How to Find Cheap Hotels in Edmond, Oklahoma

Edmond is the birthplace of 1996 Olympic gymnast and gold medal-winner Shannon Miller. The city also houses Oklahoma's first college, the University of Central Oklahoma, and is known worldwide for its luxe golf courses.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Rental car
• Hotel reservation
• Plane tickets
• Computer
• Luggage
• Map

Know Your Destination

1. Play 18 holes at one of the championship golf courses (which also host exciting PGA and celebrity events), or practice your backhand at one of the world-renowned tennis courts where USTA tournaments are often held.

2. Hike the heights. Edmond was originally named "Summit" because the Santa Fe Railway reaches its highest point here; later, the city was renamed after an engineer who worked on the railroad.

Organize Transportation

3. Rent a car after your flight. Traveling by air directly to Edmond is not possible as there is no airport. Instead, fly into Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City and take US-77 or I-35 to Edmond.

4. Put the top down! When you drive through Edmond, Oklahoma, you can cruise down historic Route 66 and check out its many attractions.

Choose Accommodations

5. To book accommodations, contact Edmond Convention & Visitors Bureau at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).

6. Indulge in a romantic setting at the Victorian-styled Arcadian Inn Bed and Breakfast, one of the highest-rated B&Bs in Oklahoma.

7. Pick accommodations along or near Route 66 (aka "The Mother Road") to take advantage of the many quality eateries along the route.

Be Familiar with Local Information

8. Whoop it up at the largest indoor arena in the country, Lazy E Arena, which offers good, old-fashioned fun and cheap rodeo events year-round.

9. Shop till you drop in downtown Edmond, Oklahoma. You will find unique gift shops with a Southwestern twist and delicious restaurants on Broadway south of 2nd.

10. Go fishing at Arcadia Lake, or just have fun camping and hiking along its 17 miles of trails. Here you can enjoy lots of cheap entertainment, including water sports, Frisbee golf and family picnics.

Tips & Warnings

• It's a good idea to confirm your accommodations reservations several days before your arrival.
• If you plan to spend a great deal of time outdoors, be sure to use a high-quality sunblock. Those with sensitive skin may choose to wear a sun hat or visor, as well.
• Never let your gas tank run dangerously low when taking a road trip, since the next gas station may well be hundreds of miles away-or even closed for the night.