The Oklahoma Guide

is your perfect window into traveling the Sooner State. As one of the states located in the Great Plains region, Oklahoma offers vacationers natural beauty in its miles of prairie lands and dry forests. Cultural activities, events, and entertainment span a wide range, including historic sites such as the Eagle Park Ghost Town and many museums.

Are you the type of vacationer who enjoys luxury hotels, or would you rather rough it by pitching a tent in one of Oklahoma's numerous state parks? Perhaps you're somewhere in between. Knowing what type of activities you want to enjoy during your travels will help you narrow down the kind of accommodations you're looking for before you begin booking your trip. We've got tips to help you in our Planning Your Trip Guide.
Music:
Oklahoma's musical influences are a tuneful mix of traditional Native American beats, country, Western swing, jazz, and rock. Artists like Garth Brooks and Toby Keith – both from Oklahoma – certainly exemplify this mix by combining country, rock, and popular music to create individual sounds that have touched millions of fans. (More...)

Crafts:
As the state with the second-highest Native American population, when it comes to crafts in Oklahoma, tribal wares rule the roost. Crafts such as beaded moccasins, Pendleton blankets, pottery, baskets, and jewelry can be found at trading posts like the Mohawk Lodge Indian Store.


Oklahoma is the only state in the union to boast an official state meal in the record books. The feast consists of fried okra, squash, corn, black-eyed peas, strawberries, grits, biscuits, cornbread, sausage and gravy, barbecued pork, chicken-fried steak, and pecan pie. If that doesn't appeal to you, there are plenty more delicious eats in Oklahoma. (More... )
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