LOCATION: Oklahoma is bound on the east by Arkansas and Missouri, by Kansas on the north and northwest by Colorado, on the far west by New Mexico and on the south and near west by Texas. Oklahoma City is the capital and largest city. "Oklahoma" is a combination of two Choctaw words: "okla", meaning, "people" and homa meaning 'red.'

Red Carpet Country Region

Cann Memorial Botanical Gardens is a showcase of color, texture and fragrance providing Ponca City citizens and visitors with a sanctuary of plants, trees and flowers to absorb and enjoy.

Leonardo's Discovery Warehouse provides innovative education opportunities and is dedicated to the idea that children of all ages learn best when having fun through participatory exhibits, and programs.

Other Attractions:
Sun 'n Fun Family Water Park
Shattuck Windmill Museum
Poncan Theatre
Museum of the Cherokee Strip
Splash Zone Waterpark

Great Plains Country Region

Museum of the Great Plains is dedicated to the collection, preservation, interpretation and exhibition of materials pertaining to the cultural and natural history of the Great Plains of North America.

Indian City USA is a vast outdoor museum to provide visitors with a highly reliable series of reconstructed American Indian Villages.

The Chisholm Trail Heritage Center celebrates the great history and heritage of the old Chisholm Trail and the other Great Cattle Trails of the late 19th century.

Frontier Country Region

Myriad Botanical Gardens features 17 acres of colorfully landscaped gardens surrounding the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory.

Frontier City has 50 thrilling rides and attractions to explore, like four nail biting roller coasters, fantastic water rides and a Wild West Gunfighters Stunt Show.

International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum has four galleries, more than 14,000 square feet, dedicated to photography. On permanent display are the incredible 360-degree photographic mural of the Grand Canyon and Ansel Adam's Moon over Hernandez, New Mexico.

The Cowboy Hall of Fame is a tribute to the men and women who helped establish the West as an integral part of America's cultural heritage.

Other Attractions:
Oklahoma City Zoo
National Four String Banjo Hall of Fame Museum
World of Wings Pigeon Center
Oklahoma City Museum of Art
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
National Wresting Hall of Fame & Museum
Carpenter Square Theatre
Little River Zoo
Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra
Oklahoma Governor's Mansion
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
Red Earth Museum
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
International Gymnastics Hall of Fame
45th Infantry Division Museum -
Edmond Historical Society Museum

KIAMICHI COUNTRY REGION

Museum of the Red River sponsors exhibits, lectures, and other programs, and supports ongoing research efforts in the study of American native peoples.

GREEN COUNTRY REGION

Tulsa Ballet is Oklahoma's premiere ballet company. The company, founded in 1956, is considered to be one of the top ten ballet companies in the country.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center houses five theatres and a large reception hall.

Woolaroc Ranch, Museum and Wildlife Preserve located on 3,600 acres, it is part Western art museum, part wildlife refuge, and part nature trail.

Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art is a repository of the largest collection of Judaica in the American Southwest.

Cherokee Heritage Center has both permanent and temporary exhibits, including the annual Trail of Tears Art Show.

Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame was created to educate the public about the significant contributions of Oklahoma's jazz musicians.

Other Attractions:
Tulsa Air and Space Museum
Tulsa Garden Center
Theatre Tulsa
National Rod & Custom Car Hall of Fame Museum
The Bivin Garden
Three Rivers Museum
Bell's Amusement Park
Bartlesville Area History Museum
Philbrook Museum Of Art
Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum
Oklahoma Aquarium

LAKE & TRAIL COUNTRY REGION

Gene Autry Oklahoma Museum has outstanding collection of memorabilia from Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Rex Allen, Tex Ritter, Jimmy Wakely, Eddie Dean, and many others who appeared in the much-loved musical Western movies of the 1930s and '40s.

G.W. Exotic Animal Park houses tigers, lions and bears to monkeys and reptiles.

NATIONAL PARKS

Chickasaw National Recreation Area was the first national park in the state of Oklahoma. Visitors to the park find a variety of activities including camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, hunting and enjoying nature.

Fort Smith National Historic Site commemorates a significant phase of America's westward expansion.

Other Attractions:
Oklahoma City National Memorial
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site