Out and About
outdoor games, a train, a fishing pond, an animal barn, as well as plenty of room to run around outside. 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
the present combine to make this district effortlessly cool with lots to offer, including some of Oklahoma City’s best shopping, dining and nightlife. Bricktown Entertainment District Just a short walk from downtown’s central business district, this former warehouse area is filled with restaurants, nightlife and 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.
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 children’s museum. 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
Dining and high-end shopping is available at Classen Curve.
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
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. Automobile Alley Located north of downtown along Broadway Avenue, the Automobile Alley district was originally home to the city’s car dealerships, a fact that is immortalized in the neon signs that still hang from its original buildings. The past and
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
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