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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kristen | Family Adventure Travel | Midwest & Beyond (@midwesttravelmama) When Kristen Keeler — the travel writer behind Midwest Travel Mama — mapped out a long weekend in Tahlequah and Cherokee County, she was solving a specific problem: how to give her three kids real outdoor time without spending most of it strapped into car seats. Her answer was a three-day itinerary anchored at one property on the Illinois River, with drives to the next activity capped at about 45 minutes. For families within driving distance of Tulsa (1 hour), Northwest… Keep Reading
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Just 1 hour East of Tulsa! Download the itinerary here: 4-hour Route 66 Extension Itinerary + Overnight Option If you’re traveling Route 66 through Tulsa, you’re only one hour away from something completely different. Just 60 miles east of Tulsa, the Capital of the Cherokee Nation — Tahlequah — offers an easy way to extend your Route 66 journey with history, outdoor adventure, and local dining you won’t find along the main highway. And the best part? You can experience it all in about four hours. Begin in Downtown Tahlequah Start your visit in walkable downtown Tahlequah, where three Cherokee… Keep Reading
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Located on the east side of Oklahoma, Tahlequah is a quaint town full of outdoor recreation opportunities, riveting history, and small-town vibes that make it the perfect vacation destination year-round. Using TripAdvisor rankings, tourist information requests, and social media trends, we have compiled a list of the top activities to do in Tahlequah. If you think we missed one, send us an email at [email protected] and let us know! Visit the Cherokee Prison Museum At the Cherokee National Prison Museum, you will learn the history of Cherokee law and order. Situated in the middle of historic Tahlequah, the prison was… Keep Reading
