See these five road trips to see the best of Oklahoma this fall break

With October on the horizon, many Oklahomans may be looking for a way to spend fall break.

The time off differs between school districts — Oklahoma City Public Schools students will be out of school for an entire week, while some schools get a few days off — but generally falls around mid-October. With the crisp air, changing leaves and no school, it's the perfect time to take a road trip around the Sooner State.

From the far southeast vacation destination of Broken Bow, to getting your kicks on the Mother Road, to visiting your favorite Oklahoma musicians hometown, there's plenty to do this fall break in Oklahoma.

What to do in Broken Bow for fall break

Want to see what all the fuss is about?

Head to southeast Oklahoma to visit Broken Bow and the nearby Hochatown and Beavers Bend State Park. The area has become a tourist sensation, especially for Texans flocking to Oklahoma for weekend getaways.

There's everything to do from fishing, kayaking, horseback riding or just staying put at your cozy cabin retreat.

Free things to do:

• Entrance to Beavers Bend State Park is free, but you will need a parking pass.

• There are a variety of hiking and nature trail options in the state park.

• Visit the Forest Heritage Center Museum or the Nature Center.

• Go fishing in Broken Bow Lake or on the Mountain Fork River.

• Take a drive on the Talimena National Scenic Byway for fall foliage views.

Things that cost $:

• Horseback riding.

• Renting a kayak, canoe, paddle board or paddle boat to experience the Mountain Fork River.

• Visit local wineries and breweries.

• Golf either at the Cedar Creek Golf Course or the mini-golf course in Beavers Bend State park.

• See Broken Bow from above by ziplining or taking a helicopter tour.

Food:

• Grateful Head Pizza Oven, Abendigo's and Hochahut are a few favorites in the area.

Lodging:

• Find a cabin on Airbnb, VRBO, Beavers Bend State Park, or one of the many cabin companies online.

• The state park also offers lodge rooms and campsite reservations.

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Fall break trip to the Arbuckle Mountains

Nestled in south-central Oklahoma are the ancient Arbuckle Mountains, creating an outdoor lovers oasis with waterfalls, lakes and hiking.

Here's what to know about visiting the area just off of Interstate 35.

Free things to do:

• Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Things that cost $:

• Arbuckle Wilderness Park drive-thru zoo

• 777 zip

• Turner Falls Park

• Collings Castle, included with admission to Turner Falls Park

• Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur

Food:

• Check out Arbuckle Mountain Fried Pies just off the interstate, or head into Davis for Smokin' Joe's Rib Ranch, Burger Land or Main Street Bistro in Davis, and Fat Bully's in Sulphur.

Lodging:

• Turner Falls Park has cabins, camping and RV sites

• Cedarvale Cabins in Davis

• Riverbend Lodge Vacation Rentals

• The Artesian Casino, Hotel and Spa in Sulphur

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Explore Route 66 in Oklahoma

For a stretch of nearly 400 miles across Oklahoma are roadside attractions, museums and restaurants on what was previously Route 66.

Known as the "Mother Road" or the "Main Street of America," Oklahoma families are sure to find plenty to do along the historic highway.

Free things to do:

• Blue Whale of Catoosa

• Arcadia Round Barn

• The Golden Driller in Tulsa

• Totem Pole Park near Chelsea

• J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum in Claremore

• Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum in Warwick

• Lucille’s Service Station in Hydro

Things that cost $:

• Route 66 Interpretive Center in Chandler

• Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore

• The Coleman Theatre in Miami

• Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton

• National Route 66 & Transportation Museum in Elk City

Food:

• 66 ToGo in Elk City

• Lucille’s Roadhouse in Weatherford

• Sid's Diner and Johnnie's Hamburgers & Coneys in El Reno

• Pops in Arcadia

• Farmstead Cafe in Luther

• Happy Burger in Sapulpa

• Freddie’s Hamburgers, Ollie’s Station Restaurant and Tally's Cafe in Tulsa

• Molly's Landing in Catoosa

• Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger in Miami

• Dairy King in Commerce

Lodging:

• Bluebird Inn in Elk City

• Angels Way Guest Ranch in Luther

• Historic Route 66 Guest House in Bristow

• Sapulpa Old City Hall on Route 66 in Sapulpa

• Cedar Rock Inn at Redberry Farm and The Campbell Hotel in Tulsa

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Oklahoma Country Music fan road trip

Oklahoma has no shortage of country musicians who got their start in the state.

While many who find stardom spend much of their time outside of Oklahoma, several have opened attractions in or near their hometowns.

Three in particular grew up in central and south-central Oklahoma: Toby Keith, Blake Shelton and Reba McEntire. Here are some road trip stops for fans of these three and country music in general.

Stops:

• Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill

• Toby Keith's ranch in Pauls Valley

• Ole Red Tishomingo, Blake Shelton's restaurant, bar and live music venue

• Reba's Place in Atoka

• Chockie Mountain Road to see the land McEntire grew up on

• McSwain Theatre, where Shelton and McEntire both got their musical starts

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Visit this cluster of state parks in Northwest Oklahoma

Oklahoma has 38 state parks, each full of different adventures.

There are a few clusters of parks near one another throughout the state, including several found in northwest Oklahoma.

From Oklahoma City, head north to the Salt Plains Wildlife Refuge and State Park where you can dig for selenite crystals until Oct. 15. From there, go west to find Alabaster Caverns, Boiling Springs, Little Sahara and Gloss Mountain not far from each other. On your way back to OKC, you'll find Roman Nose State Park.

Too ambitious of a trip for you? Here's what you'll find at each, to help you narrow down the list:

Salt Plains

• Crystal digging

• Bird watching

• Cabins, RV and tent sites

Alabaster Caverns

• Tour one of the largest natural gypsum caves in the world

• RV and tent sites

Boiling Springs

• Fishing

• Hiking

• Swimming

• Cabins, RV and tent sites

Little Sahara

• Ride a dune buggy or ATV across the sand dunes

• RV and tent sites

Gloss Mountain

• Hiking

• Wildlife watching

• Horseback riding

Roman Nose

• Hiking

• Canoeing, rafting and kayaking

• Swimming

• Fishing

• Lodge rooms, cabins, RV and tent sites

Food:

• Cherokee Station in Cherokee, Oklahoma near the Salt Plains

• Freedom Chophouse in Freedom, Oklahoma near the Alabaster Caverns

• Diarti Italian Cafe in Woodward near Boiling Springs

• El Maya Mexican Cuisine in Fairview southeast of Gloss Mountain

• Roman Nose Lookout Kitchen

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This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Spend fall break on one of these five Oklahoma road trips