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Travel
to Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a located in the south-central region of
the United States. Its nickname is the "Sooner State", and is part of a region
commonly known as the American "Heartland." The Sooner State has more man-made
lakes, stronger thunderstorms and natural gas than just about anywhere else in
the country.
For Rodgers and Hammerstein, it's the place where the wind
comes sweeping down the plain. Merle Haggard was proud to be an Okie from
Muskogee, while Okemah's Woody Guthrie claimed this land was made for you and
me. Oklahoma can proudly point to Gene Autry, Roy Clark, Hoyt Axton, Garth
Brooks, David Allen Coe, Joe Diffie, Vince Gill, Reba McEntire, Roger Miller,
Hank Thompson and Bob Wills as major influences on America's country music.
Oklahoma
City is the state's capital and largest city. Easily accessible, Oklahoma
City sits at the intersection of two major Interstate highways: I-40 from the
east/west, and I-35 from the north and south, making it a must stop location on
any trip through the area. With the overall weather conditions varying year
round, it is never boring. Will Rogers once quipped, "If you don't like the
weather in Oklahoma, wait a minute and it'll change." Its not just the
weather and history that make this city so appealing. There are a host of
attractions, events, and things to do as well. |
Situated along the routes of cattle drives and a
destination for white settlers during the Oklahoma Land Runs, the state
developed a combination of Western and Native American heritage that played a
large part in its cultural development. The Gilcrease Museum of Tulsa is home
to the largest, most comprehensive collection of American Western art and
artifacts in the world. Today, the state contains more native American tribal
headquarters than any other state, as well as the nation's second largest
American Indian population.
Because of Oklahoma's central location in
the United States, the cultures of the Midwest, the Southwest, the West, and
the Southeast all have a distinct impact. For example, Guymon, in the state's
panhandle, hosts one of the largest rodeos in the nation, typifying western
Oklahoma's Southwest cultural influence. Meanwhile, Northeast Oklahoma is
influenced in large by midwestern and western cultures, while Southeast
Oklahoma is known as Little Dixie because of its heavy southern cultural
influence. Most of Oklahoma, furthermore, shares some degree of Native American
cultural influence, dating to pre-statehood Indian Territory. The various
government sponsored arts, community, and tourism programs emphasize Oklahoma's
Native American heritage heavily.
Amusement Parks in Oklahoma
Frontier City Here you can stroll through an
authentic 1880s western town and enjoy rides, shows, games and attractions.
Visitors can even experience the famous Gunfight at the OK Corral. Owned and
operated by Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc. before being sold in early 2007 to
Florida-based PARC 7F-Operations Corp, Frontier City boasts roller-coasters,
other thrill rides, children's rides, games, concerts and more. This
traditional amusement park located in
Oklahoma
City includes the wooden Wildcat roller coaster and the
Schwarzkopf-manufactured Silver Bullet steel coaster. No on-site water park
(but White Water Bay is across town). Used to be owned and operated by Six
Flags.
Nearby hotels:
Days Inn & Suites |
Comfort Inn |
Sleep Inn & Suites
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