From forests to sand dunes to prairies to cypress swamps, Oklahoma has the most diverse terrain per square meter of any other state. It is also home to 39 Native American nations, most of which can be reached from Route 66 (with some of the best-preserved attractions along the road), top-notch Western art museums, and real cowboys 
that you can watch in action at auctions twice a week in Oklahoma City.
Museums, heritage centers, and outfitters preserve the cowboy spirit, while ranches and lively auctions allow you to live it.
The cowboy is one of the greatest symbols of the culture of the American West, having emerged over two centuries ago. This folk hero remains alive in Oklahoma, where visitors can discover how the humble cattle herder and farm worker became the iconic figure that has permeated pop culture in books, poems, songs, and films. And there is no better place to immerse yourself in this 
cultural phenomenon of the Old West than the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.
The strength of the pioneers remains alive in Oklahoma, nicknamed the state of the early arrivals after millions of people headed to central Oklahoma, anticipating the reservation land grant. The adventurous nature of these new residents, combined with the cultures and traditions of the Native peoples who previously occupied the area, reinforces the cowboy tradition found throughout the state today.
Founded in 1955, the National Cowboy Western & Heritage Museum showcases a meticulously curated collection that brings together works of art and 
artifacts from the West, as well as interactive galleries focusing on the American cowboy, rodeos, Native culture, Victorian-era firearms, and performances. This impressive experience begins as soon as visitors enter the place and encounter the sculpture “End of the Trail,” a five-meter monument depicting an exhausted cowboy on horseback.
The Native American Gallery tells the story of Oklahoma’s indigenous tribes through artworks, handcrafted items, and traditional clothing. You will find sophisticated works such as paintings, sculptures, and graphic arts depicting scenes from the Old West in the Art of the American West Gallery. In the Western Performers Gallery, you will find the magic of vintage movie posters and iconic costumes, as well as items related to the Wild West portrayed in Hollywood films and literature.
At the foot of the Ozark Mountains in Oklahoma lies the 18-acre Cherokee Heritage Center, dedicated to preserving the culture and artifacts of the Cherokee tribe. Walk through Diligwa, which depicts a Cherokee village in 1710.
Take a wild ride on an ATV at Little Sahara State Park and dive into Lake Tenkiller or visit the art galleries and restaurants in downtown Oklahoma City; there is much to do both indoors and outdoors in Oklahoma, making it a true place for everyone.
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