Guthrie Oklahoma traces its beginning to the Land Run of 1899, where the prairie became a town overnight. Oklahoma's first state capital is today a National Historic Landmark boasting beautiful Victorian architecture, an array of museums, a full slate of annual festivals, and welcoming places to stay in Central Oklahoma.

Those who make plans for Guthrie travel will have the opportunity to embark on historical tours. For 20 years, First Capital Trolley has been providing transportation around and tours of Guthrie Oklahoma. Passengers can board the trolley in front of this State Capital Printing Company building to begin hour-long tours that is filled with interesting information about this Victorian village. Carriage tours also showcase this onetime state capitol and provide a way to learn about the creation of the Oklahoma Territory.

These tours are just some of the things to do in Guthrie Oklahoma. The list of Guthrie travel possibilities includes the chance to visit museums and enjoy live music. The Oklahoma Territorial Museum, Oklahoma Publishing Museum, and the Frontier Drugstore Museum each tell the stories of Guthrie over the years. Visitors also can explore the National Four-String Banjo Hall of Fame Museum and the Oklahoma Sports Museum, the state's official sports museum. The stately Santa Fe Depot is now home to the International Model Train and Automobile Museum, another interesting place to learn how this town grew into the community it is today.

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Guthrie is also home to the largest Scottish Rite Complex in the world, which was inspired by classic architecture, from the Greek, Romans, Egyptians, and other master builders. Today, the complex is host to a number of Guthrie Oklahoma events, which draw Masons and their families.

The arts scene is thriving in Guthrie Oklahoma. Many artists work in their downtown studios, and a number of galleries are open to explore. The Pollard Theatre, the state's only year-round resident theater company, brings several Broadway-caliber shows to its stage each season, in addition to other diverse offerings. Live bluegrass music is often filling the Double Stop Music Hall, and the Lazy E Arena hosts an array of special events, such as concerts and bull-riding contests.

When deciding when to go, visitors can plan their visit to coincide with one of the festivals. The calendar of Guthrie Oklahoma events includes several festivals, beginning in the spring with the 89er Celebration, the honors the city's founding and commemorates the land run that got everything started. Visitors also can plan Guthrie travel timed to the Guthrie Art Walk, which is held twice a year, or the fall festivals kicked off by the Apples & Quilts Festival. The Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival happens the first weekend in October as does the Guthrie Art & Wine Festival.

Once Thanksgiving arrives, so does the month-long Territorial Christmas Celebration. This holiday show brings a number of Guthrie Oklahoma events to the historic town, including the Victorian Walk, holiday music, home tours, and holiday shows at the Pollard and Double Stop.

Whatever time of year you're planning Guthrie travel, there will be an array of visitor amenities that make a visit comfortable. In addition to familiar names, the list of Guthrie hotels includes a dozen distinctive bed and breakfast inns, where guests are treated to welcoming hospitality and interesting places to relax. Other Guthrie offerings include restaurants serving everything from comfort food to nouvelle dining, and a full range places to shop for gifts, antiques, and clothing.