A vacation in Oklahoma is rewarding on
many different levels. The state has the second
largest population of Native Americans, and for
a chance to celebrate that part of its culture,
the state holds the annual Red Earth Festival every
year in Oklahoma
City. You can find urban pursuits in Oklahoma’s
largest cities, and the state’s great outdoors
are a joy for nature lovers. Almost 25% of
the state is covered in forests, and there are well
over 100 lakes to enjoy. Boasting 4 separate
mountain ranges, more miles of Route 66 than any
other state, and plenty of Native American-related
attractions, Oklahoma more than deserves a visit.
With neighbors like Texas,
New Mexico, and Colorado,
the state is a gateway to some of the best in the
West. Wherever you go in Oklahoma, there will
be convenient and comfortable Oklahoma hotels to
fit your taste and budget. From 4-star resorts
to rental cabins, finding the right Oklahoma hotels
for your vacation is one of the least of your worries.
There are gobs of hotels in Oklahoma City to choose
from, with a plethora of choices for budget Oklahoma
hotels. If you want to stay downtown, there
are two luxurious and historic hotels in Oklahoma
City that have recently upgraded their establishments.
Besides the mid and low-priced chain motels and
hotels in Oklahoma City, you can find more upscale
digs, like the Hilton Garden Inn, or the Red Stone
Inn Bed & Breakfast. Oklahoma City is
both the state capital, and the largest city in
the state, and with recent renovation projects going
on, areas like the Bricktown District offer plenty
of entertainment and dining. Though a very
urban town, there is a great frontier feel to Oklahoma
City. Two museums of particular interest here
are the Oklahoma History Center and the Western
Heritage Museum. You might consider staying
at one of the hotels
in Norman Oklahoma, which is just south of Oklahoma
City. Home of the University of Oklahoma,
campus tours are a great way to take it all in,
especially when the flowers bloom in the Spring.
Staying at one of the Norman hotels is a good choice,
not only for the city’s rich cultural attractions,
but also for its proximity to Oklahoma City and
a few choice Oklahoma wineries. Norman boasts
some nice chain hotels, as well as some charming
bed and breakfasts. With a new casino in town,
you can tempt Lady Luck in addition to taking in
a bunch of historical attractions.
From Oklahoma City, you might head northeast to
Tulsa,
or go southwest towards Lawton.
Tulsa is the state’s second largest city,
and if you haven’t checked it out recently,
it’s brimming with things to do. Tulsa
has one of the top 10 regional opera companies in
the entire country, and with the historic Route
66 passing through, there is truly a deep rooted
American feel to this place. If you like German-themed
beerfests, then you won’t want to miss the
Tulsa Oktoberfest. The Tulsa museums and its
Art-Deco architecture are just part of what makes
this large city so interesting. Tulsa is close
to the borders of Kansas,
Missouri and Arkansas,
making it a great base for journeys throughout this
scenic area. There are a lot of Tulsa OK hotels
to choose from, with plenty of options for discount
Oklahoma lodging at various budget inns and motels.
You will find a myriad of upscale chain offerings
among the Tulsa OK hotels, and the downtown Ambassador
Hotel is a consideration for outstanding luxury
accommodations. Like the Tulsa attractions,
the Tulsa OK hotels are many, making this city a
joy to visit. If you had gone the other way
out of the capital, with the city of Lawton as your
aim, you won’t be disappointed in the choices
for Lawton hotels. Lawton is a great base
from which to enjoy the Wichita Mountains Wildlife
Refuge. You can see bison, elk and longhorn
cattle in this refuge, among various other creatures.
You’ll find chain budget Oklahoma hotels and
some nice mid-priced chain hotels in Lawton, but
the most interesting choices among the Lawton hotels
are arguably the Wichita Mountain Lodge, or Grandma’s
Cabin.
Every year, over 100,000 visitors come to eastern
Oklahoma to see the mysterious Heavener Runestone.
This recreation-rich area has two cities you might
choose to find accommodations in. Between
the towns of Heavener
and Poteau,
accommodations range from a historic mansion hotel,
to budget Oklahoma hotels. A various number
of inns and motels can be selected from the choices
for Heavener OK hotels and Poteau OK hotels.
Another popular outdoors retreat found nearby here
is Robbers Cave State Park, where you can find a
lodge and cabin rentals. In the southeast
corner of the state, you might spend a few nights
at one of the Broken Bow hotels, or in a nice mountain
cabin. Broken
Bow sits among the tallest mountains in the
Midwest, and as for boating, camping and canoeing,
it’s one of the state’s best spots,
if not the best. There are some nice inns
and bed and breakfasts among the Broken Bow hotels,
as well as a group of mid-priced hotels. Be
sure to check for discount Oklahoma lodging near
Broken Bow, and at the aforementioned destinations.
Occasionally, you can find discounts or package
deals online that turn pricy hotels into budget
Oklahoma hotels. If you are in western Oklahoma,
you might direct your car towards the small city
of Cheyenne, which lies among the Black Kettle National
Grassland. If the small selection of Cheyenne
hotels doesn’t satisfy you, consider the more
abundant options in nearby Elk City. The Elk
City hotels are mostly of the chain variety,
with plenty of options available for budget Oklahoma
hotels. Discount Oklahoma lodging can be found
throughout the state off of the major roadways,
where chain brands dominate.