Guide to OKC

Oklahoma City is alive with the urban sounds of a thriving metropolis and the adrenaline fueled excitement of stampeding horses and western flare. The city, reborn into a beautiful renaissance, has become far more than you could ever imagine. And, the future awaiting us is more promising than ever before. The landscape of Oklahoma City is changing with new multi-million dollar facilities gracing the terrain. And, an almost endless list of attractions invites fun and excitement for everyone.

Oklahoma City wanted the best. Now it's here.The Chesapeake Energy Arena is Oklahoma's state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue. The nearly 20,000 seat arena hosts major concerts, family events, ice shows and other sporting events.

Adjacent to the Oklahoma City Arena is the Myriad Botanical Gardens and Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, 17 acres of landscaped parkland. Enter a rain forest, visit a desert and explore waterfalls in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City.

North of the Myriad Botanical Gardens is the Downtown Arts District, a multi-million dollar complex of buildings enhancing the diverse cultural climate of the city. The Civic Center Music Hall is a striking new performing arts center. Nearby is the new Oklahoma City Museum of Art, featuring the largest display of Chihuly glass in the world.

The Oklahoma City National Memorial and Memorial Center, the site of the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, is only a few blocks away. This facility honors a decade of hope with grace and beauty.

Oklahoma City’s own historic Bricktown hosts an array of restaurants and clubs, making it the state’s biggest and best entertainment district complete with the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and a mile-long canal. Take a scenic tour on the Bricktown Water Taxi or ride the New Century Trolley. This is one Oklahoma City hotspot you won’t want to miss!

Venturing outside the downtown area will lead to more fun. The northeast quadrant of Oklahoma City is home to many major draws, such as the Oklahoma City Zoo – one of the top zoos in the nation. The Science Museum Oklahoma, formerly known as "The Omniplex", with its new OmniDome large-format theater, is just next door to the zoo. Often called “an amusement park for the mind,” Omniplex features more than 10 acres of museums and attractions all under one roof! Hands-on science exhibits, art and cultural galleries, space artifacts and vintage aircraft keep visitors entertained and enlightened.

Also in the area is the expanded National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. The museum preserves the rugged individualism and romantic spirit of the frontier with an outstanding collection of classic and contemporary Western Art, including works by Charles Russell and Frederic Remington. Stroll through the life-sized western town, Prosperity Junction, or find your favorite old-west entertainer in the Western Entertainers Gallery.

Be sure to experience all the other exciting attractions nearby including; the Oklahoma History Center, Lake Hefner, Remington Park Race Track, the Paseo Arts Community, Coles Garden,Softball Hall of Fame, Firefighters Museum and 45th Infantry Division Museum. During your stay in Oklahoma City, spend your time in the rich heritage of our past while enjoying all that is new. Where else but Oklahoma City?

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