What to See and Do
Arbuckle Boat Rental – Don’t have a boat? No problem. Pontoons, canoes & kayaks for rent on Arbuckle Lake. Driving instructions and life jackets provided. Tubes and toys available. Located at Point Boat Ramp on Cooper Memorial Road, (from Hwy 7, west edge of Sulphur, go south on Cooper Mem. Rd. 5 1/2 m, take a left at the “Y”) 580-622-5790 or 580-618-1123 arbuckleboatrentals.com
Arbuckle Trail Rides – Horseback riding in Turner Falls Park or area ranches. Beautiful scenery and wildlife spottings. Experienced guides. Also, riding lessons available. Reservations recommended. Sulphur. ph. (580) 622-6326; cell (580) 993-0097
www.arbuckletrailrides.com / www.wolferanch.com
Arbuckle Wilderness - Exotic Animal Drive-thru & walk-thru park, petting zoo, go-carts, camel rides, paddle boats & more, specials for groups, 1-800-738-7275
www.arbucklewilderness.com
Ardmore Farmers Market – Fresh fruits, veggies, flowers and more from local growers. Occasionally selling candles, soaps, etc. Open Wed. & Sat, April – Nov 8a.m. to noon. Market Place on Broadway – 112 E Bdwy, Ardmore 580-226-7660
Artist of the Arbuckles Gallery – Local artists displays, periodic art shows. 2nd Saturday Art Affair, an outdoor event on Plaza in historic downtown Sulphur, March – Dec (weather permitting) from 10a.m. – 3p.m. Gallery located at 330 W. Muskogee in Sulphur. Open Wed – Sat, noon -5p.m. donations accepted. 580-622-5744
Chickasaw Cultural Center – World class destination for history and culture of Chickasaw people. 109 acre campus, museum, interactive exhibits, HD movies, café, gift shops, amphitheater and traditional village. Beautiful grounds to stroll. Located on west edge of Sulphur, ½ mile south on Cooper Mem. Road. Open Tues- Sun. 580-622-7130 www.chickasawculturalcenter.com
Chickasaw National Recreation Area – Oklahoma’s first national park, mineral & fresh water springs, nature center museum, swimming, picnicking, hiking, fishing, camping, boating, hunting, ranger-guided programs, equestrian & mountain bike trail (580) 622-3165
www.nps.gov/chic
Cross Bar Ranch - Oklahoma’s largest ATV/OHV park, 2,800 acres of
rugged terrain in Arbuckle Mountains, primitive camping.
(580) 369-2444
or (580) 247-0350
www.crossbarranch.com
Gene Autry Museum – Museum dedicated to movie actor & singing cowboy Gene Autry, as well as many other Western actors and recording artists.
(580) 294-3047
www.geneautryokmuseum.com
Greater Southwest Historical Museum – South Central Oklahoma’s History from mid-1800’s to present. Exhibits include horse-drawn carriage, one room schoolhouse, log cabin general store and much more. History comes alive. Two more museums here: The Military Memorial Museum and Carter County Genealogical Society Library. (580) 226-3857
www.gshm.org
Jingle & Jangle – Let your imagination run wild with candy crafts. Gingerbread houses, giant cookie, edible sand are and candy necklaces to decorate. Make your own fun…and masterpiece. For kids of ALL ages. 111 E. Paul Ave, Pauls Valley 405-238-5800 www.jingleandjangle.com
Lake Murray Golf – 18 hole, par 70 public course near lake and state lodge. Putting green, driving range, bent grass greens, scenic, wooded, waterfall & lake. (580) 223-6613
www.travelok.com
Lake Murray State Park – Clear water lake, all types of water sports (boating, fishing, swimming, skiing, sailing, etc.), camping, picnicking, scuba diving, golf course, airstrip. (580) 223-4044
www.travelok.com
Toy & Action Figure Museum – Over 13,000 action and pop culture figures, colorful & imaginative displays, hands-on playroom, gift shop, closed Mon. 111 S. Chickasaw, Pauls Valley 405-238-6300 www.actionfiguremuseum.com
Turner Falls Overlook – Stop off at the top of the Arbuckles and have a free preview of Turner Falls. The 77-foot waterfall seen from high above is an awesome sight and provides a bird’s eye view of much of what the
park has to offer. (580) 369-2330
Turner Falls Park – Scenic natural park, 77-foot water fall, hiking, swimming, picnicking, fishing, camping, caves, geological formations, spring-fed creek, horseback riding, snack bars. (580) 369-2988
www.turnerfallspark.com
