Looking for something to do while passing through southern Oklahoma? We were staying at Lake…read moreMurray and decided to check out the Greater Southwest Historical Museum. We were certainly glad we spent several hours there. We've visited lots of "local" museums but this one gets the grand prize. Located in a former national guard armory, they have thousands of feet for displays and they've utilized all of it. They've moved settlement log homes inside, after disassembling and documenting each part so they could be reassembled perfectly. The whole museum is a collection that shows how people in the area lived in years gone by. A doctor, a bank, a school, a drug store soda stand, a blacksmith shop... the list goes on and on. They have extensive coverage of the oil and agricultural industries, which played a very important part in the local economy. The docents were very friendly and answered all of our questions about the exhibits. We also listened to some funny stories, too. Be sure to visit the Military History Museum while you're here. It's located in the same building and it's very interesting. Both museums are free to enjoy, but be sure to leave a nice donation for each one to help keep them going.

What a gem this museum is in Ardmore! They have so much packed into this museum. I expected this…read morestop to be a quick one but 2 hours later there I was still looking round. It is free but be sure to leave a donation so this can stay open. The people working the front desk were so helpful giving us info on the museum and the area. They have a full sized log home inside that was moved from a nearby area. Be sure to check out the back building with the farm and the outside area with oil field equipment.

Clearly their budget has increased; they hired someone to manage their Yelp page...and they spared…read moreno expense! In all my years of writing reviews, I have never received such a hilariously thoughtful comment from a biz owner. While I highly doubt I will ever find myself back in OK, let alone in this particular part of OK, I am happy to shower the folks at Gene Autry with more stars, because A for effort! It sounds as if the museum has made a lot of improvements in the last 4 years, not to mention, added a punch of personality to an otherwise drab subject matter! Still no singing cowboy, though :(

Had a lovely time here. The lady director opened a few minutes early when she saw us waiting. She…read moregave us a personalixed tour lasting about two hours. Her knowledge of the genre was bottomless. We plan to return with the grandkids if we can.

I was extremely impressed by the cultural center. We…read morestumbled upon the cultural when looking for lunch on a road trip thanks to the attached cafe. The man warmly welcoming us at the gate was wonderful, the food at the cafe was a delight, and the grounds were relaxing and educational in equal measure. We intended to just get lunch and go, but we stayed around, exploring the grounds and learning of the Chickasaw people for 3 more hours. My opinion of this place cannot be overstated, I have paid good money for admission to much, much worse parks, and this one is absolutely free!

There is so much history to learn about and this venue has cultural experiences that are visual,…read moreaudible and eatable. Beautiful property that is accessed for free with the drive when in Oklahoma. There is a cafe with lots to try, some may say it is bland... it is authentic and pretty sure there was no isle 4 spice racks out in the wild. The flavors we were clean, fresh and the grape dumplings were unexpectedly morsels of tasty. Felt like every turn was a chance to learn, not overly crowded and one of my favorite spots. We learned of this when staying in Tishomingo and they highly recommended and we are so glad when people just take a few minutes to talk and give suggestions. GO HERE it is a must "HIKA".

By making this your 1st stop it opens your eyes to many other possibilities in the area…read more Stopped here as we came into town. Son & I have a camp site reserved at Chickasaw campground. We were met by a very friendly & knowledgeable staff who answered all our questions. We were able to add some extras things to our visit. Nice displays, very well set up. Great maps Nice gift shop.

Wonderful little place on the road home or elsewhere. Clean bathrooms and friendly folks selling…read morecharm and cute little items to boot. Lots of unique crafts and gifts for all and chocolate is right across the road. Can't really ask for more. Go here if you're on the highway and need a rest. It beats ANY rest stop around. Really all around a wonderful little stop along the road. Worth a trip to in itself. Staff are super friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is 10/10. They have tons of items for sale and local stuff too so it's very much not commercial in its approach. Really nothing bad to say about this little stop.

If you love antique cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, vending machines and memorabilia this is…read morethe place for you! Forgotten Wheels is a well organized museum with a wide range of antique vehicles of all kinds. The owner is a friendly guy who has lots of knowledge about all the items located inside. He can tell you as much or as little information as you want about any of the items and is clearly proud of his collection. If you have an hour (or 2 or more) to spare, Forgotten Wheels is well worth visiting.

This is a MUST-STOP when traveling on I-40 between NM and TX! It's near the border where the states…read moremeet, but it's on the NM side on exit 369 in a town so small, my Apple Maps didn't recognize it. It's the most unusual gas station you'll ever see! It has a free classic car and memorabilia MUSEUM that is really fun to see when you need a break from the boring drive along that part of I-40. It has lots of food options from nachos to banana pudding with vanilla wafers. They even have a restaurant if the gas station junk food isn't your style. I'm telling you, you won't find another gas station serving the kind of food they serve there- everything from steaks, to burritos, to catfish! They have lots of souvenirs and groceries galore. They even have a chapel! It's great for families or truckers needing a shower. The restrooms were clean and the employees were great- especially Dominic! It's a stop you won't regret. And your dog with thank you BECAUSE THEY EVEN HAVE A DOG PARK! It'll rejuvenate you and you'll be ready for the road again! * these photos are from their website www.russellsttc.com

Well worth the full touch. We have put on haunted mazes and go to as many as we can. This hands…read moredown is the best. Just remember the code word......you may need it. Best ever

Definitely worth the wait, love the spooky atmosphere while waiting, kept people waiting…read moreentertained. I recommend for sure, get a good scare, pretty sure it's wheelchair accessible. The owners are the sweetest people ever, loved the storyline and experience of this haunted house, Ardmore definitely needed this. Check them out this Halloween season you are in for a scare!