Iceland to Altus

The capital city of Iceland, Reykjavik is an interesting place to explore and an important cultural centre, well-known for its colourful houses, vibrant culture and mesmerising natural beauty. The city boasts of several museums, churches, recreation centres and other interesting attractions worth exploring. On a tour of Reykjavik, travellers can visit Hallgrimskirkja- the largest church in the country and one of the tallest structures here; go to Bessastadir to view the Presidential residence; behold sights of the glass dome of Perlan that rests on five hot water tanks or enjoy shopping in Laugavegur, one of the main shopping streets in the city. The Culture House deserves a visit on any trip to Reykjavik. Here, one can catch a glimpse of unique exhibits that present a clear insight of the rich cultural heritage of Iceland. ‘Reykjavík 871±2’ is an unusual archaeological exhibition related to the Viking era, worth visiting. Harpa Reykjavik is a renowned performance venue in the city that features a number of musical concerts. The presence of Tjornin- a beautiful pond, located in the heart of the city, adds to the beauty and appeal of the place. Nature-lovers can go to Heidmork, the largest nature reserve of the city. To explore this wonderful city in a very expedient manner, tourists can get their hands on one of the many exciting travel packages from MakeMyTrip.

Located in Southwest Oklahoma, Altus is a beautiful city that was founded in 1886. Previously known as Frazer, Altus today, serves as home to the Altus Air Force Base and important educational centres like Western Oklahoma State College and Southwest Technology Centre. Blessed with breathtaking landscapes and a perfect environment that is defined by urban fun, this place is one of the most happening tourist destinations in the state of Oklahoma. The widespread area of Altus offers prime turkey, quail and dove hunting places, and a large number of museums. Situated a few miles away from the northern part of the city is the very famous Lake Altus-Lugert, which offers excellent boating and camping opportunities. Quartz Mountain Nature Park, located in the western side of the lake, is another place where nature can be found in its most expressive form. For adventure-seekers and those who are young at heart, taking part in a stock car race in Altus speedway- the semi-banked asphalt oval racetrack can be a really exciting experience. Other places of tourist interest in the city are Museum of the Western Prairie and Morgan Doll Museum. The latter one is a specialty museum that features an extensive collection of nearly 5,000 antique dolls and doll houses. For comfortable travel and accommodation, tourists can choose Altus tour packages from MakeMyTrip.