2020 Greater Oklahoma City Welcome Guide

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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 has sister water park, Hurricane Harbor. Frontier City, along 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. 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 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 covered Conestoga wagons for overnight stays,

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