museum & Education Center or go green with a tour of the Lester & Mary Cann Memorial Botanical Gardens.
As autumn leaves burst into an array of spectacular hues, Oklahoma’s towns, cities and communities gear up for a wealth of fall-themed fun. Read on to discover spectacular places to celebrate autumn in the Sooner State.
Featuring more shoreline than the Atlantic and Gulf coasts combined, Oklahoma wears its Lake Country badge with pride. Glistening lakes in every corner of the state have beckoned swimmers, anglers, outdoors enthusiasts and casual vacationers for generations. Whether you want to take a swim surrounded by rolling hills, reel in the big one among ancient mountains or pilot your watercraft around lush forested shoreline, there’s a lake for every taste in the Sooner State. Here’s our rundown of standout lakes from each region of the state.
Whisk your special someone away to a secluded retreat in Oklahoma. These romantic properties are perfect for couples wanting to get away from it all.
Whether you're an architecture admirer, history buff or outdoor voyager, Ponca City is flourishing with fun.
Brimming with character and vivacious spirit, these small museum treasures offer up fascinating collections of everything from historical trivia to pop culture.
Take in refreshing floral arrangements and decorative greenery when rain showers yield to springtime flowers. Travel to a lesser known Oklahoma garden or arboretum for a peaceful afternoon spent with nature.
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