The best kept secrets of Yukon include the many attractions, activities, events, and festivals. There is always something to do in Yukon.

Museums

Museums include Yukon’s Best Railroad Museum with historical train cars, Yukon Farm Museum with tractors and implements of eras past, and the Yukon Historical Society Museum and Art Center with a replica of businesses on Main Street, a Wall of Fame and history from inception to present day housed in the original Yukon schoolhouse. 

Historical Landmarks

The landmark that looms skyward on Route 66 is Yukon’s Best Flour Mill.

Landmarks for the old Chisholm Trail are found at the three original watering holes and crossings along the route through town. One watering hole is on the Kirkpatrick homestead adjacent to the 4H Barn and includes an outdoor chapel and windmill, left from early life on the property.

The town is surrounded by unspoiled land. The early agriculture-based economy is evidenced by the amber waves of wheat and the green pastures dotted with cattle as far as surrounding hills will let you see ruts of the original Chisholm Trail can still be found where the ground has remained undeveloped.

The Chisholm Trail legacy of the longhorn cattle drives on the major cattle trail’s main branch is kept alive through the local Chisholm Trail historians, J.W. and MaryJo Parker.

Historic homes of the original founders are found scattered near the original downtown area on Main Street, which is historic Route 66.  

Express Clydesdales

Express Clydesdales Head west on old Route 66 to Yukon, and take a trip back through time.  Pick your era-the Mother Road, cattle drives of the old West or maybe even knights in shining armor.  After driving through downtown Yukon, go north on Garth Brooks Boulevard, nothing special the first mile. But after crossing the North Canadian River, you enter a jaw-dropping landscape.  Everything about Express Ranch is BIG-the land, the white fences that run on and on, the cattle roaming inside the fences, on a hill to the right the owner Bob Funk’s house, which looks more like a resort hotel and of course the horses. The Clydesdale barn is straight ahead at the intersection of Garth Brooks and Wilshire. 

Clydesdale horses are known as gentle giants according to Josh Minshull, manager of the Express Personnel Clydesdales. It’s not their nature to be mean or aggressive.  They’re social animals.  They like people, like the attention, and they know when they’re getting dressed up and going to town.The Express Personnel Clydesdales get dressed up and go out often.  They participate in competitions, parades, rodeos and many other events all across the country.  What you see is distinctive and rare.  All are black with white faces and legs.  They also attend competitions around the country, having recently won the National 8-horse hitch championship.  In July they will travel to the world championships at the Calgary Stampede.

Introduced to America in the 1870’s, Clydesdales continued to earn their living hauling goods, pulling barges on rivers and farming.  But time was catching up.  Gunpowder long ago ended their warring ways, and trucks and tractors doomed their peaceful labor. 

Funk fell in love with these gentle giants on a trip to Canada in 1996 and knew they would be especially distinctive in the southern part of the United States. He decided to purchase eight rare black and white colored Clydesdale horses and brought them to his ranch in Yukon, Oklahoma.  These horses are very docile and friendly. The only intimidating thing is their size.  A horse is measured from the ground to the withers (tip of the shoulders) in units called hands.  Four inches make a hand.  A Clydesdale averages from 16 to 19 hands in height.  Their weight runs from 1,500 to 2,200 pounds.

Funk continued acquiring these rare horses and now has over 40 Clydesdales and one traveling hitch. To provide a healthy environment for these animals, Funk had the 1936 barn completely restored by a group of Amish barn specialists from Indiana to house them. The barn also has a gift shop and serves as a welcome center for visitors. 

In 1999, Funk began receiving requests for his Express Clydesdales to attend community events and parades as a promotional attraction for Express Personnel Services franchises, as well as state fairs and equine competitions throughout the mid-west and southern United States. Their popularity grew immensely and they are now in constant demand across North America.  At every event, whether local, regional or national, the Express Clydesdales and their handlers raise money for Children’s Miracle Network.

The Express Clydesdales are housed in a specially reconstructed barn originally built in 1936. A group of Amish barn specialists came from Indiana to rebuild the barn’s structure. Now the barn is a welcome center for visitors from around the world, featured with pine wood and walnut trim and brass fixtures throughout.Theatre The Yukon Museum and Art Center is home to the Stage Door Theatre. This creative, active performance group is made up of local entertainment. The Arts and Humanities Council provides art and cultural events for the community with a Showcase of local talent, photography exhibits, concerts, and stage productions, to name a few.

Kirkpatrick Family Farm

Kirkpatrick Family Farm The Kirkpatrick Family Farm located at 1101 Garth Brooks Boulevard opened in the early 1900’s.  The 33-acre site hosts year-round activities for various family and children’s organizations including the Boy and Girl Scout Troops.  The 4-H organization uses the farm property to feed and raise cows, chickens, pigs, goats and other animals.   Over 40,000 eggs are hidden on the farm for the annual Easter on the Prairie event.  Many festivals and events are celebrated on the property including The Chisholm Trail Festival and the Iron Thistle Scottish Festival. The Boy Scouts sponsor a Haunted Forest during Halloween season.

Route 66

Route 66 There is something for everyone on historical Route 66, with bowling, skating, two movie theatres, outdoor activities, big celebrations, festivals, edible entertainment and the atmosphere comes alive with music, dancing, food, vendors, culture and local color. The Round Up Club on Route 66 in Yukon hosts the local rodeo.

Yukon BMX Raceway

Yukon BMX Raceway is operated by the Yukon Parents and Riders Association.   Yukon BMX Raceway is located in the 77.5 acres park named Lewis Carroll Taylor Park.   The park is currently being developed which will include Baseball, Soccer, Softball and Football fields.   The development of the park is under the direction of the Yukon Athletic Foundation.  Yukon BMX Raceway was started in the Fall of 2002.  The parents, riders and sponsors have worked very hard to develop Yukon BMX Raceway into a great quality track.  The raceway offers one of the best tracks in the area with quality racing and great family atmosphere.  The track is located at 411 N. 11th St.,  Yukon, Oklahoma.  The mailing address is P.O. Box 850354, Yukon, OK 73085-0354.  For more information email the track operator, Kristi McCloskey at kristimccloskey@cox.net.Yukon Czech Hall The Chamber of Commerce and the City of Yukon work closely together to continue promoting the level of prosperity and livability in the community through mutual activities of church, school, civic and historical groups. Come capture Yukon’s gold rush adventures. Enjoy the shopping centers, entertainment, and accommodations.    

Yukon BMX Raceway is operated by the Yukon Parents and Riders Association.   Yukon BMX Raceway is located in the 77.5 acres park named Lewis Carroll Taylor Park.   The park is currently being developed which will include Baseball, Soccer, Softball and Football fields.   The development of the park is under the direction of the Yukon Athletic Foundation.  Yukon BMX Raceway was started in the Fall of 2002.  The parents, riders and sponsors have worked very hard to develop Yukon BMX Raceway into a great quality track.  The raceway offers one of the best tracks in the area with quality racing and great family atmosphere.  The track is located at 411 N. 11th St.,  Yukon, Oklahoma.  The mailing address is P.O. Box 850354, Yukon, OK 73085-0354.  For more information email the track operator, Kristi McCloskey at kristimccloskey@cox.net.Yukon Czech Hall The Chamber of Commerce and the City of Yukon work closely together to continue promoting the level of prosperity and livability in the community through mutual activities of church, school, civic and historical groups. Come capture Yukon’s gold rush adventures. Enjoy the shopping centers, entertainment, and accommodations.    

J. Calvin Ball Field

The J. Calvin Ball Field is host to the Spirit League for children and adults with disabilities.  The field is made of recycled rubber and is wheelchair accessible.  The league opened in the summer of 2008 starting with 20 players and now has over 70 players. The field is located in the Lewis Carroll Taylor Park, 410 N. 11th Street, Yukon, Oklahoma.