Oklahoma

A state with both a rich Native American heritage and cowboy culture, Oklahoma entices with 800 miles of retro Americana on iconic Route 66 and 30-plus state parks for hiking, swimming, and even stargazing, like Black Mesa close to New Mexico—with its hoodoos and ultra-dark skies—and Lake Eufala State Park, which has the state’s largest lake. Capital Oklahoma City is a true art powerhouse, with museums like Oklahoma Contemporary—showcasing the ArtNow biennial and work by artists such as multidisciplinary Edgar Heap of Birds of the Cheyenne and Arapaho nations—and colorful murals all around town by Carlos Barboza, Denise Duong, and Rhiana Deck.

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Planning Your Trip

Use these articles, resources, and guides to plan and inspire your next trip to Oklahoma.

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Resources to help plan your trip
The new center takes visitors on an immersive journey through the artist’s decades-long legacy and indelible mark on music and pop culture history.
Kelli Jo Ford grew up traveling between Virginia and the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma. A key companion on the journey? Love’s Travel Stop, where they would stop for gas, snacks—and family reunions.
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