11 Out Of This World Summer Day Trips To Take In Oklahoma

Conveniently located close to Oklahoma’s largest cities, Ponca City is the perfect place to visit for a summer day trip. The city is full of history, museums, shopping, lakes and will keep you busy from morning ’til night. Get ready to immerse yourself in history as you take this memorable day trip to this booming cultural center in the Sooner State.

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Below the hustle and bustle of Oklahoma City, extends a tunnel system spanning three-quarter-miles long that joins 16 city blocks and more than 30 buildings downtown. In 2006, a $2 million dollar renovation went into reviving the tunnels by architect Rand Elliot and the tunnels were transformed into the "Underground." Many new colorful lights were added to different sections of the tunnels, along with new businesses, new signage, historical photos and an art gallery.

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There’s nothing better than swimming in ice-cold spring water on a hot, summer day, and we found one of the best swimming holes hiding away in northeastern Oklahoma. Blue Hole Park, just east of Salina, covers 17 acres with a refreshing spring fed swimming hole as the focal point. Get ready because this spot will be your new favorite place to spend a summer’s day.

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Nestled in the Wichita Mountains in southwestern Oklahoma is the vintage cobblestone resort town, Medicine Park. Step back in time as you stroll the quaint Cobblestone Row filled with shopping, history and small town America. It is surrounded by natural beauty on all sides, water running right through it and the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge right next to it. You can enjoy a day trip or weekend trip of breathtaking scenery, fishing, swimming, hiking, shopping, bike riding or just relaxing.

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Travertine Creek in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area in Sulphur is a gorgeous creek that runs through stunning scenery in this national park. The creek is not only beautiful but is a perfect spot to cool off in summer, as it maintains an average of 65 degrees year round.

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Born during the Great Depression, the fried onion burger was created in El Reno, Oklahoma out of a necessity for saving money when times were tough. Onions were cheap and meat was expensive, so why not add more onions and less meat, the locals thought. Little did they know this burger would go on to become a national treasure and delight the bellies of fellow Americans almost a century later. Take a look at El Reno – the epicenter of the fried onion burger.

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One of the most popular summer activities in Oklahoma is a relaxing float trip down the beautiful Illinois River in northeast Oklahoma. The weather is hot and the river is the perfect temperature to enjoy a day of floating and swimming. If you enjoy relaxing in the outdoors, spend the day on the Illinois River.

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Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma City is the ultimate place to go for an epic outdoor experience. You can enjoy over 17 acres of lush gardens, an urban park, an indoor conservatory, waterfalls and much more. For the ultimate outdoor attraction in the heart of Oklahoma, Myriad Botanical Gardens is the place to go.

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Natural Falls State Park is located in the Ozark Highlands of Oklahoma and is home to one of the tallest waterfalls in the state. Natural Falls stands at 77 ft. high and is easily accessible by the Dripping Springs Trail – a looped trail that is just under a mile round trip. Take a short, easy hike to view this little piece of heaven tucked away in the foothills of Oklahoma.

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