Tucker Tower 3310 South Lake Murray Drive #1, Ardmore, OK 73401, 580-223-2109, Overlooking Lake Murray, this tower was intended as a summer home for Governor Bill Murray and now stands as a lighthouse sentinel. An educational exhibit inside the tower includes flora and fauna collections.

Ardmore Public Library 320 East Street Northwest, Ardmore, OK 73401, 580-223-8290, Over 60,000 books for children and adults are available at this library plus magazines, newspapers, video cassettes, filmstrips, and public Internet computers. more...

Charles B. Goddard Center 401 First Street Southwest, Ardmore, OK 73401, 580-226-0909, A variety of Western and contemporary paintings are featured in the galleries of this center as well as works by area artists. An 800 volume art and research library is also on site. more... 

Eliza Cruce Hall Doll Museum 320 East Street Northwest, Ardmore, OK 73401, Ardmore Public Library, 580-223-8290, An impressive collection of the world's finest and rare examples of doll maker's art. A collection of approximately 300 antique dolls. more... 

Gene Autry Oklahoma History Museum 4301 Gene Autry Road, Ardmore, OK 73401, Gene Autry, OK, 580-294-3047, Located twelve miles northeast of Ardmore in the old Gene Autry School Building, this museum is centered around the legendary cowboy and movie star. This museum includes memorabilia of Gene Autry's Western movies as well as memorabilia of Roy Rogers, Tex Ritter and Rex Allen. It is open Monday through Saturday. more...

Greater Southwest Historical Museum 35 Sunset Drive, Ardmore, OK 73401, 580-226-3857, Life from the Indian Territory days to the 1930's is depicted at this museum with items that include furniture and armed services' memorabilia on display. 

Arbuckle Wilderness Route 1, Box 63, Ardmore, OK 73030, Take Exit 51 (Turner Falls) off I-35, 580-369-3383, 800-738-7275, One of Oklahoma's leading tourist attractions, this park features eight scenic miles where you can view and feed hundreds of exotic animals. There is also rides, an arcade, paddle boats, and a playground at this park which is located in Davis, OK. more...

Ardmore Regional Park 3045 Softball Complex Road, Ardmore, OK 73401, 580-223-4844, Offers disk miniature golf, softball, fitness trails, horseshoe pits, and other accommodations.

Cedarvale Botanic Gardens Rural Route 1, Box 50, Ardmore, OK 73030, Located in Davis, OK, 580-369-3224, Thousands of varieties of flowers are located at these gardens including a tropical garden, unusual geologic formations, waterfalls, and an arboretum.

Turner Falls Park I-35 & Highway 77, Ardmore, OK 73030, Davis, OK, 580-369-2988, A favorite local recreational spot since 1868, this park features a waterfall that cascades 77 feet to form a natural pool for swimming. You can also picnic, hike, explore caves, and camp at this park. Camping is first come, first serve - no reservations are accepted. more...