Sightseeing
Local GemExperience Midwest City
FreeThe convention and visitors bureau for Midwest City, Oklahoma, just east of Oklahoma City.
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SightseeingLocal GemHistory Buff
Shawnee
Shawnee is a sightseeing stop in Shawnee, OK, part of the Oklahoma City and Tulsa guide. Cost: free.
· Shawnee, OK
Why you should go…
Shawnee is a city of about 30,000 in central Oklahoma, located on I-40 between Oklahoma City and Tulsa near historic Route 66. It is home to four Native American tribal nations, Oklahoma's oldest art museum, and several casinos. Visit Shawnee is the city's tourism department, which opened a new welcome center in 2021.
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What's around here?
The closest stops to Shawnee, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.
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- SightseeingFamily Favorite
Norman
FreeOfficial visitor guide to Norman, Oklahoma, home to the University of Oklahoma and its museums.
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- Eat & DrinkQuirky Fun
Pops 66
FreeStop on Route 66 for a diner meal, hundreds of bottled sodas and a 66-foot LED soda bottle out front.
30 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink
- MuseumsHistory Buff
First Americans Museum
Under $25Explore galleries telling the stories of the 39 tribal nations in Oklahoma today, then eat at the on-site 39 Restaurant.
31 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums
- AttractionsFamily Favorite
Six Flags Frontier City
$50+Ride roller coasters and water rides in a Western-themed amusement park that includes the Wild West Water Works water park.
32 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions
- SightseeingLocal Gem
Oklahoma City Tourism Information Center
FreeState-run welcome center off I-35 offering free Oklahoma travel guides, maps and trip-planning help.
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