Blue Bell Ice Cream

Web Site: http://www.bluebell.com

Blue Bell built its Broken Arrow manufacturing facility in 1992. The company has a total of four manufacturing plants that together produce ice cream to deliver to over 30 distribution centers and service 13 states. Tours of the Broken Arrow plant are available by appointment only, Monday through Friday. All tours are scheduled on a first-come first-served basis. Tour times are as early as 9am, with the last tour heading out at 2pm. Each tour can take up to 40 people, with larger groups needing to book additional time. Tours last approximately 30-45 minutes. No cameras or video equipment are allowed on the tour. After each tour, a complimentary sample of Blue Bell ice cream awaits you in the Parlor. We have Blue Bell logo and ice cream gift items available in our Country Store. General admission is $2, seniors and children ages 6-18 are $1, and kids 5 and under free

Dry Gulch U.S.A.

Rt 2 Box 2300
Adair, OK 74330
Phone: 918-234-5656
Toll Free: 800-379-4547
Web site: http://www.drygulchusa.com
Directions: Located 4 miles N and 8 miles E of Pryor

This year round camp and retreat center is located on the shores of Lake Hudson, and is one of America's premier recreation facilities, combining beautiful scenery, comfortable accommodations, great food and a variety of recreation activities. Dry Gulch includes a replica of an Old West town complete with 1880s historical buildings, steam engine trains, wagon rides and more than 100 horses to accommodate horseback rides through beautiful wooded trails. Dry Gulch hosts more than 10,000 children for summer camp from June through August and more than 50,000 visitors to their Christmas Train in December. The facility is also available for conferences and retreats.

Theater Bartlesville

Bartlesville Community Center
Bartlesville, OK 74003
Phone: 918-337-2787
Toll Free: 800-618-2787
Web site: http://theatergld.bartnet.net
Days/Hours Open: call for performance schedule

This cultural organization, formerly the Theater Guild of Bartlesville, presents entertaining and educational performances for Bartlesville audiences. Performances are presented in the Bartlesville Community Center. For TICKETS call 918-336-1900 or visit the theater 10am-4pm, Mon-Fri. All shows are at 312 S.Dewey in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Hallett Motor Racing Circuit

55901 E 55 Rd
Jennings, OK 74038
Phone: 918-583-1134
Fax: 918-583-1135
Web site: http://www.hallettracing.com
General Info: Restaurant on Site
Days/Hours Open: Generally Feb-Nov. Call or visit our web site for exact schedule.
Directions: From Cimarron Turnpike Exit 49, take Hwy 99 and go S of Jennings 1/4 mile then 1 mile W

Our 1.8 mile road racing facility is home to the Competition Motorsports Association and the Stephens Brothers Racing School of High Performance Driving. We also host a wide variety of racing events, including Sports Car Club of America Drivers Schools, Regionals and Nationals, Porsche Club of America Driver Education and Club Racing events, BMW, Alfa, Corvette and Shelby events, HRRC and CMRA Motorcycle road racing and KART, and IKF go kart enduro racing. The difficult track offers wide grassy runoff areas and no armco or concrete barriers. It is unique in that it can be run either clockwise or counter clockwise, making it essentially two tracks in one. Weekdays are available for testing, corporate days, or ride and drive programs. Catering services also available. Phone number at track is 918-356-4384.

All American Floats & Water Slide

17170 S Hwy 10
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Phone: 918-456-6949
Toll Free: 800-480-8705 General Info: Canoe Rental, Credit Cards Accepted
Directions: Located at junction of Hwys 10/62/51

Float trip outfitter on the Illinois River, with rentals for canoe, raft or kayak, and trips available in distances of 4 to 57 miles. A new feature on site also includes our 70 foot tall water slide with three chutes emptying into a large swimming pool. Tent camping and food concessions on site.

Safari Joe's Zoological Park

Rt 1 Box 4130
Adair, OK 74330
Phone: 918-224-9453
Web site: http://www.safarijoes.org

Wildlife refuge. Come experience the once in a lifetime chance to interact with Tigers, Lions, Wolves, Alligators and Snakes along with our Children's petting Zoo. Directions: 3 miles N of Adair on Hwy 69.

River Country Family Water Park

34th & Arline Street
Muskogee, OK 74403
Phone: 918-684-6301
Web site: http://www.cityofmuskogee.com/Template0.asp?pg=24
Days/Hours Open: Mon-Thu 11am - 8pm, Fri-Sat 11am - 9pm, Sun noon - 8pm

Features an interactive water playground for the little ones; a sand playground; leisure pool; 2 body slides; Gator Walk; river; sand volleyball court. Rent Party Island for birthdays or team parties.

"Trail of Tears" Drama

Cherokee Heritage Center
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Phone: 918-456-6007
Fax: 918-456-6165
Web site: http://www.trailoftearsdrama.com
General Info: Handicap Accessible
Tour Group Services: Group Rates, Tour Bus Parking, Tour Group Welcome Reception
Days/Hours Open: Thu-Sat only 8-10:30pm

The timeless story of the forced removal of the Cherokee from their native homeland and relocation to Indian Territory is portrayed at this annual summer drama. This year's script has been rewritten by playwright Layce Gardner and focuses on the real life heartaches and joys of a Cherokee family as they make their way through this journey. Performances are held Thu-Sat at 8pm from Jun 19-Sep 5. Ticket prices are $5-10 for children, $9-18 for college/seniors, and $10-20 for adults. Amphitheater seating includes both bleachers and seats with chairbacks and armrests. For information about our other events, please visit www.cherokeeheritage.org.

Celebration Station

4518 E Skelly Dr.
Tulsa, OK 74135
Phone: 918-493-3331
Toll Free: 800-765-7888
Web site: http://www.celebrationstation.com

The place to go for family entertainment. Outside you will find batting cages, miniature golf, go carts and bumper boats. Inside, a great pizza restaurant, as well as challenging and exciting games. "Play Pass" gives unlimited access to all outdoor attractions for one low price.

Tulsa Municipal Rose Garden

2435 S Peoria
Tulsa, OK 74114
Phone: 918-746-5125
Web site: http://www.tulsagardencenter.com
General Info: Credit Cards Accepted, Free Admission, Gift Shop
Tour Group Services: Guided Tours, Tour Bus Parking, Tour Group Welcome Reception
Days/Hours Open: Daily from 6am-11pm
Directions: Located at SE corner of 21st St and S Peoria

Constructed by the WPA using hand labor and teams of horses and a part of Woodward Park and the Tulsa Garden Center, the Municipal Rose Garden was inaugurated in 1934 and is a continuing project of Tulsa Parks and the Tulsa Garden Club. The first roses for the garden were planted in 1935. Landscape architect Burton Fox designed the sloping 4 1/2 acre garden in Italian Renaissance style with a series of five terraces, rising up a gentle slope almost 900 feet. Reflecting pools with aquatic plants are featured on all Terraces; junipers are hand-sheared into formal, conical shapes within the garden; the area is flanked on the south and east by a wide variety of trees. Peak bloom periods are mid-May and again in mid-October. More flowers can be seen in the spring; however, the color and duration of the blooms last longer in the fall. There are approximately 9,000 rose plants of more than 200 varieties in the garden including: floribundas, hybrid teas, grandifloras, miniatures, climbers, shrub and other species. The Tulsa Garden Club purchases replacement roses each year as a club project for the perpetuation of the garden. Identification markers for the roses are in each bed throughout the garden. Guided tours and welcome reception for groups available by reservation.

Emu Only

54801 E Hwy 59
Afton, OK 74331
Phone: 918-257-6015
Toll Free: 800-615-0618
Web site: http://www.emuonly.com
General Info: Credit Cards Accepted, Free Admission, Gift Shop, Restaurant on Site
Tour Group Services: Guided Tours, Tour Bus Parking, Tour Group Welcome Reception, Group Rates
Days/Hours Open: Thu-Mon 10am-5pm, closed Tue-Wed.
Directions: I-44 Afton exit, then S on Hwy 59 to Grove. We are 3 miles from Buffalo Ranch.

Visitors are welcome at this working emu ranch located in northeastern Oklahoma. Indoor viewing areas allow visitors to see emus in various stages of development--from incubation to full sized birds. Emu Only birds are raised organically with all-natural feed. Our meat is state inspected and approved by the American Heart Association as a heart healthy product. Emu meat is similar in character to extra lean beef, but is 98% fat free. A nutritious food product is not all this bird has to offer. Emu oil is becoming known as a "Natural Wonder". This complex oil is non-toxic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory. These fine products and many more are available in our gift shop including meats, oils, Emu-based pet foods, souvenir t-shirts, Emu leather goods, decorated eggs, and many unusual gift items. Restaurant located next door on property.

Pensacola Dam

Hwy 28 E
Langley, OK 74350
Phone: 918-782-9594
Web site: http://www.grda.com
General Info: Free Admission
Tour Group Services: Guided Tours
Days/Hours Open: Summer tours

Pensacola Dam and Grand Lake O' the Cherokees provide flood control for the Grand River and produce hydroelectric power for Grand River Dam Authority. It is the world's longest multiple arch dam, spanning approximately one mile. The dam towers as much as 150 feet above the riverbed. The lake is 43,500 acres and has about 1,300 miles of shoreline, more than any other lake in the state. Grand Lake O' the Cherokees is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Oklahoma. Tours of the historic dam are held regularly between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Blue Whale

2700 N Hwy 66
Catoosa, OK 74015
Phone: 918-694-7390
General Info: Free Admission, Handicap Accessible
Tour Group Services: Tour Bus Parking
Days/Hours Open: Daily from 8am-dark
Directions: 1 mile N of Catoosa on Rt 66.

A historic Route 66 water park and amusement site closed to swimming, but open for visiting, photographing and picnicking. Restrooms available on well-kept grounds. GeoCache and Letterboxing site also. T-shirts, keychains, hat pins and vintage postcards also available to order (hours vary--ordering instructions on site). Group reception and tour can be arranged with advance notice.

Safari's Sanctuary

26881 E. 58th Street
Broken Arrow, OK 74014
Phone: 918-357-5683
Web site: http://www.safariszoo.com
Tour Group Services: Advance Group Reservations Required
Days/Hours Open: Saturday & Sunday, noon - 5pm During June & July, also open Wednesday - Friday, 10am - 3pm in addition to regular hours. Private parties and tours by appointment

This non-profit wildlife sanctuary takes in abused, unwanted and/or confiscated exotic wildlife of all kinds. Currently, over 200 animals ranging from lions, tigers, cougars, jaguar, bears, wolves, primates, reptiles and barnyard animals make Safari's Sanctuary their home, including the only known liger in Oklahoma (a cross between a lion and a tiger). A walk-through facility on a gorgeous rustic setting with log cabin structures dating back to the 1850s. A petting zoo is also on the grounds with opportunities to feed the barnyard animals and perhaps the exotic cats!

Darryl Starbird's National Rod & Custom Car Hall of Fame

55251 E Hwy 85A
Afton, OK 74331
Phone: 918-257-4234
Fax: 918-257-8224
E-mail: ldmstar@junct.com
Web site: http://www.darrylstarbird.com
General Info: Credit Cards Accepted, Gift Shop, Senior Discount
Tour Group Services: Tour Bus Parking, Tour Group Welcome Reception, Group Rates, Guided Tours
Days/Hours Open: Wed-Sun 11am-5pm, or by appointment. Closed Dec 15 thru Feb.
Maximum Seating Capacity: 100
Directions: Take Afton exit from I-44, follow Hwy 59 towards Grove, then Hwy 125 towards Monkey Island, turn right on Hwy 85A, then 1/4 mile on lake side of Hwy.
Group Contact: Darryl or Donna Starbird, Curators

A nationally recognized tribute to the leading street rod and custom car builders throughout the country. It is a tribute to the men that started and made the sport of automobile redesigning a part of our American cultural heritage. Thirteen icons of this culture have been inducted as the first charter members of the Hall of Fame, the likes of George Barris, Boyd Coddington, Alexander Brothers, Ed Roth, Darryl Starbird and more. Starbird has twenty of his own creations on display permanently. Other vehicles are rotated as they become available. Photos and memorabilia are also on display and all exhibits are indoors in the Grand Lake area. A total of 44 full size custom built cars are featured. Admission fee.