Highest-rated free things to do in Oklahoma, according to Tripadvisor
Highest-rated free things to do in Oklahoma, according to Tripadvisor
It is incredibly expensive to be an American. While workers in the United States have seen an 80% increase in wages over the past 50 years, those gains haven't caught up with the ever-growing cost of living, according to a 2024 report from Consumer Affairs. Between 1970 and 2022, the national consumer price index increased by over 500%, while wages only grew by 80%.
That imbalance has put a huge strain on the average American. The number of cost-burdened households in the U.S. reached an 11-year record in 2022, according to an analysis of Census Bureau data by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies. In June 2024, Redfin reported that the median U.S. home sale price hit an all-time high of $394,000.
It's no wonder that maintaining savings, paying down debts and mortgages, and regular expenses are taking precedence over vacations. But not everything that's enjoyable has to come at a high price. In fact, there's a roster of completely free things to do in Oklahoma.
Think about the most common items on a vacation getaway itinerary: sightseeing, touring landmarks, or completing a nature walk. Or, maybe you're just aiming to relax and want some peace and quiet. Whether you're a history buff or aching to dip your toes in some cool water, you can find all this and more without swiping your credit card or crossing state lines.
To help you find your next free activity, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated free things to do in Oklahoma using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 12, 2024.
Read on to start planning a weekend of free fun near you!
#30. Roman Nose State Park
- Rating: 4/5 (162 reviews)
- Address: Hwy 8 A Watonga, Oklahoma
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#29. Tucker Tower Nature Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (120 reviews)
- Address: 18407 Scenic State Highway 77 Ardmore, Oklahoma
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#28. Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (189 reviews)
- Address: 2435 South Peoria Ave. Tulsa, Oklahoma
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#27. State Capitol
- Rating: 4/5 (389 reviews)
- Address: 2300 North Lincoln Blvd. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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#26. Woodward Park and Gardens
- Rating: 4.5/5 (216 reviews)
- Address: 2435 South Peoria Ave. Tulsa, Oklahoma
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#25. National Stockyard Exchange
- Rating: 4/5 (133 reviews)
- Address: 2221 Exchange Ave. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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#24. Talimena National Scenic Byway
- Rating: 4.5/5 (222 reviews)
- Address: Ouachita National Forest Talihina, Oklahoma
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#23. River Bend Casino
- Rating: 4.5/5 (171 reviews)
- Address: 100 Jackpot Place Wyandotte, Oklahoma
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#22. The Golden Driller
- Rating: 4/5 (374 reviews)
- Address: 4145 East 21st St. Tulsa, Oklahoma
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#21. Okc Outlets
- Rating: 4/5 (247 reviews)
- Address: 7624 West Reno Ave. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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#20. Girls Gone Wine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (283 reviews)
- Address: 10216 North US Highway 259 10 miles North Of City Broken Bow, Oklahoma
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#19. Hefner Lake & Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (312 reviews)
- Address: 4491 South Lake Hefner Drive Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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#18. Martin Park Nature Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (167 reviews)
- Address: 5000 West Memorial Road Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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#17. Tallgrass Prairie Preserve
- Rating: 4.5/5 (256 reviews)
- Address: 15316 County Road 4201 Pawhuska, Oklahoma
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#16. Downstream Casino Resort
- Rating: 4/5 (283 reviews)
- Address: 69300 East Nee Road Quapaw, Oklahoma
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#15. Indigo Sky Casino & Hotel
- Rating: 4/5 (268 reviews)
- Address: 70220 East Highway 60 Wyandotte, Oklahoma
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#14. The Holy City
- Rating: 4/5 (316 reviews)
- Address: 262 Holy City Road Lawton, Oklahoma
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#13. Blue Whale of Catoosa
- Rating: 4/5 (496 reviews)
- Address: Route 66 Catoosa, Oklahoma
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#12. River Parks
- Rating: 4.5/5 (153 reviews)
- Address: 11th St. Tulsa, Oklahoma
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#11. Medicine Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (153 reviews)
- Address: 154 East Lake Drive Medicine Park, Oklahoma
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#10. Riverwind Casino
- Rating: 3.5/5 (784 reviews)
- Address: 1544 West State Highway 9 Norman, Oklahoma
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#9. Centennial Land Run Monument
- Rating: 4.5/5 (565 reviews)
- Address: 200 Centennial Ave. South End of Bricktown Canal Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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#8. 45th Infantry Division Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (360 reviews)
- Address: 2145 Northeast 36th St. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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#7. Chickasaw National Recreation Area
- Rating: 4.5/5 (389 reviews)
- Address: 901 West 1st St. Sulphur, Oklahoma
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#6. Center Of The Universe
- Rating: 4/5 (488 reviews)
- Address: 1 South Boston Ave. Tulsa, Oklahoma
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#5. Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (526 reviews)
- Address: 32 Refuge Headquarters Road Indiahoma, Oklahoma
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#4. Broken Bow Lake
- Rating: 4.5/5 (345 reviews)
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#3. Beavers Bend State Park and Nature Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (537 reviews)
- Address: 4350 US Hwy 259A Broken Bow, Oklahoma
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#2. WinStar World Casino and Resort
- Rating: 3.5/5 (2,012 reviews)
- Address: 777 Casino Ave. Interstate 35 Thackerville, Oklahoma
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#1. Bricktown
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,606 reviews)
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Zuri White-Gibson, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.
