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Old 08-24-2008, 09:23 AM
 
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I am a young college graduate moving to Tulsa in two weeks for a job. In short, here's what I am curious about:

1) I have looked extensively on the internet. When I am not working, probably every other weekend, what is a fun thing to do? I have never spent any time in the MW. If I drive 30 mins - 2 hrs. outside of the city, in any direction, what will I find? I am not asking for everything that I will find, but, overall, will I just find open spaces? Is there any sort of space just to park your car and stare at the sky (in the day or night)? If I want to relax in nature, what do you recommend?

Or any other places within 2 hours that are interesting and pleasant? I am not looking for a lot of stimulating entertainment--I prefer something quirky and niche.

Any suggestions?
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Old 08-24-2008, 11:59 AM
 
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You'll find the river walk, bike trails, museums, parks. Look on some of the other Tulsa threads, especially the picture thread. There's lots to see and do. If you are over 35, I have a single daughter teaching at TU.
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Old 08-24-2008, 12:48 PM
 
Location: Fort Worth/Dallas
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I placed the following stickie in the forum to answer just these types of questions. Hopefully it contains at least some of the information you seek.

https://www.city-data.com/forum/tulsa...und-tulsa.html
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Old 08-24-2008, 02:16 PM
 
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If you're talking about two hours away, you can go see buffalo at Woolaroc, you can see the OKC bombing memorial, POPS 66 soda shop in arcadia, the inland waterway at the port of catoosa, Eskimo Joes in stillwater, etc. Not to mention there are numerous festivals, especially during the summer months. There are tons of places that are scenic or just good to look at. I like going to the reservoir in east tulsa which has a jogging path around it.
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Old 08-24-2008, 02:37 PM
 
Location: Pawnee Nation
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There's a nudist colony near Stroud.........
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Old 08-24-2008, 03:32 PM
 
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Was that before or after the tornado?
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Old 08-24-2008, 08:08 PM
 
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2 hours will take you to the mountains albeit small mountains of southeast oklahoma or due east in the ozarks of arkansas
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Old 08-24-2008, 08:21 PM
 
Location: Tulsa, OK, Traffic Circle Area
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Was that before or after the tornado?
I remember that sure leveled that factory outlet mall there. The parking lot is still there, at least the last time I drove to OKC.
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Old 08-25-2008, 02:36 PM
 
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The last I heard, an Indian tribe recently bought it.
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Old 08-26-2008, 09:48 AM
 
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Default Things to Do

My favorite place to go shopping for activities is travelok.com, the state's department of tourism website.

We've done some of the coolest (or lamest!) things because of this site, but nothing's ever been boring.

Eagle/Loon watch at Lake Tenkiller
Land Rush re-enactment
Re-enactment of Battle of Round Mountain
Bluegrass Festival in Guthrie
Pow wows

I love the randomness you find! Pick the area you want to go, the time you want to go, and just start digging through listings until something tickles your funny bone!

Good luck!
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