Highways and Hertitage of Texas and Oklahoma

8 nights
from £1,780 per person


Price includes: flights, accommodation and car hire

Day 1 - Fly from the UK to Dallas Fort Worth and pick-up your car

Begin your trip in Grapevine, less than 10 minutes drive from the airport. This charming, historic town boasts some great boutiques, galleries, restaurants, bistros and cafés, and as the name suggests, some great wine tasting rooms as well. Stroll the historic Main Street District to enjoy much of what’s on offer, including the Urban Wine Trail and the Grapevine Vintage Railroad.

Head to Grapevine Lake for canoe tours, paddleboard rentals, sailing excursions or simply a walk along the shoreline. You’ll also find plenty of hiking and biking trails all around the town, in addition to golfing, waterparks and local sports games. 

Stay two nights in Grapevine.

Day 3 - Drive to Hochatown, OK, approx. 185 miles

Head to southeastern Oklahoma, known for its sparkling lakes, mountains, cypress-lined bayous and picturesque towns. Explore Beavers Bend State Park known for its scenic beauty, with forested hills ideal for hiking and wildlife viewing, and Broken Bow Lake providing a picturesque backdrop for paddling and fishing. The area is also known for its clear skies and great stargazing opportunities.

Stay one night in Hochatown

Day 4 - Drive to Tulsa, OK, approx. 205 miles

Tulsa is known for its vibrant arts scene and unique history and oil heritage. You will find world-class attractions such as the Philbrook Museum of Art, the Gilcrease Museum and Tulsa Botanic Garden. Discover Route 66 gems such as the Golden Driller, Cowboy Bob the Muffler Man and Mack the Friendly Lumberjack at the Meadow Gold Outpost, as well as numerous neon signs and other roadside highlights. Explore the city’s districts and check out the local galleries, enjoy live music, great restaurants, bars and dance clubs. 

Stay two nights in Tulsa

Day 6 - Drive to Oklahoma City, OK, approx. 105 miles

Head to Oklahoma City, the state capital and a city full of Western history and modern attractions. Visit the Stockyards City district, home to the Oklahoma National Stockyards, where you can dine at the oldest continually-operating restaurant in Oklahoma City, Cattlemen’s Steakhouse and shop all things Western.

For more history, tour the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, a must-visit for history buffs, with exhibits exploring cowboy tradition, Native American culture and artefacts from the American West. Another must visit is the First Americans Museum with modern high-tech galleries depicting the histories of Oklahoma’s First American tribes.
Check-out some of Route 66's most iconic landmarks and attractions. There are plenty of ‘Mother Road’ murals, street art and signage that make great photo opportunities, along with theatres, motels and a stylish bowling alley. The city also boasts one of only two state capitals on Route 66 and nearby the Oklahoma History Center features exhibits the state’s role in Route 66 heritage.

Stay three nights in Oklahoma City

Day 9 - Return to Dallas Forth Worth, approx. 195 miles