Brookdale Cedar Ridge

It's the season for holiday cheer once again! Tulsa's much-awaited winter festival is back, and it's time to cozy up and enjoy the festivities. The Annual Arvest Winterfest starts in November, promising another memorable holiday season. People Magazine has even recognized it as the best holiday destination in Oklahoma. One of the highlights is the ice skating rink outside BOK Center, which will be open for everyone to enjoy. In the last 15 years, the number of people attending this event has significantly increased from 35,000 visitors in 2008 to over 150,000. This year, the celebration will last 45 days, allowing as many residents of Tulsa as possible to enjoy ice skating outdoors near BOK Center, surrounded by beautiful and sparkling holiday lights.

Have you been to The Outsiders House Museum in Tulsa, Oklahoma? It's an excellent destination for fans of the classic film directed by Francis Ford Coppola in 1982. The museum focuses on preserving the home and memorabilia used in the movie. You'll enjoy learning about the behind-the-scenes details the museum provides, such as untold stories, trivia, and the film's backstory. It's a must-see for any fan of the movie. Upon entering the museum, you will be transported to the living room where Ponyboy and Darry quarreled. You can also visit the kitchen, where they discussed having chocolate cake for breakfast. Additionally, you can see Dallas Winston's leather jacket and learn about the mysterious disappearance and reappearance of Francis Ford Coppola's Director's Chair. Rare and never-before-seen photos, movie artifacts, and other exciting exhibits exist. Even if you're a long-time fan of The Outsiders, you will discover something new at this museum.

In the 1960s, 20-foot-tall fiberglass statues were considered the height of outdoor advertising. But while these giants became popular roadside attractions, many fell into disrepair or needed more time. Nowadays, you can still find some larger-than-life figures, like Buck Atom, the 21-foot-tall space cowboy at Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on 66 in Tulsa's Meadow Gold District. This unique retailer offers a fun photo op with Buck Atom and a variety of Oklahoma gifts showcasing Route 66, Bigfoot, Tulsa, Will Rogers, the Blue Whale, and the Golden Driller. If you get hungry, you can grab some delicious food from the Tulsa Brisket Co. food truck parked on Buck's lot. And if you want to make your visit even more unique, you can stay overnight at Buck's Cosmic Crash Pad, an AirBnB behind the shop. So come on down and celebrate the magic of the Mother Road at Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on 66.