Cowboy for a Day
Overview
Step into the heart of Oklahoma’s living cowboy culture with a behind-the-scenes day. By day’s end, you won’t just have learned about cowboy culture — you’ll have lived it.
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What's Included
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- Our van will drive you from the restaurant to the museum.
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Walk the catwalk to watch cowboys move cattle through a maze of pens, hear the chatter of the auctioneer, get some dust on your boots in the livestock area and learn how cattle shaped Oklahoma City.
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Stop 2
An Oklahoma City institution since 1910. Here, you’ll sample lamb fries — a true cowboy delicacy — and enjoy a classic steak lunch in a dining room filled with history, photos, and generations of cowboy lore.
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Stop 3
The afternoon wraps up where the stories you encountered earlier in the day come to life through art, artifacts, rodeo legends, and Western films. From frontier settlers to modern cowboys, this iconic museum offers a deeper look at the people and values that shaped the American West.
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
Look for the Goin' to Market sculpture on the northwest corner of the intersection. Your guide will meet you here.
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End Point
The tour ends here at 3:30pm. There is an option to extend your time at the museum beyond the tour.
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Good to Know
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The elevated catwalk over the stockyards is not recommended for travelers with a fear of heights.
- Wood plank stairs lead to the wood plank catwalk which has a little wobble.