Make it a weekend The short trip to Wakita is filled with picturesque views of rural Oklahoma. Rolling hills and expansive farmlands are as much a part of the Twister experience as the museum itself, setting the scene in anticipation. Enid is roughly 40 minutes south of Wakita, making it a nice lunch stop. While stretching your legs, visit the new Oklahoma Military Museum in the Oakwood Mall, which houses a collection of artifacts, including numerous aircraft, vehicles, uniforms and more from World War I to Vietnam. Explore more history of the area at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, which recounts the settlement of the area and the culture and society that developed. Leonardo’s Children’s Museum, also in Enid, is home to the world’s largest community-built outdoor playground, plus engaging hands-on exhibits that explore art and science, making it a great stop to get the wiggles out during the road trip. Ponca City is an hour east of Wakita and is home to the Conoco Museum, Pioneer Woman Museum and E.W. Marland Mansion and Estate. Tour the restored 1920s Marland Mansion, which belonged to the oil tycoon and Oklahoma’s 10th governor. Then venture to Marland’s first Ponca City mansion, the Grand Home, to see a variety of exhibits featuring Native art and historical artifacts.
Catch the Twister sequel in 2024!
Twisters , the upcoming sequel starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell, is expected to hit theaters this year. Several Oklahoma cities will once again be featured in the film, including Oklahoma City, Chickasha, Okarche, El Reno, Spencer and Cashion.
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