Top 10 Camping Places to Go in Oklahoma Camping Gems - Places to Go in Oklahoma Indian City USA, Anadarko The seven different Native American villages build here were planned by and constructed under the supervision of the University of Oklahoma's Department of Anthropology. On your guided 45 minute tour, you will learn about the various tribes that would lived in these villages, see artifacts relating to villagers' lives, and, depending on the schedule, see a performance of the Indian City Dancers. Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge The 59,020 acre Refuge hosts a rare piece of the past -- a remnant mixed grass prairie, an island where the natural grasslands escaped destruction because the rocks underfoot defeated the plow. You can look for buffalos, longhorn cattle, deer, and elk, and enjoy great fishing, swimming, and picnicking spots. Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail Come on a journey to remember and commemorate the survival of the Cherokee people who were forced from their homelands in the Southeastern United States in the 1830s. The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail passes through the present-day states of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. Will Rogers Memorial and Museum Here you'll find the museum of Claremore's favorite son, Will Rogers. Touring this museum will give you a chance to see murals, sculptures, dioramas, vintage photos, show bills, and visit a theater that shows some of his early work. At the nearby Dog Iron Ranch, you'll see how Will Rogers grew up at this 1879 farm house and out buildings, and learn more about his Cherokee background. (1720 W Will Rogers Blvd, 918-341-0719) Santa Fe National Historic Trail Take a journey between western Missouri and Santa Fe on the Santa Fe National Historic Trail. You'll find adventure and evidence of past travelers who made this remarkable trip before you! The Santa Fe National Historic Trail crosses the five states of Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. Grand Lake O'the Cherokees Set in the foothills of the Ozark Mountain Range in northeastern Oklahoma, this 46,500-acre gem of a lake is a fabulous place to enjoy boating, skiing, fishing, swimming and sailing. Myriad Botanical Gardens & Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, Oklahoma City While you're in this fabulous city, be sure not to miss the Myriad Botanical Gardens & Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory. The gardens cover seventeen beautifully landscaped acres and include a sunken lake. After you finish strolling the grounds, you are in for a treat at the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory. Here you'll see bird's nest anthurium and silver wattle, as you take your time on the Adventure Walk which winds through a display of palm trees, flowers and exotic plants from around the world. Guthrie, Oklahoma Visiting the first capitol of Oklahoma will give you a chance to visit the Oklahoma Territorial Museum, the State Capital Publishing Museum, the Guthrie Scottish Rite Masonic Temple, and the Oklahoma Frontier Drugstore Museum. Or you can head to the Owen Fine Art Museum, the International Model Railroad Museum, the National Four-String Banjo Hall of Fame Museum, and the Oklahoma Sports Museum. Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Sulphur The “Peaceful Valley of Rippling Waters” appropriately describes Chickasaw National Recreation Area, known for its many mineral springs, cool water, flora, fauna, and wildlife. Here one’s mind may wander back in time to when the early American Indian came to this area to rest, relax at the water’s edge, and hunt for their food from the abundant wildlife. Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve, Tulsa This phenomenal preserve features art and artifacts from across the Southwest. Located on 3,600 acres of woodlands and plains, 40 miles due north of Tulsa, it serves as a preserve for wildlife, including American buffalo, elk, deer, and other wild animals. (918-336-0307)