Cowboy for a Day
Oklahoma City, USAby Explore Okc
- 5.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 14 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English
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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.
What's included
- Admission to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, known as the Louvre of the West, this world-class experience is unforgetable.t
- Admission to the Oklahoma National Stockyards guided by the cowboy manager who has 40 years experience working at the stockyards.
- Our van will drive you from the restaurant to the museum.
- Lunch at the famous Cattlemen's Restaurant: Lamb Fries, Sirloin Steak with Salad, Homemade Rolls, a Side & Tea (substitutions may incur additional expense)
- Alcoholic beverages can be purchased individually. Must be 21+ years of age with a photo ID.
Itinerary
- 1
National Stockyard Exchange
1.5 hours
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.
- 2
Stop 2
1.5 hours
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.
- 3
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
2 hours
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 and pickup
Look for the Goin' to Market sculpture on the northwest corner of the intersection. Your guide will meet you here.
End point
The tour ends here at 3:30pm. There is an option to extend your time at the museum beyond the tour.
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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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