5 Romantic Weekend Getaways in Oklahoma for Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that you either love or you hate. If you are not a (whatever the Valentine’s Day equivalent of the Grinch is), and you love Valentine’s Day, let me put you on to some fun and romantic weekend getaways in Oklahoma to celebrate your love.

If you are Valentine’s Day Grinch, I still encourage you to keep reading. These picks aren’t your traditional V-day “have dinner at a nice steak house and buy your wife heart-shaped jewelry” vibes. Also, don’t buy anyone heart-shaped jewelry. Just don’t do it. Who is keeping the heart-shaped jewelry industry around?

Anyway, I have a few really great spots to check out and they are “weekend getaways” which to me means they are 5 hours or less from Oklahoma City.

Let’s get into it.

Broken Bow

If you haven’t read my blog about hiking trails in Oklahoma, then you may not know that there are hella outdoor things to do in Oklahoma.

Broken Bow is home to some of the best outdoor activities in the state, with Beaver’s Bend State Park, Broken Bow Lake, and tons of accompanying rivers and trails. If you haven’t visited this side of the state (first of all, wtf) you DEFINITELY need to.

It truly feels like you have left Oklahoma. My first time out there, I was absolutely convinced we had ventured into Arkansas because the landscape had changed so much.

There are so many lodging options at different price points, so I recommend checking out VRBO to filter by availability, price, etc.

Depending on your dining preferences, there are a number of really great local restaurants. Casual or fine dining, quick and easy, or a sit-down meal – there is something for everyone.

There are activities GALORE in Broken Bow. One of my favorite activities is checking out the local wineries. I love Girls Gone Wine in Hochatown. They have really great wine, a fun atmosphere, and a great little store where you can shop after you get a little tipsy from the wine 😝

If you go in February, maybe don’t try noodling, but there is plenty of other outdoor activities that can be enjoyed in winter!

Weekend in Tulsa

I’ve said this before, but I really don’t understand the weird rivalry between OKC and Tulsa. It’s like apples and oranges. OKC has stuff that Tulsa doesn’t and Tulsa has stuff OKC doesn’t. They are both great places (but no, I would never live in Tulsa) with lots to offer and it’s good to explore each of them!

My favorite thing about Tulsa is the shopping scene. They have several really cool and unique districts with tons of shopping that *cringe* we just don’t have in OKC. Like, tell me why Oklahoma City, the 20th most populated city in America, doesn’t have a freakin Urban Outfitters?

Here are several ways to spend your time in Tulsa:

Take Route 66 from OKC to Tulsa – it’s a vibe. Trust me.
Stay at the Ambassador Hotel – a historic hotel, centrally located just south of downtown and close to all the major highways
Have dinner at Roosevelt’s – I can’t recommend this place enough. If OKC got one, I would be unwell.
Walk Cherry Street and grab drinks at Empire Bar – an Irish Pub
Check out the Gathering Place – it’s mostly for kids but it’s pretty effing epic for Oklahoma
Visit one of the many museums – the Philbrook is great, or Gilcrease is also wonderful but it’s currently closed for renovations
See a show at Cain’s Ballroom
Go shopping at Utica Square (Lululemon, Madewell, Anthropologie…need I go on?)

I could (and probably should) make a whole post about what to do in Tulsa, but as far as romantic weekends in Oklahoma go, this is definitely on the top of my list of destinations.

Bartlesville + Pawhuska

Maybe seeing this ^ makes you lose faith in my sanity. But I PROMISE you will be surprised at all there is to do in this area of Oklahoma.

Randomly, Bartlesville is home to the only skyscraper designed by Frank Lloyd Wright – Price Tower. You can stay in the hotel and take a guided tour if you’re interested in architecture and history.

Another great option for things to do in the area is to visit the Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve. This area will engulf you in the rich history and culture of this area. Art, history, animals…what more could you ask? Also, can you say you’re a real Oklahoman if you’ve never seen a bison in real life?

Pawhuska, home of the Pioneer Woman, is just about 30 minutes away from Bartlesville, so I would definitely suggest checking that out while you’re in the area. There, you can visit more historic sights, and check out the Pioneer Woman Mercantile, a fairly new and popular attraction.

This area is full of Osage Tribe heritage and culture so I highly recommend learning about the rich history so you can truly appreciate Osage County for all it has to offer.

Fayetteville, Arkansas

You barely have to go into Arkansas to get to one of the coolest cities in the state – Fayetteville. This is a college town (Go Razorbacks!), so don’t let the fact that it’s in Arkansas fool you. There are a ton of things to do so you could easily spend a few days here but I’ll simplify it.

Hiking: Arkansas is known for its beautiful scenery so you MUST go on a hike or do something outdoorsy while you’re there.

Shopping: Fayetteville (arguably) is the craft fair KING. For whatever reason, there is just always one going on somewhere in the city. But if that’s not your thing, there are a ton of shopping centers with local and chain stores.

Nightlife: It’s a college town so you know there have to be some good bars and clubs around. Dickson Street is where it’s at. Music, food, drinks, etc. can all be found in the Dickson Street area.

Again, whether you love Valentine’s Day or just want to have a romantic weekend away in Oklahoma with your favorite person, I hope these recommendations helped!