I had a peaceful drive to OKC through the Ozarks. There was a bit of traffic but I enjoyed the scenery and the clouds. Got to the hotel in late afternoon, the Country Suites. Don't like the place. If it wasn't free I would not choose to stay there. No smoke detector, generally shabby appearance. I'm missing a lamp by the sofa. Cleaning is not great. Free internet and free breakfast in a free room however make it a keeper but just barely. Visited the Charcoal Oven down the street where I had a very tasty hamburger and curly q dinner. $8 for all including drink. Stopped into Borders next to the hotel and bought a Western Art magazine. Went to the Cowboy museum and browsed the free areas. They were going to close in less than an hour but I saw the preview movie and the large sculptures including their icon, the end of the trail.
Went downtown looking for the arts museum and ended up at the OKC Memorial. This was a very peaceful reflecting memorial for the Murrah federal building bombing. Looked up some of the gift shop art books from the cowboy museum on Amazon. I may be ordering when I get back.