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B A R T L E S V I L L E

In Bartlesville, the town that oil built, you can see roaming herds of exotic animals on an oil baron’s vast ranch, explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s only skyscraper, shop for unique treasures and experience the art, culture and history of the  American West. The Price Tower ( http://pricetower.org ) adorns the city skyline creating a unique attraction. Here you can tour  the top three floors and visit the Price Tower Arts Center’s latest exhibition. One of Bartlesville’s most well known attractions is Woolaroc Ranch, Museum and Wildlife Preserve ( https://woolaroc.org ), the former country retreat of oilman Frank Phillips. The museum is full of unique artifacts and houses one of the finest collections of western art in the mid-west. The  3,700 acre country estate is a haven for wildlife and the ideal place to experience nature’s beauty at its best. Held here in June is the annual Kidsfest, an amazing fun event for children with entertainment, educational workshops, make-and-take  activities. Also visit the sumptuous residence of Frank Phillips in Bartlesville and learn about the Phillip’s family and their contributions to the Bartlesville area.

M U S K O G E E

Historically known as Three Forks, (the Verdigris, Grand and Arkansas Rivers meet here) the Muskogee/Fort Gibson area has played an important role in the development of northeastern Oklahoma. The Three Rivers Museum ( http://www.3riversmuseum.com ) tells this fascinating story with a series of interactive displays.



An interesting place to visit is the Ataloa Lodge Museum ( http://ataloa.bacone.edu) located on the Bacone College campus which houses one of the finest privately owned collections of Native American art in the country. One of the most  unusual features in the lodge is a stone fireplace made out of rocks and stones from around the world, including a fossilized dinosaur egg.

The Five Civilized Tribes Museum ( http://www.fivetribes.org/ ) pays tribute to the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek and Seminole tribes who  were forced to relocate to Oklahoma's Indian Territory after the Louisiana Purchase.
One of the most unique attractions in Muskogee is the U.S.S. Batfish War Memorial (http://www.ussbatfish.com/index.html), which features an actual WWII submarine that can be toured. An ideal place for families in April and December is the Honor Heights Park ( http://www.cityofmuskogee.com ), where a kaleidoscope of color adorns  the grounds during the Azalea Festival in the spring, and twinkling, colorful light displays shine during the Garden of Lights Festival at Christmastime. Also, the River Country Family Water Park with its interactive water playground, sand playground,  water slides and tubes is a great, fun place to visit.

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