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 10 division titles in
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.
its 22 Pacific Coast League seasons. The team plays in the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, a venue that USA Today calls one of the country’s top 10 minor league stadiums. Oklahoma City Energy Oklahoma City Energy FC, a professional men’s
See a variety of Oklahoma City’s districts onboard a bicycle.
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 the downtown Chesapeake Energy Arena 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.
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 LA Dodgers. And, of course, at the Chesapeake Energy Arena, one can find a raucous crowd cheering for the Oklahoma City Thunder. If you would rather be on the field than in the
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