2019 Welcome Guide

A young girl walks out of the DC on Film Row, an event space owned and managed by Dunlap Codding law firm.

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 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. The Oklahoma City Dodgers The Oklahoma City Dodgers have won 10 division titles in its 21 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. The Oklahoma City Energy Oklahoma City Energy FC, a professional men’s soccer club, completed its inaugural season in USL Pro in 2014.

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. 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 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 center, TopGolf, and iFly indoor skydiving, for those who want their night out to be a bit more adventurous. 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. Northwest Expressway Corridor Similar to Memorial Road but offering some local fare,

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