Ardmore
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General Information
Other Name: -, District: Oklahoma, State: South West, United States of America
Area: 50 sq mi
Languages Spoken: English
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Ardmore is a business, cultural and tourism city in and the county seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States.Ardmore is located 90 miles (140 km) equidistant from Oklahoma City and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas at the junction of Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 70, and is generally considered the hub of the ten-county region in South Central Oklahoma, also known by state tourism pamphlets as Arbuckle Country and Lake and Trail Country. The name Ardmore is Gaelic signifying high grounds or hills.Being home to many pioneers in the dawn of the American oil industry, Ardmore has been blessed with riches far beyond most cities of its size, as well as the colorful past that often accompanies such ''instant'' wealth.Location
Ardmore is located about 10 miles (16 km) south of the Arbuckle Mountains, an ancient, eroded range spanning some 100 km across southern Oklahoma.Climate
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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.
Offers disk miniature golf, softball, fitness trails, horseshoe pits, and other accommodations.
An impressive collection of the world''s finest and rare examples of doll maker''s art. A collection of approximately 300 antique dolls.
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.
This venue features a combined 18 hole public golf course and a miniature golf course.
This large park features Lake Murray, a 21,000 acre man-made lake that is popular for water skiing, scuba diving, and fishing. You''ll also find a miniature golf course, a nature center, and an airport strip at this park.
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.