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On this week's Discover Oklahoma: Vacation in your own neighborhood! From that state park just up the road you've been meaning to visit, to stops you've driven past a million times.
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Location: Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art
Bianco's Italian Restaurant in Lawton
Contact: Rose Bianco, owner 580-353-9543
Her food is legendary in this part of Oklahoma, since Rose Bianco is the lady who introduced the City of Lawton to pizza way back in the early 50s. Many customers have memories of dining here with their parents or grandparents in those earlier days. If her authentic Italian cuisine was good enough for Tony Bennett... then maybe it's worth a day trip to Lawton.
113 NW 2nd St.
Lawton, OK 73507
Mon-Sat, 11a-9p
Danny Lalli, sausage-maker in McAlester
Contact: Country Mart 918-423-9461
We are on a roll now with this Italian food craze, so why not head to McAlester for the best Italian sausage you've ever tasted? This man could have been...should have been crowned the king of Italian sausage and he's been at it since 1948. His secret ingredient? Well it isn't all that secret...
Country Mart
601 E Wyandotte Ave.
Introduction to DOK New Team Member
Contact:
www.discoveroklahoma.com
Some of you may remember this guy from his Hollywood days... yes, Discover Oklahoma has wrangled itself another fine TV personality! He will be joining Jenifer, Ron and Shel to bring you more Oklahoma stories... and maybe from a slightly skewed angle. So tune-in to meet our "mystery man."
Salt Plains Eagle Watching near Jet
Contact: 580-626-4794
www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/oklahoma/saltplains
It's time to bundle up and take a trek into Oklahoma's great outdoors. This wildlife refuge is winter home to bald and golden eagles. With approximately 300 different species of birds in the refuge, you can bird-watch any time of the year. So, why not pack your thermos and enjoy some winter watching soon.
Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art
Contact: Dr. Karen York, curator 918-4921818
www.jewishmuseum.net
It's a new year and a good time to expand your horizons with a trip to this fabulous museum. Considered one of the finest Jewish Museums in North America, it contains archeological objects and artifacts from around the world, including items used in Jewish rituals, as well as a holocaust gallery. So, whether you're Jewish or not, this museum will give you a better understanding of the world in which we live.
2021 E. 71st St.
Tulsa, OK 74136
Mon-Fri, 10a-5p
Sun, 1p-5p
Closed in observance of Holidays: New Years Day, Passover, Shauvot, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Sukkot.
Whispering Meadows Vineyards and Winery in McAlester
Contact: Karen & Bob Stobaugh 918-423-WINE
www.whisperingmeadowswine.com
Enjoy a respite as you bask in the charms of this victorian era building... that once housed golden treasures and glittering gems. Now it shines with a different sort of sparkle. Gourmet food items and award-winning wines from Oklahoma-grown grapes.
34 E. Choctaw Avenue
Tu-Sa 10a-7p, Su-M by appt.
Events Center: Call or go to website for info.
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Location: Guthrie Train Depot Museum & Cafe
Guthrie Train Depot Museum & Cafe
Contact: Gordon Neff 405-260-0700
www.theoldsantafedepotofguthrie.com
The old Santa Fe depot in Guthrie was completed in 1903, when Guthrie was still the capitol. It was the hub of activity for the area with passenger and mail service, news stand, and restaurant. Today, it still houses a great restaurant, a very interesting museum, and an events center.
409 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Guthrie, OK
Museum opened Tues-Sat, 11a-3p, although it is best to call ahead to check hours.
R&R Restaurant, Tues-Sat, 11a-8;30p, & Sun 11a-3p
405-260-0723
Hugo Depot
Contact: Norman Pence 580-326-6630
Just a stone's throw away from Hugo State Park you'll find the Frisco Depot in Hugo, another fine example of a depot turned museum. Housed at this museum is a unique miniature circus, so real you can almost smell the popcorn and hear the ringmaster announcing the next act. This is a nostalgic salute to the four traveling circuses that call Hugo home.
300 W. Jackson
T-Sa 10-4
Red Rooster B&B in Yukon
Contact: Debbie Morse 405-373-2014
This is a most unusual idea for a B&B. Owner and conductor of the Red Rooster, Debbie Morse, has converted cabooses into luxury retreats. With her attention to detail, some guests just never find a reason to leave their caboose for the entire weekend! But if you do venture out for Debbie's breakfast, you'll be treated to a warm cheese, sausage and egg frittata, topped with homemade salsa, biscuits & gravy, fresh fruit, juice, coffee... All aboard to Yukon!
15830 NW Expressway
Yukon, OK 73089
Go to travelok.com for a link to their website
Southern Belle Restaurant in Heavener
Contact: Debbie or Danny Crabtree 918-653-4458
How did a rail car that once transported WWII troops come to rest next to Highway 59 in Heavener, Oklahoma, anyway? Restored to its 1940s elegance, it is now a mighty fine restaurant called the Southern Belle. True to its southern roots, the Southern Belle serves some of the best boneless fried chicken breast and "fixins" you have ever tasted.
Hwy 59N
Heavener, OK 74937
Mon-Sat, 11a-9p
Tahlequah Guitar Guy
Contact: Scott Lawrence 918-431-2554
dlorenzoguitars.com
Join Ron Stahl on a trip to Tahlequah to visit a true craftsman. Scott Lawrence makes guitars by hand. Using his grandfathers old hand -tools, he will spend anywhere from 40 to 120 hours to create a guitar. Ever attentive to detail, Scott strives to craft the perfect instrument. This is a great example of another fine Oklahoma artist.
Contact info is on Website:
scott@dlorenzoguitar.com
Waynoka Depot
Contact: Sandie Olsen 580-824-1886
www.waynoka.org
The folks in Waynoka have made it easy to let the sentiment of train life wash over you, thanks to the meticulously restored section foreman's house, the soon to be spiffed-up depot, and the Harvey House turned museum. Dine at El Charro and watch 65 trains a day pass by!
Museum open T-Sa 12-5
Waynoka,OK
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Location: Round Barn in Arcadia
Abernathy Boys at the Pioneer Townsite Museum in Frederick
Contact: Ray Walker 580-335-5844
Two young boys are immortalized at this museum. At the ages of 5 and 9, Temple and Bud Abernathy gained fame with their adventurous cross-country travels during the early years of the 20th century.
Mon-Fri 9a-3p, and second Sat of the month 10a-1p
201 N. 9th
Frederick, OK
Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa
Contact: Ann Brockman (PIO) 888-655-2278
www.gilcrease.org
Can you name a gift that just keeps on giving? That would be Tulsa's Gilcrease Museum. Given as a gift to the people of Oklahoma by Tulsa oil tycoon, Thomas Gilcrease, the Gilcrease is ever changing. So, no matter how many times you visit, you will always find new exhibits and experiences to savor.
Tues-Sun 10a-5p
Closed Mondays & Christmas
1400 Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa, OK 74127
Lucille's in Mulhall
Contact: Jim Mears, Gen. Mgr. 405-609-2100
www.lucillesok.com
Proclaimed the first "cowgirl" by Will Rogers, Lucille Mulhall could out-shoot, out-ride, out-rope her competition, all of whom were men. This restaurant, which bears her name, operates with the same authentic zeal that Lucille demonstrated. Great, fresh food... good service... and just about as entertaining as Lucille herself.
Thurs 11a-9p, Fri 11a-10p, Sat 9a-10p, Sun 9a-9p
106 Main St.
Mulhall, OK 73063
Website is a must-see.
Pete's Place & Choc Beer in Krebs
Contact: Joe & Kathy Prichard 918-423-2042
www.petes.org
For over 80 years Pete's Place has delighted diners with fresh, famiy-style Italian cuisine and a taste of an outlawed brew.
Open M-Th 4-9, F-Sa 4-10, Su Noon-8
120 S.W. 8th
Krebs, OK
StableRidge Vineyards & Winery in Stroud
Contact: Don & Annetta Neal, Owners 800-359-3990
www.stableridgevineyards.com
Getting cabin fever yet with these cold temperatures? A bone-chilling winter's day is the perfect time for a road trip on Route 66 to StableRidge Winery. A leisurely afternoon spent sipping wine in their tasting room may be just what your spirits need. Located right on the Mother Road, only 45 minutes from both Tulsa and Oklahoma City- this is the ideal day trip.
2016 Route 66 West
M-F 10a-5p, Sa 10a-6p, Su 12p-5p
Known for their award winning wine: Jeremiah's Red.
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Location: Adventures in Santaland in Oklahoma City
Adventures in Santaland
Contact: 405-228-0055
www.bricktownamusement.com
DISCOVER OKLAHOMA'S FAV PIC FOR MOST INNOVATIVE CHRISTMAS ATTRACTION!
Turn a scary Halloween ride into a joyful Christmas ride? That's what they do every year at Bricktown's Adventures in Santaland, 3-D and all. So take the whole family along on this magical sleigh ride.
Thurs-Fri, 6-10
Sat, 2-10
Sun, 2-8
Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
101 E. Flaming Lips Alley (formerly Oklahoma Ave.)
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
El Reno GrasCar in El Reno
Contact: Jean Ford 405-760-0390
elrenograscar.com
WALT'S FAV PIC FOR 2008!
Our cameraman, Walt, got a real kick out of this story. After all, that's his boss careening around the track on a souped-up lawnmower... wouldn't that give you a chuckle?
Mid-Apr through Oct
Every other Saturday, 6p-9p
Adams Park on Rt 66 in El Reno
Call or go to website for specific dates
OKC Kayak
Contact: Dave Lindo, owner 405-830-9689
www.okckayak.com
SHEL'S FAV PIC FOR 2008!
Haven't tried kayaking yet? In Shel's favorite story, you will find you have absolutely no excuse! Her group of friends and family, from young to old, physically challenged to just kind of uncoordinated, are here to demonstrate how easy and fun this sport can be.
Trips, tours, and lessons available.
4700 W. Memorial Rd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73142
Indoor pool lessons available during colder winter months.
Singing Chihuahua at Mostly Memories in Broken Bow
Contact: Jeannie Gross 580-584-5767
RON'S FAV PIC FOR 2008!
Our You-Tube viewers seem to agree with Ron, about this being everyone's favorite story. So tune in to listen to this melodious little canine sing for his ice cream.
Opened Tu-Sat, 10a-5p
117 Main St., Broken Bow, OK 74728
Trout Fishing near Broken Bow
Contact: Ethan Wright, owner and guide 580-494-6109
JENIFER'S FAV PIC FOR 2008!
As you will discover in Jenifer's favorite story, fishing is not just about catching fish... there's a whole lot more to it than that! And Jen and Ron are not just great co-hosts, they are turning into one great comedy team!
Wright Guide Service
Rt 4 Box 50-6
Broken Bow, OK 74728
Located 1 mile from Beaver's Bend Resort Park on Hwy 259A.
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Send us your story ideas!
Contact: Shel Wagner - Producer
DiscoverOklahoma@TravelOK.com
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Health's Discover Oklahoma is shown Saturdays at 6:30 pm
on KOTV-6 in Tulsa, KWTV-9 in Oklahoma City, and KSWO-7 in Lawton.
Also check local listings for show times on these cable outlets:
Cox Communications in OKC, Tulsa, Muskogee, and McAlester, CUTV
in Lawton, KWEM-TV in Stillwater, Edmond Cable, Fort Sill in
Lawton, WIRE-TV in Norman, KOMI-TV in Woodward, CMS in Ponca
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