Locally Loved Beyond OKC’s thriving districts, are a few other noteworthy neighborhoods or entertainment zones that have established themselves with locals and may offer just the
3 9 T H S T R E E T D I S T R I C T Located on 39th Street west of Pennsylvania and stretching to Youngs, this area is part of historic Route 66 and in the 1970s became known asThe Strip, of which it is still affectionately known. Today, it’s home to 45 locally-owned businesses, thriving LGBTQ+ nightlife and annual OKCPride festivities. OKC’s premier LGBTQ+ and ally resort since 1968 –Hotel Habana – has changed its name to theDistrict Hotel and has undergone exciting renovations. FromSundayGospel Brunch to glitzy nightclubs, there’s something happening every day of the week. I N N O V A T I O N D I S T R I C T As OKC’s newest emerging area, the InnovationDistrict brings together the greatest minds for collaboration, yielding world-changing results. Home to internationally-acclaimed organizations spanning diverse sectors – health, energy, aerospace, technology, research, academia andmore – it’s a hub for entrepreneurship, innovation and community growth.The area encompasses about 1.3 squaremiles east of downtown – roughly betweenNE 13-16th Streets to the north andNE 4th to the south and Robinson and Lottie Avenues to the west and east. It’s the heart of the city’s bioscience sector, wheremany institutions conduct groundbreaking research and foster innovation.This area of OKC is one to watch as they have big plans for vibrant community spaces and events.
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Fiestas De Las Américas
H I S T O R I C C A P I T O L H I L L This business district, which was established prior toOklahoma Statehood, offers a glimpse back in time with historic buildings and classic facades from the early 1900s. Located just south of downtown on SW25th St. betweenWalker and Broadway Ave., the area is home to numerous restaurants, local shops and the award-winning outdoor festival, Fiestas De Las Américas. Numerous revitalization projects are underway, from the recently restored YaleTheater to community events hosted by CalleDos Cinco, it’s exciting to see this historic area get reborn. W H E E L E R D I S T R I C T This burgeoning new area of OKC is located just west of the BoathouseDistrict. Its main attraction is the historic Santa Monica Pier FerrisWheel (purchased on eBay in 2008), but Wheeler Riverfront Plaza also offers hammocks, games, concessions, a seating area and goodies like t-shirts and prints. Food trucks, a brewery, cycling events and a summer music series have quickly helpedmake this urban neighborhood a happening hotspot. C H I S H O L M C R E E K Thismixed-use development has no shortage of dining, entertainment and shopping options. LocatedonW. Memorial Road betweenPennsylvaniaAve. andWesternAve., this 190-acre complex features distinctive entertainment venues such as Top Golf and iFly, leading outdoor outfitting retailerCabela’s, event space and a unique collection of restaurants and retailers—all connected bymiles of pedestrian trails and expansive green spaces.
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