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One
of the most famous land rushes in American history occurred in
Oklahoma on April 22, 1889 when 50,000 homesteaders swarmed into
the territory
Some
were "Sooners" who took off before the noon starting gun - hence the state's nickname, The Sooner
State. A huge oil boom a few years later made instant millionaires of many of
these original settlers.
In
addition to oil, the Oklahoma plains continue to produce annual bumper crops of
wheat, cotton, and peanuts.
Known
as Indian Territory from its earliest days, Oklahoma offers visitors major tourist
attractions related to its American Indian heritage. These include the restored
Cherokee village at the Cherokee
Heritage Center and the planned American
Indian Cultural Center in Oklahoma City.
Other
travel attractions include Lake
Texoma located on the Texas border, National
Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, and the Will
Rogers Memorial in Claremore.
More
about Oklahoma tourist attractions around the Web:
TravelOK.com : Official Oklahoma Tourism Info - The official OK travel site with lots to do and see including picture galleries,
video clips, hotel & restaurant guides, major Oklahoma tourist attractions,
guides to golf courses, resorts & state parks.
Oklahoma
Attractions, Events, Travel, Tourism and Recreation - Guide to central
Oklahoma with the focus on American Indian and western heritage with facts &
information on major attractions, dining & lodging, kid-friendly and family
fun, calendar of events, related links.
Oklahoma
City Convention & Visitors Bureau - Fun, colorful site to the capital
city with video clips & photos along with practical information on where to
stay, what to see and do, guides to cowboy and Indian cultural sites & events,
horse shows & rodeos.
Edmond
Convention & Visitors Bureau - At Oklahoma City's
backdoor with lots to see and do including facts on Arcadia Lake
activities, nearby historic sites, cultural events.
Tulsa
Convention & Visitors Bureau - Cosmopolitan shopping
& nightlife mixes in with sporting events & rodeos with
information on both including guides to hotels, restaurants, art
& cultural exhibits, top attractions, video, pictures, FAQ. |