Ponca City settlers claimed townsite certificates during the Cherokee Outlet Opening, and oil made it into the thriving cultural center it is today. Honor the brave women who settled Oklahoma at the Pioneer Woman Museum & Statue. Tour the Italian "Palace on the Prairie," the Marland Mansion & Estate, built by oil baron and Governor E.W. Marland. Dig deep into Ponca City's oil history at the Conoco Museum, honor Native roots at the Standing Bear Park, Museum & Education Center or go green with a tour of the Lester & Mary Cann Memorial Botanical Gardens.
Fill up your tank and get ready to explore some of Oklahoma’s most beautiful areas on a scenic drive. From the legendary Talimena National Scenic Byway to the iconic Route 66, these ready-made road trips offer miles of views and must-see attractions.
Take in refreshing floral arrangements and decorative greenery when rain showers yield to springtime flowers. Travel to a lesser known Oklahoma garden or arboretum for a peaceful afternoon spent with nature.
Use this handy guide to plan your trip to the Pioneer Woman’s Mercantile and discover the other top attractions, delicious dining and luxurious lodging along the way.
Step back in time and enjoy a show at one of Oklahoma’s many historic theaters. See a film, concert or performing arts event, and take in the stunning architecture that makes these time-honored movie houses true Oklahoma landmarks.
Skip traditional restaurants and head to one of these quirky Oklahoma locations where the setting is the highlight and delicious food is just an added bonus.
If the Marland Mansion’s lavishly decorated walls could talk, they would tell visitors of an unconventional family that stirred up drama in the small town of Ponca City.
Ponca City Chamber of Commerce
