Planning a vacation to Oklahoma

Planning a vacation can be a wonderful experience. There is much to see and do in the Sooner State. The only problem with planning a trip to Oklahoma is narrowing down all the wonderful places to go. Thankfully, Oklahoma has devised a way to separate this great state into different areas so you can create a game plan for your vacation to Oklahoma. These different areas are known as "countries" and each of the countries offers something a little different than the other sections of Oklahoma.

Take a look at what is available to you in Arbuckle Country in south central Oklahoma. Home to the Arbuckle Mountains and Oklahoma's oldest state park, there is plenty to do for everyone. Museums, outdoor activities and beautiful scenery are just a few reasons to make a stop in Arbuckle Country. Home to great hotels and bed and breakfasts, you are sure to find a wonderful place to stay while in the area.

Give Frontier Country a try when vacationing in Oklahoma. Frontier Country is located in the heart of Oklahoma. The Greater Oklahoma City Metro area is in this area of Oklahoma. The capital, Oklahoma City, has many places for everyone to enjoy - no matter what they are interested in. Known as the "hot spot" of OKC, Bricktown is the place for shopping, dining and is home to the finest of hotels in the area. Less than an hour away, you will find Stillwater, the home to Eskimo Joe's. Guthrie, Oklahoma's first capital, is also in Frontier Country. Guthrie is a must for anyone who loves history and staying in the best bed and breakfasts in the country.

In the far southwest corner of Oklahoma, you will find Great Plains Country. The Wichita Mountains offer some of the best scenery in the state. Take a walk on the wild side and visit the towns where outlaws and bootleggers once roamed. Outdoor activities are abundant and, due to the mild winters, can be enjoyed year round.

Green Country is home to Tulsa and beautiful lakes. Visit interesting museums such as The Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum, where you never know what you will or won't see. Bartlesville is home to the Kiddie Park, an amusement park designed just for children. Known as the "Foothills to the Ozarks," Green Country is a gorgeous area to spend a vacation.

In the far southeast corner of Oklahoma, you will find Kiamichi Country, known as "Little Dixie." Home to Oklahoma's only national forest, Kiamichi country is a sportsman's paradise. Charming bed and breakfasts are tucked away among the trees. Visit Olivet Cemetary in Hugo. Hugo has long been the winter home of circus performers and is now the final resting place to many of them.

Chase tumbleweeds and see the wild west in Red Carpet Country located in the panhandle of Oklahoma. Visit Black Mesa, the highest point in Oklahoma. Stop into Ponca City and learn about the E.W. Marland and his oil empire. The Twister Museum, based on the movie, is also located in Red Carpet Country as well as The Pioneer Woman Museum and The Ames Crater Museum.

No matter your interests, Oklahoma has something to offer everyone. Outdoor activities, amusement parks and museums are spread out all over the state for everyone's enjoyment. Take some time to discover Oklahoma and see what makes the Sooner State the vacation spot for everyone.