Top Things to do in Oklahoma
Top Hotels in Oklahoma
- 1. The Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City
- 2. Hilton Garden Inn Oklahoma City Bricktown
- 3. Wingate by Wyndham Tulsa
- 4. 21c Museum Hotel Oklahoma City
- 5. Best Western Plus Memorial Inn & Suites
- 6. Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown
- 7. Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center
- 8. Hampton Inn & Suites Oklahoma City-Bricktown
- 9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Stillwater-University Area
- 10. Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa Downtown
10 Outdoor Activities in Oklahoma That You Shouldn't Miss
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.
Restaurants in Oklahoma
1. Ride OKC
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 115 reviews
Experience downtown Oklahoma City with unforgettable bike tours and rentals and offering insight into the unique history, art, architecture, craft beer and local food with Ride OKC.
2. Lost Creek Safari
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 150 reviews
Our season runs Spring break through October. We are a walk-through zoo. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children 1 year - 15 years old. If you want to feed the animals it is an additional $5 PER PERSON. If you choose to feed the animals you will be able to feed the lemurs, camel, ostrich, water buffalo, miniature cow, deer, emu, and goats. We have a new parakeet enclosure. Bird Sticks are just $2. Contact us about your next field trip, church group, company party, and more.
Reviewed By D8307MDsusanw
This is a wonderful experience for animal lovers of all ages! Where else can you feed ring tail lemurs grapes from a porcupine quill and hold a baby kangaroo? The owners have excellent knowledge of the animals and are willing to answer all the questions children pose. There are picnic tables available. We have been on both the schedule tour and the open weekends. Can't go wrong with either. My grandchildren love to visit the safari when they are here from Massachusetts.Adults shouldn't miss out on the fun of feeding.
3. Rugaru Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 223 reviews
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)
4. Gear Down
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Gear Down is an authorized Specialized dealer that offers new bike sales, service and repair. We also have rental bikes with delivery available.
5. New Angle Yoga
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
YOGA: Move, Breathe, Sweat. Discover Your Power! Come as you are and experience Baptiste Power Yoga -- Strengthen, stretch, and transform your entire body and clear your mind. This dynamic style of yoga emphasizes breath and alignment and allows beginner to advanced students to be safely challenged together. You will move, breathe, sweat, and be encouraged to unlock your greatest potential!
Reviewed By 252nailahe
New Angle Yoga is in a great location in Midtown, OKC and has lots of healthy restaurants to visit after your yoga class! I've always wanted to try yoga, but wasn't sure where to start since I was a beginner. New angle yoga was great at adapting the class for a beginner, and I had a great time! The room was nice and hot, but not in an uncomfortable way, definitely going back! Also, being someone with back problems, I had no issues with any pain or discomfort due to the poses!
6. Talimena Scenic Byway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 214 reviews
A 54-mile scenic highway cutting through the breathtaking Ouachita Mountains.
Reviewed By johncw521 - Muskogee, United States
A 54-mile drive of breathtaking vistas, lovely fall colors, and a nature center. Oklahoma Highway 1 is narrow and winding.
7. Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,901 reviews
Oklahoma's premier destination connecting people and our world's vanishing wildlife and wild places.
Reviewed By melissaw948
This zoo is impressive in how much room they give each species of animal. The new Elephant area and Asia experience is super nice. The food is good. It is very large and can take more than one day to experience it all. There is a train/ guided tour if you can’t walk that much. The children’s playground is fun. They have date nights for couples and special events for holidays.
8. River Parks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
Over 26 miles of asphalt-paved running, walking and biking trail crosses the River Parks along the banks of the Arkansas River past picturesque gardens, fountains, life-sized wildlife sculptures, playgrounds and gathering areas.
Reviewed By 299sherij
Oh my goodness, where do I start..... This place is well worth a visit. If you have kids - of any age - it is a must. You will spend ALL day there without a dull moment. The park is spectacular, the bike trails are amazing, and it is a lovely atmosphere to spend the day.
9. Tiger Safari Zoological Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 637 reviews
Tiger Safari Zoological Park offers not only 170 animals to view ,but an opportunity to get close and personal with many of our Exotic animals. Come see for yourself why visiting us is so much Family fun . Birthday Parties ,Zoo to you thats right we bring the animals to you ,and our Safari Huts for overnight stay. We have brought an authentic African Village to Oklahoma . Staying on the cutting edge of leisure getaways, the Tiger Safari Zoological Park developed the Shi-Awela Safari village, Shi-Awela meaning “a peaceful place of rest”. This secluded African safari village will include two authentic African bush huts circling a small lagoon, authentic African-style landscaping with thorn trees, and natural veldt (long grass). Inside the African Hut, you are surrounded by authentic African decor. Fireplace Air-Conditioning & Heat QUEEN size bed Accmodates up to 6 people Big Screen TV With Blu-Ray Player Refrigerator/freezer Microwave Coffee-maker
Reviewed By mrsmilwicz - Owasso, United States
If you haven’t been here - this place is AMAZING! We stayed in hut/cabin #1 - the staff, amazing. Our cabin was clean, comfortable and just plain cool. Little unexpected touches, like a little ice maker, kuerig, and soft blankets made our cabin very homey! The park - is wonderful - beautiful animals in clean, comfortable enclosures. There are plenty of shady spots, chairs, corn hole games by the waterfall, outlook decks... we had a two VIP tours this morning and LOVED it! WE WILL BE BACK! Already thinking Fall Break. (Our 10 year old son was in heaven!). We got to hold a baby kangaroo, feed a tiger, pet a lemur and chinchilla, I just can’t say enough - after being under quarantine for the past 5 months, this was the perfect getaway - not crowded, grounds are well kept - hearing Ed the lion roaring occasionally... amazing.
10. Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By Survile
If you want to hike and or bike, street or mountain bike. This is the place to do it. at least 20 miles of trails and the riverpark trails pass thru here also for street bikes.
