Cowboy for a Day

Step into the heart of Oklahoma’s living cowboy culture with a behind-the-scenes day at theOklahoma National Stockyards, the world’s largest live cattle market, where cowboys, ranchers, and auctioneers carry on traditions that date back more than a century. Learn how cattle trading works today, hear real ranch stories, and experience a side of Oklahoma City most visitors never see.
After the tour, head to the legendary Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, an Oklahoma City institution since 1910. Here, you’ll sample lamb fries — a true cowboy delicacy — and enjoy a classic steak lunch in a dining room filled with history, photos, and generations of cowboy lore.
The afternoon wraps up at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, where the stories you encountered earlier in the day come to life through art, artifacts, rodeo legends, and Western films. From frontier settlers to modern cowboys, this iconic museum offers a deeper look at the people and values that shaped the American West.
By day’s end, you won’t just have learned about cowboy culture — you’ll have lived it.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
10:15 AM Check In at the ‘Headin to Market’ sculpture
10:30 AM Guided tour of the Oklahoma National Stockyards
11:45 AM Lunch at Cattlemen's: Lamb Fries, Sirloin Steak with Salad, Homemade Rolls, a Side & Tea
12:45 PM Admission and transportation provided, if needed, to The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
3:30 PM Tour ends: your guide will wrap up the day and say goodbye. You’re welcome to spend more time at the museum if you like.
Minimum of 2 required to book.