Start in OKC with breakfast near Automobile Alley, then spend about 90 minutes at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art before lunch at Barrio’s Fine Mexican. Factory Obscura is the day's 'only in Oklahoma' experience—give it 90 minutes to touch, crawl and explore—then browse Craig's Curious Emporium for eclectic jewelry, gifts and home goods. Stroll through art galleries and shops in the Paseo Arts District before an outdoor reset at Scissortail Park. Finish with dinner and, if the calendar cooperates, a show at The Jones Assembly. The day is full, but the attractions are close together.
Stay: Fordson Hotel: This unique hotel is just steps away from the Jones Assembly in the West Village District and located in a renovated Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant.
Day 2 - Oklahoma City, Edmond, GuthrieBegin with a beloved brunch spot, Café Kacao. Get on the waitlist early and plan on sharing the French toast. Visit the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum to experience a bold dose of Oklahoma’s cowboy and native roots. Head north to downtown Edmond for lunch at Flat Tire Burgers followed by dessert at Railyard Pies. Walk off your pie with a downtown stroll to peruse Bluebird Books, Unplugged, Out on a Limb, or get more active with a climb at Blocworks. Continue on to Guthrie, the territorial capital of Oklahoma to Level Up Arcade. Pay once at the door and every game in the building is set to free play. Dine at a local favorite; the steaks, BBQ, and salad bar at Stables Café are a don’t-miss. Take a spooky Guthrie Ghost Walk before turning in at one of the city’s bed and breakfasts.
Stay: Dominion House Boutique Hotel: Stay at this elegant hotel that was built in 1923.
Day 3 - Guthrie, StillwaterPeople drive miles and miles away just for Missy’s donuts and baked goods; this is second breakfast if you indulged at the hotel. Catch Lisa Sorrell at work in her shop as she makes one-of-a-kind, custom-made cowboy boots. She also teaches leatherwork and owns a notions shop. Step back into yesteryear at the Oklahoma Frontier Drugstore Museum before hitting the road to Stillwater. Lunch calls for the original Hideaway Pizza—one of the most popular eateries in the state. Shop historic downtown, stroll through the Oklahoma State University campus, or knock down some pins at Frontier Lanes. Don’t miss Eskimo Joe’s for dinner, the collectible cup, and buying the world-famous T-shirt. Stillwater is the birthplace of Red Dirt music and there are quite a few live music venues. Check the local calendar and catch a show if you can.
Stay: The Atherton Hotel
Planning note: Verify current hours, reservations, event calendars and lodging availability before traveling.
