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Posted in Oklahoma Attractions November 21, 2016 by Ashley

The One Spot That Will Make You Feel Like You’ve Uncovered Oklahoma’s Best Kept Secret

Oklahoma has many regions or “countries” that divide the state up based on its unique topography and cities. The area of south-central Oklahoma is known as Chickasaw Country and is home to waterfalls, scenic views, charming towns and cultural and historical places.

Take a visit to this area and you’ll feel like you uncovered Oklahoma’s best kept secret!

Chickasaw Country includes towns such as Ada, Ardmore, Davis, Pauls Valley, Sulphur and Tishomingo.

Visitors to Chickasaw Country will definitely want to visit the exquisite Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur.

The center offers visitors a an extensive history lesson on Native American culture. It is one of the largest and expansive tribal cultural experiences in the country.

The campus sits on 184 acres and offers living history events, exhibits, a library, a traditional Indian village, a fine arts gallery, theatre, shops and dining establishments.

The area is filled with many outdoor recreational places, including the beautiful Lake Murray.

And the Chickasaw National Recreation Area - known as the "Oasis on the Prairie."

It truly is one of Oklahoma's best kept secrets.

Chickasaw Country is home to several charming, small towns, each with their own personality.

Another must-visit attraction is the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center in Duncan - a true west top 10 museum and Oklahoma attraction of the year.

It also has world-class entertainment venues.

And award-winning restaurants.

You'll also find quaint, hidden chapels and barns in the small towns.

If you visit during the Christmas season, you'll get to experience one of the best holiday light displays in the state at the Chickasha Festival of Lights.

The area is known for its gorgeous flowing water, as streams, rivers and lakes crisscross all throughout the country.

It's also home to the state's largest waterfall - Turner Falls - standing at 77 ft. tall in the stunning Arbuckle Mountains.

And miles and miles of places to explore.

Take a visit to Chickasaw Country to fall in love with Oklahoma all over again!

Don’t you just love Chickasaw Country? Another unique topography in Oklahoma is the Panhandle region of the state. You can find more information on the area here.

Ashley

Ashley has lived in Oklahoma for 25 years and is the Oklahoma staff writer for onlyinyourstate.com. When she isn't exploring Oklahoma, she enjoys visiting the beaches of California.