Oklahoma
Through the Ages
Embark on a rousing journey through Oklahoma's unique history and discover everything from prehistoric gems to Art Deco giants with this list of top historical attractions organized by era.
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Oklahoma is home to several prehistoric sites as well as two truly fearsome dinosaurs. Our state fossil, Saurophaganax maximus, was known as “king of the dinosaurs.” Discovered near Kenton, this predator was one of the longest & largest carnivores of all time. The Acrocanthosaurus atokensis, Oklahoma’s state dinosaur, was first discovered in the town of Atoka. Similar in size to the T. Rex, the imposing theropod featured a distinctive ridge of spines along its back. Today, dinosaur lovers can see actual tracks near Black Mesa State Park Nature Preserve, view a cast of the Acrocanthosaurus atokensis at Museum of the Red River in Idabel and uncover the world’s largest apatosaurus at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History in Norman.
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Oklahoma's
Top Tier Museums
Explore this list of the finest museums in Oklahoma and unearth a world filled with history, art and culture.
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Top Native American Attractions in Oklahoma
Experience American Indian traditions and view authentic cultural displays at top Native American museums, cultural centers and attractions in Oklahoma.
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OUTDOOR GUIDE
Full of valuable information, vibrant photography and illustrations, the Oklahoma Outdoor Guide highlights Oklahoma’s top spots for fishing, rock climbing, golfing and more – all for FREE.
TRAVEL GUIDE/MAP KIT
Ready for some Sooner State sightseeing? Order your FREE copy of the Oklahoma Travel Guide and map kit. It’s great for exploring the state’s hidden gems and roads less traveled.
ROUTE 66 GUIDE
Order your FREE copy of the Oklahoma Route 66 Guide, the ultimate motherlode of Mother Road information.
ROUTE 66 PASSPORT
Order your FREE Oklahoma Route 66 Passport, an interactive way to experience Route 66’s diners, pit stops, photo ops and roadside gems!
INDIAN COUNTRY GUIDE
Learn about the 39 American Indian tribes that are headquartered in Oklahoma. Get your FREE copy of the Indian Country Guide, which highlights each tribe’s history, culture and attractions.
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Oklahoma is home to several prehistoric sites as well as two truly fearsome dinosaurs. Our state fossil, Saurophaganax maximus, was known as “king of the dinosaurs.” Discovered near Kenton, this predator was one of the longest &
largest carnivores of all time. The Acrocanthosaurus atokensis, Oklahoma’s state dinosaur, was first discovered in the town of Atoka. Similar in size to the T. Rex, the imposing theropod featured a distinctive ridge of spines along its back. Today, dinosaur lovers can see actual tracks near Black Mesa State Park
Nature Preserve, view a cast of the Acrocanthosaurus atokensis at Museum
of the Red River in Idabel and uncover
the world’s largest apatosaurus at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History in Norman.
