Oklahoma City Districts Adventure District Horses, monkeys and an old west town can all be found in this district. Visitors can watch live horse racing at Remington Park or visit the city’s wildest residents at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
Central Business District Equal parts urban and artistic, this area of Oklahoma City provides plenty of options for both work and play. Nearly
80,000 people work here daily. When the work day is over, people have fun at the Chesapeake Energy Arena, the Cox Convention Center, Civic Center Music Hall or Myriad Botanical Gardens. Deep Deuce Located just north of Bricktown, the Deep Deuce district was the heart of Oklahoma City’s African American community in the 1920s and 30s and is known for its contributions to jazz music. Today, Deep Deuce is home to neighborhood hangouts and downtown housing options. Film Row Film Row was once home to the film distribution offices for Hollywood’s studios. Its buildings have plaques boasting names such as Warner Bros. and Paramount. The district offers places to hang out with friends, or hang your hat for work, for a night or a few years at new apartments. Midtown On the northern edge of downtown and just west of Automobile Alley, the Midtown district is a connecting hub for the hustle and bustle of downtown with the stately historic neighborhood districts to the north. With restaurants, bars and shopping all steps away from the streetcar line, this district is one that can’t be missed. Paseo Arts District Once Oklahoma City’s first shopping center in the 1920s, Paseo is now home to more than 70 artists, plus shops, bars and restaurants. It is close in proximity to several of Oklahoma City’s historic neighborhoods. The district
At the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Museum, visitors can see western art, learn about the western film genre and walk through an old west town. Asian District An influx of Vietnamese immigrants in the 1970s created a haven for Asian fusion cuisine that boasts some of the most inventive restaurants in the city. Automobile Alley The past and the present have combined to make this district effortlessly cool with lots to offer, including some of Oklahoma City’s best shopping, dining and nightlife. Boathouse District A testament to Oklahoma City’s Cinderella story, the Boathouse District is an official U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site for rowing and canoe/kayak sports, home to the RIVERSPORT Rapids Whitewater Center and a must-visit destination for sports enthusiasts of all kinds. Bricktown Entertainment District A favorite of visitors and locals alike, this former warehouse district is just steps away from downtown hotels, event venues and attractions.
Automobile Alley, top, the Boathouse District, the OKSEA, and the Paseo Arts District offer great food and adventure.
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