O K L A H O M A H I S T O R Y C E N T E R This 18-acre complex is awell-designed,
O K L A H O M A S T A T E C A P I T O L Native American artist and former state politician Enoch KellyHaney crafted the 17-foot tall, 6,000-pound bronze sculpture “TheGuardian” atop the State Capitol. Haney’s statue is one of many reasons people come to see the capitol: Classical architectural style, the stunning rotunda, rotating art exhibits and even the bronze on the Capitol grounds. It’s not just a building for the state’s politics; it’s a work of art in its own right.
multisensory experience that tells the story of Oklahoma via five galleries in a 215,000-square- foot spacewith audio, visual and computer- assisted activities that share a diverse collection of Oklahoma perspectives.More than 2,000 artifacts are contained in the center, includingNative American andmilitary artifacts, photographs, textiles andmachinery.
O R R F A M I LY F A R M This family-friendly, agri-taiment destination includes a variety of rides, seasonal activities and educational experiences. Take a ride on the four- lane zip line, saddle up for a pony ride or pan for real gemstones in the Neal Simpson mine. Guests can also enjoy petting and feeding barn animals, plus fall activities such as hayrides, a pumpkin patch and giant corn maze.
O K L A H O M A N A T I O N A L S T O C K YA R D S The world’s largest stocker and feeder cattle market is located in the Stockyards City district of Oklahoma City. Operating since 1910, the stockyards have been a vital part of local culture and national trade. Cattle auctions take place every Monday and Tuesday and are open to the public.
P L A Z A WA L L S What do you do with alleyways?Make art in them, of course.The Plaza District allows a rotating group of muralists to turn some of their would-be unsightly alley walls into beautiful works of art. Artists are given a ton of creative freedom, whichmeans an eclecticmix of themes, colors, subjects and styles.
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The collection at the ORM is impressive: four operating locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, a steam engine and even a fully reconstructed train depot. The collection is designed to educate the public about the role of trains in the development of Oklahoma and the U.S., and those operable locomotives pull passengers on the first and third Saturday, April through August.
R E D E A R T H Red EarthArt Center offers a cultural experience that is uniquelyOKC. Red Earth strives to preserve and promote the traditions, arts and cultures of theNative Americans through education.Withmore than 1,000 unique pieces of art in their own permanent collection and rotation of exhibits spotlighting local, regional and national artists, Native American arts are thriving at Red Earth.
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