Adventures to fill a weekend or entire summer abound in the Grand Lake area.  From museums, attractions, events and festivals to exciting on- and off-the-water activities, there is something for everyone. Combined with a friendly, small town feel, unique dining and fun shopping, a visit to Grand Lake makes for an unforgettable experience. Here are just a few things to enjoy…

Enjoy wine tasting and learn how art and science work hand in hand. Relax in the unique tasting room or on the sun washed patio. Tasting room: 1p-5p Thurs.-Sun. Winery tours by appointment. 918-783-5218.

Reminiscent of the paddlewheel riverboats of an earlier era, the Cherokee Queens offer scenic tours and romantic evening cruises along Grand Lake’s shores. Guests pass beautiful homes, Shangri La Resort, Har-Ber Village and inspiring lakeside scenery. Dock is at Sailboat Bridge. 918-786-4272

This Jay museum houses interesting historical documents, implements and artifacts chronicling the area’s history.

Enjoy the perfect combination of sightseeing fun, historic highlights and shopping convenience. Runs throughout Grove Memorial to Labor Day. Look for signs and hop aboard. 918- 786-9079

This 40,000 sq. ft. museum houses over 40 exotic vehicles, many historically significant and most priceless in value. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Near Bernice on Hwy 85A.

Owned and operated by the Seneca/Cayuga tribe, this casino boasts one of Oklahoma’s largest game rooms. Its Vegas-style casino also offers off-track betting. Open daily, 24 hours. (800) 426-4640

Historic Route 66 & the I-44 Vinita exit is the setting for this winery and tasting room where a delicious range of wines is produced, blended and grown. 1-888-508-9463

Enjoy three-acres of lush garden with large collections of rare plants. Over 1,500 species shaded by towering oaks are displayed. Five distinct gardens include a Zen garden, the Oriental Garden with its Kassan-style of rockwork and nine water falls, the English Terrace Garden, Japanese Garden Pond and the American Garden. In Grove and open daily during daylight hours. 918-786-2938

Oklahoma’s largest alpaca herd featuring over 90 suris and Huacayas. Also alpaca products. In Afton on Highway 85. 918-256-1993.

For extreme 4 X 4 action the base of Pensacola Dam offers terrain for all vehicles. Check out sheer rock faces to rugged wooded trails. Drivers test their abilities at the “Rock Garden” and the “Nose Dive” throughout the year.

918-435-8207

Home to a re-created post office, general store, printing office, doctor’s office, Indian history, train and military items in Vinita. Open Monday-Saturday. 918-256-2115

One of the largest antique museums in the U.S., Har-Ber Village is a reconstructed turn-of-the-century village comprised of over 100 buildings and collections. Endless collections of china, glassware, dolls, brass, household equipment, furnishings and more are displayed in log cabins. The grounds are covered with displays of antique farm implements, a waterwheel and other treasures from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Open daily 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. from March 1 to November 15. 918-786-3488

The state’s oldest hydroelectric facility, this massive structure was completed in 1940. It dams roughly 46,500 surface acres of water, creating Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees. Its six generators have provided power to Oklahoma for over half a century. Free tours, Memorial through Labor Day.

June 9 - 12, 2005 at the Pryor Creek Music Festival grounds. Over 40,000 visitors last year and growing strong. Family oriented country music all day, for four days, provided by the top names in country music. Food, parking, and camping available. Pryor Creek Music Festivals, Inc.; 11 S. Mill Street; Pryor, OK 74361. 918-824-2288 or 1-866-310-2288.

Waite was the only Cherokee attaining officer rank during the Civil War. The infamous Lieutenant-Colonel led the last regiment to surrender at the Battle of Big Bear. Oklahoma State Historical Society marker on Highway 59 between Grove and Jay.

The Totem Pole is the only remaining fold art in Oklahoma of this type. No one has ever disputed that it is the largest Totem Pole in the world. It has been write up in International books and many national and local publications. In 1999, the park was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

There are numerous public and semi-public courses in the Grand Lake area. Our golfing page lists the courses and provides basic information about them. Contact the individual facilities for seasonal hours and reservations information.

The Grand Lake area is home to eight State Parks. Some have group picnic shelters and cabins; most offer camping  and boat ramps. Check the link above for details.

For many years the 1 K 8 airport was known as Craig County Airport or Ketchum Airport. A new airport authority was formed, the name of the airport changed, and a Master Plan developed to build a full service airport. The the facility now boasts a 5,000' hard surface runway, fuel, rental hangers, hanger lease plots, FBO facilities, lots for service shops, and other amenities. Photo

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