This Family Friendly Road Trip Through Oklahoma Leads To Whimsical Attractions, Themed Restaurants, And More
Gather the kids and head out on this family-friendly road trip through Oklahoma that leads to whimsical attractions, themed restaurants, and more. You’ll visit 7 places that include some delicious food, amazing scenery, and fun-filled exploring. The road trip is 357 miles long so we recommend you make it a weekend trip. Click here to view the full interactive map. Feel free to edit the map or route, so it works for your starting and ending location.
Adventure Quest is an outdoor science playground located at Leonardo’s Children Museum in Enid, Oklahoma. This whimsical playground includes a three-story wooden castle that is straight out of a storybook. You’ll definitely want to take a trip to this magical castle that is not only the world’s largest community-built outdoor playground but every kid’s dream.
Bricktown Candy Co is a whimsical candy store like no other. Here, you'll find a large array of bulk candy that you can't find anywhere else. They also sell old-school candies such as Razzles, a childhood favorite that has people of all ages returning time and time again.
Next up on the road trip is a delicious cafe that inspired the characters in the Disney movie, Cars. Rock Cafe opened in 1936 and has been an iconic Route 66 stop for over 80 years. They are located in Stroud between Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Kids of all ages will love dining in this iconic Oklahoma restaurant.
Tulsa is a city full of fun attractions, but there might be one you may have never heard of – The Center Of The Universe – located in downtown Tulsa near the pedestrian overpass between Archer and 1st Street. The spot is an acoustic anomaly – when standing in the center of the circle and making noises, only you can hear it echo…loudly.
By now, you’ve probably heard about The Gathering Place in Tulsa – named the best new attraction in the country by USA TODAY. It’s definitely worth a visit multiple times over and now there’s even a better reason to visit – the boat rentals are open. You can rent them for free and spend the afternoon outdoors on the water enjoying the pond in the park. Visitors can rent a kayak, canoe, or paddleboat around Peggy's Pond.
This road trip is full of adventure and the next stop is no different. Heavener Runestone Park is a fairytale-like setting filled with lush landscape, epic scenery, waterfalls, hieroglyphics, and nature trails. There are two short trails in the park: Runestone Loop and Heavener Runestone Park Nature Trail - both of which are under a half-mile in length.
End your trip with a delicious meal at Southern Belle Restaurant - a 1905 model railcar that has been restored to a quaint little restaurant with the most amazing and savory food. You’ll find some of the best chicken dinners in the state, along with the tastiest homemade desserts.
Doesn’t this look like a fun road trip for the kids?! Click here to view the interactive map or if you’re interested in learning more about Southern Belle Restaurant, click here.
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