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More than 46,000 acres of water, nestled in the verdant hills of northeastern Oklahoma, yields a perfect vacationing landscape. But don’t count this is as simply a lake escape — one of the best parts of Grand Lake is that the entertainment is equally amazing on dry land.
Day One - Friday
Evening - Arrive at Pine Lodge Resort, your base camp for this Grand Lake girlfriend getaway, and you'll immediately realize that it is anything but campy. Your luxurious cabins will be waiting for you with your names on them and doors unlocked for your convenience. You'll find a personal welcome note waiting inside with your keys. You and your friends will be impressed by the spacious, well-appointed and beautifully decorated cabins. Slip into your swimsuits and enjoy a dip in the resort's pool, and then follow it up with a long conversation as you soak in the private hot tub on your cabin's deck. Retire inside for a pajama party complete with movies and popcorn.
Day Two - Saturday
Morning - Enjoy a little extra beauty sleep to recover from your late-night gab session. Awake refreshed and ready to hit the hip little town of Grove. Start out by exploring Har-Ber Village, one of the largest antique museums in the United States. This reconstructed, turn-of-the-century village displays 100-plus collections for more than a half-million visitors annually. Next, stop at the nearby Lendonwood Gardens for a few Zen moments with the girls. This six-acre botanical garden's dense grounds feature gazebos, a large Koi pond, oriental gardens, a charming English garden and amazing plots of color and blossoms. Try to squeeze in a little shopping in downtown Grove on your way to lunch. The biggest problem will be pulling yourself away from the boutique shops.
Afternoon - It's time to delight your tastebuds with lunch at The Rheingarten. This quaint restaurant, whose owner hails from Germany, features all your favorite German cuisines including delicious wienerschnitzel. After lunch, it's time to weigh anchor and take to the water aboard the Cherokee Queen paddlewheeler. Sit on the top deck and catch some rays or enjoy the comfortable lounge area inside as you spend the afternoon cruising the lake and taking in the sights from this nostalgic riverboat.
Evening - As the boat docks, you're just steps away from a fine dining experience for dinner. White tablecloths and candles make for an elegant dinner, but casual lake attire makes for the ultimate comfort at Royal Bay Restaurant. The menu features hand-cut steaks and the finest in seafood.
Relaxed and well fed, it's time to rev your engine with a parasailing adventure. 
Appetites satisfied, it's decision time - spend a high-rolling evening at the casino or slip back to Pine Lodge Resort for quiet time in the pool and hot tub or a girlfriend gathering in the clubhouse of the resort where you can play ping pong, table games, create a late-night snack in the kitchen or just hang out and watch a movie together. If you're up for the gaming action, hit Grand Lake Casino before leaving Grove. At the casino you'll find over 900 slot machines and 14 gaming tables featuring blackjack, three card poker and Texas Hold 'em.
Day Three - Sunday
Morning - There's no time to waste today! Start the day off at La Roma Spa in Langley where a master masseur will melt away your cares with a professional spa massage. How's that for a reason to get out of bed? Lunch awaits you at Anna's Bananas in Monkey Island. This upscale bistro and bar is sure to be a hit with your bunch.
Afternoon - Now that you're relaxed and well fed, it's time to rev your engine with a parasailing adventure. Head to Sail Grand Waterfront for a bird's eye view of Grand Lake as you float 500 feet above the water. Your gang might consider a whole day on the water with Sail Grand's Yacht and Watersports Package which provides you with a four-hour cruise in the comfort of a Bluewater yacht. The parasailing crew will come out to the yacht and take up to ten brave parasailers on individual flights while the rest of your friends enjoy the yacht and the two Sea-Doos that are included.
Evening - Before ending your chick trip, enjoy a delicious dinner at Grand Lake's party central - The Shebang. This really is the whole shebang where you can eat, drink, dance the night away and even shop in their unique boutique. Dinner features elegant cuisine including steak, seafood, baby back ribs, prime rib, pasta and pizza served in a fun and comfortable environment with patio seating available.
