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In recent issues we’ve brought you some great food, music, attractions, festival and accommodation ideas in Kansas/Oklahoma.
Now, Matt Bates chooses some of the very best to recap, along with his ‘musn’t miss’ suggestions
1 FABULOUS FOOD
Eating out – breakfast, lunch or dinner – is an American way of life, and home-style cooking is surely at the heart of it. In the best of Kansas and Oklahoma’s family restaurants even the atmosphere provides nourishment for the soul, and locally-reared food (maybe a steak?) cooked properly to order is an unrivalled treat. Seek out the Cattlemen’s Restaurant, Oklahoma City,
OK. In the heart of the Stockyards (cattle market) this is a locals’ favourite (always a good sign) for superb steak – breakfast, lunch and dinner – and authentic Western atmosphere. Those feeling brave should try the calf fries! And the Emma Chase Cafe in Cottonwood Falls, KS, is not so much a diner, but more a way of life – home- cooked food and great music.
cattlemensrestaurant.com;
emmachasecafe.com 2ROCKIN’
than any other state!). Follow the original Route through the towns of Galena, Riverton and Baxter Springs before reaching the Kansas/Oklahoma border. In Oklahoma the historic Mother Road offers bits of new and old – interesting ins, outs, and oddities that make Route 66 one of the Top 10 road trips in the world. Overnighting in Miami, Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Elk City will ensure you have plenty of time to experience all the many exciting attractions along the way.
travelks.com/ksbyways/route66 3 MUSIC ROAD TRIPS
Route 66 rides through 13 miles of Kansas, and more than 400 miles of Oklahoma (more driveable Route 66
(June 13, 2015) offers a unique approach to classical performance. In Tulsa, OK, Tulsa Roots Rocks The Green (September-October, 2015) brings free, outdoor concerts to Sunday afternoons.
symphonyintheflinthills.org;
tulsarootsmusic.org 5COOL DIGS DISTRICTS DELUXE
The Heartland States’ cities have come a long way in recent years, and for entertainment, art and culture they now rival anywhere in the US. In Kansas, take a look at Lawrence, Manhattan and Topeka – and Wichita’s ever- growing Downtown offers up live music in all its forms – there’s jazz, folk, symphony, big stage shows...even opera for aficionados!
In Oklahoma chill out in Oklahoma City; its cool and
classy Bricktown district vibrates with live music – blues, jazz, Rock &Roll and country – or grab 24 hours in Tulsa! And Oklahoma now boasts its own superb Music Trail – Rhythm & Routes!
bricktownokc.com;
downtownwichita.org;
travelok.com/rhythm-and-routes
4FUN-FILLED FESTIVALS
Live entertainment is food for the soul to Kansas and Oklahoma natives. Native American powwows take place throughout the year; campfire singalongs round off busy trail-ride days and many concerts that started from small beginnings have now become regular not-to-be- missed and greatly-sought-after statewide events. In Kansas, the annual Symphony In The Flint Hills
6ULTIMATELY UNMISSABLE
Whatever else you choose to do during your stay in Kansas/Oklahoma, here are a couple of experiences in the ‘must do’ category! In Oklahoma, be sure to set aside at least a half day to browse in the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. Its world class, stunning art, sculpture and memorabilia will take your breath away. In Kansas, don your jeans, stetson and boots and climb into the saddle at the Moore family longhorn cattle ranch near Dodge City. This is as genuine an opportunity to experience a real working cowboy environment as you’ll find anywhere, and the Moore family are the real Kansas deal, so expect a welcome as big as the prairie!
nationalcowboymuseum.org;
moorelonghornranch.com
Get married in authentic Western style at a genuine Kansas ranch; eat the finest ‘farm to plate’ steak; stay in world-famous architect Frank Lloyd-Wright’s futuristic, Art Deco skyscraper in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, or chill out along Route 66 in Tulsa, OK, in the coolest of cool boutique hotels.
Circle S Guest Ranch, Lawrence, KS /
circlesranch.com; The Grand Central Hotel, Cottonwood Falls, KS /
grandcentralhotel.com; The Inn at Price Tower, Bartlesville, OK /
pricetower.org; The Campbell Hotel, Tulsa, OK /
thecampbellhotel.com
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...OF The Best
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