Oklahoma Celebrates National Tourism Week with TravelOK Days April 30 and May 1 at Tourism Information Centers

The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department is kicking off National Travel and Tourism Week with two days of play for travelers of all ages.

Photo by Grant Sweetwood for the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department

OKLAHOMA CITY – Visitors will be treated to travel-planning assistance, live entertainment, giveaways and more at Oklahoma Tourism Information Centers throughout the state on Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in celebration of TravelOK Days.

TravelOK Days highlights the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department’s celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week. National Travel and Tourism Week, which runs from May 1 through 7, is an annual event that celebrates travel and the very important role it plays in the United States economy.

Friendly TravelOK Trip Planners will be on-site to answer questions and even provide personal travel recommendations on point-by-point vacation itineraries. Local tourism attractions and industry partners will also be on hand to provide even more Oklahoma getaway ideas.

Visitors can also enjoy food trucks, giveaways, performances by local musicians and other entertainment at select locations.

While enjoying TravelOK Days, visitors can check out updated, Oklahoma-themed Tourism Information Centers, which offer hands-free doors and restrooms, gift shops, selfie stops, dog parks and a wide array of complimentary brochures, maps and guides.

Blackwell Tourism Information Center 3575 N. Interstate 35, Blackwell;
580-363-2624

Activities:

Indie-folk musician Chloe Beth will perform from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Choctaw Welcome Center 1882 Highway 69/75, Colbert; 580-296-2672
(Welcome Center operated by the Choctaw Nation)

Activities:

Musician Brad Fielder will perform a mix of blues, country and folk from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday.

Erick Tourism Information Center 1767 E. Interstate 40, Erick; 580-526-3283

Activities:

Musician Bill Crane, former lead singer of award-winning country band Tear Stained Eye, will perform from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Miami Travel Information Center 20 N. Eight Tribes Trail, Miami; 918-542-9303

Activities:

Roots rock and country soul musician Travis Kidd will perform from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Midwest City Tourism Information Center 7200 SE 29th St., Midwest City;
405-739-8232

Activities:

Local radio station KJKE will be on site from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday with giveaways.
Singer/songwriter Hunter Thomas, influenced by ’90s country & red dirt, will perform from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Oklahoma City Travel Information Center 12229 N. Interstate 35 Service Rd., Oklahoma City; 405-478-4637

Activities:

Local radio station KMGL will be on site from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday with giveaways.
Multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter Stephen Salewon will perform from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Singer/songwriter Rocky Kanaga from Bethany will perform from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday.

Sallisaw Tourism Information Center Interstate 40 at Mile Marker 313, Sallisaw; 918-775-9601

Activities:

Local radio station KXMX will be on site from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday with giveaways.
Americana singer/songwriter Ahna Jennings from Fort Gibson will perform from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday.

Thackerville Tourism Information Center 20569 Rest Area Rd., Thackerville;
580-276-9912

Photo by Grant Sweetwood for the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department

About the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department
The Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department works to preserve, maintain and promote the state’s natural assets and cultural richness through tourism. The Department’s Travel Promotions division administers programs designed to build awareness of the state as a destination and educates on the economic importance of the Oklahoma travel and tourism industry. The staff also oversees the agency’s marketing and promotions efforts along with operating Tourism Information Centers located at major entry points around the state. To learn more about the Department, visit TravelOK.com.