Tourism in O.K.!
This famous American highway stretches across 8 different states, from California to Illinois.
What is Route 66?
This useful invention was invented by Oklahoman, Carl C. Magee. It was installed in Oklahoma City on July 16, 1935.
What is the parking meter?
Southwest states like Oklahoma are super famous for their sometimes sweet, sometimes savory, mouthwatering cuts of meat, and this nutty, sweet baked dessert.
What are barbecues and pecan pie?
Every year, Oklahoma hosts this festival run by a non-profit organization, in celebration of family fun and a North American folkloric creature.
What is the Bigfoot Festival?
This wheeled device was invented in Oklahoma by the owner of the Humpty Dumpty supermarket chain, Sylvan Goldman, in 1937.
What is the shopping cart?
Stiwell, Oklahoma was named the Strawberry Capital of the world--it is the host of Stilwell Strawberry Festival, and there is no doubt that this sweet and spongy cake is a popular favorite in Oklahoma.
What is Strawberry Shortcake?
This fun tourist attraction is in a building 72,000 square feet large. It is home of the world's largest exhibit of bull sharks.
What is the Oklahoma Aquarium?
This traffic sign was invented by police Captain Clinton Riggs, in Tulsa, OK, in 1950. It requires commuters to let other drivers crossing your road take the right-of-way.
What is the yield sign?
This is the official state flower of Oklahoma.
What is the Oklahoma Rose?
This annual festival is held in celebration of children and childhood. It has games, food, fun activities, and even a magic show for families and friends to enjoy.
What is Festival of the Child?
Gordon Matthews invented the concept of this useful telephone communication device in 1983. It allows callers to leave a message when their call is unanswered.
What is voicemail?
This professional men's basketball team is part of the NBA's Western Conference Northwest Division. They are based in Oklahoma City.
What are the Oklahoma City Thunder?
This plateau reaches 4,973 feet above sea level. It gets its name from the layer of black lava rock that coats this plateau, the highest point in Oklahoma.
What is the Black Mesa?
This brand of underground construction utility equipment was founded in 1949 by Edwin Malzahn. It made significant improvements in utility services. Its headquarters were based in Perry, Oklahoma.
What is the Ditch Witch?
This was the name of a professional women's team that was part of the WNBA--the Women's National Basketball Association. They were based in Tulsa, Oklahoma until 2015.
What are the Tulsa Shock?