Osage Casino-Bartlesville in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, is a Native American gaming property owned by the Osage Nation, located at 1803 US Highway 60 and newly opened on November 16, 2023, replacing the original casino from 2006.
The Center of the Universe in Tulsa, Oklahoma is a small concrete circle on a pedestrian bridge that creates an unusual acoustic phenomenon where sounds made within the circle echo back loudly and clearly only to the person standing inside, while those outside hear only faint or distorted noises.
Bricktown in Oklahoma City originated during the 1889 Land Run as a bustling warehouse and distribution hub east of downtown, fueled by five railroads including the Santa Fe line and the North Canadian River, where U.S. Cavalry troops from Fort Reno maintained order amid rapid growth of brick buildings from 1898 to 1930 for wholesalers handling cotton, wheat, and goods.
Kickapoo Casino Shawnee in Shawnee, Oklahoma, is owned and operated by the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, located at 38900 W MacArthur Dr, about 30 minutes east of Oklahoma City, and open daily from 10am to 2am.
The Tulsa Zoo in Mohawk Park, Tulsa, Oklahoma, spans 85 acres as one of America's oldest accredited zoos, founded in 1927 with Monkey Island and evolving through milestones like its first elephant Gunda in 1954, giraffes in 1962, and accreditation in 1976 to house over 1,500 animals across 300+ species including endangered rhinos, elephants, and penguins.
Turner Falls Park, Oklahoma's oldest recreational area spanning 1,500 acres six miles south of Davis in the Arbuckle Mountains, centers on the state's tallest 77-foot waterfall where Honey Creek cascades into a spring-fed natural swimming pool staying cool at 55-60°F year-round, perfect for diving from a board and splashing amid slippery rocks.
