Museum of Osteology One of the most unique attractions in Oklahoma, the 7,000-square-foot Museum of Osteology showcases hundreds of skulls and skeletons, from tiny bats to a humpbacked whale hovering overhead. Oklahoma City Zoo Go wild at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden! Home to more than 1,100 animals, including 128 endangered species, the OKC Zoo, which was named one of the top 10 zoos in the nation, is a conservation organization dedicated to preserving wildlife and wild places. Metropolitan Library System With 19 locations across the county and an online virtual library accessible 24/7, users can check out books, download eBooks and magazines, research genealogy and even learn computer skills from almost anywhere. With a library account, users have access to subscription online resources and can also stream movies and television shows as well as download eBooks, eAudiobooks and magazines. All libraries have story times and book clubs, but now they also have classes and events that engage and entertain both the young and the old. Orr Family Farm Whether you’re looking for a weekend staycation or the perfect pumpkin, Orr Family Farm has plenty to offer. The farm offers overnight camping and “glamping” in covered Conestoga wagons and teepees as well as outdoor games, a train, fishing pond, an animal barn and plenty of room outdoors to run around. Sam Noble Museum of Natural History The Sam Noble Museum of Natural History, located on the campus of the University of Oklahoma in Norman, boasts thousands of artifacts tracing Oklahoma’s natural history, including dinosaur fossils and Native American cultural exhibits.
Science Museum Oklahoma Located next door to the zoo, this museum houses numerous galleries all under one roof. It also features live science and planetarium shows, one of the nation’s tallest spiral slides and CurioCity, a 20,000 square-foot children’s museum. Adults should keep an eye out for the SMO 21 events, which are offered several times a year. The after-hours events allow people age 21 and over to celebrate science with cocktails, special guests and other attractions to fit the theme. Restaurants, Shopping & Nightlife Oklahoma City’s low cost of living means that its residents have more disposable income in their pockets. The city’s restaurants, retail and nightlife options give residents plenty of opportunities to enjoy the savings. Asian District Located between NW 23rd and NW 36th along Classen Boulevard, the Asian District was first formed in the mid-1970s when refugees from Vietnam settled in this area of Oklahoma City following the fall of Saigon, bringing with them their unique culture and foods. Today, the district is home to many successful Asian (and non-Asian) restaurants and businesses.
History & Heritage Oklahoma City’s history, spanning more than 125 years, is packed full of tragedy and triumph. There is no better way to understand your new hometown than by getting to know its past. Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum Through high-tech, interactive exhibits, meet the famous and everyday Oklahomans who have shaped the history of our state, country and world. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum When the museum closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Security Guard Tim made international news for his social media posts, calling the museum #HashtagTheCowboy. More than 10 million visitors from around the world have sought out this museum to gain a better understanding of the West. Featuring one of the most comprehensive collections of Western art in the world, this is a can’t-miss attraction in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma History Center Located across from the state Capitol, this affiliate of the Smithsonian offers a chance to explore Oklahoma’s story through interactive exhibits covering geology, transportation, commerce, culture, aviation, heritage and more.
Stockyards City The largest stocker and feeder cattle market in the world is located in Oklahoma City, and it’s a living reminder of the city’s beginnings as an agricultural powerhouse. Stroll along the streets of Stockyards City and explore more than 70 businesses featuring Western wear, ranch needs, entertainment and fine dining. Family & Fun Oklahoma City has plenty of entertainment for both the young and the young at heart. American Banjo Museum In Bricktown, all things relating to “America’s Instrument” are on display at the world-class treasure that is the American Banjo Museum. The ABM features the largest publicly displayed collection in the world, with more than 400 instruments, recordings, film, video, printed music and memorabilia related to the banjo. Actor Steve Martin and Kermit The Frog have banjos in the museum’s collection. Frontier City Open mostly year-round, Frontier City is the region’s premier theme park and includes its sister water park, Hurricane Harbor. Frontier City, along north Interstate 35, has more than 50 rides, shows and other attractions, spread across 40 acres. Hurricane Harbor is along Interstate 40 West. Both parks are owned and operated by Six Flags, so season passes for Six Flags are honored at both OKC parks.
Automobile Alley Located north of downtown along
Many restaurants, shops and
Broadway Avenue, the Automobile Alley district was originally home to the city’s car dealerships, a fact that is immortalized in the neon signs that still hang from its original buildings. The past and the present combine to make this district effortlessly cool with lots to offer, including some of Oklahoma City’s best shopping, dining and nightlife. Bricktown Entertainment District Just a short walk from downtown’s central business district, this former warehouse area is filled with restaurants, shops, nightlife and
attractions line the Bricktown Canal, located just east of downtown Oklahoma City.
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