Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

It all started in the early 1990s, when Col. Robert W. Powell and his friends from the Memorial Veterans Association exposed their collection of military artifacts for everyone to see in a classroom at Memorial High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Col. Powell retired from the United States Air Force after a long and respectful career, including as a glider pilot during WWII. Col. Powell and a few of his friends founded the Memorial Veterans Association in 1996 and together managed the historic military artifacts in their collection. The collection was moved from Memorial High School to different locations in Tulsa, until the City of Broken Arrow offered the Center’s current location on in the Rose District as the collection’s permanent home. Today, while the name has been changed and the collection has grown significantly, the mission has not changed: Many items in Military History Museum’s collection have been donated by families of veterans who share the museum’s goals.

Address: 112 N Main St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012, Phone: 918-794-2712

Located in downtown Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, near the site of the town’s original train depot, The Museum Broken Arrow's mission is to encourage exploring Broken Arrow's past. The museum is managed by the Broken Arrow Historical Society, a Non-Profit organization that works on sharing local history through informative exhibits. Exhibits in the Museum describe local and regional history through diverse artifacts and interactive story boards. The museum also includes the Old Town Hall Jail Cell and Childers Cabin. The first floor has a rotating special exhibitions and the gift shop with locally made gifts such as shirts, food and books. The main gallery is on the second floor and has the museum's permanent exhibits including the 'Broken Aro' Coal Tipple and the Katy Railroad Depot.

Address: 400 S. Main Street, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74012, Phone: 918-258-2616

Los Cabos Mexican Grill and Cantina is a casual upscale Mexican chain in Oklahoma that combines exceptional food and amazing atmosphere, recreating a resort vibe in the heart of Oklahoma. While each location is different, they all have that recognizable Mexican hacienda feel. Their Broken Arrow location is a cheerful, festive spot with colorful adobe walls plenty of greenery and the feel of a permanent fiesta. Los Cabos menu offers a delicious blend of traditional Mexican, Coastal and Tex-Mex flavors, and it includes traditional favorites such as Carnitas (slow roasted pork), Blackened Tilapia, Chicken and Steak Fajitas, fresh roasted salsa, and traditional cheese enchiladas. The best deal is Los Cabos Sampler with chicken flautas, steak nachos & fajita chicken quesadillas, served with sour cream & guacamole. There is live music on the large outdoor porch during warm spring and summer months.

Address: 151 Bass Pro Drive, Broken Arrow, OK 74012, Phone: 918-355-8877

Andolini's Pizzeria is a regional chain of pizzerias with long roots that were planted in Italy at the beginning of 20th century. Moving to the New World, Andolinis brought family recipes and passion for Italian food made from scratch from the best possible ingredients. They serve classic Italian favorites with their own take, offering delicious fresh pizzas with hundreds of imaginative topics, fresh pasta, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Each store makes its own mozzarella cheese, sauces, sausages, dressings and more. Their Broken Arrow location is an elegant, pleasant eatery with bright colored walls and a massive wooden fully stocked bar. There is an impressive selection of craft beers on tap and wines from all over the world.

Address: 222 S Main St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012, Phone: 918-940-2770

Established in 2003, the Rose District Farmers Market in Broken Arrow is located in the center of the town’s Rose District within close proximity to many shops. The farmers market initially began with just ten vendors and primarily offered vegetables. It has since grown to feature more than thirty vendors offering hand-crafted products, locally grown produce, meat, and more. In addition to the products available for sale, the Rose District Farmers Market also offers live music performed by local musicians every week. There’s also a craft area for kids and a place where visitors can have breakfast or lunch.

Address: 418 S Main St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012, 918-259-2400

Waters Edge Winery & Bistro offers something to satisfy the palette of nearly everyone. The winery offers both locally crafted wine and beer and aims to bring the “wine country experience” to downtown Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. This urban, charming bistro offers over fifty wines for guests to try and provides a fun place for friends to gather and spend a classy night out while they dine on the patio and sample an ever-changing menu of tapas and wines. Brunch is also available on the weekends.Water Edge Winery also hosts special events on a regular basis, such as bingo night.

Address: 116 S Main St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012, 918-286-0086

Broken Arrow’s Rose District is the city’s district for entertainment and historic arts. The area features over fifty places to explore, shop, and eat. It’s also home to the Rose District Farmers Market, the Military History Museum, the Historical Society Museum, and the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center. A very pedestrian-friendly area of town with beautiful landscaping, midblock crossing areas, and wide sidewalks, the Rose District regularly hosts special events throughout the year. The district gets its name from the city’s nickname of the “City of Roses,” due to the popular rose bushes from the time of the city’s founding.

Address: Main St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012, 918-251-1518

Opened in 2005, Thunderbird Berry Farm is a family-owned and operated farm in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. The farm business has been in the family for four generations and was originally started by Donald Hansen, the family’s patriarch. The owners of Thunderbird Berry Farm strive to provide people with quality produce, as well as honey and free-range eggs. Customers can also get a look into farm life with the opportunity to pick their own berries, including raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries. Guests can pick berries at the farm typically from the beginning of June through the middle of July.

Address: 7515 Hansen Rd, Broken Arrow, OK 74014, 918-398-3317

The Ray Harral Nature Center is situated on park grounds spanning across forty acres. The park also features a suspension bridge, an outdoor classroom, pollinator gardens, two picnic shelters, park benches, a natural spring system, three miles of nature trails of varying grades, and more. The trails from the Ray Harral Nature Center take hikers through rough nature areas and flowering gardens, with the suspension bridge making for a nice, scenic stroll. At the nature center itself, visitors can explore the classroom and hands-on displays, visit with live animals, or relax on the deck that overlooks the woodlands.

Address: 7101 S 3rd St, Broken Arrow, OK 74011, 918-615-6099