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The "Old West" Thrives In Central Oklahoma
The "Old West" thrives in Central Oklahoma, where cowboy and Native American cultures combine to create a rich legacy of history, events and attractions. The towns and cities in Central Oklahoma are geographically centrally located in the State of Oklahoma.
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Edmond Oklahoma, nestled between Guthrie and Oklahoma City in the heart of Oklahoma, Edmond is the sixth largest city in the state Edmond is considered by many to be the “Crown Jewel” of Oklahoma offering year ‘round music, art and theatre, plenty of opportunity for camping, fishing and water sports at Lake Arcadia, golf (private and public, amateur to pro -- including some of the most exciting PGA and celebrity events of our time) and nostalgic shopping areas featuring the unique and antique, all with the added pleasure of beautiful public art cavorting on almost every corner. Located on scenic Route 66, Edmond places you just minutes from Guthrie, the Lazy E Arena, and OKC landmarks and venues. |
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Guthrie Oklahoma, picturesque and historic, the county seat of Logan County and part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. Guthrie Oklahoma was the territorial and later the first state capital for Oklahoma. Known as the Bed and Breakfast Capital of Oklahoma, Guthrie is nationally significant because of its collection of architecture. Events and festivals can be enjoyed in Guthrie, in addition to Lake Guthrie, Cimmaron & Cedar Valley golf courses, and the famous Lazy E Arena, which is regarded as the world’s top western entertainment facility. It hosts numerous championship events, concerts and other family activities annually. Experience the charm of Guthrie, this Territorial city which embodies the essence of the era and the spirit of Oklahoma.
Another point of interest in Central Oklahoma is Kingfisher, situated on State Highway 81. The city is situated on a part of the Chisholm Trail, over which millions of Texas longhorns were driven to railheads in Kansas in the years immediately following the Civil War. Notable for being the birthplace of Sam Walton, investing and development in Kingfisher has never been so promising as it is today,. and it has quickly become the bedroom suburban community of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area, already home to many commuters to Oklahoma City.
The location of Central Oklahoma means you’re never more than 30-45 minutes away from any of the great venues Oklahoma City offers. Oklahoma’s largest city and the state capital, Oklahoma City (OKC) is a combination of cosmopolitan and country. Following a citywide revitalization effort, downtown OKC now boast the nation’s premier minor league ballpark, and a canal that flows beside choice restaurants, shops and quaint cafes in the historic Bricktown entertainment district. A fleet of water taxis provides rides on the mile-long waterway. Also in the downtown area you’ll enjoy the Myriad Botanical Gardens, The OKC National Memorial and the new OKC Museum of Art. The Ford Center hosts major concerts and events, while the Civic Center Music Hall offers theatre and performing arts -- Ballet Oklahoma, Canterbury Choral Society, and the OKC Philharmonic are just a few of the resident companies. You’ll find much of the area’s “country” and western heritage in the OKC Stockyard district, the events held at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, and other international attractions such as the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, and Remington Park Horse Racing |