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 village featuring eight whimsical neighborhoods where children can learn about science. 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.
MANY RESTAURANTS, SHOPS AND ATTRACTIONS LINE THE BRICKTOWN CANAL, LOCATED JUST EAST OF DOWNTOWN OKLAHOMA CITY.
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