


A whimsical blue whale rises from a pond along Route 66, beckoning for photos at this roadside oddity that's become Catoosa's calling card. The D.W. Correll Museum houses an eclectic treasure trove of fossils, rocks, and Native American artifacts that feels like rummaging through an eccentric collector's attic. Hard Rock Casino Tulsa offers entertainment without the need to place a single bet – though the gaming floors certainly welcome those so inclined. Arkansas River Historical Society Museum chronicles the waterway that shaped the region's development. After exploring local history, venture to the Native American art market where craftspeople display traditions translated through contemporary vision.

