Sweet, Sweet Summertime
This is the season to dive into Oklahoma’s best locations. Do a cannonball into a natural pool beneath a pouring waterfall. Go ziplining in the mountains or over a downtown river. Enjoy a round of mini golf and a sno-cone after a fun-filled day on the lake. Come feel the limitless freedom around every bend in the road.
Free as a Bird
Soar through the sky at 777 Zip, looking down at the waterfall and natural caves of Turner Falls below.
Cool down with a big milkshake from Bedré Café or a cup of Sweet Swirlz froyo with all the toppings.
Let your curiosity run wild with Science Museum Oklahoma’s endless hands-on activities and exhibits.
Try out the all-new indoor surfing, skiing and snowboarding experience at RIVERSPORT Rapids and Adventures.
Take your favorite water craft from Lake Murray Water Sports & Mini Golf out for some fun on the water.
Cheer on Energy FC at a home soccer game inside Taft Stadium.
Lazy Days of Summer
Wherever the season takes you, make it count.
Summer Break Destinations
Lake Murray Water Sports and Mini Golf offers family-friendly fun for visitors of all ages. After an action-packed day of kayaking or hanging out on a party barge, relax with a refreshing sno-cone and a quick game on the 18-hole miniature golf course.
It’s the most exciting way to experience the Arbuckle Mountains and Turner Falls! 777 Zip’s seatbelt restraint system sends you 777 feet in reverse to a viewing tower on the mountain above Collings Castle, from which point you’ll have a spectacular view of Turner Falls.
Cascading 77 feet from the top of the Arbuckle Mountains, the park's Turner Falls is known as the tallest waterfall in Oklahoma. With sandy beaches, natural caves, swimming areas, a rock castle and cabins, Turner Falls Park is a perfect family destination.
You haven’t experienced true natural beauty until you've visited the Arbuckle Mountains in Chickasaw Country. The ecological diversity of the range moves from forest to prairie to grassland with an abundance of natural springs. Bring your hiking boots or camping gear for an exciting adventure any time of the year!
Bedré Café, situated in The Artesian Hotel in downtown Sulphur, is a 1950s-style diner that serves made-to-order sandwiches, baked goods, cakes, pies, ice cream and, of course, chocolate. Bedré Café is a great place to bring the family for a delicious American meal in a fun environment.
Traveling to Sulphur? Satisfy your sugar craving at Sweet Swirlz, located in the Shops at The Artesian Hotel. Featuring Dippin’ Dots, fresh frozen yogurt and more candy varieties than you can imagine, Sweet Swirlz is sure to hit the spot!
Did you know Oklahoma is home to America's only skeleton museum? SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology has over 300 skeletons and 400 skulls on exhibit, highlighting the form and function of the skeletal system in both humans and animals.
Stay and play all day with RIVERSPORT Rapids & Adventures on the Oklahoma River. This one-stop passport to adventure features a 700-foot zip line across the water, several high-speed spiral slides, a six-story adventure course, a state-of-the-art whitewater rapids facility and more.
Oklahoma City’s Boathouse District stands apart as one of the most unique attractions in the region. Here, you can get out on the water on a kayak, canoe, dragon boat, stand-up paddle board and more, plus quick lessons on the dock mean you’re sure to have fun.
Lake Overholser is the quintessential city lake with country views, and now you don’t even have to travel downtown to enjoy RIVERSPORT Adventures. Stop by Lake Overholser for a climbing wall, a double zip line across the water, kayak/SUP rentals and more.
Major League Soccer is on Adventure Road! Catch all of the action of the world’s sport in historic Taft Stadium as Oklahoma’s first professional soccer team takes on teams around the nation, as part of the prestigious United Soccer League. Tickets range from $10 to $50. Check out the upcoming Home Game Schedule!
With more than eight acres of hands-on science experiences plus daily planetarium and Science Live shows, the smART Space art galleries, a botanical garden and more, Science Museum Oklahoma continues its mission to enrich people's lives by revealing the wonder and relevance of science.
The Oklahoma City Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in the southwest and is one of only seven zoos in the entire country with the distinction of being a fully accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the American Association of Museums (AAM) as both a living museum and a botanical garden.
