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
The 5 Best Jogging Paths & Tracks in Oklahoma, United States
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. Hubbly Bubbly Hookah & Cafe
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Hubbly Bubbly is a trendy new café & hookah lounge offering a wide selection of speciality drinks, heavenly food, and out of this world hookah. Hubbly Bubbly strives to provide a relaxed environment with superb service.
2. Claremore Mountain Bike Trails
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By kevine146
Excellent trail system for mountain biking and hiking. There’s everything from beginner to technical trails to suit everyone’s abilities. The trails are designed to shed water too so they’re open almost year round. Highly recommend these for all levels of bikers.
3. 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.
4. Boomer Lake Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By WadePrice
Boomer Lake is very scenic lake with a 5K (3.1 miles) track to jog around, fishing, Frisbee golf, canoeing, covered pavilions, restrooms, annual fireworks show, annual Polar Plunge, and yes, lot of friendly Canadian Geese! :) It's a great place to unwind, soak in the view, have some fun, and/or exercise.
5. George Miksch Sutton Urban Wilderness Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Sarracenia - Norman, United States
My husband and I have been walking the trails of the George Miksch Sutton Urban Wilderness for more than 25 years. It is not a true wilderness since it was originally the Mental Hospital Farm many decades ago. There are many invasive plants like Japanese Honeysuckle, Bradford Pears etc and wildlife is often not easy to see for untrained eyes. Nevertheless the place is worth visiting as it has many trails and ponds that do attract some wildlife. It is about 160 acres, mostly leased from the state of Oklahoma but other part belongs to the City of Norman. Some trails are paved, others are wide gravel with mile markers, and there are many informal dirt trails mostly used by those fishing. There is one large pond with its earthen dam and several smaller ponds which are partly hidden and host a moderate amount of wildlife for those trained to see them. Several large grassland areas are mowed almost every year to maintain a native-grassland prairie environment. This is probably the best (or at least most publicly accessible) place to see such a grassland environment in the Norman area – worth visiting at different times of the year. There are four educational plaques describing the different environments found in the “wilderness” and the introductory kiosk at the parking lot describes more of the plants and animals of the area. NOTE: there is no drinking water or bathrooms in the entire wilderness and it is closed to nighttime activities. Best time to visit is mid-day or early morning on weekdays, when fewer joggers and dog-walkers are on the main trails. Fishing is allowed in the main lake. Turtles, birds, snakes, frogs are but some of the critters you may encounter if you walk quietly and pay attention to your surroundings. Many flowers, butterflies and insects are also there if you look – especially if you get off the main trail. Sadly my experience is that most people walk the trails to exercise their dogs or to jog. Dogs are not ideal for wildlife and while there an ordinance that dogs have to be on a leash dog owners often disregard this ordinance. The city has added new regulation signs, educational displays/plaques and plastic bags for your dog poop. Recently, late afternoons have become very popular near the parking lot for photo shoots, since the venue is free. This park can be visited year round and the city recently enlarged the parking lot to accommodate the extra visitors that have begun to discover this park.
