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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MIAMI<br />
A trip <strong>to</strong> <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> isn’t complete without a s<strong>to</strong>p<br />
in Miami. Situated at <strong>the</strong> far north end of <strong>the</strong> lake,<br />
Miami’s small-<strong>to</strong>wn atmosphere is complemented by<br />
fun, entertainment and attractions.<br />
An attraction that draws worldwide visi<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong><br />
Miami is His<strong>to</strong>ric Route 66. This nostalgic roadway<br />
has 426 drivable miles in <strong>the</strong> state of <strong>Oklahoma</strong>,<br />
<strong>the</strong> longest stretch of any state. In Miami,<br />
you will find a rare 13 mile stretch of <strong>the</strong> original<br />
Route 66 Ribbon Road.<br />
While visiting Miami discover <strong>the</strong> “jewel” of<br />
Route 66, <strong>the</strong> Coleman Theatre Beautiful. This<br />
his<strong>to</strong>rical <strong>the</strong>atre opened <strong>to</strong> a full house on April<br />
18, 1929. From that day forward <strong>the</strong> Coleman<br />
has never <strong>be</strong>en “dark”. Worth an estimated<br />
$8,000,000 <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>atre hosts ballets, <strong>the</strong>atre performances, and concerts.<br />
Free <strong>to</strong>urs are given Tuesday through Saturday.<br />
Goodrich Blvd.<br />
3<br />
To Hwy 59<br />
5<br />
1<br />
RT. 66<br />
BJ Tunnel Blvd.<br />
4<br />
D Street NE<br />
Route 66 Vintage Iron Mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle Museum is our latest attraction.<br />
Home <strong>to</strong> Steve McQueen’s personal racing Husqvarna and his racing<br />
trophies as well as <strong>the</strong> only 1919 GCS Australian Mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle left in<br />
existence.<br />
The area is rich with Native American his<strong>to</strong>ry. Nine tri<strong>be</strong>s call <strong>the</strong> area<br />
home. The most notable place in <strong>to</strong>wn <strong>to</strong> find his<strong>to</strong>rical Indian artifacts<br />
is at <strong>the</strong> Dobson Museum where you will also discover a collection of<br />
china, glassware, an extensive jug collection, an area mining display,<br />
and an assortment of furniture and <strong>to</strong>ys used by <strong>the</strong> first settlers.<br />
Many Indian powwows are held throughout <strong>the</strong> year and are open<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> public. Please refer <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> calendar of events for a complete<br />
schedule listing.<br />
Central Street<br />
To I-44<br />
Steve Owens Blvd.<br />
<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> Guide 2008 | Come <strong>to</strong> play . . . plan <strong>to</strong> stay!<br />
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Index<br />
ATTRACTIONS<br />
1 Coleman Theatre<br />
2 High Winds Casino<br />
3 Dobson Museum<br />
4 Miami Aquatic Park<br />
INFORMATION<br />
5 Miami Area Cham<strong>be</strong>r of Commerce<br />
and Convention & Visi<strong>to</strong>rs Bureau<br />
800.652.6552<br />
www.travelok.com<br />
Miami is home <strong>to</strong> numerous Tribal gaming<br />
facilities. These tribal casinos bring quality<br />
events <strong>to</strong> Miami such as concerts, comedians,<br />
and sporting matches. Our hotel district<br />
is experiencing record growth and with two<br />
brand new facilities opening soon, we have<br />
rooms waiting for you!<br />
Let your curiosity guide you <strong>to</strong> Miami.<br />
Visit www.visitmiamiok.com for a full list<br />
of events. Call <strong>the</strong> Miami Convention and<br />
Visi<strong>to</strong>rs Bureau at 918.542.4435 <strong>to</strong> book<br />
an event or <strong>to</strong> schedule your bus group.<br />
Sample itineraries are also available upon<br />
request.<br />
It’s more than you’d expect.<br />
Amanda Davis<br />
Miami Convention and Visi<strong>to</strong>rs Bureau<br />
Miami<br />
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