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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Claremore
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Claremore: visit the Will Rogers Museum, stroll historic Route 66, then optional casino or museum; then head back to Tulsa.
Claremore is a small Green Country town about 30‑45 min northeast of Tulsa. Its main draws are the Will Rogers Memorial Museum, historic Route 66 sites, and the Cherokee Casino. One day covers the highlights; a second day lets you explore the J.M. Davis Arms Museum and enjoy the casino.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $30–$45 excl. bed · Mid $45–$70 excl. bed · High $70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police 911 · Fire 911 · Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
Get in
By air
- TUL · Tulsa International Airport
- 30‑45 min drive via I‑44 (Will Rogers Turnpike)
Typical fares
- Tulsa → Claremore (car)
- ≈ $15–$20 toll + gas (30 min)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Language, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Drive or walk; the town centre is walkable. Parking is available near museum and casino.
See and do
Known for
- Will Rogers Memorial Museum
- Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs
- Historic Route 66
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | Drive east on I‑44 (Will Rogers Turnpike), about 30 min | ≈ 45 min |
| Catoosa | Drive west on I‑44, about 15 min | ≈ 20 min |
| Vinita | Drive east on I‑44, about 45 min | ≈ 1 h |
Sleep
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Claremore
- $71 per night (Dec 2021) – check current rate
- Will Rogers Magnuson Hotel
- $61 per night (Dec 2021) – check
- Super 8 by Wyndham
- $69 per night (Dec 2021) – check
- Microtel Inn
- $55–97 per night (Dec 2021) – check
Language
English everywhere, with strong regional accents; Spanish is the second language in the Southwest, Texas, Florida, California and New York. Some words differ from British English: restroom (toilet), check (bill), gas (petrol), trunk (boot), first floor (ground floor).
- Measurements are imperial: miles, Fahrenheit, gallons, pounds. 100 km ≈ 62 miles; 30 °C ≈ 86 °F.
- Small talk with strangers is normal and friendly; it is not a sales tactic.
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Will Rogers Turnpike (I‑44) is a toll road; have cash or EZ‑Pass.
- Casino entry age 21+; bring ID.
Claremore is generally safe; typical small‑town caution applies—watch your car in parking lots and keep an eye on personal items at the casino.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Claremore yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Will Rogers Memorial Museum
- Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs
- Historic Route 66
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Claremore, revision 5185644 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5185644
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/claremore). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.