L.A. Cann Botanical Gardens

Centennial Plaza & City Hall
5th & Grand
Centennial Plaza, with its backdrop of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, features the dramatic Centennial Monument by Jo Saylors, a statue of E. W. Marland and a War Memorial Fountain.  Feel history beneath your feet with 6,527 named bricks of homesteaders and their descendants. 

Conoco Museum
501 South Avenue
Open Daily: Mon–Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Contact: Carla O'Neill 580-765-8687
Take a walk through Oklahoma's oil history in the new interactive museum. Films, hands-on activities and detailed visuals along with an extensive collection of artifacts, photographs and other historical items make this a must when you're in Ponca City.

Lew Wentz Camp & Pool
2928 LA Cann Drive
(580) 767-0430
The beautiful Lew Wentz camp and pool nestles between Lake Ponca and lovely Lew Wentz golf course.  Recreate yourself with swimming, volleyball, softball or horseshoes.  Outlets for motor homes, cabins and a large dining hall are available for group rental.  Call for information or reservations.
Pool Opens on Memorial Day - Labor Day.  Small admission fee.  Camp rental (groups only) May - October.  Dining Hall rental available March - October.

Marland's Grand Home
1000 E. Grand   (580)  767-0427 
Open Tue - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Marland's magnificent 22 room home on Grand had one of the first indoor swimming pools in the state and eight acres of formal gardens - just imagine. Lydie and George (Marland's adopted children) were the bee's knee around town and often entertained.  Maybe a moonlight dance on the patio.  Visit Marland's first home today and see the, Indian Museum, D.A.R. Memorial Room and 101 Ranch memorabilia.  Open Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Marland Estate Mansion
901 Monument Rd. (580) 767-0420
Open Daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Marland modeled his dream home after the Davanzati Palace in Florence, Italy.  Breathtaking beautiful, this "Palace on the Prairie" denotes incredible attention to detail with Waterford crystal chandeliers and hand-painted and gold-leaf ceilings.  Today Marland's gracious home and grounds are open for touring and still provide the backdrop for lavish galas, balls and festivals.

The grand Marland Estate Mansion, one of America's castles, is a showplace containing approximately 48,000 square feet spread over four floors - complete with leather-lined elevator, twelve bathrooms, three kitchens, and elegant ballroom with 24-karat gold leaf-covered ceiling worth over $1.4 million, and seven fireplaces.  The workmanship and beauty provide an aura of simplicity in grandeur, impossible to reproduce today.  The Mansion is a national historical landmark.  Come explore the Legacy of E. W. Marland.

101 Ranch Roadside Picnic Area
www.101ranchOTA.com
Five miles South of Highway 60 on Highway 156
A National Historic Landmark, this picnic area commemorates the 101 Ranch which was home to the hundreds of participants in the famous 101 Wild West Show.  This show, which traveled throughout the world in the 1920's, featured sharp shooters, trick riders, ropers and Indians in full regalia.  Come explore the legacy of the 101 Ranch.

Pioneer Woman Statue & Museum
14th Street (Highway 177) and Lake Road   (580) 765-6108
Open Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (closed for State holidays)
The Pioneer Woman Statue was commissioned by E. W. Marland.  This 17 foot bronze is on the National Register of Historic Places.  The newly expanded museum features exhibits of women who have made outstanding "pioneering" contributions in space, photography, medicine as well as setting a new land.

Recently added to the museum are videotapes available for viewing or purchase of the "I See No Boundaries" series of interviews involving eight Kay county women who have made significant achievements in their personal and/or professional lives.

The Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Gift shop.  Small admission fee.

Standing Bear Native American Park, Statue, Museum and Education Center 
Northwest corner of Highways 60 and 177  (580) 762-1514
Park open Daily 6 a.m. - 11p.m. Museum Hrs: M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. 10 - 2
A monumental tribute to all Native Americans, this 22-foot bronze statue of Ponca Chief Standing Bear was created by Cowboy Artist of America, Oreland C. Joe.  The surrounding Park and museum features information about the Native American culture and specifically honors the six tribes around Ponca City.  Ten audio centers tell Standing Bear's story and describe the highlights of the Park, which is lit at night. The museum offers outstanding Native American Art and a gift shop.