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                    ARBUCKLE COUNTRY

Arbuckle Country is located in south central Oklahoma. It is home to Oklahoma’s oldest state park, Lake Murray State Park. Take a turn to unto the past as you visit the Arbuckle Mountains. Enjoy the many splendors Arbuckle country, formerly known as Lake and Trail Country, offers it visitors such as museums, fishing, boating, hiking and, yes, even scuba diving. Take part in the many festivals and exhibits in this region of Oklahoma.

Relax at The Therapy Center Day Spa in Ardmore. Enjoy the massage therapies, body wraps and Egyptian Reflexology treatments.

See the Murray Lindsey Mansion Historical Site in Lindsey. This mansion, made of solid rock, was built in 1879. Enjoy the guided tours or make reservations to book the mansion for private parties.

Spend the day at The Goddard Center in Ardmore. Enjoy the internationally recognized exhibits that promote both visual arts and performing arts.

Visit the Gene Autry Oklahoma Museum in Gene Autry. This former schoolhouse is now dedicated to the memories of the singing cowboys. See movie posters, toys and LP records.

Go wine tasting at the Valley Vineyards and Winery in Pauls Valley. Sample Oklahoma wines such as Hummingbird Sweet White and Mockingbird  Blush.

Go golfing at the Lindsey Public Golf Course in Lindsey. Enjoy their beautiful 9-hole golf course where "golf scrambles" can be found weekly.

Leave the hustle and bustle behind when you stay at the Hidden Hills Hideaways in Foster. Enjoy the private observation deck and wood-burning fireplace when you book the Windmill Ridge cottage. If a Santa Fe casita is more to your taste, the Coyote Moon cottage is for you. A fully-furnished kitchen and claw footed tub are just a few of the amenities the cottage offers you.

When visiting Tishamingo, stay at the Western Inn. Near Lake Texoma, this hotel offer guests the choice of king or queen size beds. All the rooms have wireless internet service, cable television and refrigerators. The king suites has kitchenettes, perfect for extended stays in Lake and Trail Country. The inn also has a restaurant that serves breakfast anytime.

Stay in one of the five suites in the main house or select one of the four cottages at Shiloh Morning Inn in Ardmore. Whirlpools, hot tubs and plush beds are a few of the reasons to choose a suite. If you are wanting more privacy, The Road Runner cottage is so secluded that it comes with a golf cart for access. Cottages with fireplaces, hot tubs and screened porches are available to the guests.