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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 />

2<br />

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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