Hotels in Perkins

Walden Perkins gave his name to this small Oklahoma city, but the surrounding area offers attractions worth exploring beyond city limits. Wrestling fans can't miss the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, a shrine to the sport's greatest competitors. The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts hosts impressive cultural events that seem almost out of place in such a modest-sized community. Sports enthusiasts might catch a game at Gallagher-Iba Arena or Boone Pickens Stadium, where Oklahoma State fans create an atmosphere of near-religious devotion. The curious will find the Optimus Prime Statue an unexpected roadside surprise. The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma headquarters adds cultural depth to a visit, offering insights into Native American heritage that predates the city itself by centuries.