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Claremore - Northeast (Green Country) | ||||||||
Nestled in the heart of Oklahoma's Green Country, just minutes from Tulsa on nostalgic Route 66, Claremore is known near and far for its classic museums and classy antiques. Also home to Rogers State University, Claremore offers a cornucopia of things to do - sightseeing, shopping, dining, and recreation. The Will Rogers Memorial Museum, alive with mini-theaters and engaging art, recounts the incredible life of perhaps the most compelling figure of Oklahoma history and American lore. On display at The J. M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum is the world's largest collection of privately owned historic firearms spanning over six centuries. The Lynn Riggs Memorial showcases memorabilia from the playwright's life, including the original "surrey with the fringe on top" from the movie musical "Oklahoma!" If shopping is your pleasure, downtown Claremore boasts three blocks of antiques and specialty shops featuring everything from fine antiques to gourmet kitchen items. When you start to get hungry just remember to save room for pie at the famous Hammett House Restaurant. From tearooms to barbeque we've got something to please every appetite. A stay in one of Claremore's Bed & Breakfasts, the Andersonville Cottage or Country Inn, offers you the perfect getaway to either the city or country depending on your preference. Several local buildings and sites are listed on the National Register of Historic places including the restored Will Rogers Hotel (now Will Rogers Center), the Belvidere Mansion, Totem Pole Park, and Meyer Hall, which houses the Oklahoma Military Academy Museum. Other nearby attractions include Will Rogers Downs Racetrack and Will Rogers Raceway. Recreational opportunities are abundant with both an 18 hole and a 9-hole golf course. Claremore Lake offers fishing, boating, walking trails and picnic areas. Nearby Lake Oologah is perfect for swimming, sailing, fishing, and water skiing. Claremore hosts several annual events including the Bluegrass & Chili Festival in September, Will Rogers Birthday Celebration and Dickens on the Boulevard in November, Christmas at the Belvidere in December, the Home & Garden Show in April, the Will Rogers PRCA Stampede Rodeo in May, and Humbug Days in August. For more information, visit our web site www.visitclaremore.org. |
