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Today we are hopping a train into history at the Oklahoma Railway Museum in Oklahoma City.

Take a 40 minute ride on a historic passenger coach, check out an authentic dining car, explore the workings of a steam engine and see trains that carried generations of people across the country at the Oklahoma Railway Museum. This Oklahoma City museum houses fully restored railroad locomotives and equipment and shows how much of an impact the railways had in the creation of our state and country.

Train rides are available for all ages every first and third Saturday of each month from April to August. Train departures from Oakwood Depot occur at 11:15am, 1:15pm and 3:15pm. The museum also offers the unique opportunity to run a diesel locomotive with the help of staff during the “At the Throttle.” Take the reins in the cab of this historic engine with the help of an experienced engineer during this one-of-a-kind opportunity.

The Oklahoma Railway Museum also hosts annual events such as the Easter Express, Halloween Train and the Polar Express. Come spend a day discovering the fascinating history of Oklahoma's railways and railroaders at the Oklahoma Railway Museum.

Named one of the Best Places to Visit by Frommer’s Travel and Travel + Leisure, Oklahoma City offers all of the culture, cuisine, attractions and amenities you’d expect in a modern metropolis. And with its rugged Western past, working stockyards and title as “Horse Show Capital of the World,” it’s rich in cowboy culture, as well. From family fun to romantic retreats to outdoor adventures you won’t find anywhere else, Oklahoma City has plenty of hustle without all the hassle.

Good Gravy Diner in Oklahoma City is open for breakfast and lunch five days a week. They are known for their delicious food, friendly service and modest prices. A variety of omelets, biscuits, breakfast burritos, hot and cold sandwiches, chicken fried steak, specialty burgers and fresh cut french fries is available, but you don’t put “gravy” in your name without over 40 different gravy options.

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Prairie Surf Studios is a film production complex located in downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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Known as America's cobblestone community for the round red rocks dotting this tiny picturesque town, Medicine Park, Oklahoma has a fascinating history. The Plains Indians were well acquainted with this quiet oasis long before its time as a colorful resort town attracting celebrities, gangsters, politicians and journalists. The cobblestones – an abundant, native geological phenomenon of the area – are found in most structures and imbue the town with its distinctive look. Take a lazy stroll on scenic trails by Medicine Creek or Bath Lake, dine in fine restaurants, or bask in the glow of the sun setting over the surrounding Wichita Mountains. A bevy of cottages, cabins and bed and breakfasts make relaxing easy, and shops with all manner of arts, crafts and gifts offer plenty of browsing pleasure.

Located in downtown Medicine Park, the Old Plantation Restaurant serves its legendary food with a side of history.

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No cheesy jokes, because it's gouda brie a good day.

Today we are discussing the Amish Cheese House in Chouteau, OK.

The Amish Cheese House in a 7,200-square-foot building houses a family-owned restaurant featuring delicious sandwiches made from freshly baked bread, tasty meats and dozens of cheeses from the local Amish community, as well as those in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Not sure what to have? No problem – take advantage of the free samples. But don’t leave without loading up on the other fine products, ranging from homemade noodles and fudge to cider and cheese balls. Better yet, take home a gift set for a friend or loved one.

Chouteau is located in the old Cooweescoowee District of the Cherokee Nation in southern Mayes County. It has an altitude of 627 feet. Chouteau is a gateway to the eastern Oklahoma lake area, featuring Fort Gibson Lake, Upper and Lower Spavinaw Lakes, the Lake of the Cherokees (Grand Lake), and the Lake Hudson Recreational Area. State Highway 412 (Cherokee Turnpike) and U.S Highway 69 intersect just south of town.

In 1871, when the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway built its line across Indian Territory, Chouteau became a terminus. Riley W. Lindsey, the first agent, was also the first settler. Chouteau grew into a thriving cattle town, and residents built a fence around its limits to keep the herds out of the streets. Gates were conveniently located, and parents escorted their children safely to and from downtown. Many of the early citizens lived in tents, and they too built fences to keep out cattle.

The town had to be rebuilt after a fire in 1891, and in 1985 much of the business district was again destroyed by fire. Businesses moved to the east side of Highway 69. In 1880 Lindsey provided the land and financed Chouteau's first school, a subscription school, housed in a one-room building. In later years the school was razed, and a larger, two-story, wood-frame building was erected on the same site, sheltering another subscription school. Several denominations used these facilities for church services, and citizens used them for various town meetings. Today the Chouteau-Mazie School District comprises kindergarten through grade twelve and operates with a staff of fifty-eight teachers and administrators.

The town's population has varied, ranging from 483 in 1900 and 541 in 1920 to a twentieth-century low of 400 in 1940. The number of inhabitants rebounded to 1,046 in 1970 and grew to 1,771 in 1990. By 2000 the town sheltered a population of 1,931, and the 2010 census reported 2,097 inhabitants. Chouteau has supported twelve churches of various denominations. The United Methodist is the oldest congregation, and the First Presbyterian the oldest church building, dedicated on July 10, 1898. The Farmers and Merchants Bank (NR 83002091) and the Territorial Commercial District of Chouteau, Main Street, (NR 83002093) are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. With the location of the Mid-American Industrial Area between Chouteau and Pryor, a Chouteau Hills housing addition has added approximately 170 new homes. Many residents prefer to live in the small community and to commute to work in the larger towns and cities. State Highway 412 and U.S. Highway 69 provide easy access for commuters.

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What do you call a BBQ pun? A meataphor.

Today we are discussing Bob’s Pig Shop in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

Housed in a quirky cobblestone cottage, Bob's Pig Shop in Pauls Valley offers up lunch and dinner in a rustic atmosphere complete with wood paneling and a mix match of booths and chairs. What they lack in ambiance, they make up tenfold with food. Open since 1933, Bob's Pig Shop has withstood the test of time including the Great Depression and World War II. Stop by today to taste the pig sandwich, a local favorite that comes with thin sliced pork and barbecue sauce served on a fluffy bun with a side of beans and crispy pickle. With nearly 80 years in the making, you’re sure to leave satisfied after a stop at Bob’s.

The small town of Pauls Valley could take days to explore. Some journey to Pauls Valley, Oklahoma via the AMTRAK Heartland Flyer passenger train, which stops every morning on its trek from Oklahoma City to Fort Worth, Texas. Near the station, view local history and a 1902 steam engine at the Santa Fe Depot Museum. Let your imagination run wild at the acclaimed Toy & Action Figure Museum, or satisfy your sweet tooth at the Field's Pies factory.

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