EMMA RILEY SUTTON

                  GREAT PLAINS COUNTRY

Welcome to Great Plains Country in southwest Oklahoma. Known for the Wichita Mountains, this region of Oklahoma offers a variety of landscapes and attractions. Slip back in time and experience the pioneer days, back when Oklahoma was young and wild. Enjoy the charm of historical sites and the Native American culture this area of Oklahoma is famous for. Meet the folks on the city's and town's Main Streets to see why Great Plains Country is well worth the visit. Walk the same streets that outlaws, bootleggers and lawmen walked when Oklahoma was still Indian Territory. See the ghost towns that were once where thriving boom towns where wild catters made their fortunes in black gold.

Interesting museums and luxurious bed breakfasts are tucked away in the Wichita Mountains - just waiting to be discovered. Fishing, boating, canoeing and other outdoor activities such as hiking and camping are available around every corner. Even during the heart of an Oklahoma winter it is still possible to get outside and have some fun in Great Plains Country. There is something for everyone in the far southwestern corner of Oklahoma.

Take a tour of the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton. Take a look at all the souvenirs  collected along Route 66 in the “The World’s Largest Curio Cabinet" exhibit. A narrated tour will take you through 60 years of history about "The Main Street of America."

Go back in history when you visit Indian City, USA in Anadarko. Enjoy watching Native American dancing and the tours of seven Plain Indian villages.

See The Harris sparrow can be seen at Beaver Creek Nature Trails in Waurika. Known as "The Pride of Waurika," Waurika Lake is home to miles of trails where visitors can see all sorts of native wildlife such as deer, rabbits and many species of birds.

View the artwork and learn about the pioneer life of the "Sagebrush Artist," Augusta Corson Metcalfe at the Metcalfe Museum in Durham. Despite no formal training and being a single mother in the early 1900s, Metcalfe managed to find time for her artwork.

Near the summit of Mt. Cummins, you will find the Chapel Hill Bed and Breakfast in Medicine Park. This Spanish-inspired villa offers the beautiful views of The Wichita Mountains. Whether you choose the Chapel Hill Suite or the Romance Suite, you will love the individual attention you are given.

Located in Lone Wolf is Quartz Mountain Resort Arts & Conference Center. Go dancing in the 4,500 square foot ballroom. Take a dip in the pool or relax in the hot tub. Enjoy the comforts of home such as high speed internet and satellite television in their spacious rooms. Go-carts, miniature golf and paddle boats are just a few activities this hotel offers it's guests.

Lace curtains, a wrap-around porch and the western Oklahoma landscape are all reasons to stay at the Ivy Rose Cottage Bed and Breakfast in Cheyenne. Stroll through the garden, taking time to enjoy the many perennials growing. With four different rooms to choose from, you are certain to find your perfect spot for relaxation or romance.