Claremore - city in Oklahoma, United States

Claremore is in the Green Country region of Oklahoma. Claremore is famous for being the birthplace of legendary Will Rogers. It is also famous to locals because of Cherokee casino and resort. It is about 30-45 minutes northeast of Tulsa, the largest city in Green Country.

Get in

You'll have to take a flight into Tulsa, if you choose to fly, otherwise, Interstate 44 the Will Rogers Turnpike (toll road) runs through Claremore, with Joplin, Missouri to the northeast and Tulsa and Oklahoma City to the southwest. Historic Route 66 through Claremore is Oklahoma state highway 66, retained as a toll-free alternative to I-44 between Tulsa and OKC.

Get around

You'll have to either drive or walk to get around Claremore.

See

• J.M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum, 330 N. JM Davis Blvd (on Route 66), +1 918 341-5707. M-F 8:30AM-5PM, Sa 10AM-5PM, summer Su 1-5PM. A "walk through history" of firearms, Native America artifacts, old west memorabilia, more than 1,200 beer steins and antique music boxes. Originally based at the former Mason Hotel (1910-1974, now the Mason Center) as a private collection. Souvenir shop, books. By donation
• Will Rogers Memorial Museum, 1720 West Will Rogers Blvd, +1 918 341-0719. Daily 8AM-5PM. Nine galleries, three theatres.
• Claremore Museum of History, 121 N Weenonah Ave, +1 918 923-6490. Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM. Little things about Claremore, like the Oklahomaǃ musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein for instance. 2021-12-16

Do

• Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs, 20900 S. 4200 Rd, 36.3111°, -95.5325°, +1 918 283-8800. Cherokee Casino racing, slots, Oklahoma's largest RV park.

Buy

Eat

• Hammett House Restaurant, 1616 W Will Rogers Blvd, +1 918 341-7333, bbiard@hammetthouse.com. Dinners $8-20

Drink

Sleep

• La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Claremore, 774 South Lynn Riggs Blvd, +1 918 965-1877. $71 (Dec 2021)
• Will Rogers Magnuson Hotel, 940 South Lynn Riggs Blvd, +1 918 341-4410. $61 (Dec 2021)
• Super 8 by Wyndham, 1100 E Will Rogers Blvd, +1 918 341-2323. $69 (Dec 2021)
• Microtel Inn, 10600 East Mallard Lake Rd, +1 918 923-3366, generalmanager30049@wynhg.com. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. $55-97
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tulsa NE - Claremore, 1400 W Country Club Rd, +1 918 283-4877. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. Indoor pool. $78 (Dec 2021)

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