Claremore

You'll have to take a flight into Tulsa, if you choose to fly, otherwise, Interstate 44 the Will Rogers Turnpike (toll road) runs through Claremore, with Joplin, Missouri to the northeast and Tulsa and Oklahoma City to the southwest. Historic Route 66 through Claremore is Oklahoma state highway 66, retained as a toll-free alternative to I-44 between Tulsa and OKC.

You'll have to either drive or walk to get around Claremore.

• J.M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum

  phone: +1 918 341-5707
  address: 330 N. JM Davis Blvd
  A "walk through history" of firearms, Native America artifacts, old west memorabilia, more than 1,200 beer steins and antique music boxes. Originally based at the former Mason Hotel (1910-1974, now the Mason Center) as a private collection. Souvenir shop, books.

• Will Rogers Memorial Museum

  phone: +1 918 341-0719
  address: 1720 West Will Rogers Blvd
  Nine galleries, three theatres.

• Will Rogers Downs

  phone: +1 918 283-8800
  address: 20900 S. 4200 Rd
  Cherokee Casino racing, slots, Oklahoma's largest RV park.

• Goldie's Patio Grill

  phone: +1 918 342-3744
  address: 967 W Will Rogers Blvd

• Hammett House Restaurant

  phone: +1 918 341-7333
  address: 1616 W Will Rogers Blvd

Budget

• Elm's Motel

  phone: +1 918 342-1778
  address: 820 South Lynn Riggs Blvd

• Okie Inn

  phone: +1 918 341-3797
  address: 774 South Lynn Riggs Blvd

Mid-range

• Best Western Will Rogers Inn

  phone: +1 918 341-4410
  address: 940 South Lynn Riggs Blvd

• Claremore Motor Inn

  phone: +1 918 342-4545
  address: 1709 North Lynn Riggs Blvd

• Days Inn

  phone: +1 918 343-3297
  address: 1720 South Lynn Riggs Blvd
  Outdoor pool.

• Microtel Inn

  phone: +1 918 343-2868
  address: 10600 East Mallard Lake Rd

Splurge

• Andersonville Cottage Bed & Breakfast

  phone: +1 918 341-2224
  address: 13877 East Anderson Dr

• Country Inn Bed & Breakfast

  phone: +1 918 342-1894
  address: 20530 E 430 Rd