Historic Guthrie, Oklahoma
Things to do in Historic Guthrie
Guthrie was born in a single day, in the Land Run of April 22, 1889, and went on to be Oklahoma's territorial capital and its first state capital. Much of that town is still standing: downtown is a National Historic Landmark district of brick streets and late-Victorian storefronts, roughly 400 blocks with more than 2,000 historic buildings.
Pembroke Cottage is six blocks from downtown, close enough to leave the car parked for the weekend.
Our favorites
We live next door, and these are the places we send our guests.
- DinnerGage's Steakhouse is the pick for a special evening, a favorite with locals and visitors alike, in the old Santa Fe train depot. The Stables Cafe serves comfort food and barbecue for lunch or dinner, surrounded by a fun collection of antiques and oddities. Guthrie Brewing Company, on Harrison Avenue, has pizza and local beers, open for lunch and dinner on weekends.
- Coffee or a sweetHoboken Coffee Roasters is the local favorite for coffee and fresh pastries. Missy's Donuts, Bakery & Deli makes homemade donuts, pastries and sweet breads (the sweet bread in your breakfast comes from Missy's), with a lunch menu too.
- A walkA city park with walking trails and tennis courts is within two blocks of the cottage, and the neighborhood around Pembroke Lane is pleasant and easy to walk.
- ShoppingDowntown has many antique stores, gift and specialty food shops, and fine art galleries.
Landmarks worth a visit
Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library
The story of the Land Run and the territorial years, beside the 1902 Carnegie Library, where Oklahoma's statehood ceremonies were held on November 16, 1907. Hours and admission (opens in a new tab)
The Pollard Theatre
Live theater year-round in a historic downtown theater, including its holiday tradition, A Territorial Christmas Carol. Shows can sell out on weekends. What's playing (opens in a new tab)
Scottish Rite Temple
A grand Masonic temple completed in 1929, one of Guthrie's best-known buildings. Tours (opens in a new tab)
Logan County Courthouse and downtown
The Romanesque Revival courthouse and blocks of brick storefronts, antique shops and restaurants. An easy walk from the cottage.
Coming up in Guthrie
The next few weeks in town, from the City of Guthrie's visitor calendar.
Through the year
- '89er Days, AprilGuthrie's celebration of the 1889 Land Run, with a parade, carnival, food and craft vendors.
- Territorial Christmas, DecemberA Victorian Christmas downtown, with costumed Victorian Walks, a historic homes tour, carolers and decorated storefronts.
Dates change every year, so check the Guthrie Chamber of Commerce (opens in a new tab) before you book. Festival weekends fill up early: if you're coming for one, send us your dates soon.
Planning a Guthrie weekend?
Check which nights are open and tell us what brings you to town. We're happy to help with ideas once you're booked.