The display items are so well preserved! Talk about a trip back in time!…read more My mom would LOVE to see this! I will have to bring her!

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.

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.

Huge property, well kept, clean & informative. Learned alot from this place and recommend everyone…read moreto come down at least once to experience it. Friendly and knowledgeable staff made the experience amazing and kept us entertained. Check out their cafe inside the center too. Food was delicious and clean. Cooked to order. Im glad i got to experience this place.

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!

The building features beautiful artwork and jewelry that showcase local culture so well. Everything…read moreinside is spotless, and the staff couldn't be more welcoming or helpful. They have tons of guides available to help you plan your time in Oklahoma. Plus, there is plenty of parking, making it an easy and convenient spot to pull over for a quick break.

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.

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!