Seniors Enjoy Oklahoma’s Green Country

Broken Arrow, “Where Opportunity Lives,” is located in the northeastern part of the State of Oklahoma, senior travelers discover. The city is part of the state’s Green Country region known for its green vegetation, hills and lakes and is located on Hwy 69 between Tulsa and Muskogee with a population of over 100,000.

Though Broken Arrow was originally an agricultural community, its current economy is diverse. Seniors will discover Broken Arrow home to a wide range of businesses and industries, in fact, the city is ranked third in its concentration of manufacturers in the state.

The city’s unique name refers to a riverside site where Native Americans would break cane stalks to make shafts for arrows. As a logo, the city used the symbol from the Oklahoma state flag with a broken arrow added above.

Seniors Enjoy Historic Downtown

Located in historic downtown Broken Arrow, near the site of the original train depot, is the Broken Arrow Historical Society Museum. The revitalization of downtown Broken Arrow has been accelerated by the construction of a new Historical Museum. This revitalization project is turning old warehouses and unused buildings into professional office, loft, and artist spaces for the citizens of the city.

Broken Arrow is home to a host of locally inspired and run cultural attractions, including the Broken Arrow Community Playhouse. The Playhouse proudly boasts that it is only “1,487 miles off Broadway.” I wonder who actually figured out the mileage.

The Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center is the anchor of downtown arts in Broken Arrow, and is a three-year-old building that houses the full range of artistic expression.The Military History Museum is another major draw for many senior tourists.

The Chalk Art Festival is fun time in Broken Arrow as folks take over the local streets with their colored chalk.

If senior visitors enjoy older historic homes, the Stinchcomb Mansion is tops and a top tourist attraction is the Ray Harrell Nature Park.

So drive throuth the Green Country region of Oklahoma and stop in Broken Arrow.  You surely will enjoy the Okie Hospitality in Broken Arrow. jeb