Some families love taking family vacations when Christmas break arrives. However, not everyone gets that same luxury. In fact, for some families, this might be the busiest time of the year for them, and they do not get lots of time off.
That is why we need a Christmas Break Day Trip!
In this article, I will give you some of the top Christmas break day trips for those of you that want to squeeze in a day of fun.
Oklahoma has no shortage of entertainment and outstanding food options even during the colder months. From corner to corner, the sooner state is filled with fun-filled activities to keep you and your family entertained.
Without further ado, Let’s take a Christmas break day trip!
For more information on Christmas Break Day trips, please visit Travel Oklahoma here.
Christmas Break Day Trips in Oklahoma
Jenks
The Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma is a must-see attraction as far as day trips are concerned. The 72,000 square-foot aquarium is home to the world’s largest exhibit of bull sharks which you can explore through a walk-through tunnel.
From salt water to fresh water, this aquarium in the Tulsa suburbs features an abundance of water creatures such as seahorses, paddlefish, and eels.
Here you will find interactive exhibits that will allow your kids to feed stingrays and turtles. This makes for a great day trip that won’t break the bank either.
The Oklahoma Aquarium is ideal for group events, for more information on their group tours, please check out their website here
Where: 300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks, OK 74037
Arcadia
Do we have any Route 66 fans out there?
If so, you will love the town of Arcadia, Oklahoma. This town is known for the giant 66 ft pop bottle with a dazzling LED light show out front.
With over 700 varieties of flavored sodas, Pops 66 is the perfect place for a Christmas break day trip. Pops 66 is also known for their excellent food options such as delicious cheeseburgers and desserts.
Where: 660 U.S. Rt. 66, Arcadia, OK 73007
Day Trips in Southern Oklahoma
Broken Bow
Many people think the best time to visit Broken Bow is in the summer months. Well, that is true for the most part. But that doesn’t mean that this town shuts down for the winter.
In fact, Broken Bow is home to an array of activities you can participate in.
Especially if you have kids.
The Beavers Bend Mining Company will keep your kids entertained and educated at the same time. They will have a great time discovering gemstones, shark teeth, and trilobites the way gold prospectors used to find gold and other gems.
Broken Bow is also home to the Hochatown Rescue Center & Petting Zoo. The Zoo offers a unique experience to kids of all ages. They have all the animals of a typical petting zoo such as goats, rabbits, horses, & snakes.
For those who want some adult fun, Broken Bow has axe throwing, jeep rentals, and zip-lining adventures inside this small town. As far as Christmas break day trips are concerned, this place is packed with fun-filled activities.
Don’t sleep on Medicine Park
Medicine Park is a great Christmas break day trip if you ask me.
This cobblestone community located in Southwestern Oklahoma has lots to offer for anyone that is wanting to explore beautiful territory.
They have bison lookout points, a phenomenal aquarium, and lots of cool shops and restaurants that make this road trip worthy.
Again, this is a place that gets lots of attention during the summer months, but I like going here during the winter too.
If you can catch the weather just right, a hiking trail that is a favorite of mine is called the 40-foot hole trail. This trail will give you a different perspective of the Sooner State’s landscape. With panoramic canyon views and a spectacular waterfall, the 40-foot hole is a must-see attraction in this part of the region.
Sulphur-Davis Area
The Sulphur-Davis Area is home to beautiful wildlife, unique food options, and several activities that can keep you entertained on a yearly basis.
The Arbuckle Mountain Wilderness is a drive-through interactive zoo that kids of all ages adore. From Zebras to Giraffes, the wilderness is over 400 acres of exotic animals just roaming free.
The Sulphur-Davis area is also home to the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. What was formerly Platt National Park, this is the perfect Christmas break day trip to unwind and revel in the sounds of nature.
As far as food options are concerned, the famous Arbuckle Mountain fried pies are a traditional stopping point when I am coming to visit.
You can choose any flavor ranging from peach to blackberry. If fried pies aren’t your thing, then the Bedre Chocolate factory is also a favorite of mine.
If you don’t like chocolate, then I’m not sure we can be friends, (just kidding) but seriously these are two places to satisfy your sweet tooth when visiting the Arbuckle Mountains.
Thoughts & Takeaways
And that wraps things up for today. The Sooner State has many places to choose from when it comes to planning a Christmas break day trip. Obviously, just like anything else, the summer months are going to offer you more activities than the winter months. There are several fun towns that have historic museums and outstanding food options that didn’t get mentioned, but I will save them for a rainy day. I hope you get to spend some quality time with your family and friends during the holidays. Please mention your favorite Christmas break day trips in the comment section below.