The Ultimate and Definitive Bucket List For Everyone In Oklahoma
Ashley
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There are so many things to see and visit in the Sooner State. From beautiful scenery to world-class museums, Oklahoma is full of interesting and beautiful places to visit. Take time out of your busy schedule to see these gems in Oklahoma. Here is a list of all the things you must experience as part of your very own Oklahoma bucket list:
1. Drive the Talimena National Scenic Byway and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
2. Visit the Oklahoma City Museum of Art and take a picture of the Chihuly glass.
3. Watch the hot air balloons at the TEXT Poteau Balloon Festival.
4. Stand in line at Nic's Grill in Oklahoma City for a mouthwatering burger.
5. Or at Burn Co Barbecue in Tulsa for some of the best bbq in the state.
6. Take a day trip to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
7. Attend a Pow Wow by the Oklahoma City Pow-Wow Club.
8. Stroll the streets of Bricktown and take a boat ride on the canal.
9. Visit the Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks and sleep with the sharks.
10. Take a tour of the capitol building in Oklahoma City.
11. Stay the night at the Inn at Price Tower (Frank Lloyd Wright's only skyscraper) in Bartlesville.
12. Visit Alabaster Caverns State Park and walk the caves and dodge the bats.
13. See the azaleas at the annual Azalea Festival in Muskogee.
14. Visit the Devon Energy Tower building, the tallest building in the state.
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15. Visit the tallest waterfall in the state! Turner Falls stands at 77 ft. tall.
16. Stand in the center of the universe in downtown Tulsa.
17. Attend a Bedlam game.
18. Tour the National Cowboy & Western Museum.
19. Drive along the longest stretch of Route 66 in the nation.
20. Hike to the top of Mt. Scott and enjoy a sunset.
21. Eat at Cattlemen's Steakhouse in Historic Stockyard City.
22. See the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum and honor the victims.
23. Tour Marland Estate Mansion in Ponca City.
24. Visit the Tulsa Air & Space Museum.
25. Attend an Oklahoma City Thunder basketball game.
26. Tour the Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa, one of America's finest art museums.
27. Forget Vegas, play slots at the world's largest casino, WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville, OK.
28. Visit one of Oklahoma's lakes you have never seen.
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Oklahoma Bucket List
What are some must-have items on an Oklahoma bucket list?
Oklahoma is a beautiful state full of all sorts of awesome things to do – it doesn’t get nearly enough credit for its beauty. If you’re putting together an Oklahoma bucket list, there are a few things that MUST be a part of it! Some of these must-do items on an OK bucket list include:
- Boiling Springs State Park – This gorgeous state park is perfect for hiking, camping, and more. It’s gorgeous, too!
- Visit Medicine Park – Snuggled in the Wichitas is this awesome must-do park complete with a stunning waterfall.
- Broken Bow Lake – This lake might just be the most beautiful one in Oklahoma, and that’s saying a lot, considering our lakes are awesome.
Learn more about some of the best natural attractions in Oklahoma.
What are some of the best things to do in Oklahoma?
Naturally, the list of things to do in Oklahoma doesn’t begin or end with the above-mentioned items. There are lots of must-do things in the Sooner State – so many that you’ll need a week or more (maybe even a lifetime) to do them all. Some other notable attractions in Oklahoma are:
- Brave the Riversport Rapids – Who says Oklahoma is boring? Not us. Endure these rapids... if you dare (and have the experience).
- Check out the Great Salt Plains – Everyone knows Oklahoma is home to the Great Plains, but few realize it’s also home to the Great Salt Plains, which is exactly what it sounds like (and ten times cooler).
- Visit Myriad Botanical Gardens – This Oklahoma City park and garden is 17 acres of gorgeous, lush plant life and some of the city’s most gorgeous sights.
Learn more about each of the best things to do in Oklahoma.
What are some other epic Oklahoma bucket list ideas?
If you thought that those items listed above were the only ones, you’re fortunately mistaken: the list of things to do in Oklahoma is almost endless, and some more Oklahoma bucket list ideas are things like:
- Turner Falls – This waterfall is absolutely incredible. Turner Falls Park is worthy of nothing less than a whole day trip, and makes for an amazing camping destination.
- Gloss Mountain – This awesome geological wonder is almost exactly what it sounds like: a mountain (by Oklahoma standards) that, thanks to its mineral makeup, has a glossy shine to it when the sun’s just right. It’s a must-do!
- Alabaster Caverns – Cave lovers will adore this one! Explore these stunning caves below ground and enjoy.
Learn more about some of the coolest natural wonders in Oklahoma.