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Oklahoma City Energy Oklahoma City Energy FC, a professional men’s soccer club, completed its inaugural season in USL Pro in 2014. The Energy FC plays in Oklahoma City’s recently renovated Taft Stadium. Oklahoma City Thunder The NBA’s presence in Oklahoma City has transformed Paycom Center into one of the toughest places to play – and one of the best places to watch – professional sports. The Thunder’s minor league affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue, is also based here. USA Softball Complex The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum, the headquarters of the governing body of U.S.A. Softball, is located in Oklahoma City. The adjoining USA Hall of Fame Stadium Complex, home to the OGE Energy Field, is the site of the NCAA Division I Women’s College World Series. The complex also hosts other collegiate- level softball championships, as well as national and international men’s softball tournaments. The University of Oklahoma women’s softball team recently captured its fifth national title by defeating the Florida State Seminoles during the 2021 Women’s College World Series.

entertainment options. From taking a cruise along the Bricktown Canal to catching an Oklahoma City Dodgers game at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, Bricktown is a favorite destination for visitors and locals alike. Classen Curve and Western Avenue North of downtown in central Oklahoma City, Western Avenue is the perfect stretch of street to explore if you like curated antiques, atmospheric dive bars and established local restaurants. Alongside anchors like Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, Classen Curve has all the upscale shopping that you might need, including luxury clothing, athleisure brands, jewelry and homewares. Film Row Equal parts historic and revitalized, Film Row was once home to the film distribution offices for Hollywood’s major studios. It’s now home to a mix of artistic businesses, locally owned restaurants and Oklahoma City’s 21C Museum Hotel, a unique art gallery/hotel concept housed in a former Ford Model T manufacturing facility. The art gallery is open to the public and free to tour. Memorial Road Corridor The Memorial Road corridor, located in north Oklahoma City, is one of Oklahoma City’s most dynamic retail areas. In addition to established restaurants and the Quail Springs Mall, the corridor is also home to Main Event entertainment center and the Chisholm Creek mixed-use center. At Chisholm Creek, there is plenty to do, including explore locally owned shops, drive some balls at TopGolf, go high at iFly indoor skydiving or dine at one of many local and national chain restaurants. Midtown On the northern edge of downtown and just west of Automobile Alley, the Midtown district connects the hustle and bustle of downtown with the stately historic neighborhoods to its north. With a mix of local restaurants, neighborhood pubs and distinctive shops, it’s a great place to experience the best of OKC’s urban renaissance. Northwest Expressway Corridor Similar to Memorial Road but offering some local fare, Northwest Expressway is a major hub of retail and dining in northwest Oklahoma City. A wide variety of restaurants and pubs abound, as does upper-end mall shopping and dining at Penn Square Mall and family entertainment options like Chuck E. Cheese. While you’re in the area,

don’t miss the opportunity to have dinner and play some games at Dave & Buster’s.

Sports & Outdoors In downtown Oklahoma City and its surrounding districts, you will find Olympic-training venues for rowing, canoeing, kayaking and whitewater rafting. There’s a baseball stadium packed with cheering fans for the Oklahoma City Dodgers, the Triple-A affiliate for the Los Angeles Dodgers. And, of course, at Paycom Center, one can find a raucous crowd cheering for the Oklahoma City Thunder. If you would rather be on the field than in the stands, Oklahoma City’s more than 250 days of sunshine each year make it the perfect place to maintain an active lifestyle. The city offers a growing number of ways to enjoy sports and being outdoors. Oklahoma City Dodgers The Oklahoma City Dodgers have won three division titles and one conference title in their five Pacific Coast League seasons in OKC (The 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic). The team plays in the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, a venue that USA Today calls one of the country’s top 10 minor league stadiums.

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