The Perfect Summer Day Trip: Family Fun & Historic Discoveries Await in Guthrie!
- Let's Go To Guthrie!
- Jun 17
- 3 min read
Looking for an unforgettable summer escape that's close to home and packed with fun and learning for the whole family? Look no further than historic Guthrie, Oklahoma! Our charming city is the ideal destination for a memorable day trip with the kids, offering a unique blend of creativity, play, delicious local flavor, and fascinating history.
This summer, pack up the car and discover why Guthrie is the perfect place to make new family memories!
Unleash Their Inner Artist at LOKals Guthrie and Their Fantastic Kid's Art Bar!
Start your creative adventure at LOKals Guthrie Kid's Art Bar! This vibrant spot is specifically designed to spark imagination in young minds. From Tuesdays through Thursdays, from 1-4 pm, kids can dive into exciting art projects. The best part? It's only $5 per project, making it an affordable and engaging way for your little ones to create a unique souvenir of their Guthrie visit. Watch their faces light up as they bring their masterpieces to life!
Step Back in Time: Educational Adventures Await!
Guthrie is brimming with history, and these museums make learning fun for all ages:
Explore Oklahoma Territorial Museum & Carnegie Library:Â Discover the exciting story of Oklahoma's journey from the Land Run to early statehood! Kids will love the engaging exhibits that bring pioneer life to light, showing how people lived, worked, and governed in the wild west. It's a fantastic way to connect with the very roots of our state's history.
Discover the Frontier Drugstore Museum:Â Step into a bygone era at this unique museum, located in a perfectly preserved 19th-century drugstore! It's like a time capsule filled with antique medicines, soda fountains, and fascinating tools from the past. Kids will be wide-eyed seeing how pharmacies operated long ago, complete with vintage displays and stories that bring history to life.
Purr-fect Playtime & Arcade Excitement!
Need a change of pace after all that creativity and history? Guthrie offers some delightfully unique options:
Visit the Meow & Mocha Cat Cafe: Get ready for some serious cuteness! At Meow & Mocha, you can pop in and enjoy your boba tea or other treat up front in their lovely café or if you want to play with the cats, make your reservations online (hourly rates apply) and enjoy a refreshing drink while cuddling with adorable, adoptable cats in their Cat Lounge! It's a relaxing and heartwarming experience that animal lovers of all ages will adore.
Level Up Your Fun at Level Up Arcade: For those who love a bit of friendly competition and flashing lights, Level Up Arcade is your go-to spot! With a fantastic selection of classic and modern arcade games, your kids (and you!) can enjoy hours of high-energy entertainment.
Fuel Up and Enjoy the Outdoors!
All that fun and learning works up an appetite! Guthrie boasts a fantastic array of local eateries. Grab a bite at one of our many charming local diners, offering something for every palate. Or you can grab a tasty treat from a long list of bakeries, chocolate and candy shops like Licorice Man, Boxcar Bakery, Rick's Fine Chocolates, and more.
Or, if you prefer some fresh air, why not pack a picnic, swimsuits for the kids, and head to the beautiful Mineral Wells Park? This historic park isn't just scenic; it's also famously the location of the very first Bedlam football game! It's the perfect spot to let the kids run free, play on the playground and the splashpad, and enjoy the Oklahoma sunshine. Mineral Wells also provides basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts.
If disc golf is up your alley, Highland Park has one of the most scenic and challenging courses in central Oklahoma, in addition to hiking trails and tennis courts.
Your Summer Adventure Awaits!
Guthrie is easy to get to, brimming with charm, and packed with family-friendly activities that promise smiles, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime. So, skip the long drives and crowded destinations. Pack up the kids, grab your sense of adventure, and make Guthrie your next summer day trip destination!
We can't wait to welcome you!