Western Heritage and Cowboys

Cowboy up for some authentic Wild West adventures in Oklahoma. Rodeos, cattle trails and guest ranches provide the perfect opportunities to go cowboy, while historic forts and heritage museums school visitors on the importance of Oklahoma's western past.

 
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A Road Trip on the Shawnee Trail

February 17, 2010

Driving the old Shawnee cattle trail is scenic and entertaining. read more
 

Eat Like a Cowboy

All that ridin’ and ropin’ can make would-be cowboys work up an appetite as big as a western Oklahoma sunset. Here’s the inside scoop on where to get your fill. read more
 

Cowboy Up at Oklahoma's Guest Ranches

If you feel you might have been born 100 years too late, take heart. There are plenty of places in Oklahoma to get your cowboy on. read more
 

Cowboy Entertainment

From stunt riding to shootouts to the Opry, Oklahoma offers plenty of Western fun. read more
 

Road Trip: The Chisholm Trail

Western Experience expert Ted Streuli travels U.S. 81 from Waurika to Enid, following the path countless drovers used to get longhorn cattle from Texas to Kansas. read more
 

The Great Western Trail

Drive U.S. Highway 183 through western Oklahoma following the cattle drive trails where cowboys worked in the wide-open spaces. read more




 
A cowboy wrangles a stray in this sculpture that greets visitors to the Historic Stockyards City near downtown Oklahoma City. Stockyards City is the world's largest working cattle feeder and auction area and welcomes visitors to shop and dine as they co-mingle with cattlemen and ranch hands. View all Photos
The Oklahoma History Center is 215,000 sq ft of interesting, fun and educational exhibits covering Oklahoma's past. From Indy race cars and a space capsule used by an Oklahoma astronaut to Native American culture and pioneer lifestyle, you'll find all things Oklahoma at the History Center. This video whets your appetite, but you'll certainly want to plan an in-person visit after watching.
The Oklahoma History Center is 215,000 sq ft of interesting, fun and educational exhibits covering Oklahoma's past. From Indy race cars and a space capsule used by an Oklahoma astronaut to Native American culture and pioneer lifestyle, you'll find all things Oklahoma at the History Center. This video whets your appetite, but you'll certainly want to plan an in-person visit after watching.
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