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Unusual Attractions in Oklahoma

Tulsa, Oklahoma

The Center of the Universe

An acoustic anomaly with a mysterious cause.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Factory Obscura

An interactive installation held in the former psychedelic arts center founded by the frontman of the Flaming Lips.

Arcadia, Oklahoma

Pops

The future of roadside attractions is this sci-fi soda mecca that is home to a 66-foot tall neon pop bottle.

Pauls Valley, Oklahoma

The Toy and Action Figure Museum

The world's only museum devoted solely to the art and collection of action figures.

Catoosa, Oklahoma

Blue Whale of Catoosa

Nature's biggest mammal swims in landlocked Oklahoma.

Edmond, Oklahoma

Gandini's Circus

Tucked away on an empty wooded lot in suburban Oklahoma City lie the remnants of an abandoned circus camp.

Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Playtower

A whimsical tower with a spiral staircase, inspired by the Space Age and the Möbius strip.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Oklahoma City Underground

Travel through the hidden underbelly of the city in colorful tunnels filled with art and history exhibits.

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Unique Food & Drink in Oklahoma

Snow Cream

Ice cream made with fresh snow is a beloved Southern tradition.

Superman Ice Cream

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a classic Midwestern treat!

Pops' Root Beer Bread Pudding

This Route 66 institution goes the extra mile for soda-based indulgence.

Fried Onion Burgers

A Depression-era patty filler paved the way for an Oklahoma favorite.

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The Cherokee Chefs Bringing Back North America’s Lost Cuisine

Researching traditional foods led them to the revelations of an archaeological dig in Kentucky.

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Scientists Are Simulating Mass Animal Die-Offs in an Oklahoma Prairie

Understanding the ecological impact of hundreds of dead feral hogs.

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Test of Atomic Annie at Frenchman's Flat in Nevada, May 25, 1953.

'Atomic Annie' Was the World's First and Only Nuclear Gun

Twenty were made, but only one fired a nuclear shot.

by Allison Meier