Shawnee

The city of Shawnee located just 30 minutes east of Oklahoma City in the state of Oklahoma. It sits in Pottawatomie County. Students enrolled in English school in Shawnee will find that the city has much to offer. Be sure to visit the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art during your stay. It is...

The city of Shawnee located just 30 minutes east of Oklahoma City in the state of Oklahoma. It sits in Pottawatomie County. Students enrolled in English school in Shawnee will find that the city has much to offer. Be sure to visit the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art during your stay. It is located on the campus of St. Gregory’s University. The museum is home to several interesting collections including some containing Egyptian, Greek and Roman objects, Native American cultural objects and more. Stop by the Country Cottages Primitives Lavender Farm to learn more about lavender and to shop for a variety of products. Students taking English courses in Shawnee should also visit the Cultural Heritage Center of the Citizen Potawatomie Nation. There they can learn more about this Native American Tribe and its local history. There are a number of interesting exhibits for visitors to peruse. Those interested in antique shopping will enjoy spending time in downtown Shawnee where there are a number of interesting and unique shops. The selection of food in Shawnee ranges from typical fast food faire to some great hometown Mexican selections. There are restaurants serving a wide variety of cuisines including Chinese, Italian and more. Because Shawnee is just 30 minutes outside of Oklahoma City, students might also enjoy making a trip into the capital to see all that it has to offer. From a great variety of museum and cultural selections to shopping that fits all budgets and tastes, visitors will find that there is much to see and do.