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Oklahoma Museums
By: Damien Chambers
Oklahoma is a state with more than its fair share of history and places of interest. Therefore, it's only appropriate that the state should be filled with museums for the public to enjoy. Below, I have tried to profile several cities and the excellent museums located within their city limits.
Ponca City, Oklahoma - Located in North Central Oklahoma (in Kay County), Ponca City is home to 29,948 residents. It is also home to numerous places of interest.
First up is the Pioneer Woman Museum. This museum is all about keeping alive the memory of women who made a significant contribution to the history of the state. There's even a 30-foot bronze statue to commemorate the deeds of such women. There are craft demonstrations, exhibits, and even a collection of gowns worn by the First Ladies of Oklahoma.
Additionally, ConocoPhillips has announced plans to build a 5 million dollar museum across from its large Ponca City refinery. The Conoco Museum will feature artifacts, photographs, and other historical items related to the petroleum industry. A sister museum is also scheduled to be opened in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Muskogee, Oklahoma - With a population of 38,310, Muskogee is the 11th largest city in Oklahoma. It is the county seat of Muskogee County.
The Three Rivers Museum preserves the multi-ethnic history of the American Frontier where the Arkansas, Grand, and Verdigris Rivers meet. The museum is open from 10am till 5pm, Wednesday thru Saturday. Admission is $3 for adults and $1.50 for students.
The Five Civilized Tribes Museum is dedicated to preserving the art, culture, and history of the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole tribes. There is an extensive collection of Native-American art.
The Ataloa Lodge Museum offers a fine collection of American Indian artifacts. A trip to this museum will immerse you in the culture of the various tribes (and the museum's director is also an excellent flute player!).
There's also the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, where great native Oklahomans have been inducted since 1997.
Norman, Oklahoma - Part of the Oklahoma City metroplex, Norman is best known as the home of the University of Oklahoma.
There are two particular museums which stand out in Norman. The first is the Fred Jones, Jr. Museum of Art. In 2001, it received the Weitzenhoffer Collection, the most important collection of impressionist art to ever be given to an American university (including works by Van Gogh, Gauguin, Renoir, Pissarro, and Mary Cassatt.
The second is the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. Operated by the University of Oklahoma, this museum includes a Native American gallery, fossil and dinosaur skeletons from around the world. In all, the museum has over 6 million items.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - Filled with museums, Oklahoma City is the capital of the state and the most populous city in Oklahoma. Some of the many museums which can be found are Oklahoma City Museum of Art, the Oklahoma City National Memorial (to honor the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing), The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, and the Omniplex Science Museum.
It also happens that all of these cities are home to excellent casinos and bingo halls. After seeing all the culture and history that Oklahoma has to offer, why not do a bit of gambling and leave some of your money in the state? After all, it's an excellent way to give back.
Romantic Destinations in Oklahoma
By: Richard Rspad
The Sooner state is often thought of as flat and arid, but this is a misconception. Romantic destinations in Oklahoma present you with the opportunity to spend intimate time together and find the gems in this state.
Romantic Destinations in Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state with a long and varied history. Located directly above Texas, this state is influenced greatly by its neighbor to the south, as well as by the many events that took place during the western expansion of the United States. Home to the US's largest population of Native Americans, Oklahoma will forever be remembered as the destination of the Trail of Tears, as well as a place where many people traveled to seek opportunity from oppression in other states. Today, romantic destinations in Oklahoma allow couples to enjoy the rich history of this state while also enjoying each others' company.
The area around Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is a great spot for people looking to take a romantic trip together. There are many little inns and bed and breakfast accommodations located here, making it an ideal spot for lovers. The Rosewood Bed and Breakfast, located just outside of Oklahoma City in Bethany, is a beautifully relaxing inn that enjoys catering to couples in search of romance. There are four rooms available at the b and b, and each room has its own theme, decorations, and charm. All include two person Jacuzzis, as well as special bath salts (for a spa experience), spa robes, freshly baked cookies and a fridge stocked with drinks.
The Rosewood offers a gourmet breakfast each morning, which guests can choose to enjoy in their room, or in the gardens or the community dining room. In order to create the perfect stay, the innkeepers at this b and b offer guests several packages to add onto their accommodations, so you can pick your perfect romantic treat. The Enduring Love - Anniversary package includes wonderful amenities like a gift basket of food treats, complimentary champagne and souvenir champagne flutes, a rose petal bubble bath and even a four course meal delivered to your room!
There are many other spots for romantic destinations in Oklahoma, and one that is worth looking at is the Red Stone Inn, also in Oklahoma City. Recently remodeled (in 1997), this 1930's home was rescued from years of neglect and turned into a beautiful bed and breakfast inn. With four guest rooms (three of which are suites), this b and b offers guests a spot that's conveniently within the city limits but is secluded enough to be romantic. The gourmet breakfasts here are deliciously decadent, with such delights as sausage and brie souffle and apple pancakes being on the menu.
Enjoy your next trip to Oklahoma with a night or two at one of these romantic retreats, and you will be sure to feel rejuvenated, relaxed and more in love than ever. |