Entertainment & Attractions

The Cayuga Mission Church

In 1886, Mathias Splitlog began constructing a church of local hewn limestone for his wife, Eliza Splitlog. Today, the Cayuga Mission Church is the only church in Oklahoma, and perhaps in the U.S., which was built by a Native American with his own funds for the religious use of all people.

The inside is embellished with beautifully hand-carved imported wood, and 15 stones, each carved with an Indian symbol, form the arched doorway. Although the church was still unfinished when Eliza Splitlog passed away in 1894, her funeral was held in the partially completed building. The
bronze bell, cast in Belgium, first tolled in memory of Eliza Splitlog during the dedication in 1896. In 1897, in the church he dreamed of, financed and built, Mathias Splitlog’s mass was held. The faithful are still called to worship today when the old mission bell rings, spring, summer, fall and winter, pealing out over the streams and valleys of what was once the Seneca Nation, now known as the Cowskin area.
Northeast of Grove on E 260 Rd. • (918)786-7607•(918)7865972 • www.cayugamission.org • Donations accepted •Sunday services at 8:30 a.m. • Open by appointment for groups.

Paddlewheel Riverboat Excursions
Aboard the Cherokee Queen I and II

This paddlewheel excursion boat, one of the most popular and unique attractions on Grand Lake, takes you on a tour of beautiful Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees, featuring breathtaking lakeside and natural scenery, beautiful homes and exciting attractions. Also available are romantic moonlit specialty evening cruises ( with or without a meal). Prices and schedules are subject to change, call (918) 786-4272 for information.
11350 Hwy. 59N at Sailboat Bridge • (918) 786-4272

• Sightseeing cruises - adults $14.25; seniors (55+) $13.25; children (4-12) $8.25; children under 3 free, groups (20+) $13.25 Prices do not include tax. Group charter rates available.
• Open Memorial weekend through Labor Day, daily 2:30 p.m. departure; closed Monday and Tuesday. Private Charter available. Call for pricing.

Historic Corey Hotel

Once a lively business in Grove, and now listed on the Oklahoma Historical Registry and the National Historic Registry, the Corey Hotel was built in 1886 by Colonel Charlie Corey and is a piece of history you don’t want to miss. It is open to the public but is no longer a hotel. The lower floor houses the Heritage Law Firm with Charles Brackney Attorney at Law. He gladly welcomes people to come by and see the hotel. Please call in advance (918) 787-2889 to confirm availability and schedule a tour time. Presently the second floor is undergoing renovation and is unavailable for viewing. Future plans are to open a fully restored upper floor that will serve as a museum for area history with its main focus on the history of the down town Grove area. Currently, visitors can learn about the Corey family and the hotel from photographs and historical vignettes placed throughout the hotel.

208 S Main St. Grove (918) 787-2889
brackneylawII@sbcglobal.net
No admission charge
Tour groups welcome by appointment

The Incomparable Har-Ber Village

Opened in 1968, Har-Ber Village is one of the largest antique museums in the U.S. Built as a gift to the public by Harvey and Bernice Jones, the museum is a recon-structed turn-of-the-century village with over 100 buildings, collections and exhibits. The village sits on beautifully landscaped property on the shores of Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees. Each year approximately 300,000 people enjoy the endless collections and beauty of the area’s natural environment, including the new Ecology Center, Nature Trail, and Sweet Annie Herb Garden. Exciting exhibits and a new Visitor
Center will be the highlight of the 2007 season.

4404 W. 20th St., Grove
3 miles west of Main St. on 13th St (aka Har-Ber Rd.)
(918)786-3488 • harbervil@aol.com • www.har-bervillage.com
Admission is 14 - 62 years $3.50; Seniors 62+ $2.50; Season Pass is $10.
Open March 1 through October 15, Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
October 15 – November 15, Monday through Saturday 9a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission Office Gate closes 1 hour before closing time.
All gates locked at designated closing time.

• Self-guided tours
• Wedding chapel
• Handicap accessible
• Restaurant facility

Spectacular Lendonwood Gardens

Gardening enthusiasts and those who simply enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors will be thoroughly enchanted by the unique and beautiful tour at Lendonwood Gardens. Over 1,500 different plants shaded by towering oak trees are displayed at this three-acre botanical garden, which also displays a variety of chamaecyparis, daylilies, and an enclosed Zen garden with 80 exquisite bonsai. The grass pathways are lined by rhododendrons, azaleas, hostas, a cascading stream with nine waterfalls, perennials, roses and towering trees. One of 12 botanical gardens in Oklahoma, Lendonwood Gardens is also a Natural Display Garden for the American Hemerocallis Society and offers the Midwest’s largest collection of chamaecyparis trees and rhododendrons. A traditional Japanese tea pavilion on the edge of a Japanese garden pond is stocked with thousands of koi fish. The Angel of hope is the newest addition to this spectacular garden.

1308 W 13th St • One mile west of Main St. on Har-Ber Rd.
(918) 786-2938 • www.lendonwood.org

• $5 adults (contribution) and children under 12 free
• Garden open year-round during daylight hours
• Guided and self-guided tours available

The Playmakers Live Performances

Comedy, music, drama, readers’ theatre and youth theatre come together in a full season of live theatre throughout the year by Grove’s own community theatre, and Oklahoma’s Theatre of the Year, The Playmakers. Visitors to Grove this year can enjoy five bright new shows. First, great summer fare, the best selling stories of Robert Fulghum in the musical revue, “All I Really Need to Know I Learned In Kindergarten,” opening July 13, followed by “Bad Dates,” in September, “A Christmas Survival Guide,” (a holiday musical revue), “Grace & Glorie” in February and “Moonlight & Magnolias” in April. For specific information, or to get on the snail mail or email list, call The Playmakers at 918-786-8950, or email play_theatre05@sbcglobal.net

Starbird’s National Rod & Custom Car
Hall of Fame Museum

A nationally recognized tribute to the leading street rod and custom car builders throughout the country, this museum features over 50 world-famous exotic vehicles by Darryl Starbird and other renowned car designers. On display throughout this ultra-modern museum are automotive artwork, thousands of photographs and automotive memorabilia.
Hwy.85-A, Bernice (Afton exit on I-44)• ((918)257-4234
DSTARBIRD@WAVELINX.NET • www.darrylstarbird.com

• $7 adults; $4 ages 8 to 12; under 7 free; groups of 10+receive $1 off adult admission
• Open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m.to 5 p.m.
• Open by appointment on off-day hours 

The Picture in Scripture Amphitheater

Nestled in the hills surrounding Grand Lake, 3.5 miles east of Disney, Picture In Scripture Amphitheater is recognized as the area’s #1 summer attraction. Now in its 23rd season, the amphitheater is known for their award winning original biblical dramas, ”The Man Who Ran”, the story of Jonah, Jesus and the great fish, and “The Elijah Factor”, the story of the prophet Elijah and his encounters with the Queen Jezebel and King Ahab. A cast of 80, live exotic animals, exciting pyro-technics and state-of-the art surround sound bring these stories to life in the 1000 seat amphitheater. To date over 200,000 representing all 50 states and 95 foreign countries have attended the shows.

This season, producers Linda and Bill Goldner have brought back to the stage a redo of “The Man Who Ran” with a whole new look and sound. The exciting new musical score by composer Scott Mathews sets the scene as the story unfolds of one man, Jonah and his life changing encounter in the belly of that great fish! Young and old alike say this is a must see!!

A delightful evening at the amphitheater begins with dinner on the patio with your choice of charbroiled hamburgers, grilled chicken, barbeque or Grand Lake’s BEST CATFISH!

A gospel music pre-show begins at 8p.m. At sunset the curtain rises on a most spectacular production under the “grand” Oklahoma stars!

Hwy 28 Disney, OK (918) 435-8207 fax (918) 435-8208
theelijahfactor@yahoo.com
www.pictureinscripture.com

• Admission $12. adults ; $4. children (4-12)
• Nightly special admission prices
• Reservations recommended; but walk-ins are welcome
• Open Friday & Saturday nights – July 13th – August 18th
• The play begins at sunset
• Handicap accessible
• Special conference facilities  

Cornerstone Church Live Performance

Several live productions are offered throughout the year by the Cornerstone Church. They include the Fourth of July Celebration, the Hallelujah Party, and the area’s most popular holiday presentations – the Easter and Christmas productions. Contact Cornerstone Church at (918) 786-6164 or visit
www.grandlakevisitor.com/cornerstonechurch.htm