The landlocked state of Oklahoma sits in the south-central part of the USA. It shares its borders with several states— Kansas, Colorado, Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico and Missouri. The Sooner State is steeped in history and celebrates native American legacy and the erstwhile frontier lifestyle. As the country's 20th largest state, there's plenty to see and do here.
Let's take a closer look at the major cities in Oklahoma and what you can do to make the best out of a trip there.
List of cities in Oklahoma for travelers
Oklahoma comprises 77 counties, divided into almost 600 cities and towns. Here are some of the most visited cities in Oklahoma, their popular tourist spots and the closest airports to get there.
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City
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Area
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Must visits
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Connecting airport
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Oklahoma City
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1,609 sq km
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● OKC’s Paseo district
● Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum
● Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
● Frontier City Theme Park
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Will Rogers International Airport (OKC)
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Tulsa
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483.8 sq km
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● Philbrook Museum of Art
● Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium
● Gathering Place and Woody Guthrie Center
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Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
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Norman
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490 sq km
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● Moore-Lindsay Historic House
● Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
● Reaves Park
● Porter Ave Ghost Sign
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University of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport (OUN)
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Lawton
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194.5 sq km
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● Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum
● Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center
● Museum of the Great Plains
● Geronimo’s Grave
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Lawton Ft. Sill Regional Airport (LAW)
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Bartlesville
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58.9 sq km
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● Price Tower
● Bartlesville Area History Museum
● Frank Philips Home
● Johnstone Park
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Tulsa International Airport (distance: 64 km)
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Stillwater
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73.3 sq km
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● OSU Museum of Art
● Carl Blackwell Lake
● Stillwater History Museum
● National Wrestling Hall of Fame
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Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO)
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Edmond
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228sq km
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● Armstrong Auditorium
● Arcadia Lake
● Sorghum Mill Christmas Tree & Blackberry Farm
● UCO Chambers Library, Archives & Special Collections
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Guthrie–Edmond Regional Airport (GOK)
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Broken Arrow
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118.1 sq km
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● Ray Harral Nature Park & Center
● The Museum Broken arrow
● Military History Museum
● Elam Park
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Tulsa International Airport (distance: 17.5 km)
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Enid
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191.9 sq km
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● Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center
● Railroad Museum of Oklahoma
● Meadowlake Park
● Woodring Wall of Honor and Veterans Park
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Enid Woodring Regional Airport (WDG)
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Ardmore
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134 sq km
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● Greater Southwest Historical Museum
● Ardmore Regional Park
● Lake Murray State Park
● Charles B. Goddard Center for Visual and Performing Arts
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Lawton Ft. Sill Regional Airport (distance: 125 km)
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Sulphur
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18.21 sq km
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● Chickasaw National Recreation Area
● Sulphur Water Springs
● Chickasaw Cultural Center
● Turner Falls
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OKC Will Rogers International Airport (distance: 114.5 km)
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Moore
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57.86 sq km
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● Moore Warren Theatre
● Moore Central Park
● Museum of Osteology
● Yellow Rose Dinner Theatre
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OKC Will Rogers International Airport (distance: 12 km)
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Miami
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28.96 sq km
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● Coleman Theatre
● Dobson Museum
● Shawnee Tribe Cultural Center
● GAR Cemetery
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Joplin Regional Airport (distance: 62.7 km)
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Ponca City
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47.6 sq km
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● Marland Mansion & Estate
● Standing Bear Park
● Lester & Mary Cann Memorial Botanical Gardens
● Conoco Museum
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Ponca City Municipal Airport (PNC)
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Muskogee
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115.21 sq km
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● Muskogee War Memorial Park
● Roxy Theatre
● Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
● Five Civilized Tribes Museum
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Tulsa International Airport (distance: 68 km)
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El Reno
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207.66 sq km
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● Chisholm Trail Museum
● Fort Reno
● Myriad Botanical Gardens
● Lake El Reno
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OKC Will Rogers International Airport (distance: 35 km)
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Vinita
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15 sq km
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● Eastern Trails Museum
● Will Rogers Archway
● Clanton’s Café
● Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center
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Tulsa International Airport (distance: 93 km)
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Tahlequah
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33.33 sq km
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● Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum
● Cherokee National History Museum
● Floyd H Horris Park
● Doc Wadley Stadium
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Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (distance: 104 km)
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Durant
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72.08 sq km
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● Lake Texoma State Park
● Choctaw Casino & Resort-Durant
● Fort Washita Historic Site & Museum
● Three Valley Museum
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Durant Regional Airport – Eaker Field (DUA)
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Bixby
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69.3 sq km
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● Washington Irving Memorial Park & Arboretum
● Lake Bixhoma
● Carmichael’s Pumpkin Patch
● Gibson Gardens
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Tulsa International Airport (distance: 28 km)
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Interesting facts about the top cities in Oklahoma
Before planning your visit to Oklahoma, here are a few fun facts about these cities.
- Oklahoma City was the first city to have parking meters.
- Tulsa was the first city to use road signs for traffic control.
- Many places in Norman are considered haunted. The University of Oklahoma even offers nightly guided ghost tours for those who are brave enough.
- The city of Lawton is named after Major General Henry Ware Lawton, a Civil War hero.
- The Price Tower in Bartlesville is the only skyscraper architect Frank Lloyd Wright constructed.
- Stillwater is considered the birthplace of Red Dirt music.
- Enid's grain storage capacity has earned it the nickname, 'Queen Wheat City'.
- The sulfuric water springs in Sulphur are believed to hold healing properties.
- Ponca city was part of the largest land run in the USA.
- Vinita was the first city in Oklahoma to receive electricity.
- Bixby is nicknamed 'The Garden Spot of Oklahoma'.
Conclusion
From the cosmopolitan Oklahoma City to the college town of Norman, cities in Oklahoma offer dynamic experiences that will leave you with lasting memories. However, as with any trip, preparing for the unexpected is essential. International travel insurance provides peace of mind, covering unforeseen situations such as lost luggage, flight cancellations, or medical emergencies, ensuring you're protected against financial setbacks during your journey. With the right coverage, you can focus on making memories without worrying about the what-ifs!
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