Attractions in 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 almost equal parts of nonvegetated salt flat, open water, and vegetated land (

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Great Salt Plains

In 1811

Cherokee, OK Natural Attractions

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

First United Methodist/Episcopal Church

The beautiful United Methodist Church of Cherokee was built in 1918

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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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Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge

Great Salt Plains

Salt Flats and Selenite Crystals

First United Methodist/Episcopal Church

Artesian Well

Attractions near Cherokee, OK

The Augusta Metcalfe & Break O'Day Farm

Canton Lake

First Lady's Collection

Northridge 8 Cinemas

Garfield County Court House