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 I-40 West. Both parks are owned and operated by Six Flags, so season passes for Six Flags are honored at both OKC parks. 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.
exhibits, a reflecting pool, chairs representing each of the victims and the Survivor Tree that withstood the blast, the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum remembers the events of that day and displays the Oklahoma Standard, the community’s spirit of generosity that carried Oklahoma City through the healing process afterward. 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 subjects such as 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. 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.
OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO Go wild at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical
Garden! Home to more than 1,000 animals and 314 species, including many that are endangered, 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
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