ONLY IN OKC
Prefer to explore off the beaten path? We’ve gathered some unconventional spots around Oklahoma City that are just the right mix of quirky, fun and unexpected.
DEAD PEOPLE’S STUFF: ARCHITECTURAL ANTIQUES AND DESIGN With antiques and architectural pieces sourced from all around the globe, Dead People’s Stuff truly lives up to its name. What makes their store unique is their large inventory of vintage hardware, lighting fixtures, stained glass, doors and architectural pieces you can’t find anywhere else. OVERHOLSER MANSION Among the historic homes of Heritage Hills is the Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion. The impressive 11,000-square- foot Queen Anne manor, complete with an additional 4,000-square-foot. carriage house gives visitors a glimpse into life in the 1900s. Tours are available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. THE BOOM This LGBTQIA+ inclusive dinner theatre and nightclub is located in the heart of Oklahoma City’s gayborhood, the 39th St. District. They host a variety of musical and comedy productions, a weekly trivia night and a hilarious Sunday Gospel Brunch.
WORLD ORGANIZATION OF CHINA PAINTERS While an organizational headquarters in purpose, the facility also contains a stunning
permanent exhibits. Originally dedicated to the noble homing pigeon, the American Pigeon Museum teaches about the bird’s role in the war efforts. Other exhibits include the passenger pigeon timeline and a history of pigeon racing.
collection of painted porcelain from around the world in the Porcelain Art Museum, open Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PLAZA WALLS Looking for an Instagram-worthy photo op? Stop by Plaza Walls, a rotating mural project in the Plaza District. Murals are curated by the Oklahoma Mural Syndicate and change annually during the Plaza Walls Mural Expo. This stunning outdoor gallery has been a key contributor to OKC’s crowning of “Best City for Street Art” by USA Today in 2021 and 2022. AMERICAN PIGEON MUSEUM In addition to a collection of live birds, the museum has amassed enough pigeon-related artifacts to curate several
LIVE CATTLE AUCTION
The Oklahoma National Stockyards host live cattle auctions every week, open to the public. Since its inception in 1910, more than 102 million head of livestock have passed through the
iron gates. See real cowboys at work at the World’s Largest Market of Stocker and Feeder Cattle.
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