Following is a quick link to the list of events, attractions, and entertainment in Guthrie.
Reflecting the growing reputation of Guthrie as a vacation, holiday, and shopping destination, the City of Guthrie was recently designated one of the Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In 1999, Guthrie was officially designated a National Historic Landmark in recognition of the restoration of the elegance of its late nineteenth and early twentieth century architecture. Guthrie is the largest contiguous Historic District in the United States with 2,169 buildings, 1,400 acres, and 400 city blocks. Shopping or strolling through the shops in the downtown historic district is a nostalgic trip back to the charm of the territorial and early statehood days. The stores in Guthrie off a wide variety of antiques, collectibles, art, gifts, unusual fabrics, signs, and even classic cars. Festivals and events scattered throughout the year provide a good excuse for a short vacation not too far from home. And that's why Guthrie is "the Bed and Breakfast Capital of Oklahoma."
Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Guthrie Carnegie Library
- The museum has exhibits interpreting the Land Run of 1889,
development of the Territorial towns, and early Statehood. Photographs,
paintings, and historic artifacts are on display. The Library is open for
touring. Open Tues.-Sat. 9:00am-5:00pm. Located at 406 E. Oklahoma Ave. For
additional information, phone 282-1889 or go on-line at
www.ok-history.mus.ok.us/mus-sites/masnum21.htm.
State Capital Publishing Museum - This
museum houses one of the nation's largest surviving printing plants.
Various historic printing and bookbinding equipment is on display as well
as other exhibits on life during the territorial and early statehood
periods. 
Open Thur.-Sat. 9:00am-5:00pm.
Located at 301 W.
Harrison Ave. For additional information, phone
282-4123 or go on-line at
www.ok-history.mus.ok.us/mus-sites/masnum22.htm.
Oklahoma Frontier Drug Store Museum
- The museum houses a large collection of pharmacy memorabilia, and
depicts the old time flair and ambience of drug stores of the past. Open
Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 1pm-4pm. Located at 214 W. Oklahoma Ave.
The National Four-String Banjo Hall of Fame
Museum - This museum houses the finest publicly displayed
collection of four-string banjos in the world. The museum offers displays,
tours, educational programs, lectures, and banjo recordings. Open Tues.-Sat.
10am-5pm. Located at 116 E. Oklahoma Ave. For additional information phone 405-260-1323 or go
on-line to www.banjomuseum.org.
The Old Santa Fe Depot of Guthrie
- This restored depot houses the International Model Train and Automobile Museum,
and the Santa Fe Room Event Center. The Museum
has seven model railroad layouts in various scales (O, HO, N, and Z). The
model automobiles are not yet on display. The Museum is open Tues.-Sat.
11am-7pm.
Located at 409 W. Oklahoma Ave. For
additional information, phone 405-260-0700 or check on-line at
www.theoldsantafedepotofguthrie.com.
Oklahoma Sports Museum - Recognized
as the "official" state sports museum, the museum's purpose
is to promote the athletic heritage of Oklahoma by recognizing the
accomplishments of athletes and coaches who were born in Oklahoma or who
played in Oklahoma schools. Lectures and guided tours are available. The
museum has batting cages for a very small fee. Open
Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm. Located at 315 W. Oklahoma Ave. For
additional information, phone 405-260-1342.
Guthrie Scottish Rite Masonic Temple - The largest Masonic Temple in the World.
Tours start Mon.-Fri. at 10am and 2pm. Located at 900 E. Oklahoma Ave.
For additional information, phone 282-1281.
Owns Art Place Museum - Devoted to paintings, sculprure, and other works of art created by black artists. This is the first fine arts museum in Logan County. Many of the works of the founder, Wallace Owens, are featured. The Museum is open Tues.-Thur. from 10am-4pm and Sun. 1:00pm-4pm. Located at 1202 E. Harrison Ave. For additional information, phone 260-0204.
Pollard Theater - The Pollard
Theater is located on W. Harrison in downtown Guthrie. Tickets may be
purchased by calling the box office at (405) 282-2800. Shows are at Thur,
Fri., and Sat. at 8:00pm and Sun. at 2:00 pm. For additional information,
check on-line at www.thepollard.org.
The 2005-2006 season
includes the following plays:
- Oliver! - Plays March 31-May 7.
- Once on This Island - Plays June 2-July 1.
includes the following plays:
- Noises Off! - Plays Aug. 4-Sept. 2.
- Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Plays Sept. 29-Oct. 28.
- A Territorial Christmas Carol - Plays Nov. 24-Dec. 23.
- I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change - Plays Feb. 2-Mar. 3
- Ragtime< - Plays Apr. 6-May 13/li>
- A Man for All Seasons - Plays Jun. 8-Jun. 30
Lazy E Arena - Located a few miles
south of Guthrie, the Lazy E Arena is the largest indoor rodeo arena in the
country. Events include a wide variety of western shows and rodeos as
well as motor sports and trade shows. West on Seward (Interstate 35 Exit #151).
For schedules and other information, phone 800-595-ride or go on-line at
www.lazye.com.
Double-Stop Music Hall - The
Music Hall features live entertainment bimonthly on Saturday evenings
(8:00pm). Led by master fiddler and three-time National Champion Byron Berline,
the Byron Berline Band (quintet) is the featured group. They
specialize in bluegrass music, but the shows generally present a variety
of material. Located at 121 E. Oklahoma Ave. For schedules and prices, phone
405-282-6646 or go on-line at www.doublestop.com.
Blue Belle Saloon and Restaurant - The
Blue Belle has live entertainment and meals. Various country, classic
rock, blues and jazz bands are featured on Friday and Saturday nights
usually from 7:00 pm on. Thursday night is jam-session night. Solo
performers are featured on Saturday afternoons. Mon.-Fri. 11am-midnight,
Sat. 11am-2am Sun. Located at 224 W. Harrison Ave (Harrison and 2nd).
For additional information, phone 405-282-8111.
Guthrie Gunfighters - The
Gunfighters perform shootouts on-the-hour on Saturday afternoons from
1pm-5pm. 2nd and Harrison Ave. You can learn more about the Guthrie
Gunfighters on-line at http://guthriegunfighters-inc.org/
.
First Capital Trolley - Trolley
tours of the downtown and residential areas leave on-the-hour from 2nd
St. and Harrison Ave. This is an excellent way to get an introduction to
the sites and architecture of historic Guthrie. Group tours are
also available; phone 405-282-6000. Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm and evenings in December..
Love-Is Carriages - You can
enjoy a quiet, nostalgic (or romantic!) horse-drawn carriage ride through
Guthrie's historic downtown or residential areas. Love Is Carriages will
pick you up at the Seely House, take you to dinner or the Pollard Theater, and
bring you back (with a tour thrown in). Moonlight rides are a special
romantic treat. For reservations call 405-833-4557.
Rental Bikes - You can peddle your way leisurely through
the neighborhoods and downtown Guthrie on bikes rented from the Guthrie Bicycle Shop.
Bikes rent for 2 hrs ($8.50), 4 hrs ($20), or 8 hrs ($29.95); tandum bikes (for two) are
slightly more. Helmets and self-guided tour maps are provided. A security deposit is
also required; checks and cash only are accepted. Open Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm; Sat. 10am-4pm. Located at
224 N. Second St (corner of 2nd and Noble). For reservations or additional information,
call Kent Denham at 282-8524 or go on-line
at www.guthriebicycleok.com.
Cedar Valley Golf Trails - There are four PGA golf courses and a Par-3 course in the Guthrie vicinity. All five are open to the public.
---Just 3 miles west of the downtown on Highway 33 is the Cimarron National Golf Club featuring two beautiful courses - Cimarron National and Aqua Canyon. About 11 miles west of the downtown on Highway 33 is the Cedar Valley Golf Club featuring two courses - Cedar Valley International and Cedar Valley Augusta. All are well wooded along the fairways and include hilly terrain. There are numerous water features, but no sand traps. The long tees range from about 6400 to 6520 (long men), and the ladies tees range from about 4950 to 5350. Both clubhouses have a restaurant and pro shop. There are four resident pros. Tournaments (3 or more tee-times) can be arranged. For additional information or tee times at Cimarron National, phone 405-282-7888 or go on-line at www.cimarronnational.com. For Cedar Valley, phone 405-282-4800 or go on-line at www.cedarvalleygolfclub.com
---Immediately west of the Cimarron National Golf Club on Highway 33,
is the Cedar Valley Executive Par 3 Golf Course. The course has 18 holes
with the longest 145 yards. The course is relatively flat with low,
immature trees. For additional information, phone 405-282-4478 or go
on-line to
www.cimarronnational.com/execpar3.htm.
Dominion House - A large and elegant facility that can accommodate large receptions, conferences, and banquets. The Dominion House was built in 1923 and served as a children's home until 1978. It features a beautifully landscaped wedding garden. Located at 602 E. College Ave. For additional information, phone 282-7789 or check on-line at www.dominionhouseguthrie.com.
Santa Fe Depot - The depot has a large ballroom in the historic Harvey House Restaurant room. The hall has some hardwood floor and some carpet and includes a stage. Excellent for large meetings and wedding receptions. Located at 409 W. Oklahoma Ave. For additional information, phone 405-260-0700 or check on-line at www.theoldsantafedepotofguthrie.com.
Granny Had One - This downtown restaurant has five rooms suitable for meetings or receptions. The Garden Room seats 80-110; Upstairs Room 139 seats 25-30; the Bar Room seats 30-60; the Upstairs Rose Room seats 40-55; and the Upstairs Main Dining Room seats 80-200. Located at 113 W. Harrison Ave. Phone 405-282-4482 or check on-line at www.grannyhadone.biz.
Redstone Country Inn - The Inn has two Victorian-styled wedding chapels in the center of Guthrie in a red brick and stone building from the 1890's. Located at 206 S. 2nd St. For additional information, phone 405-282-2667 or check on-line at www.redstonebb.com.
Guthrie Theatre School and Event Center - The Event Center is available for parties, receptions, and other events.
It has a lighted stage and professional sound system. It can seat up to 160
with about 140 at banquet tables.
Formerly the Swan Music Hall, the Event Center is home to the Guthrie Theatre School.
The Center is wheelchair accessible. Located at 319 W. Oklahoma Ave. For rates and information, phone 405-282-8383
or check on-line at www.guthrietheatreschool.com.
American Legion Hall - American
Legion Post 58 has a large ballroom with a hardwood floor. It is located
in the historic downtown area. Located at 123 N. 1st St. For additional information,
phone 405-282-2589.
Cimarron National Golf Club - The Clubhouse has two large rooms suitable for meetings or receptions. The Main Room can hold up to 65, and the Fireplace Room can hold up to 40. The two rooms can be joined for groups of 125 and more. Located at 500 Duffy's Way (4 miles west of downtown on Highway 33). For additional information, phone 405-282-4955 or check on-line at www.cimarronnational.com.
Blue Belle Saloon and Restaurant - The Blue Belle Saloon has a medium size room suitable for meetings and small receptions. Located at 224 W. Harrison Ave. for additional information, phone 405-282-8111.
Pollard Inn - The basement room of the Pollard Inn is conveniently located in the historic district and provides a comfortable meeting room for up to 50 persons. Located at 124 W. Harrison Ave. For additional information, phone 405-282-1000 or 800-375-1000 or check on-line at www.thepollardinn.com.
Woody's
Steak and Bar-B-Que Restaurant - This out of town restaurant is known for
it's great ribs and steaks. It has little ambience, but the staff is gracious
and friendly. It is very popular with locals. Open Thur.-Sat. 5pm-10pm. It is
Located 4.5 miles east of I-35 on Highway 33 on the right hand side.
Stables Cafe - This downtown restaurant has a rustic atmosphere. It specializes in Bar-B-Q, steaks, and other country dinners (with some Mexican and Italian dinners, too). It is known for its large servings. It has a salad bar. It is one of the few restaurants with a smoking section. Stables is open later than most other restaurants in Guthrie. Open daily 10am-11pm. Located at the corner of Division & Noble.
Blue Belle Saloon - The Blue Belle serves a wide variety of sandwiches and seafood and steak dinners. It also includes a full-service bar. There is live entertainment Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Open Mon.-Fri. 11am-midnight, Sat. 11am-2am. Located at 224 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Chipppers Grill - This is a typical small town restaurant serving a tasty lunch and dinner. Dinners feature steaks, fish, pork and chicken. It is popular with local families. Open Mon.-Fri. 7am-8pm, Sat. 7am-9pm. Located at 617 S. Division.
Bar Mac Ranch "Black Angus" Meat Outlet and Cafe - This small, quaint cafe specializes in Black Angus beef raised on the nearby Bar Mac Ranch. Owner/chef Craig McCoy's specialties include "Black Mac" beefburgers, smoked brisket, "Mac Wurst" (beef brat) sandwiches, and BBQ pork ribs. Open Mon.-Sat. 6:30am-2pm and 4:00-8:00pm. It is located at 7th and W. Noble Ave.
Fuente Grande Mexican Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Mexican lunches and dinners of al types. Also a few American dishes. Open Mon-Thur. 11am-9pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-9:30pm, Sun. 11am-3pm. Located at 1402 S. Division.
El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant - Mexican food. Open TBD. Located at 2015-1/2 E. Oklahoma Ave. (just off Noble Ave. and west of I-35).
Hunan Palace - This downtown restaurant specializes in Chinese food. It offers a lunch buffet and evening meals. You can phone in a take-out order. Open Mon.-Sat. 9am-11pm. Located at 106 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Mr. Lu Chinese Buffet - This downtown restaurant features an all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner buffet. There is a wide selection of entrees, including salmon, catfish, and numerous chicken dishes and a separate salad and fruit bar. Open Mon.-Sat. 11am-9pm., Sun. 11am-8pm. Located at 2108 S. Division.
Mazzio's Italian Eatery - Mazzio's features Italian salads (including salad bar), pizzas, pasta meals, and sandwiches. Open Sun.-Thur. 9am-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 9am-11pm. Located at 121 Cimarron Blvd - just south of E. Noble on the west side of Interstate 35.
Pizza Hut Italian Bistro - Serves a wide variety of pizzas. Open daily 11:00-10:30pm. Located at - just N. of E. Noble on the west side of Interstate 35. For delivery phone 282-5566.
Johnny's Original Rib Shack - Johnny's serves sandwiches and dinners. Dinners feature ribs, brisket, turkey, and catfish. Open Mon.-Thur. 10:30am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 10:30am-11pm. Located on E. Noble just west of Interstate 35.
The following are restricted to breakfast and lunch hours:
Victorian Tea Room - This lovely restaurant specializes in lunch salads and sandwich plates. The warm and friendly Victorian setting is a special treat. Open Mon.-Sat. 11am-3pm; Sun and evenings by appointment. Located at 103 S. Second St.
Katie's Diner - The small town specializes in breakfasts and lunch sandwiches (hot and cold). This cafe near the downtown is a favorite of locals. Open Mon.-Sat. 6am-2pm; Sun 7am-2pm. Located at 120 W. Cleveland Ave.
Miss Caroline's Territorial House - Features a large breakfast menu. The lunch menu includes a variety of soups, salads, hamburgers, and sandwiches as well as chicken, steak, and seafood dinners. Open daily 6am-3pm. Located at 224 N. Division (corner of Division & Noble).Cowboy Cafe - This western style cafe has a wide variety of breakfast meals. For lunch there are a variety of hamburgers and sandwiches. Open Mon.-Sat. 6am-2pm. Located at 223 S. Division St.
D.G.'s Fresh Deli and Espresso Bar- Specializes in gourmet foods and coffees. Breakfast dishes include croissants, bagels, and breakfast pizzas. Fresh deli sandwiches are served at lunch time. D.G.'s has a wide variety of gourmet coffees, espressos, lattes, and mochas. Open Mon.-Fri. 7am-3:30pm; Sat. 8am-2:00pm. Located at 301 S. Division St.
Freedom of Espresso Coffee House - Specializes in gourmet foods and coffees. Various pastries are served for breakfast. Lunches feature various sandwiches and soups. Offers a wide variety of gourmet coffees, teas, and lattes. Open Mon.-Sat. 7:30am-5:00pm. Located at 109 S. Division St.
Jo's Awful Coffee - Specializes in gourmet coffees - lattes, espressos, capchino - and teas and pastries, as well as baked potatoes and soups. Steak filets are served on Fridays only. Open Mon.-Fri. 6:30am-4pm and Sat. 7am-2pm. Located at 905 W. Noble Ave.
Guthrie also has a good variety of fast food restaurants to satisfy your special tastes:
Arby's - E. Noble Ave. at I-35
Braum's - E. Noble Ave. at I-35
Carl's Jr. - 501 S. Division St.
China Garden - 215 S. Division St.
Domino's Pizza - S. Division St. For delivery, phone 282-1014.
Del Rancho - 1202 S. Division St.
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) - 112 W. Noble Ave.
McDonald's - 1527 S. Division St.
Sonic - 719 S. Division St.
Subway - Two locations at E. Noble Ave. at I-35 and at S. Division St.
Taco Mayo - 1320 S. Division St.
Sundown Gallery - Features mostly the oils, watercolors, prints, photography, and
wood-turnings of local artists K. Mack and Judy Boles. Open Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm. Located at 116 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Kokopelli Trails - Features southwestern and Native American sculptures,
paintings, and jewelry. Open Tues.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 10am-6pm,
Sun. 12.30pm-4pm. Located at 113 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Aunt Gertrude's House - Features a wide variety of paintings, photographs,
porcelain, pottery, glassware, sculptures, wood-turnings, and clothing.
Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 11am-5pm. Located at 112 E. Oklahoma Ave.
Double Star Studio - Features primarily the sculpture, pottery, and
woodcarving of local artist Nancy Russell as well as the wood-turnings of xxxxx.
Open irregularly. Located at 328 W. Oklahoma Ave.
J.B. Beatles Fine Art - Features paintings and sculptures by Kenny McKenna
and works of other local painters, such as Curt Boles, Joe Saylors,
and Shirley Thomsen-Smith. Open by appointment only. Located at 210 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Sarah Boling Photography - A cozy, eclectic gallery that features
paintings, photographs, and jewelry by numerous local artists.
Open Fri., Sat., and Sun. Located at 305 W. Oklahoma Ave.
MARCH
APRIL
March 31 - Various art galleries and businesses host individual artists
who display their work. Stores will remain opened Saturday evening from
5:00-9:00pm. Phone 405-260-2345 for more information.
MAY
April 17-21 - A celebration of the Oklahoma Land Run of 1889. Phone 405-282-2589 for additional information. Scheduled events include the following:
- Chuckwagon Feed and Auction at the Logan Co. Fairgrounds.
- Carnival in Downtown Guthrie.
- Karaoke Contest at the Blue Belle Saloon at 2nd and Harrison downtown.
- 1889 Baseball Game at Cottonwood Flats in West Guthrie.
- Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association Rodeo at the Lazy E Arena.
- '89er 5K Run starting in Downtown Guthrie.
- Open Rodeo at Logan Co. Fairgrounds.
- '89 Celebration Parade down Oklahoma Avenue. This is the largest parade in Oklahoma.
- Public "Hanging" downtown.
- Talent Show at the First Christian Church at Noble and Oak.
- Territorial Street Dance at 2nd and Harrison.
April 21 (9am-5pm) - 22 (11am-4pm) - The model train show will feature demonstrations and vendors of model trains in
scales C, N, Z, HO, and G gauges as well as free workshops.
The show will be located at the Old Santa Fe Depot, which is
the permanent home of the International Model Train and Automobile Museum.
Admission will be $3 for adults or $5 for a family.
For additional information, phone 580-541-9363 or e-mail Gordon Neff at TheOldSFDepot@aol.com
or Mike Marshall at MKMarshall@sbcglobal.net
.
JUNE
May 24-26 - A huge festival of jazz banjo bands from all over the United States.
Music includes Dixieland Jazz, 20's and 30's Swing, and more. Eight indoor
performing venues are located throughout Guthrie, including a parade. For additional
information phone 405-737-1764 or go on-line at
www.banjofestival.com.
AUGUST
Sat. June 16
SEPTEMBER
The 17th Annual (2006) Cycle-Guthrie Bike Tour
August 19 (Sat.). - Optional tour courses include 1) a 5-mile self guided
tour of Guthrie Historic District and scenic neighborhoods; 2) a 15-mile
course (1/2 way out and back); 3) a 32-mile course (full loop); and 4)
a 64-mile course (two loops). The Tour is sponsored by the Oklahoma Sports Museum
and Guthrie Bicycle Shop. The entry fee is $20; proceeds benefit the Oklahoma Sports Museum.
Tandems ride free and USCF Licensed Riders are half price. For more information,
contact Kent Denham at 405-282-8524 or Richard Hendricks at 405-260-1342.
OCTOBER
September 8 - This event features a large antique car
show at Mineral Wells Park on S. Division. 8am - 5pm.
Phone 405-505-5640 for additional information.
September 11-15 - This autumn festival features quilts on
display in the stores in the historic district.
To enhance your enjoyment, cider and homemade apple pie are served in many stores.
Sept. 15 will be the First Capital Quilters Centennial Quilt Show.
For additional information, phone 405-282-1272.
October 4-7 - This huge three-day festival features top bluegrass bands
and musicians from around the world. The festival includes both children and family
tents, music workshops, RV camping, music and food vendors, and the
Bluegrass Celebrity Golf Tournament. The entire festival is held outdoors;
so bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Phone 405-282-4446 or go on-line at
www.oibf.com for additional information.
October 7-8; Sat. 10am to 8pm, and Sun. 11am to 6pm.
The fourth Annual Festival in 2006 will feature a juried fine arts
show in all mediums and a variety of Oklahoma wines for tasting in the shops.
Phone 405-260-2868 for additional information.
October 13-14 - At the Logan County Fairgrounds.
October - There will be operating layouts in G, O, HO, N, Z, and other scales,
as well as model train vendors, and free seminars. The Show will be at the
Old Santa Fe Depot of Guthrie. Admission will be $3 for adults and %5 for a family.
For additional information, e-mail Gordon Neff at
TheOldSFDepot@aol.com.
Jousting, human combat, music, dance, arts & crafts, and vendors
at Scottish Rite Temple grounds ----
NOVEMBER
November 11 - Various art galleries and businesses host individual artists
who display their work. Stores will remain opened in the evening from 5-9pm.
Phone 405-260-2345 for more information.
November 11 -
DECEMBER
Nov. - Territorial Ball and Benefit Auction at the Scottish Rite
Temple
Nov. 24 - Lighted parade and Opening Night in Downtown Guthrie
Nov. 24 - Dec. 23 - A Territorial Christmas Carol at the Pollard Theater
Dec. 1-31 - Christmas Tree Exhibit at the State Capital Publishing Museum
Dec. 1-23 - Candlelight Trolley Tours in the Guthrie Historic District
Dec. 2 - Lion's Club Parade
Dec. 9 - Territorial Homes Tour
Dec. 9 and 16 - Wassail Nights at the State Capital Publishing Museum
Dec. 9 and 16 from 5-9pm - Victorian Walk in the Guthrie Historic District
featuring live window display, carolers and musicians, and a joyous, festive time for all.
For additional information, phone 405-282-1947 or 800-299-1889.
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