Attractions in and Around Green Country, Oklahoma

Don’t let the “flyover state” nickname fool you—Oklahoma is full of hidden gems and big adventures. Whether you prefer hiking through the Ozarks, snagging prehistoric spoonbill, exploring museums, or enjoying live music at a casino, Green Country offers it all—sometimes in the same day.

Outdoor Recreation in Green Country

Northeast Oklahoma is a playground for outdoor enthusiasts. From rivers and waterfalls to prairies and lakes, you’ll find countless places to hike, hunt, fish, boat, and camp.

Fish & Game Highlights

• Whitetail deer, wild turkey, waterfowl, and dove are abundant.

• Local anglers target bass, catfish, crappie, stripers, gar, and record-setting spoonbill.

Indoor & Cultural Attractions

Prefer the city scene? Green Country has you covered with museums, sports, casinos, and family fun.

In and Around Tulsa

• The Gathering Place

  • A 65-acre park voted one of the best in the nation

  • Innovative playgrounds, trails, events, and architecture

• Philbrook Museum of Art

  • Located in a historic 1920s villa

  • Over 16,000 works of art

  • Set on 25 acres of manicured gardens

• Tulsa Air and Space Museum

  • Exhibits on Oklahoma’s aviation legacy

• Route 66 Landmarks

  • Drive through iconic towns with stops like the Blue Whale of Catoosa

• Casinos

  • Oklahoma has over 100 casinos

  • Green Country highlights: Hard Rock, River Spirit, Osage, and Downstream Resort

• Jenks Aquarium

  • Interactive exhibits and aquatic life from around the world

• Tulsa Zoo

  • Family-friendly with over 400 species
    
    

Tulsa Sports Teams

• Tulsa Drillers – Minor League Baseball

• Tulsa Oilers – Hockey and Indoor Football

• Tulsa Roughnecks FC – Professional Soccer

Northwest Arkansas

• Hot Springs National Park – Bathhouses and mountain trails

• Buffalo National River – Canoeing and hiking through limestone bluffs

• Devil’s Den State Park – Scenic Ozark trails and caves

• Eureka Springs – Quirky Victorian town with spas and shopping
  
  

Missouri

• Branson – Live music capital of the world and home to Silver Dollar City theme park

• Lake of the Ozarks – Boating and waterfront fun

• Mark Twain National Forest – Hiking, camping, and natural beauty

• Kansas City – Famous BBQ, jazz, and art museums
  
  

Texas

• Palo Duro Canyon – Second-largest canyon in the U.S., near Amarillo

• Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex – Museums, sports, culture, and shopping
  
  

Kansas

• Monument Rocks – Stunning chalk formations

• Hutchinson Salt Mines (Strataca) – Underground salt mine tours

• Dodge City – Old West attractions and reenactments

Ready to Explore?

Whether you're moving to Green Country or just visiting, there’s something for everyone—from waterfalls to western art, sand dunes to city life. If you’re looking for adventure, history, nature, or nightlife, it’s all within reach.