Oklahoma Motorcycle Guide

OKLAHOMA

Motorcycle Guide

OKLAHOMA

Motorcycle Guide

Your Guide to Riding in Oklahoma 3 8

INTRODUCTION TALIMENA NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY Southeast

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CHEROKEE HILLS SCENIC BYWAY

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FORT GIBSON LAKE

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ASPHALT ROLLER COASTER

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OSAGE HILLS

Northeast Northeast Northeast Northeast

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ROUTE 66

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WINERY TRAIL

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OKLAHOMA ADVENTURE TRAIL

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GREAT PLAINS

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WINDMILL TOUR

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WICHITA MOUNTAINS

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SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA

Northeast - Central - Southwest Central - Southwest Statewide

Northwest Northwest

Southwest

South Central - Southeast

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Traveling in Oklahoma TRAVELOK.COM

TRAVELOK TRIP PLANNER

The state’s official travel and tourism website is a user-friendly resource that will make vacation planning fun and easy for travelers. It offers hundreds of articles, photos and videos filled with Oklahoma travel ideas along with detailed listings on attractions, events and accommodations.

Make travel planning a snap with the TravelOK Trip Planner. Download the app on your smartphone or visit TravelOK.com and click on Trip Planner in the bottom left-hand corner to open up this handy resource. It allows travelers to build Oklahoma travel itineraries from scratch or use preloaded ones that highlight top travel destinations.

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TALIMENA NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY – 145 miles CHEROKEE HILLS SCENIC BYWAY – 84 miles FORT GIBSON LAKE – 46 miles ASPHALT ROLLER COASTER – 217 miles OSAGE HILLS – 151 miles ROUTE 66 – 420 miles WINERY TRAIL – 126 miles GREAT PLAINS – 250 miles WINDMILL TOUR – 128 miles WICHITA MOUNTAINS – 179 miles SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA – 189 miles

Road and weather conditions from the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (405) 425-2385 | ok.gov/dps

Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department (800) 652-6552 | TravelOK.com

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Clinton 40

Sayre 283

Hobart Mangum Hollis

TIPS & RESOURCES Oklahoma motorcycle riders under the age of 18 must wear a helmet that complies with federal standards. For more information on motorcycle and highway safety in Oklahoma, visit ohso.ok.gov.

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Route Start Travel Information Center

INFORMATION CENTERS Eleven Tourism Information Centers around the state offer state maps, brochures, fresh coffee and knowledgeable personnel. The centers are open seven days a week during regular business hours, except the State Capitol location, which is open Monday through Friday. Several even have gift shops filled with Oklahoma-themed souvenirs, gifts and books. For more information, visit TravelOK.com/WelcomeCenters.

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Blackwell Ponca City

Cherokee 60

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Enid Fairview

Hennessey

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Oklahoma City Hinton Tuttle

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Anadarko

Norman 62

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Waurika

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Okmulgee

Henryetta

Gore Sallisaw

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McAlester

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Sulphur

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Lone Grove Ardmore 77 S

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Talihina

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Antlers

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Clayton

Atoka

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Wilburton

Kiowa 75

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Ada

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Pauls Valley Duncan

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Stilwell Muskogee 62

Asher

277

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Tahlequah

177

Chickasha

Meers Lawton 49

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Stroud

Prague 40

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Claremore

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44

270

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Sapulpa

177

Watonga

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Tulsa

Stillwater

Miami

Grove

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Foyil

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Collinsville

Osage

Perry

Vinita

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Pawhuska 75

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Bartlesville

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Hugo

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Broken Bow Idabel 259

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Come Ride Oklahoma Welcome, riders! We are thrilled that you’re considering Oklahoma for your next riding destination. Our state offers an array of festivals, events, destinations and beautiful roadways to accommodate your every riding desire.

Spider VW Bug, Lexington

The Butcher BBQ Stand, Wellston

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From its western prairies to its eastern rolling hills, Oklahoma is filled with history, charm and a culture all its own. It’s got more than 400 miles of Route 66, the stunning views and sweeping curves of the Talimena National Scenic Byway, and mile after mile of scenic roads hugging its lake shorelines.

A sunrise over the Oklahoma plains will give any riding group a welcome awakening as you rise and ready yourselves for an early morning kickstands up. And the state is dotted with small towns that offer delicious hometown cooking and fresh coffee to get you ready for a full day of riding.

Red Rock Canyon Adventure Park, Hinton

The treasure trove of maps in your hand has been created by local riders to guide you on a variety of tours of our state. You’ll find them easy to read and filled with roadside stops, cultural attractions, state parks and eateries that are favored by many and visited often. We’ve included lists of road numbers to assist in simple, turn-to-turn directions for those without GPS assistance.

After putting some rubber down on the Oklahoma roadways, throw your boots aside and relax. Take in a sunset from high in the mountains or watch it glimmer across one of our many lakes and ponds.

Our temperatures are most inviting to riders between April and October, but many ride year-round as our winter climate often allows a 30-degree day to be followed by a 70-degree day. As you’ll read in our events calendar, you can find rides nearly every month of the year.

The most difficulty out-of-state riders may face while riding our plains is the wind.

Oklahoma can have days with gusts over 50 mph. These are most often in the spring or as the seasons are changing. On these days, we recommend you keep an eye on the weather radar and be prepared to brace for side winds. While summer temperatures can be high, the summer bike nights are unbeatable as many riders gather for music, road stories, bike shows and food trucks.

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Talimena National Scenic Byway ONE OF THE NATION’S MOST STUNNING FALL FOLIAGE ROUTES Riding a mountain road, fog is more than a haze affecting one’s view of the highway.

It’s a crisp and refreshing feeling as it rises slowly off the top of the mountain. The sun lifts it gently from the glowing red and golden fall foliage blanketing an October morning. Talimena National Scenic Byway is an asphalt roller coaster along the peak of Oklahoma’s most beautiful mountain range. Located in southeastern Oklahoma, this route is a “must ride” offering breathtaking views like none other.

The small, gateway town of Talihina offers lodging and delicious eateries. To the north is the starting point of this 54-mile stretch of State Highway 1 that meanders across the mountaintop.

Riding the sweeping curves and coasting down the long hills while anticipating what is around the next bend keeps the rider wanting for more in their treasured time traveling this gift of nature. The large number of vistas that dot the route are all worth a stop for a scenic selfie or fact-finding at the kiosks provided.

145 miles

(233.4 km) Talimena Scenic Byway

Hwy | 271 – 1 – 270 – 2 – 1 – 2 – 1 | Hwy

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Points of Interest 1 Pam’s Hateful Hussy Diner

Pam is not so hateful when it comes to preparing delicious meals for the riders coming and going from their mountain rides in Talihina.

(918) 567-2051

2 Talihina Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Center

The town welcomes you with maps and historical information regarding the byway.

(918) 567-3434 | talihinacc.com

3 Talimena State Park

This park at the entrance to the byway offers camping and hiking trails.

(918) 567-2052 | TravelOK.com/Talimena

4 Scenic Turnouts

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Stop for a variety of views and information at each paved vista along the way. For spectacular sunsets, stop at Panorama Vista with your camera ready to catch the best shot of the day.

5 Robbers Cave State Park

The namesake cave gained notoriety as a hideout for outlaws like Jesse James and Belle Starr. These days, the Wilburton park offers lodging and camping along with activities like hiking, rappelling and fishing.

The Rock House

(918) 465-2562 | TravelOK.com/RobbersCave

6 Chuck’s Classic Cycles

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Old-school entertainment, bike building, antique bikes and an outdoor bar make this Tuskahoma stop the area’s most unique independent bike shop.

(918) 569-4707 | chucksclassiccycles.com

7 Talihina Eateries and Lodging

With several restaurants, hotels, bed & breakfasts, cabins, campgrounds and a local bar, there’s plenty in town to wrap up a scenic ride day.

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Cherokee Hills Scenic Byway EXPLORE TRIBAL HISTORY IN THE OZARK FOOTHILLS

Ride through the winding mountain roads of eastern Oklahoma and learn about the history of the Cherokee Nation. Begin in the small town of Gore and follow State Highway 10 north to Lake Tenkiller, a manmade jewel where fishermen cast for trout in the clear waters.

84 miles

After crossing the dam, lean into the curves and follow State Highway 100 north as it winds through the Cookson Hills. The forested hills are a patchwork of color in the fall and offer cool shade during the summer.

Hwy | 10 – 100 – 82 – 62 – 10 – 412 | Hwy

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Cherokee Landing State Park

End the day by turning east on U.S. Highway 412 Alternate to head to West Siloam Springs. If you aren’t in a hurry, this older road is much more fun than the newer four-lane highway that parallels it.

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Take a short jog east on U.S. Highway 62 and then north on State Highway 10 as it winds along the Illinois River. You can often see sun-soaked tourists floating down the waterway. The road is winding and smooth, perfect for a relaxing ride on a warm summer day.

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Stop for lunch in Tahlequah, a bustling college town that is the capital of the Cherokee Nation, and take time to explore the many tribal attractions.

(135.2 km)

Points of Interest 1 Tenkiller State Park

This park along crystal-clear Lake Tenkiller has cabins and campsites along with activities like hiking, swimming and scuba diving.

(918) 489-5641 | TravelOK.com/Tenkiller

2 Hunter’s Home

Just outside Tahlequah in Park Hill is the only remaining antebellum plantation home in Oklahoma. It was built in the 1840s for George Murrell, whose wife was the niece of prominent Cherokee Principal Chief John Ross.

(918) 456-2751 | okhistory.org

3 Cherokee Heritage Center

This Tahlequah attraction tells the story of the state’s largest tribe. It includes a re-created village that provides a look at life as a traditional Cherokee in 1710.

(918) 456-6007 | cherokeeheritage.org

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4 Cherokee National Prison Museum

Learn about the tribe’s history of law and order and see a reproduction of the gallows at this Tahlequah prison built in 1875.

(918) 207-3640 | visitcherokeenation.com

5 Sam and Ella’s Chicken Palace

Grab lunch at this Tahlequah pizza joint that’s beloved for its amazing hand-tossed crust and generously applied toppings.

(918) 456-1411

6 Natural Falls State Park

Located just off U.S. Highway 412 in West Siloam Springs, this serene park is home to a stunning 77-foot waterfall that’s a quick hike from the park entrance.

There is a small entrance fee, and campsites and yurts are available.

(918) 422-5802 | TravelOK.com/NaturalFalls

7 Cherokee Hotel & Casino West Siloam Springs

Relax at the end of your ride at this complex that includes several restaurants and a nightclub.

(800) 754-4111 | cherokeecasino.com

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Fort Gibson Lake A WINDING JOURNEY ALONG SCENIC SHORELINE Every rider has that one route where they feel like they’re the only ones who know about it. This route has just that sort of best-kept secret in State Highway 80.

The lightly used road is a motorcycle rider’s paradise of twisting, winding curves that travels along the shores of Fort Gibson Lake.

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This trip starts in Tahlequah and follows State Highway 51 west through Hulbert.

Watch for signs for State Highway 80 going south from downtown and get ready to enjoy amazing scenery.

The sun glistens across the lake as you drop off the bluff above the dam and hydroelectric plant. Slow down and take it all in as you ride across the dam for the view, but be sure to turn around and continue south along State Highway 80 to Fort Gibson. In this historic town, you can visit the frontier fort established in 1824 to facilitate tribal relations. Then continue on U.S. Highway 62 to Muskogee, which is filled with places to eat, shop and stay — and a World War II submarine to explore.

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Hwy | 51 – 80 – 62 | Hwy 1 Sequoyah

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Fort Gibson Wildlife Management Area

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Points of Interest 1 Sequoyah State Park

This park along Fort Gibson Lake’s shores is perfect for an overnight stay with a lodge, cabins and plentiful campsites.

Outdoor activities abound, including guided trail rides, golf and disc golf.

(918) 772-2046 | TravelOK.com/SequoyahSP

5 Honor Heights Park

This beautiful 132-acre park in Muskogee is known nationally for its month-long Azalea Festival held each April, and it’s home to a butterfly house in the summer months. During the holidays, the park transforms with more than 1 million lights.

(918) 684-6302 | muskogeeparks.com

2 Fort Gibson Lake

Stretching across nearly 20,000 surface acres, this lake is beloved by fishermen.

There are numerous campgrounds on its shores along with land set aside for public hunting.

(918) 682-4314 | www.swt.usace.army.mil

3 Fort Gibson Historic Site & Interpretative Center

With a re-created log fort, 29 historic buildings and historical exhibits, there’s plenty to see at what was the first army post in Indian Territory.

(918) 478-4088 | okhistory.org

4 U.S.S. Batfish & War Memorial Park

This World War II submarine now rests on dry land in Muskogee, and visitors can walk through and see what life would’ve been like on the ship. The park contains cannons and military paraphernalia, and there’s a 3,000-square-foot museum.

6 Five Civilized Tribes Museum

This Muskogee museum is dedicated to preserving the art, culture and history of the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Muskogee Creek and Seminole tribes.

The museum’s home was built in 1875 to house the superintendent of the Five Tribes.

(918) 683-1701 | fivetribes.org

7 Runt’s Bar-B-Que & Grill

This Muskogee mainstay serves a wide variety of delicious smoked meats — including prime rib — along with other tasty options like fried catfish and chicken-fried steak.

(918) 681-3900 | runtsbarbq.com

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(918) 682-6294 | warmemorialpark.org

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RIDE GREEN COUNTRY N O RTH EAST O KLAH O MA Boise City

Guymon

Ponca City Woodward

Pawnee Perry

Drumright Arcadia

Edmond El Reno Weatherford

Stroud Chandler

Oklahoma City

Sayre

Tulsa

Okmulgee

Sallisaw

Shawnee

Eufaula

Pauls Valley Lawton/ Ft. Sill

Poteau

Duncan

Wilburton McAlester

Ada Sulphur

Frederick

Atoka

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Tahlequah Fort Gibson Stilwell

MUSKOGEE

Henryetta

Purcell

Chickasha

Mangum

CLAREMORE

Broken Arrow

Jenks Bristow

Norman Anadarko

Hobart

MIAMI

MIAMI Vinita

Grove Disney Skiatook CLAREMORE PRYOR

Sapulpa

Stillwater Watonga

Clinton

Dewey Bartlesville

Pawhuska Hominy

Enid Fairview

Elk City

Quapaw

Newkirk Kaw City

Alva

Beaver

Antlers

PRYOR

Ardmore

Madill

Durant

Hugo

Broken Bow Idabel

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FREE GUIDES VISIT CLAREMORE 918.341.8688 VisitClaremore.org PRYOR CHAMBER 918.825.0157 PryorChamber.com RIDE MUSKOGEE 918.682.2401 VisitMuskogee.com VISIT MIAMI, OK 918.542.4435 VisitMiamiOK.com

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Asphalt Roller Coaster Trail CRUISE SOME OF THE STATE’S BEST MOTORCYCLE ROADS Riding asphalt roller coasters means riders are atop highways that let them effortlessly glide their bikes in a dancelike pattern around curves, up hills and down the other side.

These incredible roads surround the city of Muskogee. (Yes, this is the place Merle Haggard sang about in “Okie From Muskogee.”) They loop over the area’s rolling hills and circle its beautiful lakes.

This trail includes some of the best roads the regions has to offer, passing over and around Fort Gibson Lake, Lake Hudson, Spavinaw Lake and Grand Lake. Muskogee and cities like Grove and Tahlequah offer plenty of opportunities for dining, shopping and outdoor fun, along with numerous lodging options.

If you enjoy a day with ride friends, great views, roadside selfies and small, waterside parks for snack breaks, this is the trip for you.

Whether it’s searching for that perfect photo spot, chowing down on a hometown burger, finding an off-the-beaten-path tavern or choosing a campsite for the night, you won’t be disappointed.

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217 miles

(349.2 km)

Hwy | 16 – 251A – 80 – 51 – 82 – 20 – 59 – 125 – 85A – 85 – 82 – 28 – 69 – 351 – 165 – Chandler Rd | Hwy

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For more from this region, go to VisitMuskogee.com to download a ride guide that includes more than 700 miles worth of rides.

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Sequoyah Bay State Park

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Points of Interest 1 Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame & Museum Start your journey at this Muskogee attraction where you can find memorabilia from famous Oklahoma musicians like Wanda Jackson and Carrie Underwood. If you’re lucky, you can enjoy one of their jam sessions or concerts during your visit.

7 Mahylon’s

Wrap up your day with a big meal at this Muskogee restaurant. The local favorite has a huge menu filled with barbecue, deli wraps and diner favorites, and there’s plenty of room for all your ride buddies.

(918) 686-7427

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(918) 687-0800 | omhof.com

2 Sequoyah State Park

Include a disc in your saddlebag and play a game of disc golf alongside a beautiful lake and resort area. This pretty park is a great place to camp or rent a cabin or lodge room and get away from it all.

(918) 772-2046 | TravelOK.com/SequoyahSP

3 Salina High Banks Speedway

If you are looking for speed and wild action, this is the place. Circle track dirt racing at its finest can be found here during the warmer months.

(918) 434-7223 | salinahighbanksspeedway.com

4 Spavinaw Area at Grand Lake State Park You'll find a perfect picnic spot just south of the tiny town of Spavinaw.

It’s time to kick your boots off and soak your feet in the bubbling, clear water of a nearby stream.

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(918) 435-8066 | TravelOK.com/Spavinaw

5 The Parrot Steakhouse & Grill

Step inside this tropical-themed restaurant in Grove and enjoy a great meal of steak, seafood or other classic American food complimented by a full view of Grand Lake.

(918) 786-7722 | 360grandlake.com

6 Pensacola Dam

Providing flood control for the Grand River, this dam in Langley is believed to be the world’s largest multi-arch dam. Free tours are available from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

(918) 256-0803 | grda.com

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Osage Hills A RIDE THROUGH NORTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA’S ROLLING HILLS Northeastern Oklahoma is a delightful variation from the flatlands of western Oklahoma. The rolling motion is mesmerizing as you glide over Osage hilltops seeking what is just beyond the next horizon. You’ll make sweeping turns as you meander through small hills and valleys, allowing you to gaze over the plains or see interesting rock formations as the road cuts through the hillsides. Mature trees line the roadways in much of this landscape.

Keystone Lake offers area boaters and fishermen hours of recreation, and you’ll enjoy the beautiful views from atop the surrounding hillsides or at the floating café at Keystone State Park in Sand Springs. While you’re traveling north of the lake, the route will take you through small towns filled with curiosities and roadside dining.

The Osage Hills area offers unique and rugged landscapes where you may catch a view of bison or wild horses grazing in their natural habitat.

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151 miles

(243 km)

Hwy | 51 – 151 – 412 – New Prue Rd – 20 – 99 – 60 –

123 – 11 – 20 – Lake Rd – Rock School Rd – 97 | Hwy

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Points of Interest 1 Freddie’s Steak House

Get ready to enjoy a delicious steak while looking out on the lake from nearly every table of this Mannford restaurant. It’s owned and operated by a family that’s been in the steak business since 1946.

(918) 865-9971 | freddiessteakhouse.com

2 Keystone Lake and State Park

There’s plenty to do in and around this 23,600-acre lake built in 1957, including camping, fishing, boating and hiking.

It offers beautiful sunset views from most eastern shorelines.

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(918) 865-4991 | TravelOK.com/Keystone

3 Keystone Ancient Forest

Hiking trails meander through the 500-year-old cedars and 300-year-old post oak trees. Fall is a great time to enjoy colorful foliage, while winter affords many bald eagle sightings.

(918) 246-2561 | sandspringsok.org

4 Pioneer Woman Mercantile

If it’s time for shopping or lunch, Pawhuska is home to Food Network star Ree Drummond. The Pioneer Woman shares her delicious meals in her restaurant, bakery and store.

(918) 528-7705 | themercantile.com

5 Osage Hills State Park

This serene park east of Pawhuska is a beautiful spot to stop for a walk or a dip in the pool.

(918)336-4141 | TravelOK.com/OsageHills

6 Osage Nation Heritage Trail

Riding between Pawhuska and Bartlesville on U.S. Highway 60, you’ll be riding through the Osage Hills, which are dotted by historic landmarks, natural attractions and the Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve.

7 Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve

Save some time to explore this 3,700-acre preserve that was once oilman Frank Phillips’ ranch. The museum has an outstanding collection of Western art and artifacts, Native American materials, more than 500 Colt firearms and a display of shrunken heads from South America.

(918) 336-0307 | woolaroc.org

8 Sapulpa Historical Museum and Fire Museum

Built in 1910, the three-story building these museums are housed in was once a hotel. It now tells the story of Sapulpa, including dioramas of life in the early 1900s, a 100-year pictorial history and Native American and African-American photo histories.

(918) 224-4871 | sapulpahistory.org

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Route 66

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CRUISE MORE THAN 400 MILES OF THE MOTHER ROAD Riding motorcycles is often characterized as the most nostalgic way to travel the United States. Oklahoma has a wealth of experiences to produce those feelings of nostalgia — from the scent of a freshly cut wheat field to the sights of a gorgeous purple, pink and orange sunset across the horizon to the flavors of a delicious, home-style meal from a roadside café.

All of these can be found along Route 66.

The most famous and well-ridden road in Oklahoma is the world-renowned Route 66.

With more than 400 miles across Oklahoma, this highway delivers a plethora of attractions and sights. Several areas, including Oklahoma City and Tulsa, have multiple alignments of the road that can be explored.

While riding the highway during the summer months, you may meet some of the many international riders who come to America for guided rides along the famous Mother Road from Chicago to Santa Monica, California. There’s really no route that treats riders to an amazing road trip like Route 66 through Oklahoma.

(675.9 km) Kansas

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Beavers Bend State Park

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Points of Interest 1 Coleman Theatre

Built in 1929, this Miami landmark is a stunner from its delicately carved terra cotta exterior to the opulent interior.

(918) 540-2425 | colemantheatre.org

2 J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum

See more than 14,000 weapons, including a Gallery of Outlaw Guns, at this fascinating Claremore museum.

(918) 341-5707 | thegunmuseum.com

3 Woody Guthrie Center

Learn about the legendary folk singer at this interactive center just off the highway in Tulsa.

(918) 574-2710 | woodyguthriecenter.org

4 Rock Café

Put away some delicious diner fare at this Stroud icon whose owner, Dawn Welch, inspired the character of Sally Carrera in the Disney/Pixar film “Cars.”

(918) 968-3990 | rockcafer66.com

5 Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum

This former DX gas station in Warwick has more than 100 bikes dating back to 1909.

(405) 258-9141

6 The Butcher BBQ Stand

This outdoor barbecue joint in Wellston serves up amazing smoked meats. It’s open Friday through Sunday.

(405) 240-3437 | butcherbbqstand.com

7 Round Barn

Built in 1898, this legendary Arcadia structure is the only truly round barn on Route 66.

(405) 396-0824 | arcadiaroundbarn.com

8 POPS

Snap a photo with the glowing, 66-foot soda bottle sign at this Arcadia landmark that is a gas station, diner and soda ranch and offers more than 700 varieties of soda for sale.

(405) 928-7677 | pops66.com

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9 Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

This beautiful and moving monument honors the victims of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. Spend time reflecting at the outdoor memorial and then tour the museum.

(405) 235-3313 oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org

10 Oklahoma Route 66 Museum

Chronologically ordered exhibits at this Clinton museum take you through the state’s Mother Road history.

(580) 323-7866 | route66.org

11 National Route 66 Museum Complex

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Explore the history of the Mother Road at this large complex that has what is believed to be the world’s largest Route 66 sign out front.

(580) 225-6266 | visitelkcity.com

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Pack your saddlebags and your itinerary.

Roll out on the road trip of a lifetime with the TravelOK Trip Planner. Find destinations, events and itineraries you love, and share your plans with one click.

Plan your next ride on the TravelOK app or at TravelOK.VisitWidget.com.

Then rev up your sense of adventure!

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Winery Trail

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TRAVERSE THE CITY AND COUNTRYSIDE TO TRY OKLAHOMA WINE A fine glass of wine with friends while relaxing among rows of plump, ripe grapes makes for a wonderful afternoon break. Wineries dot the landscape in Oklahoma and produce refreshing and bold selections. This ride includes a sampling of those wineries and vineyards.

If you enjoy drinking wine, you will find several delights behind tastings in Oklahoma. The summer brings a variety of vineyard festivals, music on patios, grape harvests and stomps.

An Oklahoma fall proves to be gorgeous with a colorful palette of changing leaves in every part of the state. Sipping from a glass of wine while looking out over a vineyard as the golden, orange and red leaves fall around you could be the perfect end to a destination ride.

You’ll find that many of the state’s wineries have comfortable bed-and-breakfast facilities for your ride group to make yourselves at home. Don’t forget to leave room in the saddlebag to take a bottle home.

For more winery locations, visit TravelOK.com/Wineries, where you can see a map of the state’s wineries and vineyards and order the Oklahoma Wine Trail brochure. Please remember to always drink responsibly.

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Fort Cobb State Park

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Lake Thunderbird State Park

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Norman

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Anadarko

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Lexington Wildlife Management Area Purcell

Points of Interest 1 Tres SueĂąos Winery and Vineyard

Not only does this stop in Luther make a fine wine, but it offers a beautiful location for special events. Take friends along for a relaxing wine experience followed by an overnight at the onsite bed and breakfast that sleeps eight. Be prepared for a short amount of travel on unpaved but wellmaintained roadway.

(405) 277-7089 | tressuenos.com

2 Strebel Creek Vineyard

Ambiance and bubbling creek-side seating are features of this family-owned vineyard in Oklahoma City. Its gift shop is filled with curiosities and wine selections.

(405) 720-7779 | strebelcreek.com

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3 Put A Cork In It

Nestled unexpectedly in Oklahoma City’s Bricktown Entertainment District, this winery and gift shop has a variety of wines and cheese trays for tasting. Guests can choose between indoor seating and a covered patio that overlooks the Bricktown canal.

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(405) 605-6656 | putacorkinitwinery.com

4 Coal Creek Vineyard & Winery

This Tuttle winery offers a dose of a small-town hospitality and culture, even naming some of its wines after local landmarks. This stop is two wineries in one: Coal Creek shares space with its sister label, Summerside Vineyard and Winery.

(405) 381-9463 | coalcreekvineyard.com

5 Woods & Waters Winery, Vineyard & Guest House

This Anadarko attraction is home to 24 acres of grapes and a lovely pond that produces a beautiful view from the patio.

Enjoy a lively tasting room, special events, a wonderful meal and an overnight stay in the guest house.

(405) 247-3000 | woodsandwaterswinery.com

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Oklahoma Adventure Trail A JOURNEY OFF THE BEATEN PATH AND AROUND THE STATE One of America’s fastest-growing motorcycle ride groups is adventure riding, and Oklahoma has plenty of trails and back roads to satisfy those who crave an off-road journey. In the early 2010s, two intrepid dual-sport riders looking to explore their state’s back roads and off-the-beaten-path places created a dirt and asphalt adventure that runs all over the state.

Riders may spend over a week on this journey exploring natural and historical sites, including only-in-Oklahoma places like the Spiro Mounds and Mount Scott.

The route can be ridden on most small, street-legal motorcycles. However, be prepared for a number of low-water crossings. A few sections are rather challenging but can be simplified by rerouting. While lodging is available, you can also take advantage of many scenic campgrounds along the way. This route is a dream trip for adventure riders of all levels.

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Elk City Meers

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Points of Interest 1 Black Kettle National Grassland (580) 497-2143 | www.fs.usda.gov/cibola

2 Salt Fork of the Red River

Ride across the river and get wet at this low-water crossing.

3 Mount Scott

Walk the paved road to the top of this mountain for a breathtaking view.

(580) 429-3222 | fws.gov

4 Medicine Park (580) 529-2825 | medicinepark.com

5 Geronimo’s Grave

The legendary warrior is buried in an Apache cemetery at Fort Sill, where he spent the last years of his life. sill-www.army.mil

6 Turner Falls Park

Stop for an up-close look at this beautiful park and its 77-foot waterfall. There’s even a zip line with great views of the falls.

8 Beavers Bend State Park

Camp or stay in a cabin or lodge in this beautiful, wooded state park. While there, you can zip line or take a guided trail ride.

(580) 494-6300 | TravelOK.com/BeaversBend

9 Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center

Visit the only prehistoric, American Indian archaeological site in the United States that’s open to the public.

(918) 962-2062 | okhistory.org

10 Tom Mix Museum

This museum honors cowboy movie legend Tom Mix in his hometown of Dewey.

(918) 534-1555 | tommixmuseum.com

11 Creek County Frog Rock

Stop for a pic with this massive rock painted to look like a frog. It’s on a dirt road at the headwaters of Keystone Lake.

(918) 865-4314

(580) 369-2988 | turnerfallspark.com

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Gene Autry Oklahoma Museum

Explore a wide collection of memorabilia featuring 1920s country crooner and actor Gene Autry in this museum in the town named after him.

(580) 294-3276 | geneautryokmuseum.org

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DISCOVER THE RICH HISTORY OF WESTERN OKLAHOMA The summer heat rising off the pavement waves at you from the seemingly endless road ahead like an old friend welcoming you into his home. Long, straight stretches of asphalt often carry past your eye’s view in the expansive terrain of western Oklahoma.

This area will bring you closer to the sights and scenes of the old West than most parts of this flatland. This route glides smoothly along an area in which the only curves offered are the sweeping correction lines through a wide variety of points of interest and open plains.

250 miles

Several small towns dot this 250-mile map, offering cafés, fuel stops and establishments for a cold beverage and rider gatherings. You will find historical sites, the state’s only saltwater lake, mesas, buttes and a mini-desert of sand dunes.

You can even stop at the only place in the world where visitors can bring a shovel or spade and dig for hourglass-shaped selenite crystals. Plan on starting and ending this day-long ride in Enid, a nice-sized town with plenty of hotels, motorcycle shops, food and entertainment.

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Hwy | 412 – 81 – 64 – 38 – 11 – 8 – 412 – 281 – 60 – 270 – 51 – 58A – 58 – 51 – 81 | Hwy Great Salt Plains State Park

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Points of Interest 1 Woodring Wall of Honor & Veterans Park A great starting point, this park on the east side of Enid is home to a retired replica of the Vietnam Wall from the American Veterans Traveling Tribute mission.

(580) 233-4530 | woodringwallofhonor.com

2 Great Salt Plains State Park & Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge

The park and adjacent refuge feature hiking trails, a saltwater lake and salt flats where you can dig for selenite crystals.

(580) 626-4731 | TravelOK.com/SaltPlains (580) 626-4794 | fws.gov/refuge/salt_plains

3 Sod House Museum

The last remaining sod house in Oklahoma is preserved inside this museum to give visitors a feel for what it was like living on the prairie as far back as the 1890s.

(580) 463-2441 | okhistory.org

5 Little Sahara State Park

This park offers tent and RV camping along the edge of a mini-desert with sand as far as you can see. Visit the observation deck to see dunes reaching more than 70 feet high, and you may catch a glimpse of four-wheelers and dune buggies zooming around this desert playground.

(580) 824-1471 | TravelOK.com/LittleSahara

6 Canton Lake

Throw on your bathing suit for a dip in this tree-lined recreational lake. The nearby Overlook CafĂŠ is a great lunch spot with a view of the water.

(580) 886-2989 | www.swt.usace.army.mil

7 Vance Air Force Base

Stop outside this base established in 1941 to check out a small collection of aircraft dating from the 1940s to the present.

(580) 213-5000 | www.vance.af.mil

4 Gloss Mountain State Park

Rising above the horizon, these mesas and buttes often glimmer in the sun because of their high selenite content.

The roadside park offers shaded picnic tables and a steep stairway to the top of a butte for a breathtaking view.

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HELMET All riders under 18 are mandated to wear a helmet by state law. Riders over 18 are highly encouraged to always wear a DOT approved helmet, even on short trips. In 2016, 2 out of 3 riders in fatal motorcycle crashes in Oklahoma were not wearing a helmet.

ROAD HAZARDS It’s important to know how to handle your motorcycle in conditions like wet roads, high winds, curves and uneven surfaces. Annoyances like loose gravel and potholes can be major hazards.

RIDE EQUIPPED Be sure to wear goggles or motorcycle safety glasses to protect your eyes. Completely cover your arms and legs with durable clothing, and wear riding gloves to protect your hands in the event of a crash. Wear boots or shoes that are high enough to cover your ankles.

SHARE THE ROAD.

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Windmill Tour EXPLORE NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA’S PAST AND PRESENT “Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain,” may be one of the most memorable song lyrics from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!,” but it’s also an accurate description of what you’ll experience riding western Oklahoma.

Many out-of-state riders will be riding in wind unlike any you’ve encountered before in these prairie lands where gusts can exceed 50 miles per hour during the spring.

This wind has long been a useful resource for Oklahoma, and on this ride, you can see more than 50 windmills dating back to the 19th century at a museum in Shattuck. You can also catch glimpses along the way of windmills still in use by ranchers.

The wind power industry thrives in Oklahoma, and power-generating wind farms can be found along the south end of the route.

There’s plenty more to see, though. Seiling is home to a VFW Memorial and Mural honoring veterans. After a stop there, you can head back to Woodward to cool off at Crystal Beach Aquatics Center. Follow it up with a fine steak or barbecue dinner at one of the local eateries.

Hotel options are abundant in Woodward, and Boiling Springs State Park has cabins along with RV and tent campsites.

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Vici

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Points of Interest 1 Pollyanna Cafe

If you are looking for a great, local breakfast or lunch spot, this Woodward café will not disappoint with comfort food like fried chicken and meatloaf.

(580) 256-9037

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2 Covington’s Customs

Visit a nationally recognized leader in the creation of custom motorcycles in Woodward, unique aftermarket parts and accessories, as well as custom automobiles.

(580) 256-2939 | covingtonscustoms.com

3 Shattuck Windmill Museum & Park Vintage windmills, some more than 100 years old, have been gathered and well-kept in this 4-acre park.

Call ahead for guided group tour.

(580) 938-5291

4 VFW Memorial and Mural

Make a brief stop in Seiling to see this memorial that honors veterans with a mural and a display of military equipment, including two pieces of artillery and an anchor.

(580) 922-3110

5 Crystal Beach Aquatics Center

Add a swimsuit to your saddlebag for an afternoon of cooling off on a waterslide or paddling in a swimming lane. Shaded areas and concessions are available to help you stay cool.

(580) 256-2874 | cityofwoodward.com

6 Diartis Italian Café

Dig into a hearty meat lovers pizza or authentic Italian pasta dish at this Woodward mainstay, and save room for chocolate mousse cake for dessert.

(580) 254-5600 | diartisitaliancafe.com

7 Boiling Springs State Park

Explore easy-to-walk trails and stop to see the park’s namesake spring, which is enclosed in a rustic structure.

You can camp or stay the night in one of the park’s cozy cabins.

(580) 256-7664 | TravelOK.com/BoilingSprings

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Wichita Mountains VISIT ANCIENT MOUNTAINS AND A QUAINT RESORT TOWN The best ride days begin with awakening sunrises and end with calming sunsets. This route is filled with locations for both. It’s one you’ll be sharing with your ride buddies as soon as you return home.

From watching bison roam freely throughout the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge to strolling through the quaint town of Medicine Park, you’ll experience unique encounters at every turn. Many swooping, gradual turns enhance this route for an entertaining and picturesque ride.

You can stop at Fort Sill and see several museums dedicated to its history. You can also go inside some of the base’s historic buildings.

In true biker form, you can visit the one-store town of Meers, where The Meers Store & Restaurant has been serving Meersburgers — 7-inch concoctions made of Longhorn beef — since 1901.

Not far from the refuge, you’ll find beautiful Quartz Mountain Nature Park on the shores of Lake Altus-Lugert. Finish off the day in Anadarko, where you’ll find an amazing winery and several stops loaded with Native American culture and history.

179 miles

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Hwy | 44 – 49 – 115 – 49 – 54 – 1600 – 183 – 1596 – 1590 – 2240 – 2250 – 1550 – 183 – 19 – 283 – 44 – 9 – 183 – 9 – 62 | Hwy Carnegie

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Points of Interest 1 Fort Sill National Historic Landmark & Museum

8 Quartz Mountain Nature Park (580) 563-2238 | quartzmountain.org

See exhibits and a video about the past of a base established in 1869 during the Indian Wars.

9 Woods & Waters Winery, Vineyard & Guest House

(580) 442-5123 | sill-www.army.mil/museum

2 U.S. Army Field Artillery Museum

See hundreds of pieces of artillery, along with Atomic Annie, the only cannon to ever have fired a nuclear shell.

(580) 442-1819 | sill-www.army.mil/museum

(405) 247-3000 | woodsandwaterwinery.com

10 National Hall of Fame for Famous American Indians

This outdoor statue garden in Anadarko features more than 40 bronze busts of prominent Native Americans.

(405) 247-5555

3 Geronimo’s Grave

The legendary warrior is buried on base in an Apache cemetery. sill-www.army.mil

4 Medicine Park

Restaurants, lodging and shopping abound in this charming town.

11 Southern Plains Indian Museum

Four dioramas by Apache artist Allan Houser are among the treasures in this Anadarko museum’s collection of contemporary and historical art and artifacts.

(405) 247-6221 | doi.gov/iacb

(580) 529-2825 | medicinepark.com

5 Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge & Visitor Center (580) 429-3222 fws.gov/refuge/wichita_mountains

6 The Meers Store & Restaurant (580) 429-8051 | meersstore.com

7 Great Plains State Park (580) 569-2032 | TravelOK.com/GreatPlains

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Southern Oklahoma CAMP UNDER THE STARS ON THIS OLD-SCHOOL ADVENTURE Throw your tent and slumber pack on that bike, we have a weekend filled with adventurous variety and old-school motorcycle camping — or cabins if that’s more your style.

Begin the journey on the west side of the route at Chickasaw Cultural Center. There you can learn the history of the Chickasaw Nation. See how they lived in a replica village, experience hands-on activities and enjoy authentic food at The Aaimpa’ Café. For a quick dessert, head over to the Bedré Fine Chocolate where fresh chocolate smells delight your senses.

With treats stashed in the saddlebag, you’re ready for a great day ahead rolling over lackadaisical highways and passing through a variety of landmarks like a 77-foot waterfall, a beautiful lake and a circus cemetery in Hugo. We know this sounds like more variety than you knew existed in a short journey through southern Oklahoma, but it’s all there waiting for you.

K River Campground is the perfect place to finish up this journey by enjoying nature, sitting around a campfire and doing what riders love most: making new ride friends.

189 miles

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Hwy | 7 – 77 – 70 – 271 – 3 – 2 | Hwy

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Coalgate

Sulphur

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McGee Creek State Park

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Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge

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Hugo Lake State Park

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Lake Murray State Park

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Durant

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Points of Interest 1 Chickasaw Cultural Center

Explore the Chickasaw Nation’s way of life at this complex in Sulphur that features stomp dance demonstrations and a re-created Chickasaw village.

(580) 622-7130 | chickasawculturalcenter.com

2 Bedré Fine Chocolate

This Davis store is also Bedré’s production facility, and guests can watch the chocolate-making process through glass windows while they shop.

(580) 369-4200 | bedrechocolates.com

3 Turner Falls Park

Check out this 77-foot waterfall in Davis or get a bird’s-eye view of the falls from the two-seater zip line.

(580) 369-2988 | turnerfallspark.com

4 Lake Murray State Park

Oklahoma’s largest state park resides on the shores of crystal-clear Lake Murray.

There’s a waterfront lodge, golf course, stables and a nature center.

5 Lake Texoma State Park

Oklahoma’s second-largest lake, Lake Texoma is known as the striper fishing capital of the world. The park in Kingston has campsites, hiking trails and a marina.

(580) 564-2566 | TravelOK.com/TexomaSP

6 Mount Olivet Cemetery

Circuses have long made Hugo their winter homes, and stars of the big top are buried under circus-themed headstones in the Showmen’s Rest area of this cemetery. It is also the final resting place for rodeo greats Lane Frost and Freckles Brown.

(580) 326-9263

7 K River Campground

Stay in a cabin, camp or just spend some time in nature at celebrity cyclist Adam Sandoval’s campground along the Kiamichi River in Moyers. There are RV pads, tent sites and canoe trips available.

(580) 298-2442 | kriver.com

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ARDMORE IS A HIDDEN GEM A city heard of by many, but known by few, flanked by the bold, big, path of Adventure Road. You can see it from Interstate 35, but to really understand what it’s about, you have to let curiosity lead the way, deviate from the path a bit, and follow your imagination into town.

And only those that pull back the curtain and ta a closer look will find its hidden magic and take quirky charm.

ART | ARCHITECTURE | ANTIQUES | BOUTIQUES | CULTURE FOOD | GAMING | HISTORY | MUSIC | PARKS | SMILES | TREASURES EXPLOREARDMORE.COM | T + 580. 226. 2862

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Motorcycle Events

CHECK OUT YEARLY SHOWS AND RIDES AROUND THE STATE 1 February: Jeff Williams Oklahoma Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet

Visitors will find a treasure chest of talented bike builders at this annual two-day show that has more than 20 years of history in Oklahoma City.

Builders from around the state come to compete for the best of show and best of each class. A full swap meet accompanies this mid-February event.

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3 May: 5-State Motorcycle Run

One of the most unique and wellattended runs in the United States begins in Guymon in early May. In one day, riders travel a large circular route that runs through the Oklahoma Panhandle and parts of four other states: Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Kansas. Funds raised are distributed to community members in need.

(580) 461-7792 | fivestaterun.com

(816) 228-5811 | jwswapmeet.com

2 April: Mountain Gate Poker Run

If you’re considering riding across the Talimena National Scenic Byway, this may be an opportune time to do so.

Riders gather in Talihina in mid-April for this fun event that features live music, a silent auction and door prizes. The run travels through the Winding Stair and Kiamichi Mountains, letting riders take in the amazing views.

(918) 567-3434 | talihinacc.com

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4 June: Brookside Rumble and Roll

On the first Thursday of June, Tulsa hosts a great weekday evening destination ride. Hundreds of riders gather and ride parade-style into the Brookside District, a popular nightlife area. Thousands of onlookers welcome the riders who fill the area for a block party to raise funds for Make-A-Wish Oklahoma.

8 November/December: Toy Runs

Over the years, the giving hearts and generosity of the riders of Oklahoma have led to thousands of donated toys for children. Organized toy runs can be found throughout the state during the holiday season, including well-attended rides in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Lawton.

(918) 608-1978 | rumbleandroll.com

5 June: Bedouin Shrine Motorcycle Poker Run

This June ride follows a roughly 100-mile route that starts and ends in Muskogee.

It benefits the Bedouin Shriner’s Hospital Patient Transportation Fund, which helps children with serious health needs.

The route takes riders through beautiful wooded terrain complete with curves, trees and lakeside views.

(918) 682-2761 Facebook.com/BedouinPokerRun

6 Summer: Bike Nights

Throughout Oklahoma, you will find many a bike night at local dealerships, eateries, small towns and taverns. These are often filled with music, food trucks, prizes and more. Bike nights usually occur from April through September.

7 November: Ride to Remember Woodring Wall of Honor

Since the dedication of the Woodring Wall of Honor & Veterans Park in Enid, a large group of riders have come together for an annual ride to honor Vietnam veterans. The riders travel a path that includes various war and veteran memorials in small towns surrounding Enid. Held in early November, the event is open to motorcycles and cars.

(580) 233-4530 | woodringwallofhonor.com

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BROCHURES The Oklahoma Motorcycle Guide contains many suggestions for motorcyclists traveling in Oklahoma, but the state has so much more to offer. That’s where the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department’s other guides come in. These free publications are packed with vacationplanning ideas.

The annual Travel Guide and Oklahoma State Parks & Outdoor Guide feature more than 200 pages of stunning photography, suggestions for only-in-Oklahoma adventures, and listings for attractions and lodging.

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The Discover Oklahoma Dining

Guide shines the spotlight on 273 of the state’s most unique dining experiences, and the Oklahoma Route 66 Guide highlights more than 120 things to do along the state’s stretch of the Mother Road.

These guides are available at Tourism Information Centers, Oklahoma State Parks and many tourism attractions around the state.

You can also order them free of charge by visiting TravelOK.com/Brochures or calling (800) 652-6552. More than 70 other free brochures, guides and maps are also available on the website.

State Park Deals SNAG A DISCOUNT ON YOUR STAY. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT TRAVELOK.COM/SPDEALS STAY AND PLAY Year-round: State parks with golf courses and lodging offer special seasonal rates that include one night of lodging, a round of golf with a cart, and a sleeve of golf balls with the Oklahoma State Parks logo.

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FOURTH NIGHT FREE August-May: Check in on Sunday or Monday at an Oklahoma State Park cabin or lodge, stay three consecutive nights and get a fourth night free.

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MILITARY DISCOUNT September-February: All active, retired or former military personnel can get a 25 percent discount on any state park cabin or lodge room.

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SWEETHEART DEAL February: Guests can save 15 percent off their total stay at Oklahoma State Park lodges and cabins.

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TRIPLE PLAY September-May: State parks with golf courses and lodging offer a special rate for parties of two. It includes one night of lodging, breakfast, golf cart and green fees, plus free replay rounds on the same day when available. A sleeve of lodge golf balls with logo golf tees is also included. This package is valid Sunday through Thursday.

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SENIOR DISCOUNTS Year-round • Oklahoma State Parks offer a $2 discount on the base rate per night for campers 62 and over with proper identification.

• Seniors get a 15 percent discount on lodge rooms and cabins Sunday through Thursday nights (excluding holidays) during peak season and any night during the offseason.

• Weekend golf discounts are offered for senior golfers on specific tee times.

MILITARY DISCOUNTS Year-round • Day-use fees charged at areas within certain parks are waived for honorably discharged veterans with proper documentation who are Oklahoma residents.

• Only one state park, Natural Falls State Park, currently charges an admission fee. That fee is waived for honorably discharged veterans who are Oklahoma residents with proper documentation.

Note: Discounts cannot be combined.

Other restrictions may apply.

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