First Americans Museum, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Native Americans, Tribes, Tribal Nations, History, Leadership, Stories, Tradition, Stereotypes, Artwork, Creativity, Way of Life, Values, Educational, Must See, Well Done, Informative, Respect, Heritage Deanna Etherington First Americans Museum, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Native Americans, Tribes, Tribal Nations, History, Leadership, Stories, Tradition, Stereotypes, Artwork, Creativity, Way of Life, Values, Educational, Must See, Well Done, Informative, Respect, Heritage Deanna Etherington

A Visit to Oklahoma City’s First Americans Museum

Did you know November is Native American Heritage Month? In honor of that distinction, I’m writing about a wonderful and informative museum in Oklahoma City called the First Americans Museum. Oklahoma City is beautiful and well worth a trip and the First Americans Museum is a “must visit” attraction while you are there!

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A Tour on the Bricktown Water Taxi in Oklahoma City!

I love taking unique ways to travel, whether it be by air, train, unique automobile, or animal!  I have ridden in many types of vehicles, planes, trains, trolleys, tractors, boats of various types, and horses. So I was excited to try a water taxi in the canal in downtown Oklahoma City in April 2024. Yes, you read that right. 😏 It surprised me too!

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Part Two: Incredible AirBnbs in the Midwest!

As you have likely guessed, I really enjoy staying in AirBnbs when it makes sense to do so. The variety of AirBnbs and other home rental offerings is amazing to me.

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Botanical Gardens, Oklahoma City, Conservatory, Tulips, Orchids, Flowers, Plants, Trees, Artwork, Sculpture, Fountains, Ponds Deanna Etherington Botanical Gardens, Oklahoma City, Conservatory, Tulips, Orchids, Flowers, Plants, Trees, Artwork, Sculpture, Fountains, Ponds Deanna Etherington

The Magical Myriad Botanical Garden in Oklahoma City

One of the places I was really impressed with was Myriad Botanical Gardens. It was located downtown and all the spring flowers were blooming. There were tulips and daffodils blooming everywhere. The weather was perfect the day I went as well. Can you say GORGEOUS? I absolutely loved it! 🥰

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The Outstanding Oklahoma City Museum of Art!

Did you know that the Oklahoma City Museum of Art Has a wonderful collection of Dale Chihuly glasswork? I did not know this until I started planning my eclipse road trip. When I saw that the art museum was having a special exhibit on Dale Chihuly this year I knew where I wanted to start my trip.

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