ROAD TRIP ROAD TRIP ROAD TRIP. I am always looking for a place that I can jump in my car and drive to. Whether it’s an hour long drive or six, I love it and seeing new things. So I thought it best this to be the last topic in my OKC Bucket List Series. I am listing out some of the cool places you can road trip to or visit for the weekend that are super close to OKC!
**Three things before we get into it. Please skip if you read the last couple of blogs in the series!
First, I LOVE Oklahoma City and I’ve been here a lot of times. This series is a fresh list of places that I haven’t been to. I’ve either heard about them from people here, seen them on social media, or I’ve passed them since I’ve been here!
Secondly, with that in mind, there are sooo many places that won’t be on this list, so don’t feel like this is all there is here. Trust me, it’s not even a dent. OKC is soo big and I’m learning new things and about new places every day!
Thirdly, this list is NOT in a specific order of which is best or which I want to try first. It’s random.**
ROAD TRIP DESTINATIONS
TULSA
*This is the halfway point for me on my way back home. This has become a great meeting place for any of my friends and I*
LOCATION:
An hour and 34 minutes from Oklahoma City
WHAT TO DO:
Gathering Place Tulsa’s Riverfront Park, lots of attractions, nature trails, cafe’s, Williams Lodge, and so many events going on throughout the year
Tulsa Zoo Open 364 days a year (except Christmas Day) its great to go enjoy at any time
River Parks Trails, lots of diners, shopping places, fishing and a few water sports opportunities
NORMAN
LOCATION:
Thirty minutes from Oklahoma City
WHAT TO DO:
Lake Thunderbird State Park Activities include: canoeing, boating, swimming, fishing, horseback riding and more. There are also places you can camp for the weekend
Historic Campus Corner District Home to over 75 retail, dining and entertainment facilities in this sweet sweet downtown spot
Summit Climbing 12,000 sq. ft. where you can climb, do yoga, and have a variety of classes that you can do
The Depot produces Summer and Winter concerts, Jazz concerts, gallery exhibitions, Second Sunday Poetry Readings, and a venue for several art and writing classes for adults
BROKEN BOW LAKE
LOCATION:
Four hours from Oklahoma City
WHAT TO DO:
Water sports, Speedboat, Houseboat, Jet skis, Hiking, Beaver lodge nature trails, and Fishing
TURNER FALLS PARK
LOCATION:
One hour and 20 minutes from Oklahoma City
WHAT TO DO:
Sandy beaches, Rock swimming pools, Bathhouses, Hiking, Water slide, and Caves that you can explore on foot
LAKE EUFAULA
LOCATION:
Two hours from Oklahoma City
WHAT TO DO:
Boating, Fishing, Swimming, Hiking, Hunting, Golfing, and Horseback Riding
PAWHUSKA
LOCATION:
Two hours and 12 minutes from Oklahoma City
WHAT TO DO:
The downtown area is the cutest, lots of local shops, the lodge, yummy food from places including: the mercantile, the ice cream shop, and the pizza place
ORR FAMILY FARM
LOCATION:
In Oklahoma City!!
WHAT TO DO:
Pumpkin patch, Train rides, Zip line, lots of fun areas for kids to play, Zombie apocalypse paintball, and yummy food to enjoy while you’re spending the day walking around and exploring
WICHITA MOUNTAINS
LOCATION:
One hour and 18 minutes from Oklahoma City
WHAT TO DO:
Campsites, Biking, Rock climbing, Watchable wildlife, and pets are allowed!