From the simplest ingredients to a masterpiece magnifico...The Wedge is your destination for wood-fired pizzas and appetizers.

The Wedge Pizzeria
The Wedge Pizzeria,II

From "Hair of the Dog" to the "Pitbull"...you're bound to find a breed that suits your taste...at Mutt's Amazing Hotdogs.

If the thought of Cajun Cookin' is tickling your taste-buds, then it's time to head out to Warehouse Willy's.

Join the Magic Man as he eats his way through the city of Enid:

Panevino Wine & Tapas Bar

Costello's Continental Cuisine

Napoli's Italian Restaurant
221 West Randolph Ave
Enid, OK 73701
580-237-8464

Sula
1407 S Van Buren St
Enid, OK 73703
580-234-0700

This laid-back restaurant with a tropical ambiance serves up some of the best cuisine on Grand Lake... and Jake the parrot... who greets you upon arrival at the Lazy Parrot, is anything but lazy, with his chatty, lively personality.

First-time visitors to Turkey Mountain are often surprised to find that they can run or bike for miles without seeing another soul...but the park is crowded with roots and rocks and rugged terrain with incredible views of the Arkansas River...

Built in 1919, the Whitlock Wishouse sits atop Horn Hill in beautiful Azalea country in Muskogee...

There's nothing we Okies like better than chowing down on great food with family and friends. Our Man About Towns, Adam Beatty, stumbled onto a BBQ joint in Wynnewood where you'll want to take the gang...

If you haven't been to the Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum before...or it's been awhile for you, it's time to come and pay a visit...

There's a growing trend in Oklahoma toward a healthier way of cooking and eating...and Sage Culinary Studio is catering to just that trend...

Scoops and Grinds has locally roasted coffee, blended espressos, homemade ice cream, gourmet sandwiches and free Wi-Fi...what more could you want?

We Oklahomans love our Will Rogers. And the admiration was mutual. He wore his home state like a badge of honor. We attach his name to everything possible…and you could build a travel itinerary across the state…just visiting locations that bear his name. In fact, Will's famous quote "I never met a man I didn't like" should probably be our state motto.

Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism

Sites you should visit that bear Will's name:

Will Rogers Theatre
4322 N Western
Oklahoma City
405-604-3015

Dog Iron Ranch (Will's birthplace)
9501 E 380 Rd
Oolagah
800-324-9455

Will Rogers Memorial Museum
1720 W Will Rogers Blvd
Claremore
800-324-9455

Lisa Sorrel of Sorrel Custom Boots & Gallery thinks, "Cowboy boots are a way for men to wear high heels and bright colors"...

The Tallgrass Prairie Preserve is ageless... timeless. Your gaze out across these rolling grasslands is today the same view held by Native Americans... who were here for thousands of years. The same panorama experienced by European explorers... and of pioneers. Especially if your roots are in Oklahoma, the prairie has a way of grabbing you in a way that is difficult to put into words. And you'll find yourself hoping that... just like the horizons here... the Tallgrass Prairie will go on forever.

Not too far from Oklahoma City just off Route 66 in Luther, you'll find the most enjoyable place to spend a few days away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Angels Way Guest Ranch is a cozy western style log home retreat where you can kick back and relax... or enjoy a horseback ride or hike through the woods.

Join the Magic Man as he journeys to the center of the earth...well, maybe not that far...in Oklahoma's underground wonderland, Alabaster Caverns.

Northwest Oklahoma provides some the the state's most majestic views...and it's best kept secrets...

Gloss Mountains State Park
Hwy 412
Fairview, OK 73737
580-227-2512

The Vintage Inn Bed & Breakfast
801 Flynn
Alva, OK 73717
580-327-4100

Little Sahara State Park
101 W Main St
Waynoka, OK 73860
580-824-1471

The Vintage House
402 Main St
Burlington, OK 73722
580-431-2600

We've heard rumblings about a new retro-themed bowling alley in Tulsa, so our Adam Beatty decided to strike out towards Tulsa for a look at Dust Bowl Lanes & Lounge...

Anchoring the Blue Dome District, the Blue Dome Diner serves traditional diner fair with a gourmet twist...

Hidden rooms and secret passages concealed in the interior maze of
the Marland Mansion...only add to the secrets and whispers that are part of the mansions legend.

Tucked away along the shore of Lake Texoma, this restful spot with abundant wildlife contains a ghost town... a few abandoned buildings are all that's left of what was the thriving community of Washita Farms. Just shells of the original structures remain here in the Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge, and the whispering wind carries tales from the past...

Join Governor Mary Fallin for a personalized tour of the Oklahoma Governor's Mansion...

With its proximity to the Capitol and it's notoriously good food, Jamil's has been a popular dining spot for Capitolites for many years...

State Capitol guided tours are available Monday through Friday. The Oklahoma Arts Council has a webpage called "Art at the Capitol" where you can get a more detailed look at the galleries and current exhibits.

Meet Enoch Kelly Haney...Oklahoma's man for all seasons...Not only is he a talented sculptor, but he's also a painter, former State Legislator, and former Chief of the Seminole Nation.

To truly "get your Tecumseh on", you'll need to head out past the pavement to Quail Ridge Hunting and Sporting Clays. This is where Governor Fallin comes to relieve gubernatorial stress. And we're told when the Governor is here in her hometown and gets a craving for Italian food...she heads for Gliori's...which you'll be ready to do after a day of shooting clay pigeons.

The neighborhood surrounding our state capitol tells the "story of us" perhaps better than any other single locale...and even if you're a local, it's fun to be a tourist in your own hometown. So take a day trip to the Oklahoma History Center, the Harn Homestead or the Jim Thorpe Museum and Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.

Local, organic and delicious are the key words for the ingredients at The Canebrake, part of a secluded Green Country resort of the same name. The menu changes seasonally, but the food quality always remains superb.

Who ever said an old dog couldn't learn new tricks? At Adventure Zone Paintball...I think we'll stick with the young guns on this!

Have you ever dreamed of spending the night in a yurt? Well you can do just that at Elephant Rock Nature Park. This modern version of an ancient round, tent-like shelter used by Central Asian nomads for centuries will keep you comfy cozy with all the modern amenities. Nestled within 120 acres of Ozark woodlands and overlooking the Illinois River, you couldn't find a more ideal spot for hiking or floating the river.

There are plenty of things you may choose to do at Great Plains State Park. So what do Jeff and Shel decide to do? They borrow a couple of sweet mountain bikes from Wheeler Dealer and give EXTREME mountain biking a try...

Join the newest member of the Discover Oklahoma team, Adam Beatty, as he meanders around the Arbuckle Mountains area and ends up spending time with some folks in the town of Dougherty. Adam stopped at the following locations:

Dougherty Store
16 Main Street
Dougherty, OK 73032
580-993-2735

Minner Hut Burgers & Bait
3145 Chickasaw Trail
Sulphur, OK 73086
580-622-3386

Harmony House shows its love for the community in so many ways...sharing its yummy creations with it's customers and those in need as well...

And you can have your very own Hippopotamus for Christmas...or at least pay a visit to one at the Oklahoma City Zoo...

It just doesn't feel like Christmas in OKC unless the BC Clark Jingle is part of your Christmas Carol repetoire that you sing in the shower during the Yuletide season...

The Moller Opus 5819 has found a permanent home in Norman at the OU School of Music with a resurgence in the OU organ program. You can hear this magnificent instrument in concert on January 29th.

The Armstrong International Cultural Foundation has a mission to champion Oklahoma as a world class center for the performing arts...and they have achieved just that with the Armstrong Auditorium. The rural setting of north Edmond, only magnifies the beauty of this jewel on the plains. And with performances ranging from four-time Grammy Award-winning soprano. Dawn Upshaw...to the St. Petersburg State Orchestra...Oklahomans are in for a real treat.

Fancy yourself the next Kathy Rigby? Then why not try a spin on the ice on the Edmond Outdoor Ice Rink?

Not only does the Owasso Christmas Tree Farm do trees, but they can provide you with wreaths and garland as well. As an added bonus, they also have a hayride that takes you out to the cutting area and back with your tree...and a gift shop with hot cider and candy canes for the kids...sounds like they've got this Ho-Ho-Ho thing under control.

You'll no longer have "visions of sugar plums dancing in your head" after you samples some of these Barbie Cookies! And besides...what the heck ARE sugar plums anyway?

It's been scientifically proven impossible to be all bah-humbuggy when you come anywhere near downtown Oklahoma City this time of year! And it's all because of the city's winter wonderland event known as Downtown in December...

Here's a Holiday Break suggestion...the first time you hear those inevitable words, "I'm bored" uttered...load them in the wagon and take a drive out to the Stafford Air & Space Museum, where we guarantee you...no one will be bored!

For a look at the roll oil has played in Oklahoma's history and heritage, you'll want to cruise out to Bartlesville for a look at the Phillips Petroleum Company Museum...

'Tis not the season, unless you take an evening to "Oh & Ah" over some holiday light displays...and one of the best around is the Midwest City Holiday Lights Spectacular...

We've sent our Man About Towns, Adam Beatty, down to Pauls Valley to check out Jingle and Jangle...sure looks a lot like Santa's workshop to us...

We are lighting up your holiday season with magical travel destinations...and what better way to travel into Christmas past than on a steam-powered train? Take a ride on the Christmas Train with Dino Lalli.

For some home cookin' on the high plains...you've got to try the Oklahoma Hills Cafe.

Shel Wagner has discovered a brand of travel itinerary that can give a whole new twist to visiting your relatives for the holidays...genealogical tourism. That's right...traveling back to your roots, and TraveOK.com can help you get started.

Since it's inception in 1985, the Coach House has been the benchmark for fine dining in Oklahoma City... and the reason is simple... Chef Kurt Fleischfresser...

The Price Tower is architect, Frank Lloyd Wright's only skyscraper. Built in 1956, it is considered to be one of the architect's finest designs.

Lots of shopping centers across the state have become destinations and are part of the holiday tradition for many...and Utica Square is certainly a favorite...

Our Shel Wagner is always on the hunt for more kitschy collectibles...and this week she has zeroed in on Dwelling Spaces for items with an Oklahoma accent...

Have a hankering for the perfect pizza pie? Top That! Pizza is the answer to those delicioso dreams...

The sparkling gift boutique…full of candy-colored creations…lures you in…innocently enough. But just past that… the inner workings of Tulsa Glassblowing Studio in Tulsa’s Brady District... is an intimidating orchestra of furnaces…hissing and bubbling with two-thousand degree molten glass...

You'll definitely need to spend several days in Tulsa to even begin to scratch the surface of all there is to do...and for that you'll need a base of operation...some lodging. Here are some of Dino Lalli's recommendations:

Cedar Rock Inn
4501 W 41st St

Campbell Hotel
2636 E 11th

Mayo Hotel
115 W 5th St

First-time visitors to Turkey Mountain are often surprised to find that they can run or bike for miles without seeing another soul...but the park is crowded with roots and rocks and rugged terrain with incredible views of the Arkansas River...

Built in 1919, the Whitlock Wishouse sits atop Horn Hill in beautiful Azalea country in Muskogee...

There's nothing we Okies like better than chowing down on great food with family and friends. Our Man About Towns, Adam Beatty, stumbled onto a BBQ joint in Wynnewood where you'll want to take the gang...

FYI- The restaurant is closed during Thanksgiving week.

If you haven't been to the Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum before...or it's been awhile for you, it's time to come and pay a visit...

There's a growing trend in Oklahoma toward a healthier way of cooking and eating...and Sage Culinary Studio is catering to just that trend...

If you need a "time-out" from your busy schedule...try chilling-out on Strebel Creek Vineyard's patio with an award-winning bottle of wine.

The Nose Knows...our Jeff Roberts swears he can smell what's cooking at Big Dan's Steakhouse...way out on Hwy 270...before he even gets near Woodward.

This place is a legend in these parts...Del Rancho...home of the Steak Sandwich Supreme. Need we say more?

Actually we do...here are the rest of their locations:

Del Rancho: 2109 SW 29th, OKC
Del Rancho: 2300 W Lindsey, Norman
Del Rancho: 2401 SW 59th, OKC
Del Rancho: 16 SW 59th, OKC
Del Rancho: 3300 S Western, OKC
Del Rancho: 9411 NE 10th, Midwest City
Del Rancho: 2020 Gary Blvd, Clinton
Del Rancho: 462 W Hwy 152, Mustang

No only does this restaurant have an old-fashioned atmosphere and terrific food, but the owner of the Soda Fountain Eatery, Phyllis Melton, brings joy to the lives of all her customers and employees...what a great lady.

This exhibit at the Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum is the Vietnam Graffiti Project's national touring exhibit...featuring artifacts from the troopship General Nelson M. Walker, which tell the personal and moving stories of soldiers and Marines who made their ocean voyages to Vietnam from late 1965 through 1967.

Join Governor Mary Fallin for a personalized tour of the Oklahoma Governor's Mansion...

With its proximity to the Capitol and it's notoriously good food, Jamil's has been a popular dining spot for Capitolites for many years...

State Capitol guided tours are available Monday through Friday. The Oklahoma Arts Council has a webpage called "Art at the Capitol" where you can get a more detailed look at the galleries and current exhibits.

Meet Enoch Kelly Haney...Oklahoma's man for all seasons...Not only is he a talented sculptor, but he's also a painter, former State Legislator, and former Chief of the Seminole Nation.

To truly "get your Tecumseh on", you'll need to head out past the pavement to Quail Ridge Hunting and Sporting Clays. This is where Governor Fallin comes to relieve gubernatorial stress. And we're told when the Governor is here in her hometown and gets a craving for Italian food...she heads for Gliori's...which you'll be ready to do after a day of shooting clay pigeons.

The neighborhood surrounding our state capitol tells the "story of us" perhaps better than any other single locale...and even if you're a local, it's fun to be a tourist in your own hometown. So take a day trip to the Oklahoma History Center, the Harn Homestead or the Jim Thorpe Museum and Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.

For one of the most hair-raising Halloween events in Oklahoma City...come to Frontier City's Fright Fest...you'll have a screaming good time!

Shel Wagner has discovered a brand of travel itinerary that can give a whole new meaning to your very existence...genealogical tourism. That's right...traveling back to your roots, and TraveOK.com can help you get started.

Come along to Ardmore with our "Man About Towns", Adam Beatty, as he searches the fields of Woodbine Farms Pumpkin Patch in his quest for the Great Pumpkin...

The Brown Ranch Hay Maze is a ranch-atmosphere attraction where individuals of all ages can eat, participate in numerous activities and pick-a-pumpkin to take home.

Driving Directions:
I-35 to Exit 24 (7 miles south of Ardmore), East 1/4 mile to Hwy 77, South 2 miles on Hwy 77, Located on West side of Hwy 77

The Cave House is a must for your Halloween bucket list. Tales of paranormal activity abound. Test your "scare meter" for things that go bump in the night...

Looking for that perfectly ghastly garb for your ghoulish gathering? Then you've come to the right place...Dillon Importing Company & Party Galaxy will get you suited up.

The beautiful old chapel at Chapel Creek Winery is pictured on the label of their award winning wine. So, you'll find that wine isn't the only thing that has aged gracefully here in this pastural setting near El Reno...

Since 1956, The Jewel Box Theatre has been a trusted source of quality theater in Oklahoma City and with the world premiere of The Broken Statue, the Jewel Box brings you a lengendary Oklahoma story of fame, scandal and heartbreak...

Richard O. Dodrill has amassed a huge collection of rocks, minerals, fossils, artifacts and petrified wood in this quirky museum...all for your viewing pleasure...

Join the Magic Man as he rappels down the cliffs of Red Rock Canyon State Park...

Rustic Acres has a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, and hayrides to keep the little ones entertained... and two corn mazes...haunted and unhaunted!

It was a Montgomery Ward's store way back when, but through a series of events and re-development of this entire downtown area... it has morphed into a unique Italian bistro called Trattoria il Centro...conveniently close to all the "must see" places in downtown OKC...

If you're looking for some down home cookin' with Oklahoma flair...or a place where you can kick up your boots and relax...then welcome to Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill...

The Gene Autry Oklahoma Museum takes you back to the era of the singing cowboy...back when the good guys wore white and the bad guys wore black...

Country Music is the driving rhythm in Oklahoma's heart and soul and the September-October issue of Oklahoma Today Magazine has that beat...

This lady toured with the likes of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Buddy Holly and some fella named Elvis... no wonder Wanda Jackson has been dubbed the "Queen of Rockabilly"...

Each and every Saturday night folks come from all around to file into this intimate two-hundred seventy seat theatre. And what are they here for? Why that's one of the best kept secret in these parts... but not for long... welcome to the Oklahoma Rodeo Opry!

Now on exhibit at the Oklahoma History Center is "Pickin' and Grinnin': Roy Clark, Hee Haw, and Country Humor'...celebrating Oklahoma's ties to this much-loved show...

Italian Jim's combines a feast for the stomach and a feast for the eyes in this creative business combo at their new Edmond location...

Drumright is another Oklahoma small town that's got some big history. Our "Man About Towns" Adam Beatty tells you all about it...

One visit to Gourmet Gallery and you'll be coming back for more...and for your shopping pleasure, they have two convienient locations:

Edmond Location:
1532 S Boulevard
Edmond, OK 73013
405-715-3663

Oklahoma City Location:
2820 NW 122nd Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
405-751-7700

The crew of Discover Oklahoma has consumed more of Jan's Pickles than thought humanly possible...in fact, we should be listed in the Guiness Book of World Records for pickle consumption.

Why is it that everytime you read some magazine article or watch some foodie show touting the "best" barbecue, for some reason they always omit Oklahoma? Well, we're here to tell you that Oklahoma is barbecue heaven, and Head Country Bar-B-Q has racked up hundreds of local, state and regional championship titles, two national championships and a world championship to prove it!

The gnarled trees of the Keystone Ancient Forest, ravaged by time...some dating back to the time of Christopher Columbus...are the remnants of the Crosstimbers' fading glory.

We can claim Kerry Vincent as one of Oklahoma's very own. The "Queen of Cakes" brings her Sugar Art Show...the biggest cake decorating event in the country...to Tulsa every October. Don't miss it!

Join the Magic Man as he journeys to the center of the earth...well, maybe not that far...in Oklahoma's underground wonderland, Alabaster Caverns.

Northwest Oklahoma provides some the the state's most majestic views...and it's best kept secrets...

Gloss Mountains State Park
Hwy 412
Fairview, OK 73737
580-227-2512

The Vintage Inn Bed & Breakfast
801 Flynn
Alva, OK 73717
580-327-4100

Little Sahara State Park
101 W Main St
Waynoka, OK 73860
580-824-1471

The Vintage House
402 Main St
Burlington, OK 73722
580-431-2600

We've heard rumblings about a new retro-themed bowling alley in Tulsa, so our Adam Beatty decided to strike out towards Tulsa for a look at Dust Bowl Lanes & Lounge...

Anchoring the Blue Dome District, the Blue Dome Diner serves traditional diner fair with a gourmet twist...

Hidden rooms and secret passages concealed in the interior maze of
the Marland Mansion...only add to the secrets and whispers that are part of the mansions legend.

Tucked away along the shore of Lake Texoma, this restful spot with abundant wildlife contains a ghost town... a few abandoned buildings are all that's left of what was the thriving community of Washita Farms. Just shells of the original structures remain here in the Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge, and the whispering wind carries tales from the past...

If you're looking for some down home cookin' with Oklahoma flair...or a place where you can kick up your boots and relax...then welcome to Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill...

The Gene Autry Oklahoma Museum takes you back to the era of the singing cowboy...back when the good guys wore white and the bad guys wore black...

Country Music is the driving rhythm in Oklahoma's heart and soul and the September-October issue of Oklahoma Today Magazine has that beat...

This lady toured with the likes of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Buddy Holly and some fella named Elvis... no wonder Wanda Jackson has been dubbed the "Queen of Rockabilly"...

Each and every Saturday night folks come from all around to file into this intimate two-hundred seventy seat theatre. And what are they here for? Why that's one of the best kept secret in these parts... but not for long... welcome to the Oklahoma Rodeo Opry!

Now on exhibit at the Oklahoma History Center is "Pickin' and Grinnin': Roy Clark, Hee Haw, and Country Humor'...celebrating Oklahoma's ties to this much-loved show...

Italian Jim's combines a feast for the stomach and a feast for the eyes in this creative business combo at their new Edmond location...

Drumright is another Oklahoma small town that's got some big history. Our "Man About Towns" Adam Beatty tells you all about it...

One visit to Gourmet Gallery and you'll be coming back for more...and for your shopping pleasure, they have two convienient locations:

Edmond Location:
1532 S Boulevard
Edmond, OK 73013
405-715-3663

Oklahoma City Location:
2820 NW 122nd Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
405-751-7700

The crew of Discover Oklahoma has consumed more of Jan's Pickles than thought humanly possible...in fact, we should be listed in the Guiness Book of World Records for pickle consumption.

Why is it that everytime you read some magazine article or watch some foodie show touting the "best" barbecue, for some reason they always omit Oklahoma? Well, we're here to tell you that Oklahoma is barbecue heaven, and Head Country Bar-B-Q has racked up hundreds of local, state and regional championship titles, two national championships and a world championship to prove it!

The gnarled trees of the Keystone Ancient Forest, ravaged by time...some dating back to the time of Christopher Columbus...are the remnants of the Crosstimbers' fading glory.

We can claim Kerry Vincent as one of Oklahoma's very own. The "Queen of Cakes" brings her Sugar Art Show...the biggest cake decorating event in the country...to Tulsa every October. Don't miss it!

Jeff Roberts, our Magic Man, is fast becoming our culinary expert on what to eat and where....this time he has worked up an appetite in Midtown...

Featured in this Story:

Stella
1492
Prairie Thunder Baking Company
McNellie's

Also mentioned:

Cafe do Brasil
Kaisers
Irma's Burger Shack
Brown's Bakery
1100 N Walker
232-0363

The Academy of Contremporary Music is bringing a whole new sound to Bricktown...

As of August 5th, 2011 you will never again need to cross the Red River into Texas to find an Outlet Mall...the Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City is finally a reality!

Certainly, you have seen the latest in mobile cuisine...those Truck Restaurants that appear at various locations around the city. We'll let our friend and gastronomic guru, Austin Tackett, tell you all about it...

Links to Twitter:

JT's Tacos
Big Truck Tacos
POPS

Just steps away from Bricktown, the Oklahoma City Riverfront is making a name for itself as a world-class destination...

If the Western Spirit Celebration isn't on your cowboy bucket list, it should be...

Hogan's Off Road Park takes the term "off road" to a whole new dimension...

Oklahoma Motorsports Complex will satiate your need for speed...

What's more iconic to the Mother Road than Harleys and diners? At Route 66 Harley Davidson 5 & Diner, you'll find them both at the same location...

It's time to pump up your tires and head for Pryor to join in on this great event...the Dam J.A.M. Bicycle Tour...

Once a space occupied by the historic Rainbow Grocery Store, circa 1911, the Pink Cloud is now a dual-purpose space that nutures both respite and creativity.

Alternate phone #: 405-204-1845

Little Bit of Seattle is a cool and flavorful oasis out on the high plains of Oklahoma...

This 820-acre State Park, with its naturally occurring Boiling Springs and beautiful facilities, will have you wishing you had booked a longer stay...

Eskimo Joe was born one afternoon in 1975, when two recent OSU grads found a building, just off campus, and hung out a shingle boasting 10 cent draws... the rest, as they say, is history...

Are you tired of watching your garden wilt in this heat? Discover some drought resistant garden elements at Garden Deva...

This was one of Ron Stahl's favorite stories, so we'll let him tell you about it. You can schedule your tour of the National Weather Center by calling 405-325-3095...

Meet the newest member of the Discover Oklahoma team, Adam Beatty, as he meanders around the Arbuckle Mountains area and ends up spending time with some folks in the town of Dougherty. Adam stopped at the following locations:

Dougherty Store
16 Main Street
Dougherty, OK 73032
580-993-2735

Minner Hut Burgers & Bait
3145 Chickasaw Trail
Sulphur, OK 73086
580-622-3386

Buckhorn Lodge is the kind of place where you can lose yourself in the peace and beauty of your surroundings...nestled in the midst of the Arbuckles...

Ready to step off the beaten path? When you want to find destinations like we featured on this week's show, the Land Bounty and Western Experience Agritourism guides offer many hidden attractions with the hospitality of authentic Oklahoma experiences across the state. Just head on over to TravelOK.com/Agritourism and click "free Agritourism brochures" to order.

Jenifer hosted this show from the following location:

Old Route 66 Vegetable Farm
1817 Lakeshore Drive
Yukon, OK
405-202-8478

Lately, the whole world has gone gaga for bees... from the renewed interest in the age old health claims about honey... and the grow your own food movement, like at Cripple Creek Farms... to concern over headlines about the mysterious colony collapse phenomenon... the world is just buzzing about bees.

Featuring delicious, all-American fare in a rustic surrounding, the Cookson Smokehouse has been a favorite of Lake Tenkiller visitors and residents for over 20 years...

Back in it's heyday during the 1920s and 30s, Medicine Park became the playground for Oklahoma's rich and famous...a true spa resort... but Native Americans have always treasured these waters for their "medicinal" properties. Our "Magic Man", Jeff Roberts, can certainly attest to that...

On a quiet lane, right in the heart of Duncan you'll find Lindley House...an inviting English cottage-style-home enveloped by beautiful gardens...

In your dreams...do you have visions of yourself surrounded by acres of pristine pasture lands and woods, nestled beneath a mountain and a lake just outside the front door? Well then...welcome to River Bend Lodge...

Also featured...

La Ville Inn

Four generations of the White family have owned and run this 5 thousand acre spread in northwestern Oklahoma called Island Guest Ranch. More than a "Dude Ranch" this working cattle ranch will fulfill all your cowboy dreams...

As you will see in this story...Oklahoma has so many options where a weary traveler can comfortably hang his hat...

Featured in this story:

Pembroke Cottage
Roman Nose State Park teepees
Lake Murray Bed & Berth floating cabins
Elephant Rock Nature Park yurts
Twin Bridges State Park lake huts

For those of you who fantasize about being a cowboy, this is the place for you! A western town awaits you just outside of Guthrie. So come to Rollins Creek...dress up like Wyatt Earp and play the part for the weekend.

Jeff Roberts, our Magic Man, is fast becoming our culinary expert on what to eat and where....this time he has worked up an appetite in Midtown...

Featured in this Story:

Stella
1492
Prairie Thunder Baking Company
McNellie's

Also mentioned:

Cafe do Brasil
Kaisers
Irma's Burger Shack
Brown's Bakery
1100 N Walker
232-0363

The Academy of Contremporary Music is bringing a whole new sound to Bricktown...

As of August 5th, 2011 you will never again need to cross the Red River into Texas to find an Outlet Mall...the Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City is finally a reality!

Certainly, you have seen the latest in mobile cuisine...those Truck Restaurants that appear at various locations around the city. We'll let our friend and gastronomic guru, Austin Tackett, tell you all about it...

Links to Twitter:

JT's Tacos
Big Truck Tacos
POPS

Just steps away from Bricktown, the Oklahoma City Riverfront is making a name for itself as a world-class destination...

There is so much going on in Enid it'll probably make your head spin...so you'll want to ease into the possibilities by first touring Enid via TravelOK.com

Here is a link to Angel Delight if you're just hankerin' for some of that toffee...

Places featured in this segment:

Vance Air Force Base

Leona Mitchell Southern Heights Heritage Center & Museum

Enid Symphony

Simpson's Olde Time Museum and Movie Studio

Midgley Museum

Join the Magic Man as he eats his way through the city of Enid:

Panevino Wine & Tapas Bar

Costello's Continental Cuisine

Napoli's Italian Restaurant
221 West Randolph Ave
Enid, OK 73701
580-237-8464

Sula
1407 S Van Buren St
Enid, OK 73703
580-234-0700

What kind of grit did it take to come out west and stake your claim to a piece of land in the Cherokee Strip Land Run of 1893? Discover this fascinating slice of Oklahoma history at the new Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center...

When you learn that Leonardo's Discovery Warehouse & Adventure Quest in Enid is named after famous scientist and renowned artist Leonardo De Vinci, you might assume that this is a muesum where everything is behind glass and off limits... but with a "Hip-Hip-Hooray" from kids everywhere... quite the opposite is true... Leonardo's is actually a haven for hands-on discovery!

If you are looking for a shopping experience that is out of the ordinary...this is the place...with fashion forward clothes, colorful home accessories and delicious food all in one location...

The stores featured in our story are:

Katy's Pantry

Razzmatazz
580-242-2100

Pink Cheetah Boutique
580-233-7465

Posh

Oklahoma may be "landlocked", but that doesn't mean we don't enjoy our water sports. Take a look at Wake Zone Cable Park...

Now an annual event...the bobber drop is nothing if not a spectacle. Hundreds of boats, wave runners, cruisers jockey on the lake to capture bobbers dropped from a helicopter...by whatever means possible... to garner a prize at the Grand Lake Sports Center...

Great Grand Bobber Drop- How It Works

If you think RV park accomodations are just a bit too primitive for you...think again! The folks at Rockwell RV Park have seriously ramped up the RV park guest experience...

When's the last time you cruised down Main Street? Chances are, it's been too long. Time to rev your engines, put it in gear and get on over to Jay Cruise Night...

Oklahoma grown produce and products are in abundance at Crestview Farms...it's a good thing...for you and for our local growers.

Too hot to sit out in the blazing sun on your day-trip to White Water Bay? Then rent a cabana along with your own personal cabana boy, right along side the Wave Pool!

Lions, and tigers and bears...oh my! Tiger Safari is an interactive zoological park for children of all ages...

Did you know that the Skirvin...in all it's elegance...is as welcoming to Fido as to its human guests? That's right...canine companions are welcome in this luxury hotel...

For a growing number of travelers...the best sort of vacation is the one you take with your best friend. And finding pet-friendly destinations has never been easier...

Featured in this segment:

Keystone State Park

Colcord Hotel

Ambassador Hotel

Joe Station Bark Park

Paws for Fun Pet Boutique

The Cow Calf-Hay may have a crazy name, but this food is for serious burger lovers...

Hugo, Oklahoma has been home to more than 20 circuses. The Endangered Ark Foundation has the largest elephant herd in North America that is accessible to the public. You are invited to get up close and personal with these girls....they will steal your heart...

There's a lot more going on at Full Circle Bookstore than books on shelves...it's everything you've ever dreamed a bookstore should be...

Local phone #: 405-842-2900

Immerse yourself in the most fascinating story ever told...the Bible...as this interactive exhibition comes alive and takes you on a journey spanning 2000 years at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.

Local phone #: 405-236-3122

Oklahoma's multi-talented Michael Wallis is not only the the author of two new books featuring seasoned tales of the American frontier, but you are certain to recognize his voice again as the Sheriff in the newly released Disney/Pixar film, Cars 2.

If you were under the impression that the Oklahoma River Cruises were simply a means for getting from point A to point B, then you're in for a great surprise...

Local phone# 405-702-7755

Follow this link for more info on:
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park

There is so much going on in Enid it'll probably make your head spin...so you'll want to ease into the possibilities by first touring Enid via TravelOK.com

Places featured in this segment:

Vance Air Force Base

Leona Mitchell Southern Heights Heritage Center & Museum

Enid Symphony

Simpson's Olde Time Museum and Movie Studio

Railroad Museum of Oklahoma

Midgley Museum

Join the Magic Man as he eats his way through the city of Enid:

Panevino Wine & Tapas Bar

Costello's Continental Cuisine

Napoli's Italian Restaurant
221 West Randolph Ave
Enid, OK 73701
580-237-8464

Sula
1407 S Van Buren St
Enid, OK 73703
580-234-0700

What kind of grit did it take to come out west and stake your claim to a piece of land in the Cherokee Strip Land Run of 1893? Discover this fascinating slice of Oklahoma history at the new Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center...

When you learn that Leonardo's Discovery Warehouse & Adventure Quest in Enid is named after famous scientist and renowned artist Leonardo De Vinci, you might assume that this is a muesum where everything is behind glass and off limits... but with a "Hip-Hip-Hooray" from kids everywhere... quite the opposite is true... Leonardo's is actually a haven for hands-on discovery!

If you are looking for a shopping experience that is out of the ordinary...this is the place...with fashion forward clothes, colorful home accessories and delicious food all in one location...

The stores featured in our story are:

Katy's Pantry

Razzmatazz

Pink Cheetah Boutique
580-233-7465

Posh

Want to spend less time in the virtual world and more time connecting with real people and nature? Then it's time to try this real-world outdoor treasure hunting game... using your cell phone as a tracking device...

To get started just go to the following link:

Geocaching

Join Dino Lalli as he highlights just a few of our many State treasures...

Mount Scott
Oklahoma City National Memorial
Tallgrass Prairie
Alabaster Caverns
Will Rogers
Red Earth

Ron Stahl takes us to Bartlesville for a visit to the Price Tower...Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic skyscraper...

No matter where you live in Oklahoma, it's worth making the drive to Tulsa to try the DillyDeli...a fun place with serious food...

It's tough saying goodbye to our friend and co-worker, Ron Stahl, after years of hearing that familiar voice tell all of his wonderful stories. Ron, you will be missed...

Link to Ron's Blog...

Join the entire Discover Oklahoma crew at Orr Family Farm for our 20th Birthday Party!

Did Kerry Vincent create the Birthday cake for Discover Oklahoma's special celebration? Wishful thinking! But the Magic Man learns some tricks of the cake trade from this world renowned Tulsa "Sugar Artist"...

Has it really been 20 years? My...how time flies when you're having fun!

When put to a vote, what kind of food did we decide on for our birthday celebration? BBQ won, hands down...so we sent Dino to Van's Pig Stand.

For your convenience, Van's has 4 locations:

Van's on N Harrison in Shawnee
Van's on E Highland in Shawnee
Van's in Norman
Van's in Moore

If you're an Oklahoma Today Facebook fan...or Discover Oklahoma TV...or morning radio on 104.1 KMGL with Steve, Shawn and the Jeff, then you've hopefully taken the time to enter our "Where In The State Is The Magic Man" drawing for Dad!

The building that is now The Campbell Hotel has been on East 11th Street in Tulsa, old Route 66, since 1927. After a period of neglect, it is enjoying new life as an elegant boutique hotel...

Campbell Hotel & Event Center

This grinning beast on Route 66 is one of this country's most famous roadside attractions. The Blue Whale is an icon of the historic highway...and folks come from around the world to see it...

The Blue Whale

Join a couple of cool dudes (Dino and Jeff) on an unforgettable journey down Route 66...

A couple of places these two jokesters visited:

Harley Davidson World in Edmond
Rock Cafe in Stroud
Chandler Route 66 Interpretive Center
Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum in Warwick
POPS in Arcadia

Ann's Chicken Fry is home to the humble chicken fried steak...a delicacy we in Oklahoma may take for granted...

So here we are at the end of the road...now, if you're ready to find out what Oklahoma has to offer, check out TravelOK.com/road trips for trip itineraries and inspiration.

Four generations of the White family have owned and run this 5 thousand acre spread in northwestern Oklahoma. More than a "Dude Ranch" this working cattle ranch will fulfill all your cowboy dreams...

Island Guest Ranch

Mutti's German Restaurant in Lawton isn't just a German Restaurant...it's a German Restaurant with Germans. The cook is German...the waitresses are German and the owner is German. The food is Bavarian...from Germany, of course.

One of the best ways to experience the unspoiled splendor of the Wichita Mountains is from the seat of a bicycle for the annual Tour de Meers...

Okay, so a meteor slams into the state of Oklahoma about 450 million years ago, and what do Oklahomans do with the crater? Turn it into a museum, of course. But it doesn't stop there... we also manage to get 18 million barrels of oil, and 18 billion cubic feet of natural gas from it as well...

The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History has recently unveiled a new exhibit...a 2,000 square foot diorama showcasing a fascinating eco-region of western Oklahoma...the Black Mesa Exhibit...

Want to spend less time in the virtual world and more time connecting with real people and nature? Then it's time to try this real-world outdoor treasure hunting game... using your cell phone as a tracking device...

To get started just go to the following link:

Geocaching

Join Dino Lalli as he highlights just a few of our many State treasures...

Mount Scott
Oklahoma City National Memorial
Tallgrass Prairie
Alabaster Caverns
Will Rogers
Red Earth

Ron Stahl takes us to Bartlesville for a visit to the Price Tower...Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic skyscraper...

No matter where you live in Oklahoma, it's worth making the drive to Tulsa to try the DillyDeli...a fun place with serious food...

It's tough saying goodbye to our friend and co-worker, Ron Stahl, after years of hearing that familiar voice tell all of his wonderful stories. Ron, you will be missed...

Link to Ron's Blog...

Join the entire Discover Oklahoma crew at Orr Family Farm for our 20th Birthday Party!

Did Kerry Vincent create the Birthday cake for Discover Oklahoma's special celebration? Wishful thinking! But the Magic Man learns some tricks of the cake trade from this world renowned Tulsa "Sugar Artist"...

Has it really been 20 years? My...how time flies when you're having fun!

Van's Pig Stand.

For your convenience, Van's has 4 locations:

Van's on N Harrison in Shawnee
Van's on E Highland in Shawnee
Van's in Norman
Van's in Moore

We decided to celebrate 20 years, we should rock our socks off at Rocklahoma...

The building that is now The Campbell Hotel has been on East 11th Street in Tulsa, old Route 66, since 1927. After a period of neglect, it is enjoying new life as an elegant boutique hotel...

Campbell Hotel & Event Center
The Designer Showcase 2011

This grinning beast on Route 66 is one of this country's most famous roadside attractions. The Blue Whale is an icon of the historic highway...and folks come from around the world to see it...

The Blue Whale

Join a couple of cool dudes (Dino and Jeff) on an unforgettable journey down Route 66...

A couple of places these two jokesters visited:

Harley Davidson World in Edmond
Rock Cafe in Stroud
Chandler Route 66 Interpretive Center
Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum in Warwick
POPS in Arcadia

Ann's Chicken Fry is home to the humble chicken fried steak...a delicacy we in Oklahoma may take for granted...

Perhaps no part of Route 66 embodies that iconic spirit like the stretch of Mother Road through western Oklahoma...

Lucille's Service Station in Hydro
Lucille's Roadhouse in Weatherford
Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton
National Route 66 & Transportation Museum in Elk City
Roger Miller Museum in Erick

So here we are at the end of the road...now, if you're ready to find out what Oklahoma has to offer, check out TravelOK.com/road trips for trip itineraries and inspiration.

Four generations of the White family have owned and run this 5 thousand acre spread in northwestern Oklahoma. More than a "Dude Ranch" this working cattle ranch will fulfill all your cowboy dreams...

Island Guest Ranch

Mutti's German Restaurant in Lawton isn't just a German Restaurant...it's a German Restaurant with Germans. The cook is German...the waitresses are German and the owner is German. The food is Bavarian...from Germany, of course.

One of the best ways to experience the unspoiled splendor of the Wichita Mountains is from the seat of a bicycle for the annual Tour de Meers...

Okay, so a meteor slams into the state of Oklahoma about 450 million years ago, and what do Oklahomans do with the crater? Turn it into a museum, of course. But it doesn't stop there... we also manage to get 18 million barrels of oil, and 18 billion cubic feet of natural gas from it as well...

The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History has recently unveiled a new exhibit...a 2,000 square foot diorama showcasing a fascinating eco-region of western Oklahoma...the Black Mesa Exhibit...

The Oklahoma Aquarium may seem a bit out of place in land-locked Oklahoma. It's just another example of Oklahoma ingenuity...if there's no ocean near Oklahoma, we'll just bring one here!

This spacious restaurant beckons you in with its elegant yet comfortable ambiance..you can sense the mood as you walk through the door...

Waterfront Grill

Riverwalk Crossing is a unique destination down by the river in Jenks...with its shops, restaurants and plenty of outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy.

Treasure hunters from all over the country know about Jenks. They continue to return...time after time...to wander through these downtown blocks of unique antique stores...

Featured in this segment:

American Heritage Antiques
James Pearce, Owner
101 E Main
Jenks, OK 74037
918-298-9408

If you want to catch the true flavor or downtown Jenks, you'll find it at the Jenks Restaurant, a fixture on Main Street for more than five decades.

Time doesn't stand still in this town...the future holds great opportunities for residents and visitors alike...take for example the latest goings on...

Needless to say, the art collection at the Philbrook is outstanding...but this time of the year with its 20 acres of gardens in full bloom ...there's an al fresca feast for the eyes as well...

When in full bloom, lavender is a sight to behold, but the wonderfully enticing aroma that lingers in the air is one of the main reasons people come to Lavender Valley Acres...

You have to admit, the words "Norman" and "Oklahoma" together conjure up an image of smash-mouth football at its finest...but this time, we're checking out what else Norman has to offer...

Included in this segment:

Forward Foods
Guestroom Records
Native Foods Market
Gray Owl Coffee

Two sisters have turned their father, the late Governor Henry Bellmon's farm, into a retreat and a center for sustainability, spirituality, and healing. It’s all intertwined...becoming more conscious of what’s happening with the earth and starting to think about how we live on this planet...come experience Turtle Rock Farm...an ECO (Encouraging Conservation in Oklahoma) Program member, acting as one of Oklahoma's ambassadors for sustainability.

The goal at the Elote Cafe is to serve fresh innovative food using local products and sustainable practices in downtown Tulsa, and do it at a price that people can afford. You might notice the biodegradable to go boxes instead of that nasty Syrofoam. They also compost and Newsome Community farms picks up their compost every week, and Elote buys locally to insure freshness.

Find out why this raptor research facility in southwest Oklahoma is so important to the survival of eagles around the world.

"Someone told me it's all happening at the zoo...I do believe it...I do believe it's true"... and so does our Magic Man as he discovers what's happening at the Oklahoma City Zoo

Braum's began in 1952 as a chain of ice cream stores called Peter Pan...today there are 300 Braum's stores in a 5 state area... so no matter where you go within a 300 mile radius of Oklahoma City, you will find a Braum's store. Sweet!

You know how you run for the storm cellar during bad weather? At the National Weather Center they all run for the roof. It's the best seat in town for viewing approaching storms and anytime weather starts rolling in, the place is packed. Weather affects us all and if you'd like to get a great behind the scenes look at some of the latest gizmos that help to keep us all safe... your tour guides are waiting.

Get an inside look at how the Discover Oklahoma crew puts a show together...starting with a viewer suggestion and ending up Saturday evening in your living room...

A growing faction of barbecue believers have begun making a regular pilgrimage to this litte cabin...perched along on Hwy 77...just a hop,skip and a jump from I-35 near Davis. You'll become a true believer too when you taste some of the offerings at Smokin' Joe's...

Do you really what to know what it was like to drive a herd of cattle from Texas to Kansas? The Chisholm Trail Heritage Center's unique Experience Theater allows you to do just that... smell the bacon and coffee, feel the whipping wind and the crashing lightning, be part of the cattle drive...all without moving from your seat.

Each year since 1961, the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum has honored men and women "Making outstanding contributions to a fuller understanding and appreciation of this nation's great western heritage." This year, two men from Oklahoma will be among those receiving the Museum's highest honors.

These three off-the-beaten-path lakes offer great fishing, boating and camping opportunites:

Hulah Lake, Hwy 10W, Copan, OK

Lake Oolagah, 12698 S Hwy 88, Oolagah, OK

McGee Creek Lake, 576A S McGee Creek Dam Rd, Atoka, OK

You think you're watching a scene from a World War II movie...but instead you're in Frederick, OK and these men are members of a World War II airborne demonstration team...and they're getting ready to jump...

Whether you're into hiking, fishing, or golfing... or just lazing around the beautiful lodge for a relaxing weekend, Quartz Mountain is a welcoming getaway any season of the year...

Quartz Mountain Nature Park

Raring to go fishing, but don't want to head out of town? Do what Jenifer Reynolds does and head out to one of Oklahoma City's pristine lakes.

There are plenty of things you may choose to do at Great Plains State Park. So what do Jeff and Shel decide to do? They borrow a couple of sweet mountain bikes from Wheeler Dealer and give EXTREME mountain biking a try...

When "Nature Calls", birdwatchers are never very far from one of our beautiful state parks here in Oklahoma...

Need a break? Try a winter weekend at Lake Eufaula...when the layers of summer's vegetation are peeled away and the spray from speed boats fade into gentle ripples...and everything is quiet and restful.

You know us here at Discover Oklahoma...whether it's summer, fall, winter, spring...we're always on the search for lip smackin' barbeque...well, Budro's Rib Joint certainly fits the bill...

You'll think you're in the Louisiana bayou when you sample some of the Creole...not Cajun...food at the Bayou Grill...

If you stop by a Merritt's Bakery for your Mardi Gras King Cake, you may find that the offerings are so darn tempting, that you'll leave with so much more than you intended to buy...

Follow the above link for all locations

Learn More

Are these masks just a bit over-the-top? Not if you're needing the ultimate Mardi Gras mask...

Word of The Nut House has spread among Route 66 travelers...as the place to go if you're feeling "munchy"...

Business owners interested in attending the free exhibit of Made in Oklahoma (MIO) products, please RSVP with your name and contact information to:

julie.fitzgerald@oda.state.ok.us
or
jeffery.weeks@oda.state.ok.us

Looking for some Made in Oklahoma beer to go with that Made in Oklahoma food? Then Coop Ale Works will fit the bill...

After forty days of penitence and fasting for Lent... perhaps you are going to need a trip to Lago Vista B&B to splurge and relax...

Recapture the romance of train travel of the 1940s and 50s...take your own "sentimental journey" on the Heartland Flyer...

Access to many of Oklahoma City's most popular destinations are within walking distance of the city's historic Santa Fe station... for more info go to www.travelok.com:

Featured in this segment:

Pinkitzel
Skirvin Hilton Hotel
Colcord Hotel
RedPin Restaurant & Bowling Lounge
American Banjo Museum
Water Taxi of Oklahoma
Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill
The Mantel Wine Bar & Bistro
Nonna's Euro-American Ristorante & Bar

The ambiance here at Whispering Pines is romantic and low key and the food is absolutely out of this world...

Purcell is like a pretty little Valentine...positioned smack dab in the heart of our state. This sweet little town of friendly folks and a caring spirit has certainly earned its moniker as the Heart of Oklahoma...

Butler’s Antiques (in the Hotel Love)
200 W Main
405-830-5662

Auntie Mae’s Antiques
129 W. Main
405-527-5214

Grapevine Antiques
123 W. Main
405-527-0462

T’s Antique Mall
116 W Main
405-527-2766

Ramblng Rose
113 W Main
405-527-0404

Railhead Diner
103 W Washington St
405-527-6360

You know... you can't help yourself when you're at How Sweet It Is just eating lunch...you want a dessert, but then again, you may wind up taking a whole cake home...

also check out How Sweet It Is Catering

You won't need to wander far from Ardmore's train station...just a couple of blocks...to find a downtown renaissance in progress. And if you plan to spend the night, be sure to check out Lake Murray Bed & Berth...

Ten Star Pizza Kitchen
109 E Main St
580-226-0101

The Nine
9 E Main St
580-226-5592

Funny what some people consider art...particularly yard art...but Chris Barbee's Bowling Ball Yard Art takes the cake

Directions: NE of Nowata, Country Road 21, One mile east of Hwy 169.

If you're expecting to find one of those weird little roadside attractions when you stop in at the Museum of Osteology because the sign out front also says "Skulls Unlimited"...boy, are you in for a surprise!

Toll Free #: 800-659-7585

There's no place like home...these architectural oddities may peak your curiosity, but is this your idea of home sweet home? You decide...

Midgley Museum
The Bavinger House
The Cave House

When planning your next Oklahoma outing... keep in mind that weird can be wonderful...

Bigfoot Festival
Ames Astrobleme
Beaver Dunes State Park
Center of the Universe,

It seem a cosmic shift has occurred near the town of Springer... one that would surely have Isaac Newton scratching his head...

Directions: North of Ardmore, take Hwy 53 exit off I-35 (exit #42), go 1.5 miles west on 53, then 1/2 mile north on Pioneer Road. There y'are...

Whether you're into hiking, fishing, or golfing... or just lazing around the beautiful lodge for a relaxing weekend, Quartz Mountain is a welcoming getaway any season of the year...

Quartz Mountain Nature Park

Raring to go fishing, but don't want to head out of town? Do what Jenifer Reynolds does and head out to one of Oklahoma City's pristine lakes.

There are plenty of things you may choose to do at Great Plains State Park. So what do Jeff and Shel decide to do? They borrow a couple of sweet mountain bikes from Wheeler Dealer and give EXTREME mountain biking a try...

When "Nature Calls", birdwatchers are never very far from one of our beautiful state parks here in Oklahoma...

Need a break? Try a winter weekend at Lake Eufaula...when the layers of summer's vegetation are peeled away and the spray from speed boats fade into gentle ripples...and everything is quiet and restful.

You know us here at Discover Oklahoma...whether it's summer, fall, winter, spring...we're always on the search for lip smackin' barbeque...well, Budro's Rib Joint certainly fits the bill...

You'll think you're in the Louisiana bayou when you sample some of the Creole...not Cajun...food at the Bayou Grill...

If you stop by a Merritt's Bakery for your Mardi Gras King Cake, you may find that the offerings are so darn tempting, that you'll leave with so much more than you intended to buy...

Follow the above link for all locations

Learn More

Are these masks just a bit over-the-top? Not if you're needing the ultimate Mardi Gras mask...

Word of The Nut House has spread among Route 66 travelers...as the place to go if you're feeling "munchy"...

Business owners interested in attending the free exhibit of Made in Oklahoma (MIO) products, please RSVP with your name and contact information to:

julie.fitzgerald@oda.state.ok.us
or
jeffery.weeks@oda.state.ok.us

Looking for some Made in Oklahoma beer to go with that Made in Oklahoma food? Then Coop Ale Works will fit the bill...

After forty days of penitence and fasting for Lent... perhaps you are going to need a trip to Lago Vista B&B to splurge and relax...

Ingrid's Kitchen has been an Oklahoma City fixture for more than three decades... and it takes only one visit to figure out why...

Nothing compares to the aroma that tantilizes your appetite as you walk into Mac's Barbeque...with it's intoxicating smell of mouth watering "Q"...

For a truly elegant meal here at Giuseppe's Italian Dining, you'll want to make reservation to eat in the Broom Closet... the BROOM CLOSET???

Eischen’s is the first and last word in fried chicken in Oklahoma, in addition to being the oldest bar in the state. The signature dish, a whole fried chicken, emerges sizzling hot from the kitchen fryer on butcher paper, served with white bread, pickles and onion slices. Try it with a side of fried okra, chased down with a pitcher of ice-cold beer. But be warned: show up early for dinner on the weekends, or be prepared for an hours-long wait for a table. Folks drive from all over the state to make a night of it at Eischen’s.

Learn More

Las Cascadas Mexican Restaurant has an extensive menu which includes forty-one items. All the recipes came with the Roma's from their hometown in Mexico...and now those dishes delight both the local folks and the tourists who come to the Davis area...

Recapture the romance of train travel of the 1940s and 50s...take your own "sentimental journey" on the Heartland Flyer...

Access to many of Oklahoma City's most popular destinations are within walking distance of the city's historic Santa Fe station... for more info go to www.travelok.com:

Featured in this segment:

Pinkitzel
Skirvin Hilton Hotel
Colcord Hotel
RedPin Restaurant & Bowling Lounge
American Banjo Museum
Water Taxi of Oklahoma
Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill
The Mantel Wine Bar & Bistro
Nonna's Euro-American Ristorante & Bar

The ambiance here at Whispering Pines is romantic and low key and the food is absolutely out of this world...

Purcell is like a pretty little Valentine...positioned smack dab in the heart of our state. This sweet little town of friendly folks and a caring spirit has certainly earned its moniker as the Heart of Oklahoma...

Butler’s Antiques (in the Hotel Love)
200 W Main
405-830-5662

Auntie Mae’s Antiques
129 W. Main
405-527-5214

Grapevine Antiques
123 W. Main
405-527-0462

T’s Antique Mall
116 W Main
405-527-2766

Ramblng Rose
113 W Main
405-527-0404

Railhead Diner
103 W Washington St
405-527-6360

You know... you can't help yourself when you're at How Sweet It Is just eating lunch...you want a dessert, but then again, you may wind up taking a whole cake home...

also check out How Sweet It Is Catering

You won't need to wander far from Ardmore's train station...just a couple of blocks...to find a downtown renaissance in progress. And if you plan to spend the night, be sure to check out Lake Murray Bed & Berth...

Ten Star Pizza Kitchen
109 E Main St
580-226-0101

The Nine
9 E Main St
580-226-5592

Funny what some people consider art...particularly yard art...but Chris Barbee's Bowling Ball Yard Art takes the cake

Directions: NE of Nowata, Country Road 21, One mile east of Hwy 169.

If you're expecting to find one of those weird little roadside attractions when you stop in at the Museum of Osteology because the sign out front also says "Skulls Unlimited"...boy, are you in for a surprise!

Toll Free #: 800-659-7585

There's no place like home...these architectural oddities may peak your curiosity, but is this your idea of home sweet home? You decide...

Midgley Museum
The Bavinger House
The Cave House

When planning your next Oklahoma outing... keep in mind that weird can be wonderful...

Bigfoot Festival
Ames Astrobleme
Beaver Dunes State Park
Center of the Universe,

It seem a cosmic shift has occurred near the town of Springer... one that would surely have Isaac Newton scratching his head...

Directions: North of Ardmore, take Hwy 53 exit off I-35 (exit #42), go 1.5 miles west on 53, then 1/2 mile north on Pioneer Road. There y'are...