Wildlife Refuges in Cherokee, Oklahoma

Cherokee, Oklahoma

Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge
Salt Plains was established in 1930 "as a refuge and breeding ground for birds." It provides habitat for approximately 300 species of birds and 30 species of mammals. The 32,030 acres is divided into ...
Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge

Centennial Wall

The Cherokee Strip Centennial Wall is inlaid with bricks etched with names commemorating the first homesteaders and pioneers who settled this area during the 1893 Land Run and contributed to the growth of our city.

Cherokee, OK Memorials

Salt Flats and Selenite Crystals

The salt plains are a unique geological area. Visitors may enjoy viewing the near perfectly flat 11,000-acre barren area with the wafer thin salt crust or dig for the Famous Salt Plains selenite crystals with the hour-glass sand inclusion.

Cherokee, OK Natural Attractions

Great Salt Plains

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Cherokee, OK Natural Attractions

Alfalfa County Museum

The Alfalfa County Museum occupies the 1929 National Historic Cherokee Hotel, that to this day is the tallest four story building in Alfalfa County. Currently the museum'

Cherokee, OK Museums

Artesian Well

An ever-flowing "Artesian well" spring is located northeast of Cherokee, Oklahoma, and provides a cool drink for travelers and a "fill-your-own-container" source of water for many homes of the area. In 2003

Cherokee, OK Natural Attractions

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Cherokee, Oklahoma

Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Centennial Wall

Salt Flats and Selenite Crystals

Great Salt Plains

Alfalfa County Museum

Artesian Well

Things to do near Cherokee, OK

Kaw Lake Hunting

Meadowlake Municipal Golf Course

Tri-State Music Festival Statue

Boiling Springs Hiking Trails

Pheasant Run Golf Club