There are so many beautiful places to visit in Oklahoma in the winter. In previous articles, we featured many of the state’s spectacular lights displays and Christmas decorations, but there are a few more spectacular places that are must-visit destinations for locals and tourists alike. In fact, we think these are some of the best places to visit in Oklahoma in December. Here are 11 great choices:

  1. Take a free boat ride on the canals in Bricktown in Oklahoma City during Downtown in December.

Christina Woods‎/Facebook Winter in Oklahoma will feel extra special when you’re on a fabulous boat ride on the Bricktown canals. Bricktown, Oklahoma City, OK, USA

  1. And admire the beautiful decorations all around.

bricktown.okc/Facebook No matter where you are in the Sooner State, there will be some simply stunning decor.

  1. But don’t forget to catch a ride snow tubing at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.

bricktown.okc/Facebook There is a lot of excitement to be had at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.. Nothing is quite as exciting as zooming down a snowy hill, no matter what age you are! Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, 2 S Mickey Mantle Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA

  1. Go visit Santa and Mrs. Claus in Utica Square in Tulsa.

UticaSquare/Facebook Utica Square in Tulsa is a lovely spot to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus with your kids! Utica Square, Tulsa, OK 74114, USA

  1. Visit Owasso’s Christmas Tree Farm & Berry Farm.

Athena Glover Godkins/Facebook If you really want to feel the Christmas spirit, head to Owasso’s Christmas Tree Farm & Berry Farm. Located in Owasso, this sweet farm is a great place to start off your Christmas season. Picking out your very own tree will be a fun bonding experience for your family. The little ones will love being able to give their input. Owasso Christmas Tree & Berry Farm, 10939 N 129th E Ave, Owasso, OK 74055, USA

  1. Go see the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge after a snowfall.

WichitaMountainsWildlifeRefuge/Facebook The Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge is a fantastically gorgeous spot at any time of year, but especially during winter in Oklahoma. You won’t believe your eyes! Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma, USA

  1. Visit the Oklahoma state capitol building and see all the decorations.

Oklahoma State Department of Education/Facebook The Oklahoma State Capitol is a great place to visit during the holidays. You will be amazed by how festive the decor and tree are! State Capitol, Oklahoma City, OK 73105, USA

  1. Enjoy outdoor ice skating and a cup of hot cocoa at Tulsa’s Winterfest.

winterfest.tulsa/facebook Tulsa’s Winterfest is a blast every year. There is a reason it is such a longstanding tradition in the community. 200 S Denver Ave., Tulsa, OK 74103, USA

  1. Visit North Pole City in OKC for splendid holiday decorations.

NorthPoleCity/Facebook There is a reason that North Pole City is considered one of the most festive places to spend time during the holidays. 7000 Crossroads Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73149, USA

  1. Walk around the Castle of Muskogee Christmas Celebration.

thecastleofmuskogee/facebook The Castle of Muskogee Christmas Celebration is simply unmissable. You’ll love every moment! The Castle of Muskogee, 3400 W Fern Mountain Rd, Muskogee, OK 74401, USA

Where is your favorite place to visit in Oklahoma in the winter? Do you have a favorite of these fun activities, or do you have another one you’d like to suggest? Please let us know in the comments section.

Christina Woods‎/Facebook

Winter in Oklahoma will feel extra special when you’re on a fabulous boat ride on the Bricktown canals.

Bricktown, Oklahoma City, OK, USA

bricktown.okc/Facebook

No matter where you are in the Sooner State, there will be some simply stunning decor.

There is a lot of excitement to be had at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.. Nothing is quite as exciting as zooming down a snowy hill, no matter what age you are!

Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, 2 S Mickey Mantle Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA

UticaSquare/Facebook

Utica Square in Tulsa is a lovely spot to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus with your kids!

Utica Square, Tulsa, OK 74114, USA

Athena Glover Godkins/Facebook

If you really want to feel the Christmas spirit, head to Owasso’s Christmas Tree Farm & Berry Farm. Located in Owasso, this sweet farm is a great place to start off your Christmas season. Picking out your very own tree will be a fun bonding experience for your family. The little ones will love being able to give their input.

Owasso Christmas Tree & Berry Farm, 10939 N 129th E Ave, Owasso, OK 74055, USA

WichitaMountainsWildlifeRefuge/Facebook

The Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge is a fantastically gorgeous spot at any time of year, but especially during winter in Oklahoma. You won’t believe your eyes!

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma, USA

Oklahoma State Department of Education/Facebook

The Oklahoma State Capitol is a great place to visit during the holidays. You will be amazed by how festive the decor and tree are!

State Capitol, Oklahoma City, OK 73105, USA

winterfest.tulsa/facebook

Tulsa’s Winterfest is a blast every year. There is a reason it is such a longstanding tradition in the community.

200 S Denver Ave., Tulsa, OK 74103, USA

NorthPoleCity/Facebook

There is a reason that North Pole City is considered one of the most festive places to spend time during the holidays.

7000 Crossroads Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73149, USA

thecastleofmuskogee/facebook

The Castle of Muskogee Christmas Celebration is simply unmissable. You’ll love every moment!

The Castle of Muskogee, 3400 W Fern Mountain Rd, Muskogee, OK 74401, USA

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Oklahoma in the Winter November 25, 2022 Danielle Schwartz What are the best Christmas towns in Oklahoma? The best Christmas towns in Oklahoma are full of festive cheer. You’ll love all the holiday decor and excitement in these places:

Chickasha Tulsa Guthrie Broken Arrow Grove Muskogee Enid

  Where are the best winter hikes in Oklahoma? The best winter hikes in Oklahoma have so much pretty scenery that you will be amazed the entire time you’re walking:

Lake Hefner Quartz Mountain Nature Park Black Mesa State Park Robbers Cave State Park Turner Falls Quanah Parker Lake Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area

 

The OIYS Visitor Center

Oklahoma in the Winter

November 25, 2022

Danielle Schwartz

What are the best Christmas towns in Oklahoma? The best Christmas towns in Oklahoma are full of festive cheer. You’ll love all the holiday decor and excitement in these places:

Chickasha Tulsa Guthrie Broken Arrow Grove Muskogee Enid

  Where are the best winter hikes in Oklahoma? The best winter hikes in Oklahoma have so much pretty scenery that you will be amazed the entire time you’re walking:

Lake Hefner Quartz Mountain Nature Park Black Mesa State Park Robbers Cave State Park Turner Falls Quanah Parker Lake Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area

 

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

The best Christmas towns in Oklahoma are full of festive cheer. You’ll love all the holiday decor and excitement in these places:

  • Chickasha
  • Tulsa
  • Guthrie
  • Broken Arrow
  • Grove
  • Muskogee
  • Enid

 

Where are the best winter hikes in Oklahoma?

The best winter hikes in Oklahoma have so much pretty scenery that you will be amazed the entire time you’re walking:

  • Lake Hefner
  • Quartz Mountain Nature Park
  • Black Mesa State Park
  • Robbers Cave State Park
  • Turner Falls
  • Quanah Parker Lake
  • Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area