Pawhuska
Get a taste of the Old West — as well as some of the best cooking in the state — in Pawhuska. On the outskirts of town, visitors will find the 40,000-acre Tallgrass Prairie Preserve where you can take a leisurely drive along a 50-mile route. Known as the last protected tallgrass prairie in the world, this preserve is also home to one of the largest bison herds in the country. Board a wagon at the nearby Old West Buffalo Company and embark on an adventure where you can get up close and personal while feeding a bison herd.
Pawhuska is known far and wide as the home of Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond. Not only can visitors enjoy a meal and shopping excursion inside The Mercantile, but they can also tour the lodge where filming is held, pick up goodies at Charlie’s Sweet Shop and even stay overnight at the Pioneer Woman’s gorgeously renovated Boarding House.
For those fond of Native American history, a visit to the Osage Nation Museum is a must. Officially founded in 1938, it is the oldest tribally-owned museum in the country. Another Pawhuska attraction with a long history is Osage Hills State Park, one of Oklahoma’s original seven state parks. Fishing, hiking and camping are popular at the park, which also offers native stone cabins built by the CCC in the 1930s.
Plan your visit to Pawhuska in June for the annual Cattlemen’s Convention or July for Cavalcade, both of which are packed with cowboy-themed events, or come the first Saturday in October for the National Indian Taco Championship where you can also enjoy Native American dance demonstrations. Any time of year, you're sure to find treasures in the unique boutiques and antique stores of Pawhuska as well as interesting attractions and abundant outdoor recreation.
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Tallgrass Prairie Preserve
Witness the sights and sounds of the annual bison roundup at the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve.
Osage Nation Heritage Trail
Travel through 60 miles of beautiful landscapes from Ponca City to Pawhuska and to Bartlesville.
Pioneer Woman Mercantile
Visit Ree Drummond's Pioneer Woman Mercantile in Pawhuska for delicious food and great shopping.
Downtown Pawhuska
Witness all the pageantry of the festival that surrounds the Cavalcade Rodeo in Pawhuska.
Osage Hills State Park
Camp out or book an historic cabin at the beautiful Osage Hills State Park and find serenity.
Dry Hollow Bar
Expect the unexpected at Dry Hollow Bar. You might meet a cowboy - and his horse.
Cavalcade Rodeo
Experience the world's largest amateur rodeo full of cowboy thrills, music, street dancing and more.
Old West Buffalo Company
Venture into the Pawhuska prairie where you can hand feed and even pet a herd of buffalo.
Pioneer Woman Lodge
Tour the lodge The Pioneer Woman's Food Network show is filmed for a behind-the-scenes peek.
Bluestem Falls
Discover the scenic falls near Pawhuska hike down to the falls and take a dip in the cascades.
Tallgrass Prairie Preserve
See stunning vistas, a bison herd, wildlife and wildflowers on these 11,000 acres of nature.
Lorec Ranch
Browse beautiful Western-style furniture, home decor items, accessories and more at Lorec Ranch.
Cavalcade Rodeo
Oh, the things you can see at Cavalcade Rodeo in Pawhuska, the world's largest amateur rodeo.
Pioneer Woman Mercantile
Enjoy marvelous shopping and dining at The Mercantile, housed in a 100-year-old building.
Frontier Hotel
Hang your hat at the Frontier Hotel in the heart of downtown Pawhuska and choose from 20 rooms.
Cavalcade Rodeo
The Grand Entry Parade for Pawhuska's Cavalcade Rodeo is a spectacle in its own right.
Pioneer Woman Lodge
Tour Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond's, lodge and enjoy panoramic views of the working ranch.
Osage Nation Museum
Visit the oldest tribally-owned museum in the country and learn about the Osage Nation.
Cavalcade Rodeo Street Dance
Dance under the stars in Pawhuska during Cavalcade - the world's largest amateur rodeo.