Vacation Rentals in Oklahoma

The 20th-largest state in the US, and covering an area of 69,898 square miles, Oklahoma is located on the Frontier Strip. Part of it lies within the Great Plains. Arkansas and Missouri are found to the east and Kansas to the north. New Mexico is located to the west and {Texas}{29298}} to the south.

Oklahoma is situated in the Gulf of Mexico watershed between the Great Plains and the Ozark Plateau, a sloping area from the high plains to the low wetlands in the south east. Its highest peak is the Black Mesa, at 4,973 ft. Little River in the far southeast is its lowest point. The Ouachita Mountains cover a vast area of Oklahoma. Other mountains in the area are the Arbuckle, Wichita and the Ozark Mountains.

Oklahoma is home to numerous beautiful botanical gardens, formal gardens and a splash park in a garden setting. You can enjoy a quiet stroll through the beautiful landscaped areas of the region, have a picnic or take some photographs of the spectacular flora in the area. You can also enjoy dog-friendly parks, a conservatory and more. This is an ideal place for children and the whole family to enjoy peaceful surroundings.

Vacation rentals in Oklahoma are a great choice for extreme adventure enthusiasts. You can go sky diving, parasailing, rock climbing and rappelling or scuba diving in a lake. Try a spell at a wakeboarding park where you can jump numerous unique ramps while being towed by cables instead of a boat. You can go white water rafting or caving or swimming in the area. If 4x4 trails strike your fancy you can spend the day tackling the extreme trails in the area or go ziplining with a group of friends.

Oklahoma is a great place to enjoy water activities and sports. You can go sailing, kayaking, canoeing, or try Skippa Rock River Floats. The fun of whitewater river rafting is perfect for adrenaline junkies while the kids can enjoy the waterslides splash park or streams. This is a great area for both gentle water pursuits and more challenging activities which make it suitable for the whole family.

This memorial was built to memorialise victims, survivors and rescuers who helped in and were affected by the Oklahoma City bombing. This bombing took place on April 19, 1995. While it is a sad reminder of a tragic day, it is a must-do stop on your Oklahoma tour. It is certainly a stark reminder of the way in which humans help humans in times of desperate tragedy.

The Myriad botanical gardens consists of 17-acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, a tropical conservatory and dog park. It is located near Reno and Robertson in the south-west and also offers horticultural classes.

The Science Museum Oklahoma also houses the Kirkpatrick Planetarium and several specialized galleries. It is a hands-on, interactive museum and exhibits detail the human body and how it works, a Kid Inventor section and aviation displays among many others.

The Oklahoma Zoo and Botanical Garden houses 1900 animal species. It is located in Oklahoma City's Adventure District in Oklahoma City. The zoo covers 119 acres and is home to more than 1,900 animals. It's a great choice for families with small children.

White Water Bay is a the largest water theme park in the region and has 11 waterslides, a wave pool (Monsoon Bay) and relax in Castaway Creek Lazy River. Try a climb up Cannonball Falls or take the 277 foot plunge with a 64 foot free-fall at Acapulco Cliff Dive.

One of the top holiday light shows in the US, The Chickasha Festival of Light showcases in excess of 3.5 million twinkling lights. You will find it in Shannon Springs Park. There are more than 100 animated light scenes, displays and a computer animated display.