Sightseeing Sunday: Weird Things to Do in Oklahoma
Looking for weird things to do in Oklahoma? The state brings Route 66 nostalgia and oversized oddities — blue whales, giant praying hands, and totem pole parks.
Fun Facts About Oklahoma
Spiro Mounds, on this list, is Oklahoma’s only archaeological state park and one of the most important prehistoric sites east of the Rockies.
Oklahoma got its “Sooner” nickname from settlers who staked land claims before the official start of the 1889 land run.
Oklahoma has more man-made lakes than any other state.
Oklahoma has produced more astronauts per capita than any other state.
Some of these we’ve visited, others are still on our list. When we’ve been somewhere, the link takes you to our photo page with details and snark. Otherwise, you’ll head to their official site — assuming one exists, since sometimes that’s half the adventure.
Unique Attractions & Weird Things to Do in Oklahoma
Weird Roadside & Oddities
Catoosa
The Blue Whale of Catoosa – Iconic Route 66 roadside attraction.
Chelsea
Ed Galloway’s Totem Pole Park – Folk art park with massive totem poles. Located at 21300 OK-28 A.
Elk City
Large Route 66 Sign & Museum – Classic Route 66 landmark and museum.
Eufaula
Huge 3D Mural – Eye-popping 3D street art.
Lawton
The Lawton Murals – City-wide mural collection.
Jed Johnson Watchtower – A hidden gem overlook, easy to miss and worth the stop.
Sapulpa
World’s Tallest Gas Pump – 66-foot tall gas pump monument. Located at 13 Sahoma Lake Rd.
Stillwater
Optimus Prime & Bumblebee Statues – Giant Transformers rebuilt from metal and auto parts.
Tulsa
Center of the Universe – Acoustic anomaly spot.
Meadow Gold District – Historic district with vintage neon.
World’s Largest Praying Hands – 60-foot bronze hands sculpture.
World’s Largest Bottle of Hair Tonic – Giant vintage hair tonic bottle.
World’s Largest Driller Statue – 75-foot tall Golden Driller.
Factory Tours & Behind-the-Scenes
Broken Arrow
Blue Bell Creamery Tour – Ice cream factory tours.
Perry
Ditch Witch Tour – Factory tour temporarily suspended.
Tuttle
Braum’s Family Farm Tour – Currently on hold, call ahead before visiting.
Historic Sites & Ruins
Spiro
Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center – Ancient Native American archaeological site.
Parks, Trails & Waterfalls
Lawton
Mount Scott Overlook – Scenic mountain views in the Wichita Mountains.
Muskogee
Papilion in Honor Heights Park – Butterfly-themed park structure.
Tulsa
The Gathering Place – Massive riverside park, home of the 6-foot tall penguin statues.
Benjamin’s Biscuit Acres Dog Park – A dog park worth a stop if you’re traveling with a crew that needs to run.
Plan Your Oklahoma Road Trip
We’re always adding new weird things to do in Oklahoma to this list, so check back for more roadside attractions, quirky museums, oversized oddities, and future road trip discoveries.
Where to next? Check out our Kansas roadside attractions guide for more Route 66 weird, browse our complete roadside attractions by state guide, get tips for traveling with pets, or head back to the Right At The Light homepage.
Interactive Map: Weird Roadside Stops We’re Tracking
This map includes weird roadside attractions, big-rig friendly stops, and places still on our running road trip list across the country.