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If you're looking for a fun and educational day with your kids, look no further than Beaver's Bend Mining Company. The tourist attraction is located in Hochatown, near beautiful Broken Bow Lake, and offers various activities for kids of all ages. One of the most popular activities is gemstone mining. Your kids can try their luck at uncovering their very own precious stones with pre-seeded bags. They also have a fossil museum where kids can learn about dinosaurs and participate in a hands-on dino dig. If you're looking for a unique and personalized souvenir, why not try our wax hand-dipping activity? You or your child can cast your hand in various colors. And for the little pirates in your life, they have a life-size, pirate-themed play area that's great for kids ages five and older. At Beaver's Bend Mining Company, they take pride in ensuring everyone has a blast learning and playing.

Have you heard of Woolaroc? It's a hidden gem in the rugged Osage Hills of Northeastern Oklahoma. Established in 1925 as the ranch retreat of oilman Frank Phillips, Woolaroc is now a 3,700-acre wildlife preserve and world-class art museum. Will Rogers even called it "the unique place in this country." Frank Phillips built Woolaroc to host lavish parties and entertain guests like East Coast investors, Native American chiefs, and bank robbers. Nowadays, you can host your party at this historic location. There's always something new and exciting happening at Woolaroc. During Christmas time, take advantage of the Woolaroc Wonderland of Lights. In the summer, join in on the fun at Camp Woolaroc. In the Fall, experience the Cow Thieves and Outlaws Reunion. Woolaroc isn't just about events. It's also a wildlife preserve home to many native and exotic species like bison, elk, and longhorn cattle. The museum boasts an outstanding collection of Western art and artifacts, Native American material, one of the world's finest collections of Colt firearms, and so much more. See for yourself why Woolaroc truly is a unique and special place.

Have you ever driven past the Cave House in Tulsa and wondered about its story? If so, you're not alone. This quirky building has a fascinating history dating back to the 1920s when it was built as the Cave Garden Restaurant. By day, the restaurant served food on picnic tables, but at night, it transformed into a speakeasy accessed through a secret tunnel in the fireplace that led to a big room under the hill. Today, the Cave House is a museum dedicated to this piece of Tulsa's past. You can schedule a guided tour to see the meandering halls and steep staircase and learn about the exciting characters that once lived there. The current owner has decorated the interior with nods to previous occupants, including a key tree for the mysterious key woman who is said to have haunted the house. Unsurprisingly, the house has been featured on HGTV's "Home Strange Home" and in the book "Weird Oklahoma."