7 important tourist places that introduce you to Oklahoma in the American West

ArabiaWeather.com - Ismail Al Qasimi - The US state of Oklahoma is a great place to learn about the life of the American West through a group of places that devote this concept, such as museums, in addition to a group of other tourist attractions that you will find in the modern city.

This is a group of tourist places that should not be missed during your tourist experience in the state of Oklahoma:

Route 66

Route 66 is the longest route in Oklahoma, it runs from Chicago to Los Angeles, passing through Oklahoma City, and the city's attractions are on both sides of the road such as the Museum of Transportation.

Art Museum

The building, which is located on an area of 23 acres, was an Italian-style villa during the Renaissance period, and it has been converted into an art museum and there are a group of gardens along the Crew Creek, and the museum includes works of art from Europe, Africa and Asia.

Zoo and Botanical Gardens

It was established more than a century ago and today it is one of the wonderful parks in the state, and it features walking paths that take you through a group of ecosystems such as African plains and tropical forests, and includes more than 500 species of animals.

University of Oklahoma

It is located in Norman, to the south of Oklahoma City, and it is in addition to being a distinguished educational center that includes a group of tourist attractions and sports programs, and its landmarks include the Junior Fred Jones Museum of Art and Artifacts from World Civilizations and the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History.

Marland Mansion

It is a luxurious mansion located near the border with Kansas, north of Ponca City, and contains 55 rooms, 3 kitchens, a swimming pool, and a harbor, in addition to historical museums that include the Baker Bryant Sculpture Gallery and the Oil Museum.

Great Plains Museum

Located in Lawton, it features interactive natural history exhibits, especially about the lives of Indians and pioneers of the American West. You can view historic buildings outdoors and discover local culture in the Holy City or at the National Museum and Comanche Center.

Gilcrease Museum

Set on 460 acres among stunning gardens in the Osage Hills, Tulsa, the museum presents a broad collection of the art and history of the American West and Native American cultures through historical art and manuscripts.