Skiatook is a fast-growing community with a wealth of family-friendly activities. Bring the kids to Central Park to play on the playground, splash pad and pool. The park is also the trailhead to the Osage Prairie Trail, a 14.5-mile-long trail that runs along the old Midland Valley Railway. This 10-foot paved trail crosses eight pedestrian bridges and stretches all the way to downtown Tulsa.
If water recreation is what you’re after, be sure to visit the beautiful Skiatook Lake. Surrounded by gently rolling hills and mature hardwood trees, this 10,000-acre lake is known for its plentiful fishing, boating and swimming opportunities. Campsites, boat ramps, playgrounds and nature trails are also available.
Other must-see Skiatook attractions include the Osage Casino Hotel - Skiatook, Skiatook Museum and Gander Way Vineyards & Winery. Take to the skies with Skydive Airtight, or investigate the Healing Rock, which was considered a natural healing site by the Osage and Quapaw Indians in the 19th century.
Barbecue, barbeque, BBQ or bar-b-q: no matter how you spell it, the end result is nothing short of delicious. Dry-rubbed, salt and peppered, or smothered with sauce, Oklahoma’s delicious barbecue restaurants are waiting to serve up some tasty 'cue just how you like it.
Grab your best concert buddy and hit the road to experience one of Oklahoma's first-rate music festivals. Whatever sounds good to your ears — from jazz and heavy metal to classical music and the latest underground sub-genre you haven't even heard of yet — you'll find a festival in Oklahoma that celebrates it with style.
Oklahoma is a haven for great tasting Mexican cuisine with restaurants that serve up everything from tasty tostadas to refreshing, top-shelf margaritas. If you love all things cheesy, spicy and south-of-the-border, visit one of these Mexican restaurants in Oklahoma for an unforgettable meal.
Oklahoma has played host to a variety of Hollywood films - from heart-wrenching dramas to experimental features and zany comedies to high impact thrillers. Whether you're a true cinema buff or simply enjoy catching the occasional flick, you'll have fun exploring these filming locations in the Sooner State.
Discover Osage County and trace your family history and ancestry with this list of county-specific genealogy resources.
Oklahoma’s second largest city has long been celebrated as a mountain biking hub for outdoor enthusiasts, but for city dwellers looking for in-town adventures, Tulsa offers a variety of paved cycling routes surrounded by both metropolitan allures and beautiful landscapes.
