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YOUR GUIDE
OFFICIAL
TO ENJOYING
VISITOR GUIDE
NORTHWEST AND
2018
NORTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
Red Carpet Country
Photo by Lyndon John
son
Northwest and North Central Oklahoma’s
RED CARPET COUNTRY YOUR OFFICIAL GUIDE TO ENJOYING
2018 Edition NORTHWEST AND
Red Carpet Country Association NORTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
222 East Maple, Suite 400
Enid, OK 73701
Phone: 580-327-4918
Internet Information
Website: RedCarpetCountry.com
Email: RedCarpet@RedCarpetCountry.com
Red Carpet Country
C ONTENTS
Executive Committee
President Kenton Baird
VP-Marketing: Marcy Jarrett
Secretary: Linda Barrett
Treasurer: David Trimble
Past President: Jeanne Cole
Red Carpet Country Staff
Executive Director: Carla Burdick
Board of Directors
Schaun Aker, Kenton Baird, JaNae Barnard,
Linda Barrett, Noel Black, Jeanne Cole, Robbin
Davis, Miranda Gilbert, Mary Haney, Buddy
Holbert, Marcy Jarrett, Lynda Latta, Dea
Mandevill, Kelsey Martin, Johnny Owens, Jody CITY DIRECTORY RED CARPET COUNTRY
Risley, Jennifer Straffon and David Trimble. Aline.....................................17 Kenton................................ 4 BUSINESS MEMBER DIRECTORY
Alva...................................... 14 Kingfisher.......................... 22 pg 31
Red Carpet Country Beaver................................. 6 Laverne............................... 8 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2018 Edition
Blackwell............................ 36 Medford............................. 30 pg 32-33
This publication is produced in Boise City.......................... 4 Okarche..............................22 For additional information, activities
cooperation with the Oklahoma Tourism Buffalo................................ 8 Okeene............................... 23 & events visit RedCarpetCountry.com
and Recreation Department. For more Canton................................ 24 Perry.................................... 36
information about Oklahoma call RED CARPET COUNTRY MAP
Cherokee........................... 17 Ponca City......................... 37
1-800-652-6552 Chisholm Trail................. 23 pg 34-35
Ringwood.......................... 18
or visit TravelOK.com. Enid...................................... 28 Shattuck............................. 12 Museums, Attractions, Recreational Areas,
Fairview.............................. 18 Taloga................................. 12 and more
Design: Creative Fuel Design Studio, 316-253-3492
Printing: McCormick Armstrong Freedom.............................14 Tonkawa............................ 36
Cover Design: Bob Ale-Ebrahim Geary...................................23 Wakita................................ 30
Publisher: Red Carpet Country Association Guymon............................. 4 Watonga............................ 26
Editor: Carla Burdick Hennessey........................ 22 Waynoka........................... 14
Art Director: Bob Ale-Ebrahim Hooker................................ 6 Woodward........................ 10
Photographers: Bob Ale-Ebrahim, Cherokee News, Kaw Lake (Kaw City).... 37
Dakstone Fleming, Guymon CVB, Major County
Economic Development, Lyndon Johnson, Northern WELCOME TO RED CARPET COUNTRY
Oklahoma College, Oklahoma Tourism, Yvelle Pfleider, Towering red mesas, a proud Western heritage and some of the most unique natural wonders in Oklahoma
Elizabeth Solomon, Marshalene Wimer, Woodward are the hallmarks of Northwest and North Central Oklahoma known as Red Carpet Country. The Red Carpet
CVB, Visit Enid, and the Watonga Republican. Country regional tourism organization represents 16 counties in northwest and north central Oklahoma.
Advertising Sales: Carla Burdick • 580.327.4918 A mild climate, rich history, amazing museums and abundant fishing and hunting make Red Carpet Country
a popular tourism destination.
RedCarpetCountry.com Red Carpet Country is home to many annual events and festivals including the Elk’s Rodeo in Woodward,
one of the largest car shows in Hooker, the Rattlesnake Round-up in Waynoka, Nightmare in the Country near
580.327.4918 Woodward, the Watonga Cheese Festival and Ponca City’s Herb Festival. There are a number of annual
For additional copies contact Red Carpet Country Cherokee Strip celebrations, which mark the great land run of 1893 that opened the region for settlement.
Northwest and North Central Oklahoma’s Our area also host several wineries and tasting rooms for the adults. Leonardo’s Children’s Museum and
Red Carpet Country is the official publication Adventure Quest, in Enid, are fun for the whole family. A calendar of events can be found on pages 32 & 33.
of the Red Carpet Country Association. Projected The region’s rich culture and history are captured in a number of fascinating museums and historic sites
readership is approximately 210,000. 40,000 including the Pioneer Woman Statue & Museum in Ponca City, Cimarron Historical Center in Boise City, Sod
copies were printed at a cost of 36¢ each. House Museum in Aline, Waynoka Air & Rail Museum, Windmill Museum in Shattuck, TB Ferguson Home in
©2018 by Red Carpet Country Watonga, Plains Indian & Pioneer Museum in Woodward, Twister Movie Museum in Wakita, Sand Creek
Museum in Fairview, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. Many more are listed on page 35.
Great Salt Plains Lake, one of the largest inland salt lakes in the United States is located between Cherokee
and Jet. Rare selenite crystals are hidden just beneath the surface of the salt flats and provides hours of
entertainment digging for crystals. In the fall and winter months the Great Salt Plains is a bird watchers haven.
We are home to Sand Dunes in Beaver, and the Little Sahara State Park in Waynoka, known as one of the best
ATV riding spots in the Midwest and is the busiest state park in Oklahoma. Alabaster Caverns State Park,
between Freedom and Mooreland, features the largest natural gypsum cave in the world open to the public.
The Black Mesa is the state’s highest peak and the Gloss Mountains offer a stunning 360 degree view that is
not to be missed. A complete list of state parks and recreational areas can be found on page 34.
Like the Red Carpet Country Facebook page and visit our website – RedCarpetCountry.com – to discover
information on festivals, events and activities, including our annual tourism conference, which will be at the
Woodward Conference Center, August 28, 2018.
We hope you enjoy your stay in Red Carpet County – we’re thrilled to have you here!
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KENTON (Cimarron County)
Often referred to as “Oklahoma’s ranch experience. There are several
Best Kept Secret”, the Dry Cimarron outstanding bed and breakfasts in Black
Valley is one of the most unique areas Mesa country, including the Black Mesa
of the United States. Hike the rugged, Bed & Breakfast. The Black Mesa area Attractions
volcanic Black Mesa, the highest point will surpass all your expectations. Okie-Tex Star Party, Kenton
in the state of Oklahoma. Kenton area’s Known world-wide for their dark Easter Pageant, Kenton Museum, Black
lava formations includes dinosaur tracks, skies, Camp Billy Joe near Kenton hosts Mesa State Park, Lake Carl Etling
Indian pictographs, caves and many the annual Okie-Tex Star Party, October Photo Opportunities
peculiar rock formations. Visit Black 6-14, 2018. The Kenton Easter Pageant, Black Mesa Park, Highest Point
Mesa State Park and Lake Carl Etling a live reenactment of Christ’s crucifixion Marker, Tri-State Marker, Dinosaur
to experience great fishing, camping and resurrection is another must see Tracks, Rock Formations
and hiking. event. It is held, every year, on the
Historical Significance
Stay at the Hitching Post Bed & Saturday and Sunday of Easter weekend.
Dinosaur tracks and lava formations
Breakfast for a one of a kind working
can be found here found here and it is
said that the area has been occupied
by man as far back as 10,000 year!
BOISE CITY (Cimarron County)
Boise City is renowned as the only
U.S. city “bombed” during WWII. It
offers lodging, dining, shopping and Attractions
the Cimarron County County Music Cimarron Heritage Center Museum,
Theater. Cimarron County is the only Cimarron County Music Theater
U.S. county to touch five states. Photo Opportunities
Boise City is home to the Cimarron Cimmaron County Courthouse,
Heritage Center Museum, one of the World War II Bombing Site Memorial,
best local museums in the state of Cimarron Heritage Center,
Oklahoma. The museum features Autograph Rock
the Dust Bowl ear, the Santa Fe Trail,
Historical Significance
local history, and a one of a kind
In 1943 a B-17 bomber dropped six
dinosaur exhibit.
practice bombs on Boise City. Claim to
fame as being one of the few towns
bombed during WWII.
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Photo Contest
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GUYMON (Texas County)
Guymon is a melting pot of culture,
arts, festivals, and hospitality for
travelers. It’s rich in Pioneer history,
Western panoramas and diversity with
Attractions
over 25 dialects. Guymon is home to
Azuma African Festival, Sunset Hills
the Rodeo Hall of Fame PRCA’s Pioneer
Golf Course, & Frisbee Golf, Pioneer
Days Rodeo, Azuma African Festival,
Days Celebration & Rodeo, Five State
and Fiesta Day. Enjoy the Five State
Motorcycle Run, No Man’s Land
Motorcycle Run, a 300 mile ride
Museum, OPSU Golf Course, Guymon
in one day.
Community Theatre, R/C Air Craft
Guymon’s Downtown Cultural Arts
Field, Guymon Fiesta!
District offers an arts center, community
theatre, historic sites, artist studios, Photo Opportunities
wine bar, pub, BBQ, cheese, retail and Sunset Lake, Wildlife Refuge,
more. The stocked Sunset Lake is Guymon’s Cultural Downtown
adjacent to the Wildlife Refuge’s bison, District
Texas Longhorns, and elk.
Historical Significance
Sunset Hills 18-hole golf course
Guymon experienced the brunt of
carries a USGA 69 rating with a slope
severe wind damage during the
of 117 and is a junior golf national
Dust Bowl, April 26, 1930.
automatic exemption site. Guymon
also has a disc golf course, four
walking trails, and parks.
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HOOKER (Texas County)
Hooker hosts one of the largest car superb schools, and growth potential. March 24 and the Annual Hot Dogs in
shows in Oklahoma. Hooker is located There are a growing number of locally the Park is on Independence Day. Hooker
near the center of the Oklahoma owned businesses in Hooker and they has a Halloween parade and a Christmas
Panhandle along US Highway 54, are home to many events and festivals. parade. Plan to enjoy Hooker’s many
and is the second largest community The Annual Hooker Car Show is on the events, charming boutiques and
in Texas County. With a proud history Saturday after Labor Day, in downtown delicious dining options.
and a bright future, Hooker is a thriving Hooker. Spring Fling will be on April 21,
community with strong rural values, the Annual Easter Egg Hunt is on
Attractions Historical Significance
Hooker Car Show, Spring Fling As part of No Man’s Land, Hooker Red Carpet Country
stood outside the boundaries of the Photo Contest
Photo Opportunities surrounding territories until it was Take pictures during your
Historic Downtown Red Carpet Country visit and
attached to Oklahoma Territory in
enter them in our Photo Contest -
1890. Mainly cattlemen utilized the Go to RedCarpetCountry.com
land, but in the 1880s settlers began for contest rules.
to homestead on this public strip.
BEAVER (Beaver County)
Beaver is home to the nation’s most
unusual competition - The Annual World
Cow Chip Throwing Contest, held every
April. Come see dozens of folks flinging
Attractions
“cow patty” pies yards down the way.
Annual Cow Chip Throw, Beaver Dunes
Don’t worry, you’ll never get pooped
Park, Gateway to the Panhandle Museum
in Beaver - we watch where we sling!
in Gate, Beaver Pioneer Park Golf Course,
The rest of the year enjoy Beaver Dunes
Jones & Plummer Trial Museum, Beaver
Park, 520 acres of dune buggy rides on
River Wildlife Area
300 acres of sand hills - fish and hike
too at the Beaver Dunes Park lake. Historical Significance
The Presbyterian Church built in
1887 is listed on the National Register
of Historic Places as “the oldest church
in Oklahoma Territory”
Photo Opportunities
Beaver Dunes Park, located in the sandy
panhandle city of Beaver, offers sand
hills, as well as fishing, hiking trails, a
playground and two campgrounds.
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Hooker 2018 Schedule of Events
March 24, Annual Easter Egg Hunt Hooker Park November: Lights begin to appear in Homesteader’s Park,
April 21, Third Annual Spring Fling Downtown. snowflakes on the downtown light poles, and elves, trees
Cultural music, dancing, food and games. and lighted train in the Downtown Park.
July 4, Hot Dogs in Hooker Park, Fireworks after dark December 1, Annual Christmas Parade. Prizes give $150
at the Blackmer Municipal Golf Course. first, $100 Second, $50 Third in the Youth Group and
Community categories.
September 8, The 12th Annual Hooker Car Show
in Downtown Hooker. HookerCarShow.com Sponsored City wide Christmas lighting contest
October 31, Halloween Costume Parade Downtown Dec. 13, Cookie Crawl: For a donation to a local charity,
Hooker. Each participant will receive a 50 cent piece. participant will receive a box and can visit local businesses
from 4-6 and pick up a cookie. Most businesses will have a
merchant drawing, and some will have other refreshments.
For more information:
Parks and Rec. Director: 580-652-3135
City offices: 580-652-2885 PO Box 67 Hooker, Ok 73945
Chamber Store: 580-652-2809 Box 989 Hooker, Ok 73945
hookerchamber.com (can buy world famous Hooker TShirts online
www.facebook.com/hookercofc/ • www.facebook.com/hookerokla/
www.facebook.com/CityofHooker1907
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www.hookeroklahoma.net/
BUFFALO (Harper County)
The Town of Buffalo is centrally events throughout the summer. Buffalo
located in Harper County. One of is home to many events and programs,
the significant events is the July 4th such as the Red Rock Flea Market &
Celebration in the Park, a day of games Rummage; Townwide Garage Sale day;
for the whole family; open entry co-ed Old Settlers Picnic, and Homecoming
softball tournament, entertainment, BHS; Stone City Park Christmas Display,
fellowship and free hamburgers and Crafters Christmas Mall, and Santa Day. Cattle Trail runs thru the county, as well
hotdogs, and a wondrous display The Doby Spring’s Golf Course is a as the Fort Dodge–Fort Supply Military
of fireworks closes the day. The Harper challenging 9-hole course we are proud Supply Trail, from by gone days of the
County Round-up Club will again of, West of Town beside Doby Springs area. The Buffalo Museum has artifacts
showcase the youth with a variety of Park and Recreational area. The Western of this history and older: Dinosaurs!
Attractions Historical Significance Photo Opportunities
Doby Spring’s Golf Course, Doby Spring’s In 1907, the town was “staked out” and Buffalo Veterans Memorial
Park & Recreational area, Buffalo Museum, a post office was established with the Park, the Beautiful Canyons
Canyons and Trails name Buffalo, which was derived from
nearby Buffalo Creek. Buffalo’s founders
issued instructions for all buildings to
be built of stone, thereby many of those
structures survived the test of time.
LAVERNE (Harper County)
As you head west into the Oklahoma one of our locally owned restaurants.
Panhandle, you won’t want to miss the Laverne also boasts a clean, friendly
town of Laverne! Surrounded by rolling motel at a great price for those coming
prairie pastures and waving wheat to shop, visit family and friends, play
fields, Laverne is the perfect picture of a round of golf on our lovely course, and relax while enjoying some of the
small town USA. We are full of love for or take advantage of the wonderful most beautiful sunrises and sunsets in
our community, loyalty to our Laverne hunting opportunities our area has to Northwest Oklahoma! Get out for some
Tigers and our heritage, and local flare offer. Our RV hook-up locations along exercise on our 3-mile recreation trail.
shaped by our strong history of farming with our laundry mat make camping an With our health clinic, vision clinic, and
and ranching dating back to before option too! dentist office here in town, we can also
statehood. Don’t be surprised when Just passing through? Be sure to fill meet unexpected health needs if they
each person you meet gives a friendly up on fuel and grab a quick snack at one arise during your visit.
wave or the locals at the coffee shops of our many filling stations and stop For those who have never
around town strike up a conversation by our beautiful park to let your family participated in a small town 4th of
as if you have been friends for years! stretch their legs. Our rocket ship slide July Celebration, Laverne is the place
Our variety of businesses in town is sure to impress kids of all ages! to be! Known far and wide for its 4th
make Laverne a one-stop-shop. From If you find yourself in town for of July events, Laverne hosts the true
flowers and gifts to home appliances to several days, we have everything you All-American Independence Day
tools and auto parts, along with a large need to feel right at home and to keep Celebration complete with a large
assortment of items you can pick up in you busy. Take a dip in our pool, go parade, turtle races, volleyball and
our grocery store and new variety store, explore the history of our community basketball tournaments, softball
you will be sure to find anything and at our museum, browse through our games, free dinner and entertainment
everything you need without the hassle large selection of reading material at at the park, homemade ice cream,
of big city traffic. Plus, while you are the library, stop by our assisted living and an amazing fireworks display!
in town, pamper yourself at the salon facility to join our senior residents for
with a new haircut and a tasty meal at a fun game of bingo, or just sit back
Attractions Historical Significance Photo Opportunities
4th of July Celebration, Laverne Laverne is home of the 1967 Miss Historic Downtown, Veterans Memorial
Recreational Trail, Lake Evans America, Jane Jayroe! Laverne was
Chambers,Laverne Community named for Laverne Smith a local resident.
Museum, Laverne Golf & Country Laverne was nicknamed “the Oil Capital
Club, Laverne Community Museum, of Northwest Oklahoma” during the
Laverne Golf & Country Club 1950’s oil boom. The Laverne area
prospered as petroleum and pipeline
companies opened local facilities.
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WOODWARD (Woodward County)
Attractions
Boiling Springs State Park and Golf Course,
Aquatics Center Water Park, Sports
Complex, Golf Course, & Crystal
Christmas Drive-thru Light Display,
Elk’s Rodeo, The Plains Indians & Pioneers
Museum, Woodward Arts Theatre ,
Nightmare in the Country, Kenny Farms,
Fort Supply Historic Site, Barn Quilt Trails,
Woodward Fairgrounds & Event Center,
Larry Hill Art Studio, Susan Sims Art
Studio, Walking Trails, Covington’s Cycle
City custom motorcycles, Lakeside
Cinema 6, Woodward Bowling Center
Photo Opportunities
Crystal Beach Park & Woodward
County Fairgrounds, Historic Downtown
Woodward, The Plains Indians &
Pioneers Museum, Josie Adams Cultural
Center, L.L. Stine House
Historical Significance
Originally, the area was the home
of Kiowa, Cheyenne, Comanche
and Arapahoe tribes. The town of
Woodward was established in 1887
when the railroad arrived. Located in
the western quadrant of the Cherokee
Outlet, the town began 6 years before
the outlet was officially opened to
non-Indian settlers as it was needed
as a provisioning point for Fort Supply.
Woodward has been a trade center
ever since. The railroad made
Woodward a stop on the Great
Western Cattle Trail, and Woodward
grew as the depot shipped thousands
Woodward is the gateway to NW for the professional and casual angler, Gypsum Caverns that are open and of cattle back east. Woodward soon
Oklahoma – rolling plains, towering as well as tennis courts, football fields, accessible to the public. The Cimarron got a reputation as a rough-and-
mesas and spectacular sunsets that indoor and outdoor sports facilities, Bluff Wildlife Management area is tumble frontier town, and tales of
ignite the whole sky; Woodward has picnic areas and a band-shell for the another spectacular day out from the gunfights of the famous attorney
definitely put the “great” into the great performing arts. The Crystal Beach Lake Woodward with quail, deer, and turkey, Temple Houston are still told today.
outdoors. With genuine hometown facility has become a focal point for all visible in their natural environment. During the Great Depression, local
hospitality and Wild West history, Woodward’s residents and a permanent Fort Supply Historic Site is the site of Works Progress Administration
Woodward is the place where you can home for the Elks Rodeo, which began the original 19th Century army camp projects included the damming of an
see how the enduring spirit of the in 1929. where General George Custer spent artesian well (a failed oil well venture)
original pioneers still lives on. The Plains Indians & Pioneers time during the US Government’s to form Crystal Beach Lake and its
Boiling Springs State Park is a natural Museum provides visitors with a taste campaign against the Plains Indians. adjacent park. Woodward’s story
‘oasis on the plains’, one of the original of the days of the old Wild West. Today, the energy industry is more forever changed the night of April 9,
seven State Parks built in the 1930’s, Murals by Paul Laune and Pat “Kemoha” important than ever. Woodward leads 1947 when a tornado ripped across
the park is named after the natural Patterson show the lifestyle of the NW the way in ‘green’ technology with the city. History would now be
‘boiling’ spring that still flows and keeps Oklahoman Native Americans and trace more than 450 wind-powered turbines measured as having happened
the lake full and surrounding land fertile the settlement of the first pioneers. lining the hills surrounding Woodward, before or after the tornado! In late
through even the driest of summers. Follow the retro sign to downtown generating power and employing November 1956, Woodward began
Nestled on the edge of the State Park is and stop in at the Woodward Arts hundreds in the area. a new adventure - oil and gas
the Boiling Springs Golf Course, one of Theatre, originally built in 1929; this Woodward has a wide variety of production. McCormick #1 became
the finest municipal golf courses in the beautifully restored theatre now hosts hotels, all offering their guests a warm the country’s discovery gas well,
country provides players with one of the a wide variety of performances from NW Oklahoma welcome with a range and a boom of more than twenty
most challenging playing experiences in both local and traveling acts as well as of amenities and facilities to suit every years followed.
the region. annual events such as the Twister Alley guest. From fast food to fine dining,
Crystal Beach Park is the sports and International Film Festival held in spring there are plenty of restaurants to
leisure centerpiece for the City of of each year. choose from in Woodward, with true
Woodward. State of the art playground Within a short drive of Woodward American style diners, continental cafes
equipment can be found throughout the great outdoors really comes to life and good old fashioned pub food, there
the park which also includes the Crystal and there are numerous natural and is something to satisfy every appetite
Beach Aquatics Center, Fuller Park man-made attractions to explore. and everyone.
Baseball field, a spring fed lake that is Half an hour from Woodward are the Woodward – your gateway to
always stocked with a variety of fish Alabaster Caverns, the world’s largest NW Oklahoma.
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TALOGA (Dewey County)
Taloga is located in west-central looking for lodging, Taloga has a motel
Oklahoma and the Dewey County seat. and RV Park.
You can experience the Dewey County Dewey County has many great
Free Fair every September, and you communities, including Leedey, Seiling,
can visit the Dewey County Jailhouse and Vici. The Indian Record Inc. of Fay
Museum year-round. Taloga offers a is an Indian trading post offering
unique shopping opportunities, beaded crafts and Native American
including the B&B Sew Unique shop music. Leedey is the home of the
and the Art on 183 art center. If you are Boswell Museum.
Attractions Historical Significance
Dewey County Free Fair, Boswell Museum The area was formerly part of the Cheyenne-Arapaho Reservation
of Leedey, Indian Records Inc. of Fay and lies mostly in the Gypsum Hills physiographic region. The county’s
prehistory is represented by one Paleo-Indian site, forty-one Archaic
Photo Opportunities sites, fifteen Woodland sites, and thirty-five Plains Village sites.
Dewey County Jailhouse Museum,
Taloga City Park
SHATTUCK (Ellis County)
Shattuck, the largest city in Ellis County from 1838 to 1982. Shattuck’s legendary
is a commercial hub, with a strong Chamber Newman Memorial Hospital (est. 1920)
of Commerce comprised of nearly100 serves a tri-state region! The life and legacy
businesses and organizations. The of founding pioneer physician, O.C.
well-maintained City Golf Course is a Newman is detailed in the popular Attractions
favorite for area corporate tournaments novel “Hang Onto the Willows.” Shattuck City Golf Course, Windmill
and features a weekly open scramble. In 2010, Newman Memorial Hospital
Centrally located, City Park has all new completed a 5 million dollar renovation Museum and Park, Barn Quilt Tours,
playground equipment, a large public and continues to build new service Gage Artesian Beach, Lake Vincent
pool, tennis courts and brand new lines for the community through
covered picnic facilities! Enjoy a Nature ever-expanding specialty clinics and Historical Significance
Walk or jog at the mile-long Lighted the addition of Urgent Care Services. Opened to non-Indian settlement by
Walking Trail at Centennial Lake. Be sure Shattuck is north of the picturesque land run in 1893. Germans from Russia
to catch a drive-in movie or visit the Antelope Hills, and situated between settled in the area in 1901 and 1902.
Windmill Museum and Park. the Canadian River and Wolf Creek.
The Stuart Memorial Building The area is a hunter’s paradise with Photo Opportunities
(listed on the National Historic Register) an abundance of quail, turkey and Centennial Lake, Windmill Museum
houses the Shattuck Public Library. deer. Shattuck is home to a variety and Park, Antelope Hills
Inside the enormous brick structure, wall of restaurants, charming guest
murals depict the history of Shattuck houses and multiple RV parks.
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Alva was established in 1893 as a land Hatchery, Little Sahara State Park, The Great
office from the Cherokee Outlet Land Run, Salt Plains Lake and State Park, Alabaster
the largest of the land rushes that settled Caverns State Park and the Twister Museum
western and central Oklahoma. The site in Wakita. Attractions
was likely named for a railroad attorney, Alva The Cherokee Strip Museum of Alva is Bradt’s Menagerie Petting Farm, Little
Adams, who had become governor located in the former Alva General Hospital. Sahara State Park, Alabaster Caverns
of Colorado. Upon visiting the Museum you will find State Park, Great Salt Plains State Park,
Today, the city council is actively soliciting many authentic historical items displayed Graceful Arts, Cherokee Strip Museum,
murals -- one of the most recent is of the in one of the 40 rooms throughout the Alva Golf & Country Club, Cherokee Strip
storied “Castle on the Hill.” Marvelous murals building. Local families whose ancestors Museum, Alva Municipal Airport Museum,
can be found throughout the town square. settled in Woods County at the time of the NWOSU Museum of Natural History
The Runnymede has an interesting history 1893 land run are striving to see that history
and provides a community room with a full is preserved and future generations have Historical Significance
kitchen. The Alva Community Theatre, Inc. these artifacts to see and understand their The town’s primary economic base has
(ACT 1) offers live entertainment in June and heritage. An authentic one room school been agriculture since the arrival of the
November. Alva hosts a First Friday Art Walk house is located on the museum complex. first homesteaders.
on the first Friday of each month in Alva’s Classes are taught in the spring in the school
Arts & Shopping District. In September, join house and conducted as an early day Photo Opportunities
us for the RACE Big Cruise & Car Show. “country” school. Special treasures in the Downtown Town Square, The Runnymede,
Alva is a destination for numerous Museum are artifacts from the German NWOSU Campus
northwest Oklahoma attractions, such as P.O.W. camp stationed in Alva during
Bradt’s Menagerie Petting Farm, Byron’s Fish World War II.
FREEDOM (Woods County)
The community of Freedom is visitor a network of stairs, handrails
known as the smallest certified city and well carved pathways allow you
(as opposed to a town) in the state of to experience the magnificence and
Oklahoma. The Alabaster Caverns State majesty of this cave system.
Attractions
Park is south of Freedom. The Alabaster In Freedom, you can experience
Alabaster Caverns State Park, Freedom
Caverns are the world’s largest Gypsum the Freedom Museum and the
Museum, Rhodes Arena, Freedom Rodeo &
Caverns that are open to the accessible Cimarron Cowboys monument in
Old Cowhand Event
public. The more adventurous can go the city park. Don’t miss the Freedom
spelunking throughout the cave system; Rodeo & Old Cowhand Reunion event. Historical Significance
however, for the more down to earth Grab a bite to eat at The Store, Camp In 1878, the Battle of Turkey Springs was
Photo Opportunities Houston, Maria’s Café, or Stables fought approximately ten miles northeast of
Alabaster Caverns State Park, Freedom Museum, Murals, Cimarron Steakhouse. If you are looking for present-day Freedom. It was the last known
Cowboys monument, Mural, Freedom Rodeo Scene, Old Time Freedom lodging, try the Sage and Saddle Bed encounter between the United States Cavalry
Buildings, the Christmas tree in the middle of Main Street & Breakfast, Stables Resort, Freedom and American Indians in Oklahoma.
Cabins, and several RV parks.
WAYNOKA (Woods County)
Waynoka is known as the Little City yes, you can taste snake meat. There
by the Sand. Little Sahara State Park is are carnival rides for the young and
nearly 2,000 acres of living sand dunes young at heart, food and merchandise
and is only 3 miles from downtown vendors line the streets and an area the Harvey House Depot stand next to
Waynoka. It is among the most popular ABATE Chapter hosts a Biker Rodeo on one of America’s fastest and busiest rail
sand dune parks in the nation, open Saturday at our rodeo grounds. Snakes lines, the BNSF Transcon. The Waynoka
24 hours a day, seven days a week. are measured and prizes awarded on Air Rail Museum showcases Waynoka
Camping has been made easier with Sunday afternoon to complete the transportation history on the second
online reservations at the park. Find weekend. This three day event has floor of the Harvey House. Both the
camping information for Little Sahara something for everyone! Harvey House and Santa Fe Depot
State Park at www.travelok.com. There Waynoka is known for the Cimarron are listed on the National Register of
Photo by Elizabeth Solomon
are multiple private campgrounds located River Stampede Rodeo, the oldest Historic Places. Train watching abounds
adjacent to the park, as well as a motel ongoing rodeo in the area, celebrating in Waynoka and the surrounding area.
Attractions and weekend rentals for those who the 82nd year in 2018. Sanctioned Just south of Waynoka blacktop roads
Annual Rattlesnake Roundup, Cimarron want more comfort than camping by UPRA, KPRA, IPRA & open rodeo lead out to the countryside where the
River Stampede Rodeo, Harvey House, allows. You can ride your ATV or ORV associations, this event is held the scenic vistas show off beautiful sun rises
Santa Fe Depot, Waynoka Air Rail Museum on our trail to town and park on the second weekend in August and attracts and sunsets. It’s no wonder that Charles
street in front of your favorite store or some of the best rodeo cowboys and Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart found
Historical Significance eating establishment, get your fuel or was ranked in 2016 by UPRA at #1 Waynoka such a charming place to visit!
In 1929 Transcontinental Air Transport built riding accessories, camping supplies or nationally for highest paying added
Oklahoma’s first transcontinental airport at groceries for the weekend; it’s all money. Thursday night is kid’s night,
a site selected by Col. Charles A. Lindbergh available right in Waynoka. with special events and activities
five miles northeast of Waynoka. Lindbergh The 72nd Annual Rattlesnake just for them. You’ll enjoy the special
and Amelia Earhart were officers in the Roundup happens the first weekend performances nightly that include the
company and became familiar faces in town. after Easter. During this annual event thrilling musical chairs race! Food
our town grows by 10-20 times our vendors are on sight at the rodeo
Photo Opportunities usual population with all kinds of folks grounds with specialties like meatloaf
Little Sahara State Park, Surrounding looking for fun, and they find it here in burgers and chicken fry sandwiches.
Red Flats, Curtis Hill (the BNSF rail line) Waynoka. Hunters bring in the snakes Bring your appetite and your
during the weekend and visitors can enthusiasm and enjoy three great
brave the Den of Death to get a close up nights of rodeo at its finest.
view. The butcher shop will be open, and One of the historical treasures,
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CHEROKEE (Alfalfa County)
The City of Cherokee events begin the beautiful 4th of July firework display.
each year in early spring with the annual Put on your boots and hat August
Bird and Crystal Festival at The Great 24th- 25th for The Great Salt Plains
Salt Plains Park and Bird Refuge Area. Stampede Rodeo & Parade. The Alfalfa In December the Christmas
Open from April 15 to October 15 these County Fairground facility provides the celebration each year holds special
state and Federal park areas offer not excitement you expect from this local meaning as the Christmas Parade
only bird watching at the refuge, but event. Visitors will experience cutting, brings the year to a close with lights,
the chance of a lifetime to dig for one barrel racing, and of course bronc riding Food, Prize Giveaways, and of course,
of a kind, unique, fragile hour-glass from exceptional cowboys and cowgirls a visit from Santa.
crystal’s that challenge even the most at this event. The City of Cherokee and the
experienced digger. The October Stroll held the first Main Street organization strive to
The home town 4th of July in Saturday in October is a must for the bring you the best experience possible
Cherokee offer’s old fashioned fun and downtown shopper. Fun Games for throughout the year. Visit us in
games in the city park complete with the kids, food vendors and of course Cherokee on highway 64 just north
food, games, train rides, swimming and shopping on Grand Avenue with over of Enid.
more. Activities then continue at Alfalfa 35 vendors make a wonderful
County Fairgrounds into nightfall with experience for all.
Attractions Historical Significance Photo Opportunities
Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge, The Works Progress Administration Great Salt Plains
The Great Salt Plains State Park, (WPA) completed construction of
The Great Salt Plains Stampede Rodeo, a National Guard Armory in 1937
Jet Museum in Jet, Selenite Crystal Dig, along with a public library in 1939.
Byron’s State Fish Hatchery
ALINE (Alfalfa County)
Aline hosts a Fall Fair on the second
weekend in October. The celebration is
kicked off Friday evening with cannon
firing bowling balls and homemade cake
and ice cream. Saturday morning the
motor cycle poker run leads the parade.
Visitors can enjoy soup cooked in an 80,
30 and 20 gallon cast iron kettles the old
fashioned way; outdoors on an open fire.
This tradition was started after WWII.
Also look for craft booths, cake walk and
traditional games for the entire family.
Just southeast of Aline is a unique
attraction that you don’t want to miss.
At one time there were thousands of
sod houses dotting the plains of North
America. This “Soddy,” built by Marshal
McCully in 1894, is the only one still
standing in Oklahoma that was built
by a homesteader.
Marshall McCully made the Cherokee
Outlet Land Run of 1893 staking his
claim south of Aline, Oklahoma. He built
his two-room home with one-half acre
of thick buffalo grass sod and used alkali
clay to plaster the inside walls. Completed
in 1894 McCully added a wood floor one
year later in 1895. Today the museum
encloses the original Sod House.
Attractions
The Sod House Museum, Ralph Cain Jr.
Memorial Newspaper Museum in Carmen
Historical Significance
The Sod House just outside of Aline,
Oklahoma is the only one still standing
that was built by a homesteader.
Photo Opportunities
The Sod House Museum
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Fairview is a vibrant city offering
visitors a blend of spectacular natural
beauty and enjoyable outdoor recreation Attractions
including water, mesas, prairies, wineries, Plymouth Valley Cellars, Sand Creek
hunting, fishing, golfing, racing and Heritage Museum, Fairview Community
dunes. Fairview is positioned at the Golf Course, Gloss Mountain State Park,
foothills of the Gloss Mountains and The Royal Theater, Fairview Aquatic Center,
travelers from all over the world come Fairview Lanes Bowling Alley, Fairview City
to relish the unbeatable view of the rustic, Library, Northwest Technology Center,
multi-hued, sparkling mesas only found Fairview Community Center
in Major County.
Adventure awaits in Fairview – the Historical Significance
perfect spot to launch day trips! Taste Fairview was settled following the
Oklahoma history at a local winery. Cherokee Outlet land opening on
Unplug and play a round at Legacy Golf September 16, 1893.
Course. Take in a fun annual event like Photo Opportunities
the Gloss Mountain Cruiser’s Car Show Glass Mountains, Plymouth Valley Cellars,
and Cruise held the Saturday of Labor Sand Creek Heritage Museum & the
Day Weekend, the world’s largest working Major County Historical Site, Additional
Threshing Bees every September at photo from the Fairview – Major County
Sand Creek Heritage Museum or the Historical Society – Sand Creek Museum
world’s oldest Free Fly-In and Air Show
at the Fairview Airport. Fairview –
Your Gateway to Outdoor Adventure!
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RINGWOOD (Major County)
Ringwood is home to Indian Creek
Village Winery Bed and Breakfast, an
elegant and unique destination for fun
Attractions
and relaxing. Lodging and amenities
Indian Creek Winery, Ames
include the Bed & Breakfast, Wedding
Astobleme Museum, Hajek
Chapel and Event Center. Ringwood
Motorsports Museum in Ames
hosts an annual Watermelon Festival
and the Community Christmas Festival. Historical Significance
The area around Ringwood was settled
following the Cherokee Outlet Opening
on September 16, 1893. John Daniel
Branham, the first postmaster, selected
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Indian Creek Winery
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origins are agricultural and oil and gas seismograph; Dr. Violet Sturgeon, the first
exploration, industries which continue to woman to hold office in the Oklahoma
grow and draw new residents to enrich Medical Association, Annette B. Ehler,
the diverse cultural heritage of the area. Oklahoma Hall of Fame honoree for Attractions
Hometown friendly, Hennessey loves history, and many other state notables. Turkey Creek Golf Course, Prairie Quilt
a party and gets together annually in There is much to do for our out-of- Shop, Wine & Chocolate Festival, Pat
January for the FOL Chili Cook-off, in town visitors. Hennessey is home to Hennessey Celebration, Friends of the
August, for Pat Hennessey Days, and one of the best public golf courses in Library Pumpkin Patch, Mistletoe Magic,
then enjoys a full September with the Northwest Oklahoma - Turkey Creek Sam & Burla Snyder History Center
town-wide garage sale, the Friends of Golf Course--and the state’s largest quilt
the Library Book Sale, and the Friend’s shop-- Prairie Quilt. Shop our gift shops Historical Significance
Bar Car Show. The entire month of and then enjoy some of our wonderful Hennessey is named after Pat Hennessey,
October, the Friends of the Library down-home cooking in one of the many an Irish freighter who was killed at the
Great Pumpkin Patch is home to the eating establishments on Main. Take present townsite in April, 1874.
Hennessey is located along the historic most sincere pumpkins in Oklahoma and some time to learn the history of our
Chisholm Trail, and is named after Pat welcomes families and school groups for area at the Snyder Center, and visit the Photo Opportunities
Hennessey, a wagon freighter massacred special activities. Also in October is the inland lighthouse in the Pat Hennessey Pat Hennessey Memorial Park, Bullfoot Park,
in the Buffalo War of 1874. His death popular Wine & Chocolate Festival Memorial Garden, or step out on the The Historic Ranch Room @ the Vernost
was one of the pivotal events in the featuring the fine wines of Oklahoma old Chisholm Trail in Bullfoot Park. Wine Co., Historic Downtown, Pat Hennessey
closing of the American West, and his and the sweetest chocolates in the Stop by the library and experience Memorial Park, Bullfoot Park
grave and memorial garden are located region. In December, Mistletoe Magic our one-room school house exhibit and
in Pat Hennessey Memorial Park. His brings bright lights and a parade to centennial photos. You can enjoy a Wi-Fi
story is told at the Sam and Burla Snyder downtown shopping. lunch in the library, at The Brick.
Memorial History Center in the public Hennessey is the home of Clarence Come see us! For a day or a
library. Rooted in the soil, this town’s Karcher, the father of the reflection lifetime, come home to Hennessey.
KINGFISHER (Kingfisher County)
known author and poet Don Blanding; a spectacular fireworks extravaganza
W. C. Coleman, founder of the Coleman set to music. “Kingfisher Winter Nights”,
Attractions
Lantern Company; T. G. & Y. chain store located in Kingfisher Park, begins Chisholm Trail Museum, A.J. Seay Mansion,
founder R. A. Young; author Mary Agnes November 25th and is open through Kingfisher Golf Course
Thompson whose book “Loving You” December 25th. Not only will there
provided the screenplay for Elvis Presley’s be lights in the park, but activities such Historical Significance
second movie; and Joe Redington, father as train rides, ice skating, a carousel and Home to Gov. A.J. Seay Oklahoma’s
of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race, in Alaska, entertainment...a fun family outing. second territorial governor, Located on
the historic Chisholm Trail
as well as others... some famous and With plenty of restaurants and unique
some infamous! A “must see” is the shops to visit, you won’t have a dull Photo Opportunities
Seay Mansion across the street from moment. Come to KINGFISHER! Kingfisher Park and Chisholm
the museum. It was built in 1892 by You’ll have a blast! Trail Museum.
Gov. A.J. Seay, Oklahoma’s second
territorial governor.
Kingfisher’s Chisholm Trail Museum is A visit to the outstanding Kingfisher
one of the best! Named after the famous County Veterans Memorial located in the
trader Jesse Chisholm, it is the only Kingfisher Cemetery is a worthwhile and
museum built directly on the Trail. memorable experience. Kingfisher Park
A Pioneer Village of five original 1889 on Highway 33 houses the Vernie Snow
historic structures including the Dalton Aquatic Center and you might also like
cabin, home of Adaline Dalton, mother to play a round of golf at the adjoining
of the notorious Dalton gang, is located 18-hole golf course, stroll across the 105
on the museum grounds. The museum year old swinging bridge... or take in a
takes great pride in hosting exhibits movie at the three- screen 89’er Theatre
which draw crowds from not only downtown. Kingfisher takes great pride
Oklahoma but surrounding states as in our July Fourth parade, park festivities,
well. Kingfisher is the birthplace of Sam concert and fireworks display, as well as
Walton, as well as other noteworthy sons our downtown Christmas Parade held
and daughters such as internationally each December which concludes with
OKARCHE (Kingfisher County)
Okarche is located on the Kingfisher famous rolls can be found at the Tower
County line. Okarche is a great place to Café & Cinnamon Roll Bakery. During your
visit and dine, enjoy the County Line Prime visit to Okarche, visit The Popcorn Station
or Eischen’s Antique Bar. It is home to & Gifts shop and the Okarche Florist shop.
the famous Okarche cinnamon rolls. The
Attractions Historical Significance
Eischen’s Antique Bar Okarche is located on land that, before 1830, was within the historic area of the
Wichita people. The location was in territory assigned to the Creek and Seminole
Photo Opportunities people when removal of tribes from the southeastern United States began in 1830.
Eischen’s bar, Holy Trinity After the Civil War, parts of Indian Territory were designated for resettlement of
Catholic Church site Plains Indians. From 1867 to 1884, cattle were driven through the area on the
Chisholm Trail from Texas to railheads in Kansas.
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The 1,200-mile historic Chisholm though the drives had diminished by The cultivated farmlands, fencing
Trail is credited with saving Texas 1881. The four-month journey pushed and the extension of the railroads
from economic ruin and infusing cattle quickly from Texas into Indian sealed the fate of the Chisholm Trail,
new opportunity and wealth into the Territory, where the pace was slowed though it continues to live on in the
entire country following the Civil War. to fatten the cattle, before pushing on many cowboy tales and songs that
During the war, Texas ranches were to Kansas railheads. have endured.
unmanaged, leaving the southern Known by a variety of labels In 2017, the 150th Anniversary
prairies teeming with cattle. Too many including the Kansas Cattle Trail, of this epic event was celebrated.
cattle depressed prices, while in the Abilene Cattle Trail, McCoy Trail, Black Explore Oklahoma’s Chisholm Trail
northeast markets were in great need Beaver Trail, and Chisholm’s Wagon to see land scarred by millions of
of beef. Cattle worth $3 Road, the Chisholm Trail takes its name longhorns in the largest man-made
a head in Texas would from mixed-blood Cherokee trader, migration in history. Find out more
bring up to $40 to Jesse Chisholm. Chisholm died in 1868 at ChisholmTrail.org !
$60 in Chicago and without knowing of the great cattle
New York. The trail that would come to bear his name.
problem was that no Despite the name, in many ways
railroads yet reached the Chisholm Trail was launched by
the Texas Plains. The Joseph McCoy in 1867. He built
solution was the Great stockyards on the Kansas-Pacific
American Cattle Trails. railroad in Abilene, Kansas and sent
Running from south Texas north men south to encourage the Texas
to Abilene, Kansas, the Chisholm Trail cattlemen to bring their herds to
witnessed the movement of millions Abilene and east to lure cattle buyers
of longhorns from 1867 through 1887 with the promise of large herds.
GEARY (Blaine County)
Jesse Chisholm’s grave is a historical interpreter, and peacemaker, was laid to
Oklahoma landmark found 5 miles rest near his campsite where he died in Attractions
northeast of the quaint town of Geary. 1868 near Left Hand Spring. His grave is Jesse Chisholm gravesite,
Geary is a quiet town located 7 miles marked with a simple headstone. At the the Gillespie Building, Base Vines
north of I-40. Upon approaching Geary roadside, a granite marker can be found & Cattle Winery, Canadian River
you will be privileged to a beautiful giving the history of this amazing man Historical Society Museum
view of rolling hills and farm land. Many and the huge impact he had on the
people are seen snapping pictures and route that was later famously known Historical Significance
gazing upon the magnificent sun rising as “The Chisholm Trail.” The grave site Geary was once part of the
over the hills or the sunset as they are is located on the original Indian Cheyenne-Arapaho reservation
traveling from I-40 to Geary. Historic Allotment given to Chief Left Hand of and was opened in April, 1892 for
Route 66 also travels through Geary. the Arapahoes. They were good friends settlement by non-Indians.
The Canadian River Bridge, the longest and it is at this campsite that Jesse
Bridge on scenic Route 66 can be found Chisholm died of suspected poisoning Photo Opportunities
7 miles southwest of Geary. Jesse after eating bear meat cooked in a The Canadian River Bridge
Chisholm, a trader, trailblazer, guide, copper pot.
OKEENE (Blaine County)
Upon approach to Okeene, it makes restored, our Welcome Center is stocked
no difference from which direction you with Made in Oklahoma items including
come, the spires of St. Anthony’s shine Oklahoma specialty foods, jewelry,
in the distance. This beautiful Catholic souvenirs, arts and crafts from over North a couple blocks of the
church has been a part of Okeene’s 70 vendors from across the state! intersection is Okeene’s Campus
skyline since1922. Recently undergoing South of the intersection, browse Corner where daily specials always
extensive renovations which include a Roadrunner Antiques; vintage signs and include dessert.
new roof, refurbished stained glass many one-of-a-kind vintage treasures. West of town try broasted chicken,
windows and the two crosses that adorn East of the intersection, choose your sub sandwiches, salads and desserts.
the spires received new gold foil. favorite flavors from the list of specialty No matter where you are heading,
At the intersection of Hwy’s 8 & burgers or Hunt’s Brothers Pizza at don’t pass through without slowing
51 you arrive at “The Corner.” This is the Burger Station. Across the street, steaks, down to enjoy a little of Okeene’s
corner of where you’ve been and where pizza, salad bar and char-broiled burgers quaint, home-town hospitality!
you’re headed in NW Oklahoma! Newly are available at Mimi’s 51 Café.
Attractions Historical Significance Photo Opportunities
Okeene Rattlesnake Hunt, Okeene T. H. Mansfield coined the town’s name Downtown Murals, St. Anthony’s
Municipal Golf Course from the last syllables of Cherokee and Catholic Church
Cheyenne. Originally the name was
pronounced as a three-syllable word,
O-Kee-Ne.
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Canton Lake is a beautiful centerpiece
of tourism and recreation for the entire
Red Carpet region. 45 miles of shoreline Attractions
and 7,910 acres of cool, clear water are Canton Lake, Walleye Rodeo
home to numerous boat ramps, 5
multi-use areas and a family-friendly Historical Significance
sandy swimming beach. The lake is a Canton derived its name from
fisherman’s paradise – walleye, crappie, Cantonment, a nearby military post
white bass, channel catfish and large-mouth that was established in 1879.
bass make their home in these waters.
Photo Opportunities
Feeling Lucky? There’s a casino up the
Historic Downtown
road. Just south of the casino, the
friendly town of Canton provides great
shopping and a well-kept walking trail
where events are often held. You can
find all you need – clean fuel stops,
motel service, RV hookups, and bait
and tackle shops. Great eating too!
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WATONGA (Blaine County)
The Gateway to Roman Nose State 1901. The Noble House Bed & Breakfast
Park, Watonga is 70 miles northwest is listed on the National Registry of
of Oklahoma City, an easy destination Historical Buildings and is one of the
for a day trip or a weekend stay. Visitors lodging options in the area. Guesthouse offers a contemporary,
to Watonga can browse through antique Roman Nose State Park is one of intimate B&B experience and is also
shops and specialty gift stores and sam- Oklahoma’s original state parks built by available as an event venue, hosting
ple wine produced from locally-grown the Civilian Conservation Corps in the wood-fired pizza dinners and Oklahoma
grapes at Whirlwind Winery located early 1930’s. A drive or walk through the House Concerts. Additional lodging and
on Main Street. Formerly the home of Park will transport the visitor to another dining can be found in town. Watonga
the Watonga Cheese Factory, Watonga time, when the area was the winter and Roman Nose State Park host several
still hosts the annual family-friendly camp grounds of the Cheyenne and other seasonal events, including biannual
Cheese Festival on the second weekend Arapaho tribes. The Park offers many Roman Nose Hills Trail Rides and an
of October and several merchants in activities for all ages, including camp- annual Trout Derby in spring. Check
town sell Watonga Cheese. The county ing and RV hookups, hiking, mountain out the Blaine County OK Community
seat of Blaine County, Watonga has biking, and horse trails with beautiful Facebook page for dates and times of
attractions for history buffs and outdoor canyon views, a challenging 18-hole golf activities and events in the area and
enthusiasts. The T.B. Ferguson Home course, swimming, fishing, and flowing come visit any time of year, for a day
& Museum is available for guided cold spring waters. The Park Lodge has or a weekend! More information is also
tours. Just south of the museum is the 22 rooms and a restaurant. Just outside available at RedCarpetCountry.com.
Ferguson Presbyterian Chapel, built in of the Park, the Chaparral Retreat and
Attractions Historical Significance Photo Opportunities
T.B Ferguson Home, Watonga Cheese The town was named for Arapaho Roman Nose State Park, Ferguson
Festival, Watonga Golf Course, Noble Chief Wa-ton-gha, whose name Chapel, Post Office Mural
House Bed & Breakfast, Whirlwind Winery meant Black Coyote.
Tasting Room, Roman Nose State Park &
Golf Course
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our Community
Watonga City Clerk Watonga Park Department
Watonga EMS Watonga Police Department
Watonga Fire Department Watonga Regional Airport
Watonga Light & Water Watonga Street Department
The Historic Chapel
* Weddings
* Receptions
* Funerals
469-358-0809
T. B. Ferguson
Home Museum
521 N. Weigle • P.O. Box165
Watonga, OK 73772 • 580-623-5069
historic.tbferguson.home@gmail.com
Open: Mon. & Thur. 11-4, Fri. 12:30-5:30, Sat 10:30-3:30 Closed State Holidays
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The arts and history blend together was known up and down the Chisholm the Vietnam Wall in Washington,
in Enid, Red Carpet Country’s largest city Trail as a popular stop to water cattle. D.C. is on permanent display at
and home to one of only seven Certified The 150th anniversary of the Chisholm Woodring Regional Airport.
Cultural Districts in Oklahoma. Trail was celebrated in 2017. When you Enid offers over 1,200 lodging Attractions
Enid’s walkable Arts and Entertainment see painted hoof prints on Enid’s city rooms, over 100 restaurants including Leonardo’s Children’s Museum &
District includes the historic downtown streets, you are directly on the Chisholm more than 50 uniquely-Enid eateries, Adventure Quest, Cherokee Strip
square, two square blocks full of boutique Trail. Enid was also the site of one of four and a vast assortment of shopping from Regional Heritage Center & Humphrey
and antique shopping, some of Enid’s land offices for the Great Land Run on national retail stores to quaint, locally Heritage Village, Central National Bank
finest and most varied cuisine and a Sept. 16, 1893, when 100,000 land-hungry owned shops. Enid has something any Center, Gaslight Theatre, Enid Symphony
First Friday celebration April through settlers charged into the Cherokee Outlet visitor will enjoy, and VisitEnid.org has Orchestra, David Allen Memorial
November filled with live music, creative to claim their land and start their new current information to help you plan Ballpark, Meadowlake Park & Golf Course,
artists and themed activities. The Enid lives. A visit to the Cherokee Strip your visit. Simpson’s, Old Time Museum, Pheasant
Symphony Orchestra, Oklahoma’s Regional Heritage Center reveals a Run Golf Course
longest-running symphony since 1905, Smithsonian-quality facility that tells Historial Significance Photo Opportunities
lives here, as does the Gaslight Theatre, the settlers’ story in a way that puts you Enid is located on the historic Downtown Murals and Statutes,
one of the state’s most active community right in the saddle astride your galloping Chisholm Trail. Enid was part of the Railroad Museum of Oklahoma,
theatres and Oklahoma’s only free horse toward the Land Run office. You’ll Cherokee Outlet and was the site of Government Springs Park, Vietnam
Shakespeare in the Park. You’ll find the also step inside the only remaining one of the Land Offices for the Great War Memorial, Simpson’s Old
Central National Bank Center here, original Land Run office from any of Land Run on September 16, 1893. Time Museum
which opened in 2013 and is already Oklahoma’s seven land runs.
established as the region’s top Not only will you find a waterfall at
entertainment venue having hosted Government Springs Park, you’ll also find
concerts by music superstars including Dillingham Garden, beautiful any time
Reba, Willie Nelson, Alabama, Kansas, of the year and a prime landing spot for
Casting Crowns and Mannheim monarch butterflies in late September
Steamroller. Right across the street is during their annual migration south to
David Allen Memorial Ballpark, home to Mexico. For family fun, Leonardo’s
the NJCAA Division II World Series and Children’s Museum is newly renovated
over 270 events per year. The district and includes a two-story indoor Power
also holds art galleries and several public Tower as well as the three-story
sculptures, many designed by native son outdoor playground, Adventure Quest,
and Oklahoma Hall of Famer H Holden. and propel a pump car up and down
Do you like movies? You could say Enid the tracks at the Railroad Museum of
is located where “Lonesome Dove” meets Oklahoma, home to one of the largest
“Far and Away,” as those productions collections of railroad material in
represent two of the most significant the country. Enid is also home to
historic events in the Old West. What we Oklahoma’s official Vietnam War
know today as Government Springs Park Memorial. An 80-percent replica of
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