Celebrate Oklahoma's Western heritage by kicking up your boot heels and unleashing your inner cowboy.
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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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Oklahoma’s outlaw tales will transport you to the dusty days of yesteryear when six-shooter pistols and vigilantes terrorized Indian Territory. read more

With several world-class museums dedicated to our Old West heritage, Oklahoma boasts the most comprehensive collections of Western art in the world. But you'll find more than just great works of art, you'll also be transported back to the days when the cowboy lifestyle reigned supreme. read more

The Western experience in Oklahoma isn’t limited to grownups. Even little buckaroos will find plenty of ways to experience ranch life and living history without having to ride a 2,000-pound bull or rope a steer. read more

This working cattle ranch in the Oklahoma panhandle provides the inner cowboy with some archaeological history, a bed and breakfast stay and a down-home dinner. read more

There's no horsing around, Oklahoma hosts an impressive collection of world-class equestrian shows. read more

Feel the thrill at one of the many Oklahoma rodeos held across the state. read more




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