O' the Cherokees - Grand Lake, Oklahoma - You Want to be Here!
O' the Cherokees - Grand Lake, Oklahoma - You Want to be Here!
O' the Cherokees - Grand Lake, Oklahoma - You Want to be Here!
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WHAT <strong>to</strong> do<br />
<strong>Lake</strong> adventures <strong>to</strong> fill a weekend or entire summer, exciting festivals and can-do<br />
spirit are just part of <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lake</strong>’s excitement. Combine that with a small <strong>to</strong>wn<br />
feel, unique dining and fun shopping for an unforgettable experience. <strong>Here</strong> are just<br />
a few things <strong>to</strong> enjoy:<br />
Af<strong>to</strong>n Station & Route 66<br />
Packards<br />
A renovated vintage 1930 D-X filling station is<br />
home <strong>to</strong> Route 66 memorabilia and an impressive<br />
collection of vintage Packards and o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
classic vehicles in <strong>the</strong> “showroom” on famous<br />
Route 66 as it travels through Af<strong>to</strong>n. The station<br />
also features a large collection of vintage<br />
postcards for sale. Please call for current hours of<br />
operation. www.PostcardsFromTheRoad.net<br />
Af<strong>to</strong>n (918) 791-5055<br />
Battle of Cabin Creek Site<br />
& Reenactment<br />
Cabin Creek was <strong>the</strong><br />
site of <strong>the</strong> last important<br />
engagement in Indian<br />
Terri<strong>to</strong>ry during <strong>the</strong> Civil<br />
War. On Septem<strong>be</strong>r 18,<br />
1864, Gen. Watie with<br />
his Confederate forces<br />
ambushed and captured<br />
a Federal wagon supply train. Watie and his<br />
men carried off Nor<strong>the</strong>rn goods valued at $1.5<br />
million. Re-enacted every three years, <strong>the</strong> next<br />
reenactment will <strong>be</strong> in 2010 at Dean’s Ranch.<br />
Battle site open daily.<br />
Vinita (918) 256-7133<br />
Bernice State Park<br />
Nature Center<br />
Home <strong>to</strong> a lakeside 3,000<br />
square foot facility and<br />
one-half mile interpretive<br />
nature trail. The center<br />
displays <strong>the</strong> habitat<br />
and his<strong>to</strong>ry of <strong>the</strong> area.<br />
Mounted wildlife, and<br />
an 800 gallon aquarium<br />
with fish native <strong>to</strong> <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lake</strong>. Aquatic tanks<br />
with water turtles, cases for lizards and snakes<br />
providing a hands-on teaching experience. Park<br />
naturalist and ranger are available for nature<br />
programs and presentations. Open daily, except<br />
for Wednesday and Thursday.<br />
Bernice (918) 257-8330<br />
COLEMAN THEATRE<br />
Cayuga Mission Church<br />
Built in 1886, this his<strong>to</strong>ric<br />
church was built<br />
by Mathias Splitlog, a<br />
Native American, with<br />
locally hewn limes<strong>to</strong>ne.<br />
The inside is em<strong>be</strong>llished<br />
with <strong>be</strong>autifully handcarved<br />
imported wood.<br />
Fifteen s<strong>to</strong>nes, each carved with an Indian<br />
symbol, form <strong>the</strong> arched doorway. Located on<br />
East 260 Road, open by appointment for groups,<br />
www.cayugamission.org.<br />
Cowskin (918) 786-7607<br />
Cherokee Queen<br />
Paddlewheel Riverboat<br />
Reminiscent of <strong>the</strong><br />
romantic paddlewheel<br />
riverboats from a by-gone<br />
era, <strong>the</strong> Cherokee Queen<br />
offers scenic <strong>to</strong>urs along<br />
<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lake</strong>’s shores with<br />
advance reservations.<br />
The Cherokee Queen is<br />
docked near Sailboat Bridge at <strong>the</strong> Royal Bay<br />
Marina & Restaurant.<br />
Grove (918) 786-4272<br />
Coleman Theatre<br />
The “Coleman Theatre Beautiful” was built<br />
in 1929 as a vaudeville <strong>the</strong>atre and movie palace.<br />
Built by George L. Coleman, Sr., a local<br />
mining magnate, <strong>the</strong> opulent structure with<br />
Louis XV interior design continues <strong>to</strong> dazzle.<br />
Entertainment for all tastes and ages is held in<br />
this fully res<strong>to</strong>red architectural <strong>be</strong>auty. Free<br />
<strong>to</strong>urs, Tuesday–Friday, 10 am-4 pm. 109 N.<br />
Main. www.coleman<strong>the</strong>atre.org.<br />
Miami (918) 540-2425<br />
Darryl Starbird’s National<br />
Rod & Cus<strong>to</strong>m Car Hall of<br />
Fame Museum<br />
This 40,000 sq. ft. museum houses over 40<br />
exotic vehicles, many his<strong>to</strong>rically significant and<br />
most priceless. Hwy. 85-A, Open Wednesday -<br />
Sunday, 11 am-5 pm. www.darrylstarbird.com<br />
Af<strong>to</strong>n (918) 257-4234<br />
8 What <strong>to</strong> Do www.grandlakefun.com | 1.866.luvgrand
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