74 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Oklahoma - Atlas Obscura

Unusual
Attractions
in Oklahoma

Tulsa, Oklahoma

The Center of the Universe

An acoustic anomaly with a mysterious cause.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

'Mix-Tape' at The Womb

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

Pauls Valley, Oklahoma

The Toy and Action Figure Museum

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

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.

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.

Glass Gem Corn

This jewel-like corn became an internet sensation.

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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.

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

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