Situated at a cultural and geographic crossroads of the United States, Oklahoma is home to 39 Native American tribes, a dozen ecosystems, two transcontinental highways and more than 200 man-made lakes. Old West heritage is evident around every turn, and natural beauty abounds in this land where prairie and mountains collide.
We asked our readers to vote for their favorite state attractions, and the results are in.
The top 10 winners in the category Best Oklahoma Attraction are as follows:
- Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum - Oklahoma City
- Beavers Bend State Park - Broken Bow
- National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum - Oklahoma City
- Tallgrass Prairie Preserve - Pawhuska
- Great Salt Plains State Park - Jet
- Science Museum Oklahoma - Oklahoma City
- Black Mesa State Park - Kenton
- Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge - Indiahoma
- Museum of the Great Plains - Lawton
- Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preser - Bartlesville
A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to picked the initial 20 nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote. Experts Kim Baker (Oklahomaphotography.com), Deborah Bouziden, Dennis Spielman (Uncovering Oklahoma) and Wesley Treat (Weird Oklahoma) were chosen based on their knowledge and experience of travel in the state.
Congratulations to all these winning attractions!
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The Experts
Kim Baker
Kim Baker is an Oklahoma-based photographer who... Read More
Kim Baker is an Oklahoma-based photographer who specializes in travel, nature and conservation photography. Baker’s work has appeared in USA Today Go Escape Magazine, Cowboys & Indians, AAA Traveler Magazine and appears frequently in Oklahoma tourism publication. You can see more of Kim Baker’s work at www.oklahomaphotography.com.
Kim Baker

Kim Baker is an Oklahoma-based photographer who specializes in travel, nature and conservation photography. Baker’s work has appeared in USA Today Go Escape Magazine, Cowboys & Indians, AAA Traveler Magazine and appears frequently in Oklahoma tourism publication. You can see more of Kim Baker’s work at www.oklahomaphotography.com.
Deborah Bouziden
Deborah Bouziden was born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma and... Read More
Deborah Bouziden was born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma and was raised and has lived in various parts of the state. She has been writing and publishing books and articles since 1983. One of her greatest pleasures in life is traveling through her state, learning more about it, and sharing what she learns with others. Oklahoma has many treasures and she cherishes them all.
Deborah Bouziden

Deborah Bouziden was born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma and was raised and has lived in various parts of the state. She has been writing and publishing books and articles since 1983. One of her greatest pleasures in life is traveling through her state, learning more about it, and sharing what she learns with others. Oklahoma has many treasures and she cherishes them all.
Dennis Spielman
Dennis Spielman is a filmmaker and writer whose... Read More
Dennis Spielman is a filmmaker and writer whose most notable work is his travel and interview series, Uncovering Oklahoma. In addition to his travel series, he’s director of the feature length documentaries, District Up! and Inviting Art, and has created several short films and music videos. He currently lives with his wife in Norman, Oklahoma.
Dennis Spielman

Dennis Spielman is a filmmaker and writer whose most notable work is his travel and interview series, Uncovering Oklahoma. In addition to his travel series, he’s director of the feature length documentaries, District Up! and Inviting Art, and has created several short films and music videos. He currently lives with his wife in Norman, Oklahoma.
Wesley Treat
Wesley Treat is the author of Weird Oklahoma, his... Read More
Wesley Treat is the author of Weird Oklahoma, his third book in a series on America's local legends and best kept secrets. He has spent the last 20-odd years seeking out and photographing the offbeat and the mysterious. Now working primarily as an artist, he has recently built what may very well qualify as the world's largest beer bottle chandelier. Follow Wesley on Twitter.
Wesley Treat

Wesley Treat is the author of Weird Oklahoma, his third book in a series on America's local legends and best kept secrets. He has spent the last 20-odd years seeking out and photographing the offbeat and the mysterious. Now working primarily as an artist, he has recently built what may very well qualify as the world's largest beer bottle chandelier. Follow Wesley on Twitter.