The places, most named first
From the 6 guides that rank for "best places to visit in oklahoma"
Named by 4 of 61. Route 66Route 66 crosses Oklahoma from border to border, which suits a road trip.The Blue Whale in Catoosa is a Route 66 landmark that has drawn visitors for over 40 years.Named by 3 of 62. Oklahoma CityMyriad Botanical Gardens is a 17-acre garden in downtown Oklahoma City.Bricktown is a former warehouse district now full of restaurants, bars and entertainment.
Named by 3 of 63. TulsaThe Arkansas River runs past Tulsa and nearby Turkey Mountain.Green Country cities are noted for Art Deco architecture and public art.
Named by 2 of 64. Green CountryNortheast Oklahoma has tallgrass prairie, rolling hills and more than 40 lakes.The region mixes rivers, lakes and tallgrass prairie with Tulsa and Route 66.
Named by 2 of 65. Little Sahara State ParkThe park has unique sand dunes.One list describes the park as desert dunes.
Named by 2 of 66. BartlesvilleBartlesville has an oil history dating to 1905 and is a hub for architecture, culture and art.
7. Wichita Mountains Wildlife RefugeThe refuge has ancient mountains and free-range bison.
8. Turner FallsTurner Falls Park has the tallest waterfall in Oklahoma.
9. PawhuskaPawhuska is in Osage County and is included on this list.
10. CatoosaCatoosa is home to the Blue Whale on Route 66.
11. ClaremoreClaremore is a Route 66 town and the home of Will Rogers.
12. MuskogeeMuskogee combines Native American heritage and military history.
13. EufaulaEufaula sits on Lake Eufaula, which the page calls the largest lake in Oklahoma.
14. AnadarkoAnadarko is pitched for Native American culture, heritage and art.
15. Black MesaBlack Mesa is the highest point in the state.
16. Gloss MountainsThe Gloss Mountains are known for shimmering selenite cliffs.
17. Ouachita MountainsA scenic drive through the Ouachita Mountains is among the suggestions.
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When to go
Travel guides don't agree on one best time to visit Oklahoma; its page has the weather and what's on, month by month.
Questions people ask
- What is Oklahoma known for?
- Native American heritage (more tribes than any other state) and cowboy culture, plus mountains, prairies and Route 66.
- Is Oklahoma City a good tourist destination?
- One guide lists several downtown draws, including Bricktown and Myriad Botanical Gardens.
