1. Ouachita Mountains: Explore Robbers Cave State Park and the Talimena Drive.
2. Wichita Mountains: Hike Mount Scott and visit the Quartz Mountain Nature Park.
3. Great Plains: See the buffalo and explore the prairie in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
National Parks and Monuments:
1. Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum: Pay homage at the site of the 1995 bombing.
2. Chickasaw National Recreation Area: Hike, camp, and fish at the Arbuckle Mountains.
3. Washita Battlefield NHS: Learn about the Southern Plains Indian wars.
4. Fort Smith National Historic Site: Discover the Wild West at this former military post.
Culture and History:
1. Oklahoma City Museum of Art: Admire the collection, especially Native American art.
2. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum: Immerse yourself in the Wild West.
3. Tulsa's Art Deco District: Explore historic buildings and Art Deco architecture.
4. Philbrook Museum of Art: See Native American, Western, and European art.
5. Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve: Wildlife and Western artifacts in Bartlesville.
6. Oklahoma State Capitol: Admire the architecture and take a guided tour.
Outdoor Activities:
1. Fishing: Trout in the Ozarks, bass in Lake Tenkiller, or catfish in the Red River.
2. Hiking: Ouachita National Forest and Wichita Mountains offer scenic trails.
3. Camping: Numerous state parks and campgrounds.
4. Biking: Visit the OKC Boathouse District and ride along the Oklahoma River Trail.
5. Water Sports: Lake Eufaula, Grand Lake o' the Cherokees, and Lake Texoma.
6. Zip-lining: Try the Ouachita Zip Lines in Beavers Bend State Park.
Events and Festivals:
1. Rodeos: Cheyenne Frontier Days in July and the Will Rogers Stampede in August.
2. Oklahoma State Fair: 11 days of food, rides, and entertainment in late September.
3. Festival of the Arts: Largest art festival in the Southwest, held in downtown Oklahoma City.
4. Tulsa State Fair: Another major fair, held in September.
5. Red Earth Festival: Native American art, music, and dance in June.
6. Oklahoma City Zoo BrewFest: Sample craft beers while visiting the zoo.