Oklahoma City Fall 2017 / Winter 2018 Official Visitors Guide

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DISCOVER DOWNTOWN Next to Chesapeake Energy Arena and across the street from the Cox Convention Center, you are in the heart of the city with all that Courtyard Marriott has to offer. Close to the Bricktown Entertainment District, the Boathouse District and moments away from many other great attractions, museums, dining and nightlife.

2 W Reno Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 232-2290 | Marriott.com/OKCDT

DISCOVER BRICKTOWN Conveniently located on the Bricktown Canal in the heart of Bricktown, next to Bass Pro Shops and across from the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, the Residence Inn Marriott has perfected the extended stay experience by combining the comforts of home with the excitement of Bricktown.

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123 Park Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 297-8912 | (800) 225-5652 www.VisitOKC.com Produced by the Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Every effort has been made to maintain the accuracy of information presented in this guide. No responsibility is assumed for errors, changes or omissions. Please call in advance to verify information. We wish to thank and acknowledge the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber and the museums, attractions, events and hotel partners who provided photographs for use in the Visitors Guide.

President, Mike Carrier Vice President, Convention Sales, Dennis Johnston This edition of the Oklahoma City Visitors Guide covers some of the great, can’t-miss events and festivals happening around the city October 2017 through March 2018. But if you’re planning a visit for later in 2018, here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming to OKC next spring and summer.

Vice President, Tourism Sales, Sandy Price Director, Marketing & Communications, Seth Spillman Project Designer Josh Vaughn Staff Photographer Caleb Everett Staff Writer Tabbi Burwell

Oklahoma Quarter Horse Spring Show

H&8th Night Market

April 4 – 8, 2018

Midtown

Oklahoma State Fair Park Festival of the Arts April 24 – 29, 2018

Bicentennial Park Oklahoma Memorial Marathon April 29, 2018

Downtown Paseo Arts Festival May 2018

Paseo Arts Festival Oklahoma City Whitewater Festival May 2018

Boathouse District Chuck Wagon Gathering & Children’ Cowboy Festival May 26 – 27, 2018

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum Redbud Spectacular May 31 – June 10, 2018

Oklahoma State Fair Park

June 1, 2018

Pro Am Classic June 1 – 3, 2018

Various Locations Downtown deadCenter Film Festival June 7 – 10, 2018

Downtown Red Earth Festival June 8 – 10, 2018

Cox Convention Center Stars & Stripes River Festival

Contributing Writers Angi Bruss, freelance writer and broadcaster Greg Horton, freelance writer and adjunct professor of English, philosophy and humanities Nicky Omohundro, owner of littlefamilyadventure.com, a family lifestyle website focused on healthy food, getting outdoors and travel Britta Newton-Tarron, stylist and blogger for BrittaNewtonTarron.com Staci Sanger, Director of Marketing and Placemaking for Downtown OKC, Inc.

June 2018

Boathouse District Prix de West June 2018

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum Red, White and Boom July 3, 2018

Oklahoma State Fair Park For more on upcoming events, go to VisitOKC.com/events

ON THE COVER The 55-foot Eleanor Blake Kirkpatrick Memorial Tower in the atrium of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art is one example of the museum’s extensive Chihuly glass collection. See page 28 for more details.

FEATURED 13 District Guide 26 Iconic OKC 40 On Tap 55 Eat Around the Clock

TABLE OF CONTENTS A BO U T O KC

4 Downtown in December (and November and January) 7 Calendar of Events

13 District Guide

TO - D O 26 Iconic OKC 31 Indoor Family Fun 34 Spring Break Checklist

SPORTS 37 Thunder Up

NIGHTLIFE 40 On Tap

SHOPPING 45 Shopping by District

ARTS 50 Arts in OKC

DINING 55 Eat Around the Clock

RESOURCES 67 Hotels 76 Getting Here and Getting Around 78 Maps 80 Advertisers Index

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DOWTOWN IN DECEMBER (AND NOVEMBER AND JANUARY)

By Staci Sanger

Downtown in December, presented by Devon, is a series of holiday events and attractions in the heart of Oklahoma City.

It’s a one-of-a-kind winter experience that features thrilling outdoor ice skating, snow tube rides down a 150-foot slope, visits with Santa Claus, free water taxi excursions and so much more. Most events are free of charge and there is an open invitation for all to attend. For a full list of Downtown in December festivities, be sure to check www.VisitOKC.com.

See Santa in Oklahoma City S AT U R D AYS W I T H S A N TA A family tradition returns with Devon’s Saturdays with Santa, which takes place at the Devon Energy Center 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., December 2, 9 and 16. Children can visit Santa and other holiday characters, make crafts, ride a train, listen to live music, as well as other activities. Visits with Santa are available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Guests should bring their own camera to take photos with Santa. All activities are free and open to the public.

Location: Devon Energy, 333 W. Sheridan Ave. Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Enjoy the mile-long narrated canal ride for free ThursdaySunday evenings , between Nov. 24 and Dec. 31.

Hours of Operation: Check www.VisitOKC.com for dates and times

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Lights of the Season A U TO M O B I L E A L L E Y L I G H T D I S P L AY See the historic buildings of Automobile Alley in a whole new light during Automobile Alley’s Lights on Broadway. More than 180,000 colorful LED lights will cover the buildings along eight blocks of North Broadway and district side streets making for a magical holiday wonderland.

Seasonal Shops

Location: NW 4th to 10th St. on Broadway Ave. Hours of Operation: November 18 - January 1, dusk to dawn. Free of charge and open to the public.

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The Holiday Pop-Up Shops are returning to Midtown in Downtown Oklahoma City for their sixth year in 2017. Visit 35 Oklahoma-owned shops and an urban Christmas tree lot this holiday season between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Shops rotate weekly through a set of geodesic domes at NW 10th St. and Hudson Ave., next to Bleu Garten (399 NW 10th St.).

The Bricktown Canal Lights display will brighten your Bricktown experience from this holiday season. As you stroll the canal, enjoy the dining and shopping along downtown OKC’s premier entertainment district under the gorgeous holiday lights. The light display is free to the public.

Location: NW 10th & Hudson Hours of Operation: November 24-26, November 30-December 3, December 7-10, December 14-17, December 21-23; ThursdaysSaturdays, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Outdoor Fun DEVON ICE RINK The Devon Ice Rink returns for its eighth season in the Myriad Botanical Gardens in 2017. Join us for another great winter of outdoor ice skating at Downtown in December’s premier attraction. Open seven days a week beginning in mid-November, the Devon Ice Rink hosts daily public skating, private parties and special events all winter long.

Location: Bricktown Canal Hours of Operation: November 24-January 1, dusk to dawn. Free of charge and open to the public.

T R E E L I G H T I N G F E ST I VA L One of the year’s most anticipated annual events, the Tree Lighting Festival presented by SONIC, will take place the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 24, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event serves as the kickoff to the holiday season, as Mayor Mick Cornett lights the Christmas Tree with Santa Claus.

Location: Mickey Mantle Plaza, 2 S. Mickey Mantle Dr. Hours of Operation: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Location: Myriad Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave. Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday, 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday, 3 p.m.

– 11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

LIFESHARE WINTERFEST & SNOW TUBING The LifeShare WinterFest and Snow Tubing at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark is a family favorite. It all begins with a gigantic snow tubing slope, starting from the upper level behind first base and landing near second base – it’s a thrill that you won’t want to miss. From Santa’s Workshop to the children’s train, plus sparkling holiday lighting and décor, this will be a holiday highlight that your family will remember for years to come.

Location: Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark Hours of Operation: Check www.VisitOKC.com for dates and times.

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FESTIVALS & EVENTS First Friday Gallery Walk

Wide Open Wednesdays

Oklahoma State Fair

Hometown Heroes Day

Plaza District Festival

First Friday of every month, 2017

Every Wednesday September 6 – November 15, 2017

September 14 – 24, 2017

September 23, 2017

September 30, 2017

Orr Family Farm

Plaza District

#firstfridaypaseo More than 80 local artists in more than 20 galleries showcase new work and exhibits

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

Oklahoma State Fair Park Enjoy carnival rides, concerts, handicrafts, shopping and famous fair food at the Oklahoma State Fair

Police, firefighters, EMTs and military members can enjoy free admission to the Orr Family Farm

Enjoy live music, artist booths, kid’s arts activities and a variety of local concessions in one of OKC’s hippest districts

LIVE! On the Plaza

Western Movie Matinees

Park(ing) Day

Back to School Splash

Second Friday of every month, 2017

September 15, 2017

September 23, 2017

Wednesdays September 6 – November 15, 2015

Uptown 23rd

Oklahoma City Zoo

Plaza District

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

Uptown 23rd transforms parking spaces into spots for games, eating, collaborating and creating art

Celebrate the back-to-school season with the Zoo’s wettest residents!

Enjoy a free Western film during Wide Open Wednesdays at the museum

Wiggle Out Loud

Paseo Arts District

@LiveonthePlaza Plaza District’s monthly art walk featuring local artists, live music, food trucks, shopping and more

Plaza Beer Walk Last Wednesday of every month, 2017

Free admission to the museum courtesy of the Oklahoma Ford Dealers

Hidden Messages Featuring Marilyn Artus and Amy Sanders

Plaza District

September 9, 2017 November 25, 2017

Comradery & craft beer in one of OKC’s friendliest districts

Gaylord-Pickens Museum

Art After 5 Every Thursday at 5:00 April – October, 2017

Oklahoma City Museum of Art Late-night gallery experience at OKCMOA every Thursday for $5 after 5:00 p.m.

Explore the art of Oklahoma artists, Marilyn Artus and Amy Sanders through ceramics and mixed media. The exhibition, exploring communication through visuals, symbols, and Braille, is profound, detailed and experimental.

September 17, 2017

Myriad Botanical Gardens OKC’s free family music festival offering music, entertainment, activities and food trucks

Fall Season at Orr Family Farm September 23 – November 11, 2017

Orr Family Farm Enjoy the pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides and much more! Fun for all ages

FrightFest September 30 – October 29, 2017

Frontier City Fun by day, Fright by night. Thrills and chills await for the entire family at the 28th year of Fright Fest at Frontier City

Uptown 5K September 24, 2017

Tinkerfest

Uptown 23rd

September 30, 2017

Uptown 23rd’s first ever 5K fun run through historic Mesta Park and Heritage Hills

Science Museum Oklahoma Day-long celebration of curiosity and creativity

Red, White and Zoo!

Character Day at Orr Family Farm

September 29, 2017

Oklahoma City Zoo From eagles to bison to oaks and more, bring the family and learn about our nation’s most patriotic symbols

September 30, 2017

Orr Family Farm Bring your favorite costume and head to Orr Family Farm for a special day of princesses and super heroes!

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Outdoor Movie Nights at the Farm

Red Earth Treefest

Bricktown Tree Lighting Festival

Breakfast with Santa

November 24, 2017, 5-7 p.m.

Saturdays December 2, 9, 16, 2017

October 20, 21, 27 & 28, 2017

November 1, 2017 – January 13, 2018

OKC Boathouse District

Red Earth Art Center

Orr Family Farm

Four-day celebration of rowing, kayaking, dragon boating, white water rafting and family fun

Orr Family Farm

Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark Head to the ballpark for live music, food trucks, face painting and visits with Santa as Mayor Cornett lights the Christmas tree with Santa!

Enjoy a pancake breakfast, story time, a Christmas craft and carols with Santa Claus

Pumpkinville

Midtown Walkabout

October 6 – 22, 2017

October 21, 2017

Free Holiday Water Taxi Rides

December 9, 2017

Myriad Botanical Gardens

Midtown

SandRidge Energy

The Myriad Gardens transforms the Children’s Garden into a fairy tale town of Pumkinville to life

Midtown merchants open their doors and provide specials, discounts and giveaways while shoppers enjoy live music, face painting and a photo booth

November 24 – December 31, 2017

Stockyards Stampede October 7, 2017

Stockyards City Head to Stockyards City for a true Western experience with authentic chuck wagons, gunfight reenactments, petting zoos, blacksmiths and more

Industry Flea October 7, 2017

Midtown An open-air market of artisans, shops and vintage finds in Midtown. Come to shop and enjoy live music and food trucks

Enjoy a showing of different Curious George Halloween movies at the Farm!

Mistletoe Market November 8 – 11, 2017

Cox Convention Center

Brick-or-Treat

Three-day, one-stop holiday shopping extravaganza featuring unique merchandise from more than 100 carefully selected vendors from Oklahoma and across the country

Bricktown

Devon Ice Rink

October 24, 2017 Parents are invited to bring their children to Bricktown to trick-or-treat at participating businesses

Haunt the Zoo October 26 – 31, 2017

Oklahoma City Zoo Children are invited to wear their Halloween costumes to the OKC Zoo for this unique trick-or-treat tradition

November 10, 2017 – January 28, 2018

Myriad Botanical Gardens Enjoy outdoor ice skating at the Myriad Botanical Gardens

Factory Obscura presents SHIFT November 10, 2017 February 25, 2018

Current Studio

Fall Y’all

October 28, 2017

October 10 -14 & 17 - 21, 2017

Orr Family Farm

Explore a fully-immersive, experiential art installation that challenges the participant to physically explore the full-sensory environment.

Oklahoma Hall of Fame

Head to the Orr Family Farm for a family-friendly Halloween spectacular

Cowboy Christmas Tree Lighting

Spend your fall break at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Join us for a story, movie, interactive craft, and a community mural activity. Free family fun for all!

An Affair of the Heart October 20 – 22, 2017 and February 9 - 11, 2018

Oklahoma State Fair Park Outstanding selection of quality arts, crafts, antiques, collectibles, accessories, gourmet foods and more for a unique shopping experience

Trick ‘ORR’ Treat

Day of the Dead Festival OKC 2017 October 29, 2017

Plaza District

November 18, 2017, 6:30 - 7 p.m.

Stockyards Tree lighting ceremony at UMB Bank and Christmas Carols

4th annual festival featuring food trucks, Hispanic and Dia de Los Muertos influenced artisans, face painters, live music, a parade and more

Lights on Broadway

Downtown In December

Retail shops and restaurants will feature buzz-worthy holiday window displays, children’s activities, special promotions and giveaways during the first day of the Auto Alley light display

November 18, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Automobile Alley November 2017 – January 2018

Various Locations Downtown A festive series of holiday events and attractions in the heart of Oklahoma City. This winter experience features ice skating, tree lightings, Santa Claus and more

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Popular holiday tradition featuring 25 Christmas Trees decorated with handmade ornaments created by Oklahoma Native Tribes

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Bricktown Canal Enjoy free water taxi rides this holiday season, Thu-Sun evening, weather permitting

Deluxe Winter Market November 25 - 26, 2017

Leadership Square Unique vendors show and sell their work to enthusiastic shoppers from all over the region

OG&E Merry & Bright Free Admission Sundays

SandRidge Santa Run

Guests will be prancing in the streets of downtown Oklahoma City for 5K, one mile and Kid’s runs

Indie Trunk Show December 9, 2017

Oklahoma State Fair Park Shoppers will find handmade goods, furniture/home décor, small boutiques/businesses and community organizations

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration January 15, 2018

Sundays in December, 2017

Myriad Botanical Gardens

Myriad Gardens Crystal Bridge

Celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an afternoon of music, crafts and readings at the Myriad Gardens

Enjoy the beauty of the Crystal Bridge at night with free admission

A Dog Day in December December 1, 2017, 6-8 p.m.

Midtown Mutt’s Dog Park

Pet-friendly holiday party at Midtown Mutts Dog Park. Dogs can take free photos with Santa and enjoy complimentary treats

Holidays on Paseo

Unlocking the Vault: Mysteries and Marvels of the Museum February 9, 2018 – May 13, 2018

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum A unique collection of rarely seen items will be on display at the Western Heritage Museum

December 1, 2017

Shrine Circus

Paseo Arts District

March 22 – 25, 2018

Santa Claus, food trucks, live music and First Friday on Paseo activities

Cowboy Christmas Parade December 2, 2017

Stockyards City

Tree lighting ceremony, carols, open house, Santa and Cowboy Art Show

Oklahoma State Fair Park Experience the thrill of the three ring circus

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SPORTING EVENTS USA Softball Men’s A/D Championship Series

Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Basketball

Lake Hefner

September 29 – October 1, 2017

October – April

Women’s Collegiate Wrestling Association National Championship February 9 – 10, 2018

USA Softball

Chesapeake Energy Arena

Oklahoma City Energy FC USL Pro Soccer

Redman Triathlon September 16, 2017

March – September

Taft Stadium USA Softball Men’s Super National Championship September 28 – 29, 2017

USA Softball

USA Softball Men’s A National Championship September 29 – October 1, 2017

USA Softball USA Softball Women’s Open National Championship September 29 – October 1, 2017

Oklahoma City Blue D-League Affiliate of the Oklahoma City Thunder

Oklahoma City University Abe Lemons Arena

November – April

Phillips 66 Big 12 Women’s Basketball Championship

Cox Convention Center

March 2 – 5, 2018

Redland Rendezvous Volleyball Tournament

Chesapeake Energy Arena

January 6-7, 2018

OSSAA Basketball Championship

Oklahoma State Fair Park

March 8 – 10, 2018

USA Softball

Oklahoma State Fair Park

EQUINE EVENTS Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show

US Team Roping National Championships

NRHA Futurity

International Finals Rodeo

November 23 – December 2, 2017

January 19 – 21, 2018

Oklahoma Quarter Horse Spring Show

October 22-28, 2017

Oklahoma State Fair Park

Oklahoma State Fair Park

Oklahoma State Fair Park

April 5-9, 2018

October 7-14, 2017

World Championship Barrel Racing Futurity

The Prairie Classic Quarter Horse Show

December 4 – 9, 2017

February 6-11, 2018

Oklahoma State Fair Park

Oklahoma State Fair Park

Oklahoma State Fair Park

October 22-28, 2017

American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show

Oklahoma State Fair Park

November 2 – 18, 2017

Cinch USTRC National Finals

Oklahoma State Fair Park

Oklahoma State Fair Park

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PERFORMING ARTS Suzanne Santo

Kings of Leon

September 20, 2017

October 4, 2017

Chase Rice: Lambs and Lions Tour

Tower Theatre

Chesapeake Energy Arena

The Mavericks

Cut Copy

September 21, 2017

October 5, 2017

Matisyahu w/ Common Kings

Tower Theatre

The Jones Assembly

November 1, 2017

American Aquarium

Tosca by Giacomo Puccini

September 22, 2017

October 6 – 8, 2017

The Wonderful Music of Oz

Civic Center Music Hall

November 3 – 4, 2017

Tower Theatre NEEDTOBREATHE September 22, 2017

Zoo Amphitheatre

Presented by Painted Sky Opera

CLASSICS 2 – Jennifer Koh, violin October 7, 2017

Hard Working Americans

Civic Center Music Hall

September 24, 2017

Presented by the OKC Philharmonic

Tower Theatre

Rock of Ages

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

October 11 – 29, 2017

September 24, 2017

Lyric at the Plaza

The Criterion

Presented by Lyric Theatre

Mann’s World Concert and Comedy Show

Post Malone

September 24, 2017

The Criterion

Civic Center Music Hall Presented by Kingdom Promotions

October 11, 2017

Paul Thorn October 12, 2017

BEAUTIFUL – The Carole King Musical

Tower Theatre

September 26 – October 1, 2017

The xx

Civic Center Music Hall

October 12, 2017

Presented by OKC Broadway

The Criterion

JJ Grey & Mofro

St. Paul & The Broken Bones

September 27, 2017

October 13, 2017

The Jones Assembly

The Jones Assembly

Young the Giant: Home of the Strange Tour

Irma Thomas, The Blind Boys of Alabama & The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet

September 28, 2017

The Criterion

October 17, 2017

HEISENBERG February 2 – 11, 2018

October 28, 2017

The Criterion

Lyric at the Plaza

Presented by CityRep Theatre

The Jones Assembly

Civic Center Music Hall

Presented by the OKC Philharmonic

DISCOVERY 1 November 5, 2017

Civic Center Music Hall

Presented by the OKC Philharmonic

Kari Jobe: The Garden Tour November 5, 2017

The Criterion RENT: 20th Anniversary Tour November 7 – 12, 2017

Civic Center Music Hall Penny & Sparrow November 8, 2017

Tower Theatre Los Lobos November 10, 2017

Tower Theatre

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Presented by the OKC Philharmonic

Presented by the OKC Philharmonic

John Moreland December 2, 2017

Tower Theatre Lady Gaga December 9, 2017

Chesapeake Energy Arena The Nutcracker December 9 – 19, 2017

Civic Center Music Hall

Presented by the OKC Ballet

Marvel Universe Live!

Age of Heroes December 14 – 17, 2017

Chesapeake Energy Arena

Civic Center Music Hall School of Rock February 6 – 11, 2018

Civic Center Music Hall Crowns: A Gospel Musical February 7 – 25, 2018

Lyric at the Plaza The Little Mermaid February 16 – 18, 2018

Civic Center Music Hall

Presented by the OKC Ballet

Michael Cavanaugh – The Songs of Elton John February 23 – 24, 2018

Civic Center Music Hall

Presented by the OKC Philharmonic

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Souvenir by Stephen Temperley

December 26, 2017

February 23 – 25, 2018

Civic Center Music Hall

Civic Center Music Hall

Presented by OKC Broadway

Presented by Painted Sky Opera

February 25, 2018

Civic Center Music Hall

The Lovin’ Spoonful November 17, 2017

Tower Theatre CLASSICS 3 – Yossi Arnheim, flute

October 20 – 22, 2017

The Criterion

Civic Center Music Hall

Civic Center Music Hall

Tower Theatre

October 27, 2017

February 3, 2018

Chesapeake Energy Arena

Swan Lake

Conor Oberst

November 30 – December 2, 2017

DISCOVERY 2

September 30, 2017

The Criterion

CLASSICS 5 – Chee-Yun, violin

December 29, 2017

Presented by the OKC Philharmonic

October 1, 2017

The Christmas Show

The Legend of Zelda

November 18, 2017

Presented by the OKC Ballet

Presented by Devon Energy

November 17, 2017

Tower Theatre

Civic Center Music Hall

Civic Center Music Hall

Chris Stapleton

Matt Stansberry & The Romance

Yelawolf: 51/50 Tour

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A Christmas Carol November 29 – December 24, 2017

Civic Center Music Hall

Willie Nelson & Family November 22, 2017

The Jones Assembly

Presented by MGP Live

The Color Purple

Presented by the OKC Philharmonic

January 2 – 7, 2018

CLASSICS 6 – Joyce Yang, piano

Civic Center Music Hall

March 3, 2018

CLASSICS 4 – Joshua Roman, cello

Civic Center Music Hall

Presented by the OKC Philharmonic

January 13, 2018

Finding Neverland

Civic Center Music Hall

March 13 – 18, 2018

Presented by the OKC Philharmonic

Civic Center Music Hall

Cirque Music Presents Heroes & Villains

Pink Martini

January 26 – 27, 2018

Civic Center Music Hall

Civic Center Music Hall

Presented by the OKC Philharmonic

March 30 – 31, 2018 Presented by the OKC Philharmonic

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Oklahoma City’s unique past and bright future can be experienced through its many distinct districts.

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In this case, the name says it all – this district is full of adventure for the whole family. From the can’t-miss National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, to the rush of live horseracing at Remington Park Racing Casino and visiting Oklahoma City’s wildest residents at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Gardens, there’s plenty of fun for the young and young at heart.

Go all in with the OKC Zoo’s Wild Encounters experiences.

Go behind-the-scenes with an animal caretaker to get an up close look at some of the Zoo’s amazing animals.

Sample Oklahoma City’s Western heritage at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

In addition to its world-class art and exhibits, this museum is also home to Prosperity Junction, a replica turn-of-thecentury cattle town.

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Experience the thrill of scientific discovery at Science Museum Oklahoma.

Kids of all ages will love exploring eight acres of handson science experiences with thousands of space, aviation and cultural artifacts in the mix. This is especially true in the “CurioCity” exhibit, a 20,000-square-foot area of discovery that uses interactive devices and creative settings to encourage learning through play.

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Film Row Asian District Oklahoma City’s foodie scene is alive and well in the Asian District, where an influx of Vietnamese immigrants in the 1970s created a hub now known for its Asian fusion cuisine. Here you will find some of the best Asian restaurants in OKC, including authentic Vietnamese food that rivals any found this side of the Pacific.

Want to experience an up-and-coming district right in the heart of downtown? 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 more.

Grab a bowl of phõ.

The Asian District is best experienced through food, and it’s hard to beat this traditional Vietnamese noodle soup. Favorites with the locals include Phõ Cuong and Phõ Lien Hoa.

Fun Food Starts Here Enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner, as well as live music and craft cocktails, at The Jones Assembly where the Instagram-worthy patios are a destination unto themselves. Or grab a Strawberry Cactus Pear hand tart for breakfast at Okay Yeah. The tart is reminiscent of a familiar childhood breakfast treat, but oh so much better, and pairs perfectly with their Ca Phe Sue Sa Vietnamese Coffee.

Eat beyond Asia.

The district’s culinary influences travel far beyond Asian cuisine. Be sure to visit Cafe Kacao for a Guatemalan-style brunch. Or grab a cup of joe and a vegan meal from The Red Cup, another café that perfectly captures the bohemian and ecclectic vibe of this district.

Relive the rad ‘80s at Flashback RetroPub. With its vintage arcade games, Rubik’s Cube cocktail tables and ‘80s-themed karaoke, you’ll feel like you’ve gone “Back to the Future” at OKC’s only ‘80s-themed bar. Enjoy a drink and take on Mario, Donkey Kong, Qbert or any of the more than 30 arcade games. Leg warmers and Hammer pants are optional.

Get your kicks on Route 66.

The Milk Bottle Building, located at 2426 North Classen Boulevard along old Route 66, was built in 1930 and is an icon of the Mother Road in OKC. The 350-square foot triangular building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Check out contemporary art.

Contemporary art is at the heart of the 21c Museum Hotel experience with rotating exhibitions and cultural programming, and it’s always free even if you’re not staying the night. A misting steel tree welcomes you as you arrive, and their signature purple penguin statues can be found throughout the hotel.

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Whether you want to train like an Olympian or just have some fun, the Boathouse District along the Oklahoma River is a hotspot for outdoor recreation. Located within walking distance of the Bricktown Entertainment District, it’s the official U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site for rowing and canoe/kayak and hosts numerous regattas throughout the year.

Get on the water with a RIVERSPORT Adventure Pass.

This day pass will allow you to sample all the activities offered at the Boathouse District, including rafting, canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and more. The Boathouse District also offers more than 13 miles of paved trails for running, walking or cycling for those who prefer to stay on land.

Enjoy an aquatic adventure at the RIVERSPORT Rapids.

OKC’s state-of-the-art whitewater rafting and kayaking facility offers both family fun and elite athlete training.

Lower flow channels offer great family rafting and kayaking experiences, and the higher flow channels allow Olympic whitewater athletes the chance to train in Oklahoma City. No matter your athletic ability, this course is a must-do OKC experience.

Climb to new heights on the SandRidge Sky Trail.

This 80-foot structure is the tallest adventure course of its kind in the world. With six levels of challenges, the higher you climb, the harder it gets! From the top, you can speed down your choice of three 72-foot Sky Slides or free fall from the Rumble Drop. The Sky Trail connects to the SandRidge Sky Zip, a 700-foot zip line across the Oklahoma River and back.(additional ticket required).

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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 the present combine to make this district effortlessly cool with lots to offer, including some of Oklahoma City’s best shopping, dining and nightlife.

Bring your appetite to one of the local restaurants.

Cultivar Mexican Kitchen delivers an innovative take on traditional Mexican fare with fresh, sustainably-sourced ingredients from local farms and other trusted sources.

Their guacamole is a can’t-miss. For a refined take on the urban chophouse concept, Broadway 10 Bar & Chophouse offers wood-fired meats and handcrafted cocktails.

Wet your whistle with whiskey or wine.

For wine lovers, Waters Edge Winery offers more than 50 different locally-made wines from the world’s finest grapes. You can even create, bottle, cork and label your own private vintage to commemorate your visit. For stronger libations, check out Sidecar Barley & Wine Bar. Sidecar offers beer and wine on tap, single-malt scotch and local house cocktails. And with bar food that consists of smoked salmon, gourmet paninis and fresh hummus, you can count on this bar to elevate your happy hour to the next level.

Treat yourself to a souvenir at one of the local shops.

Be sure to visit The Factory, an upscale clothing boutique; SHOP GOOD, a philanthropic-minded shop offering jewelry, clothing and gifts; PLENTY Mercantile, a sustainably-focused shop that offers a variety of goods; and Rawhide, a luxury ranch lifestyle store with everything from boots to custom furniture.

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Bricktown Just a short walk from downtown hotels, event venues and attractions, this former warehouse district is filled with restaurants, nightlife and entertainment options. From taking a cruise along the Bricktown Canal to catching an Oklahoma City Dodger’s game at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, Bricktown is a favorite destination for visitors and locals alike.

Schedule a play date at Brickopolis.

Brickopolis has amped up the district’s level of familyfriendly fun by offering miniature golf, laser tag, arcade games and multiple dining options.

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Enjoy a night out on the town.

Bricktown has plenty of nightlife options, including the rock-and-roll dueling pianos of Michael Murphy’s. Part concert, part comedy roast, this show is sure to have you rolling with laughter and tapping your toes to the requestdriven music.

Cruise the mile-long Bricktown Canal on a Bricktown Water Taxi.

This 40-minute trip is the perfect way to tour through Bricktown, from the eastern edge of downtown all the way to the northern edge of the Oklahoma River. All taxis are staffed by ambassadors that narrate points of interest along the way and give a feel for the unique history and culture of the area.

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Known for its eclectic art galleries (many attached to working artists’ studios) and shops, as well as its distinctive Spanish Revival architecture, the Paseo Arts District has a bohemian vibe that’s great for exploring on foot. Situated around a curvy, tree-lined street, Paseo is home to more than 80 artists, plus shops, bars and restaurants.

Embrace your inner artist.

Whether you want to add to your art collection or brush up on your own artistic skills, this district will act as your muse and provide all the inspiration you need.

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Rub elbows with the locals at Paseo’s bars and restaurants.

Paseo is surrounded by neighborhoods on all sides, so it makes sense that this district offers some of Oklahoma City’s favorite local hangouts. Be sure to check out the Paseo Grill, Picasso Café, the Other Room and Sauced, just to name a few.

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Explore Paseo during the First Friday Gallery Walk.

Want to experience the best the district has to offer all at the same time? First Friday Gallery Walk happens (you guessed it) on the first Friday (6-10 p.m.) of each month.

Opening receptions for featured artists and a fun street scene await you at the oldest art walk in Oklahoma City.

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Western Avenue From upscale to accessible, contemporary to antique, the Western Avenue district has a little bit of everything. From the local dives on Western avenue to the chic shops along Classen Curve, this district has you covered for shopping and eating.

Explore Classen Curve.

Some of OKC’s most fashionable shops are in the Classen Curve shopping area along Western Avenue between Northwest Grand Boulevard and Classen Boulevard. National retailers include lululemon athletica, Anthropologie and West Elm.

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Shop local.

Classen Curve has lots of local retailers too, like Balliet’s, On a Whim and Liberté. Outside Classen Curve, there are local favorites like Weldon Jack, which is part oldschool barbershop and part hip retailer with art, apparel, motorcycle gear and grooming products.

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Hunt for vintage and vinyl.

If curated treasure hunting is more your style, visit one of Western Avenue’s many antique stores, like Antique Avenue. Western Avenue is also home to Guestroom Records, which sells new and old vinyl albums for your listening pleasure.

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Dine Local.

West on Western Avenue offers contemporary American food with favorites such as the Zucca Chips, but you’ve been warned – they are addictive. Stop in Big Sky Bread Co. for their daily offerings of made fresh daily cookies, muffins and rolls. For a large selection of beer paired with several TV’s, dine at RePUBlic Gastropub in Classen Curve. It’s a perfect spot to watch a game or go out on a date.

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Stockyards City

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Home to a number of shops specializing in all things western, you can outfit an entire ranch (cattle included) or just find a new pair of boots and enjoy a great steak in Stockyards City. It’s home to the Oklahoma National Stock Yards, the world’s largest feeder and stocker cattle market, where live cattle auctions take place every Monday and Tuesday and are open to the public.

Eat like a ranch hand.

The oldest continually-operating restaurant in Oklahoma City and a nationally-known Stockyards City staple, Cattlemen’s Steakhouse has been visited by presidents, movie stars, pro athletes and music icons, among others. It’s worth a visit for a delicious steak, some ever-popular lamb fries and a thick slice of coconut cream pie. If you’re out and about early, they serve one of the hardiest (and best) breakfasts in town.

Belly up to a 50-foot-long oaken bar.

Opening fall 2017, McClintock Saloon & Chop House combines an Old West saloon experience, including 170 types of whiskeys, with upscale dining, right in the heart of the district.

Shop the West.

Check out the vast selection of boots, hats, pearl snaps and more at Langston’s Western Wear. There’s also custom boots and more at Little Joe’s Boots and Docs and custom hats at Shorty’s Caboy Hattery. And Prairie Dust Soaps & Stuff is just too cute to pass up, with handmade soaps, bath bombs, candles and other gifts.

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Uptown Deep Deuce

Uptown is gaining quite the local reputation as a fun, easy place to dine, shop and drink. The attractions are casual, very accessible and are largely owned by local proprietors.

The Deep Deuce District, located just north of Bricktown, was the heart of Oklahoma City’s AfricanAmerican neighborhood in the 1920s and 30s, and during that time the district was known for its incredible jazz music. Music legends Jimmy Rushing and Charlie Christian both called Deep Deuce home, as did Ralph Ellison, the author of Invisible Man.

Uptown, Funk You Up. The newly re-opened Tower Theatre adds live music options to the Uptown mix. Visitors get a true taste of Oklahoma culture while historic architecture from the heyday of Route 66 adds a neon glow to your adventures.

Explore Deep Deuce like a local.

Deep Deuce is recapturing its glory days as a vibrant urban neighborhood. Today, Deep Deuce is a popular urban housing location and has several neighborhood hangouts like Stag Lounge, a whiskey club offering more than 250 bottles of whiskey and almost 400 spirits. Other local favorites include Slaughter’s Hall, Wedge Pizzeria, Leaf + Bean, Belle Kitchen, Urban Johnnie’s, Wheeze the Juice, and Anchor Down, which is a gourmet corn dog eatery (yes, we said gourmet) located in a shipping container. Trust us, it is worth trying.

Get inspired by the art.

Stop by [Artspace] at Untitled to view their many rotating exhibitions. Or if you feel inspired, sign up for one of their many creative workshops.

Get a taste of Uptown.

Nationally recognized, locally loved, Uptown 23rd has long offered great food in a casual setting.

Try The Drake for fresh seafood daily or a local favorite, Cheever’s, for classic American cuisine in a vintage flower shop. Pizzeria Gusto uses an authentic Neapolitan wood-fired pizza oven to make your meal. Or, savor soft Korean buns stuffed with plenty of options at UR/Bun as well as housemade soft-serve. Visit Guyutes for craft beer or The Rockford Cocktail Den and the Bunker Club for retro atmosphere. Nice weather? Hit The Pump Bar for a drink on the patio.

Uptown with the family.

Think you are a whiz at solving mysteries? Test your chops at The Escape OKC, a live-escape game where you have 60 minutes to solve the puzzles and mysteries of a locked room. The easiest game room has a 38 percent escape rate, so good luck. You’ll probably need it.

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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 unique shops, it’s a great place to experience the best of OKC’s recent urban renaissance. @katpix

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Shop local.

Shopping local is easy in Midtown. Ladies can find the perfect outfit at Mode or Black Scintilla. For the men, Trade Men’s Wares has a collection of men’s clothing, bags, high-end grooming products and accessories. You can grab some fresh roasted coffee at Elemental Coffee Roasters. And Chirps and Cheers is one of the cutest stationery shops around with its picturesque window display and curated collection of paper and gift items.

Get a strike at Dust Bowl.

This 12-lane bowling alley harkens back to the heyday of bowling with its retro-inspired décor (think wood paneling and shag carpets). Located below Fassler Hall, you can bowl a few frames and then walk upstairs to enjoy beers and brats at this German-inspired beer garden. If you enjoy the vintage-bar vibe, take a short walk and pay a visit to R&J’s Supper Club as well.

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Two of Midtown’s most popular restaurants are making “patio season” a year-round thing. Snuggle up with friends in front of the outdoor fireplace at Barrio’s Mexican Kitchen or grab a toasty slice of pizza at The Hall’s Pizza Kitchen, but make reservations as these prime spots fill up fast.

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Plaza District If you’re the sort that likes to check out the hip and happening, you’ll find it in the Plaza District; an enclave of locally-owned shops, neighborhood bars, quirky galleries and fun-and-funky restaurants. Named for the historic Plaza Theater (built in 1935), the area has become a hub for creativity and a magnet for local businesses. Its namesake theater is now the nationallyrenowned Lyric on the Plaza Theatre, where you can catch live performances in season.

Sample some of the best craft beer in Oklahoma.

Oak & Oar lives up to its slogan of “Craft Beer and Craft Fare” by keeping 36 always-rotating Oklahoma beers on tap. Other popular restaurants in the district with extensive beer selections include The Mule, which offers up crafty grilled cheese sandwiches and beer battered fries, and Empire Slice House, where mind-blowing pizza is served until 2am Monday – Saturday and midnight on Sunday.

Satisfy your sweet tooth.

It doesn’t get much better than Roxy’s Ice Cream Social, a food truck turned permanent establishment that scoops up the best salted caramel ice cream in existence (in our humble opinion). Roxy’s Ice Cream pairs nicely with the nearby Pie Junkie’s tasty options. Buy pie by the slice or get the whole thing – we won’t judge.

Shop for the perfect only-in-OKC gifts.

Check out the t-shirt selection at Tree & Leaf or the affordable art and locally-sourced clothing, accessories and gifts at DNA Galleries or Collected Thread. They’re all steps away from one another.

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ICONIC OKC A full-fledged visit to OKC isn’t complete without a trip to these uniquely-OKC destinations.

Tour the Tube The Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory at the Myriad Botanical Gardens in Downtown OKC offers a unique design that has earned global attention and praise. It is 224 feet long, 70 feet in diameter and is covered by 3,028 translucent acrylic panels and is often referred to as “the tube” to locals. Once inside the tube you’ll be welcomed by two distinct climates and some 750 varieties of plants and multiple waterfalls.

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Chow Down on an Onion Burger The fried onion burger is an Oklahoma original, created in the 1920s by frugal chefs that used shredded onions pressed into their patties as a way to make their beef stretch farther.

Today it’s just a delicious OKC staple. Ask a local where to grab one and chances are they will tell you Tucker’s Onion Burgers. There, you can get a single, a double or, if you dare, triple the beef with the Mother Tucker. Each comes with a mound of perfectly caramelized onions and your choice of additional toppings.

Feel like a Cowboy in Historic Stockyards City Oklahoma City is a place where Western roots meet urban charm. If you’re looking to experience the former, head out to Stockyards City (and by “out” we mean a mere three miles from downtown) and see the old West in action. Pick up some Western wear, enjoy one of OKC’s most famous restaurants – Cattlemen’s Steakhouse – and see live cattle auctions on Monday and Tuesday mornings.

Conquer Your Fears at the Oklahoma City Boathouse District Take on new heights on the tallest adventure course of its kind in the world on the Sandridge Sky Trail in the Boathouse District. The 80-foot structure features six levels of challenges, and the higher you climb, the harder it gets! After you make your way through the rope bridges and balance beams, you can speed down the 72-foot Sky Slide- America’s tallest dry slide- or free fall 80-feet down on the Rumble Drop. You can also zip across the Oklahoma River and back again along the Sandridge Sky Zip, a 700-foot zip line. Did you know you can also go whitewater rafting in Downtown Oklahoma City? RIVERSPORT Rapids, a Class II & IV whitewater and kayaking center, is a full-on rapids experience with the downtown skyline in view. Both adventures are open weekends in September and October, March 10, 11, 17, 18 and weekends thereafter until Memorial Day.

Get Curious at CurioCity CurioCity is a 20,000-square-foot village located inside Science Museum Oklahoma. It features eight whimsical neighborhoods where the familiar meets the fanciful as children get a taste of the wonderful world of science.

CurioCity gives families the opportunity to explore, play and create together with new discoveries around every turn.

Discover the fun of science in ways you never imagined.

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Explore the West Experience the history and artistic beauty that more than 12 million people have seen at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Its large collection of classic and contemporary Western art, including works by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell, as well as sculptor James Earle Fraser’s The End of the Trail, are what make this museum top-notch. The exhibition wing houses a replica of a turn-of-the-century town and interactive history galleries that focus on the American cowboy, rodeos, Native American culture, Victorian firearms and frontier military and Western performers. Throughout the year, the museum has rotating exhibits and family-friendly events, including unique kidfriendly activities every first Saturday of the month from 10am-noon.

See 55 Feet of Beauty Home to one of the largest collections of Dale Chihuly glass in the world, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art welcomes you with the 55-foot Eleanor Blake Kirkpatrick Memorial Tower. The 2,100 piece tower was designed and built for the Museum’s atrium in honor of its 2002 opening downtown. The colorful beauty of Chihuly’s glass continues in Dale Chihuly: Magic & Light on the Museum’s third floor. Chihuly is widely heralded as the most important artist working in glass since Louis Comfort Tiffany, and the museum’s collection represents more than three decades of his finest work.

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Go Behind-the-Scenes with the Animals at the OKC Zoo Go all in with the OKC Zoo’s Wild Encounters experiences and go behind-the-scenes with an animal caretaker to get a up close look at some of the Zoo’s amazing animals.

Wild Encounters enables you to get close and personal with grizzly bears, sea lions, elephants and Galapagos tortoises.

Feed, touch, ask the caretaker questions- it’s an encounter you must see for yourself when you come for a visit.

Take a Water Taxi along the Bricktown Canal Take a seat and enjoy the sights of OKC’s Entertainment District on the Bricktown Water Taxi. Once on board a water taxi, you’ll be entertained as you learn all about our city’s unique history and recent renaissance. Boats run continuously every 10-15 minutes and tickets are all-day passes. You can ride round trip, which takes approximately 40 minutes, or you can board and exit at any of the docking locations along the canal to get you through Bricktown and to the Boathouse District.

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Taking a Trip inside (and outside) the Oklahoma City National Memorial If you’ve never been inside the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, or it has been years since your last visit, it’s definitely worth a stop. In 2014 the Memorial went through a $10 million renovation upgrading the museum with stateof-the-art technology, hands-on exhibits and new displays of artifacts. Detailed information on the investigation as well as the trails of evidence that were left behind are all a part of the new enhancements. Also added to the museum is a 40-foot glass overlook creating a seamless connection between the museum and the memorial outside.

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I NDOOR OPTIONS F O R FA M I LY F U N THIS WINTER

By Nicky Omohundro

Oklahoma City is home to world class attractions, many of which happen to be indoors, which is perfect for the colder weather. We encourage you to enjoy the warmth of an inside attraction during these colder months and dream about the warmer ones that are on your list for summer. If you’re looking for adventures for you and the kids, look no further.

What child doesn’t dream of being a firefighter?

Let your family’s imagination run wild at Science Museum Oklahoma.

Take the kids to the Oklahoma State Firefighter’s Museum and Memorial to see antique fire trucks, replica fire stations and more.

The CurioCity (pronounced “curiosity”) exhibit is unlike anything else in the country. It is 20,000 square feet of science themed wonderland with hands on activities for all ages.

Explore the Oklahoma History Center.

Visit the country’s only skeleton museum at the Museum of Osteology.

Exhibits are truly unique as they feature animals from around the world and educate guests on anatomy, diversity and more.

This museum brings Oklahoma history to life and demonstrates how Oklahomans have contributed to our nation’s rich history. Find special family activities throughout the museum including crafts, coloring, hands-on carts and educational trunks on First Saturday Hands-on History.

Catch a glimpse into the lives of American Cowboys, settlers and Native Americans.

Go back to the rugged American West at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. The interactive Children’s Cowboy Corral provides ample opportunity for western style fun. Saturdays, families will find special hands-on, minds-on activities that cater to children.

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Find innovative art exhibits.

Looking for local country music?

With a focus on education and inspiration, the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center is a great place to take the kids throughout the year. Admission is free. Attend special Make and Take family workshops every second Saturday (1 to 4 p.m.) for artmaking projects inspired by museum works of art on exhibit.

Tour the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Three stories of permanent and special exhibits ranging from European and American Art to a large collection of Dale Chihuly Glass. Stop in any Saturday for Drop-In Art Saturday (1 to 4 p.m.) where you and your family can create your own museum collection inspired works.

Head to Rodeo Opry in the historic Stockyards City Saturday evenings for the state’s Official Country Music Show. To see the world’s largest collection of banjos on public display, visit The American Banjo Museum in Bricktown. You’ll see over 400 instruments on display, music, film and more to learn about the banjo’s rich history.

Enjoy live theater.

If you are looking for a theater show, head to Lyric at the Plaza for Broadway style productions. For younger audiences, the Oklahoma Children’s Theatre (3000 General Pershing Blvd.) presents live theater and interactive experiences perfect for all ages.

Want something a little more active?

What about a family bowling night at Dust Bowl Lanes and Lounge, an Oklahoma City Thunder basketball game at Chesapeake Energy Arena (100 W. Reno Ave.) or a spin around the high performance indoor kart track at Pole Position Raceway.

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SPRING BREAK CHECK LIST Gearing up for Spring Break in Oklahoma City? Here’s a checklist of just a few of the attractions offering entertaining Spring Break activities for the whole family. Get ready to have some fun!

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Museum of Osteology

10301 S. Sunnylane Rd.

Discover nearly 300 skeletons from all over the world, with many uncommon species rarely seen in museum exhibits.

Spring Break activities will take place March 19-23 and will include live animals, crazy insects, story time and crafts. There will be educational activities based on a different theme each day, all included in the regular price of admission - $8 for adults, $7 for children.

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

1700 NE 63rd St.

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum collects, preserves and exhibits an internationally renowned collection of Western art, culture and historical artifacts while also providing educational programs.

Spring Break activities will take place March 19-23 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and will be inspired by the Museum’s exhibits, including painting, beadwork, building a raft, bandana decorating and more.

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Science Museum Oklahoma

2020 Remington Pl.

Explore more than eight acres of hands-on science experiences with thousands of space, aviation and cultural artifacts. The museum offers intriguing exhibits, exciting live science experiment demonstration shows and more.

For Spring Break March 19-23, the museum will have extended hours from 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on weekdays.

Oklahoma City Museum of Art

415 Couch Dr.

The museum features a permanent collection of European and American art from the nineteenth through twenty-first centuries, as well as contemporary art. It’s also home to one of the largest collections of Chihuly glass in the world.

Special exhibits on display in March 2018 include The Art of Oklahoma - art created by or about Oklahomans; and The New Art: A Controversial Collection Fifty Years Later – a 150-piece permanent collection of the Washington Gallery of Modern Art.

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Oklahoma City Boathouse District

725 S. Lincoln Blvd.

This district includes a row of amazing boathouses along the Oklahoma River and RIVERSPORT Adventure, where thrilling outdoor activities include the SandRidge SkyTrail and RIVERSPORT Rapids whitewater rafting and kayaking center.

HeyDay Lower Bricktown

200 S. Oklahoma Ave., Suite HD

HeyDay’s newest location offers 10 upscale bowling lanes featuring LED screens, cocktails by the fire pit with a view of the canal and outdoor patio with covered televisions and seating. Also features an indoor lounge area, adult arcade and HeyDay menu favorites from Double Dave’s and Boomerang.

The Boathouse District’s season kicks off in March, with all of the activities open for Spring Break. Rapids are for ages 8 and up, but there’s plenty of fun for every age beyond the rapids.

Myriad Botanical Gardens

301 W. Reno Ave.

With 15 natural acres of beautiful gardens and peaceful parks, the grounds are free and open to the public and include ornamental gardens, a children’s garden and playground, a Great Lawn, an off-leash dog park, water features including splash fountains for children and walking and jogging paths.

Spring is special in the Gardens, when more than 35,000 bulbs planted each fall blanket the grounds to produce colorful tulips, daffodils, hyacinth and scilla blooms. The flowers make a great backdrop for seasonal family photos.

Brickopolis

101 S. Mickey Mantle Dr.

Bringing family fun to the heart of the Bricktown Entertainment District, the Canal Level is familyfriendly and includes buffet, salad bar, pizza, apparel and children’s games. The Street Level is geared for the older crowd with the Brickopolis Bar & Grill. The Third Floor has laser tag and more than 30 arcade and redemption games that overlook Bricktown. Across the canal is the mini golf course, waterfalls, fountains and gemstone mining.

Visitors during Spring Break can purchase a “Brick Break” package, which includes buffet, drink and $10 fun card; Laser Tag is $12.95; Get a free shirt when you make a $50 or more purchase.

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THUNDER UP! It’s safe to say Oklahoma City is Thunder-struck. Playing to sell-out crowds, this team’s popularity is skyrocketing both locally and nationally. Want to get in on the Thunder action? Here’s your guide for how to Thunder Up in OKC.

Gear Up Let’s start with your uniform. Clothes make the fan, and there are plenty of places around town to get proper Thunder gear. For official NBA-licensed merchandise, check out the Thunder merchandise shop in Chesapeake Energy Arena at 100 West Reno Avenue and online at okcthunder.com/shop.

For locally designed clothes to get you in the spirit, check out Shop Good in Automobile Alley, Tree + Leaf and DNA Galleries in the Plaza District, the Okay See in Film Row or Blue Seven – Just OK on the north side of town.

Game On If you’re heading to the game, you’ll want to give yourself a couple of hours to get downtown, park, eat a bite and find your seats before tipoff. Doors open 90 minutes prior to the game’s start time, and fans are encouraged to be in their seats 20 minutes prior to tipoff to Thunder Up and welcome the team onto the court. There are dozens of excellent eating options downtown

and in the Bricktown Entertainment District, which is a short walk east of Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Before select games in the fall and spring, join the family-friendly fun on Reno Avenue for Thunder Alley. The festivities begin three hours prior to tipoff and include games, face painting and entertainment. Check their website at okcthunder.com for specific dates.

Arena Fun Beyond basketball, Chesapeake Energy Arena is buzzing with activities on game day. Love’s Loud City has face painting (section 302), a photo booth (section 312), spirit stations for sign making and face tattoos (section 322) and more. There’s even a fan mail station (section 318) where fans can write letters to their favorite Thunder players, coaches or entertainers. And little ones won’t want to miss the OU Children’s Physicians Thunder Kids Zone (section 113) with shooting courts and other games perfect for younger fans.

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Last Minute Tickets You can now search all available tickets for Thunder home games at once, including tickets on sale from the team and tickets sold by other fans. Visit okcthunder.com/tickets to select from all available authentic tickets in one place, knowing that your transaction will be official, fast and secure.

Local Viewing Go-To Guide If you’re not one of the lucky 18,203 fans with tickets, you can still have fun watching the game with local fans. There’s RePublic Gastropub in Classen Curve, Bleu Garten Food Truck Park in Midtown, Empire Slice in the Plaza District, Sauced in the Paseo Arts District or Urban Johnnie in Deep Deuce, just to name a few.

For more family-friendly post-game celebrations, you can satisfy your sweet tooth with a cupcake from Pinkitzel or some classic candies from Bricktown Candy Company.

Fans Having Fun For team updates and information, visit okcthunder.com, download the Thunder Mobile App or follow the team’s official social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat (@okcthunder). Fans can share photos and stories that show their support for Thunder Basketball on social media using #WeAreThunder and #ThunderUp.

Post Game Fun Looking for somewhere to celebrate the Thunder victory? Head over to FLINT, the restaurant at the Colcord Hotel, for a drink at their bar or large outdoor patio. Red Piano, the swanky bar at the Skirvin Hilton, and Stag Lounge, the whiskey and cigar lounge in Deep Deuce, are some other popular spots for post-game cocktails. Or you can grab a beer at TapWerks or Bricktown Brewery in the Bricktown Entertainment District.

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Oklahoma’s tremendous economic development over the past decade has also affected the growth of our craft beer industry. Local brewers are producing award-winning beers, like Black Mesa’s Gold Medal at the World Beer Fest for their Endless Skyway Bitter, and getting their products noticed well beyond Oklahoma City. COOP Ale Works has a presence in more than 1,000 locations, including four other states.

C O O P A L E W O R KS COOP Ale Works is not the oldest craft brewer in the state, but they are largely responsible for getting the craft-brewing ball rolling in Oklahoma. Their F5 (IPA), DNR (quad) and Native Amber are ubiquitous in bars and restaurants in the metro. They also have a selection of grocery store beers available locally, all of which you can sample at the brewery.

COOP offers tours of their facility, including a walkthrough of the processes, every Saturday at “around” 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. They say “around” because they make beer for a living, and one of the reasons you choose that gig is so you don’t have to start everything on a rigid schedule. The tour is free, as are the samples. Their beers are available for purchase on site. COOP is open to the public for samples and purchases from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 1-5 p.m. Saturday.

B R I C K TOW N B R E W E RY A N D BELLE ISLE BREWERY The two best-known brewpubs in Oklahoma City are Bricktown Brewery and Belle Isle Brewery. Both are located close to the center of the city, and both have multiple, locally crafted brews. Bricktown Brewery keeps eight taps of madein-house local beers, and Belle Isle has seven. In keeping with the brewpub theme, both joints have extensive food menus that range from wings and nachos to burgers and entrees.

Bricktown is open seven days a week, and Belle Isle is closed only on Sunday.

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STO N E C LO U D B R E W I N G C O M PA N Y Our newest craft brewery is Stonecloud Brewing Company, which opened in mid-July 2017. Joel Irby, a native Oklahoman, worked for Avery Brewing in Colorado before coming home to start Stonecloud. The brewery is located in the historic Sunshine Cleaners building (1012 NW 1st St.), and the taproom is open Monday through Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m., Thursday through Saturday noon to 9 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Turtlehead Stout and Journey Home Apricot Sour are local favorites. Beers are available for purchase on site, including the 32-oz “crowler� can. Tours are during hours of operation Saturday.

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ANTHEM BREWING C O M PA N Y Anthem, another of our popular breweries, offers free tours every Saturday from 2-4 p.m. No sign up is required.

Simply show up and tell them you want to take the tour.

It consists of a walkthrough of every step of the operation, an introduction to the company culture, discussion of the styles and processes, and samples, of course. For the tour, the samples are free, and the beers are available for purchase on site. In addition to the tours, Anthem is open to the public Monday through Saturday, so you can simply pop in for samples. They are open noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and noon to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

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By Britta Newton-Tarron and staff

No trip to Oklahoma City is complete without a visit to some of the city’s many locally-owned gift shops, clothing stores, and home decor boutiques. This guide was created to help you navigate the many stores and shopping districts this city has to offer, allowing you to plan your perfect OKC shopping experience.

Automobile Alley Located north of OKC's Central Business District on Broadway Ave., Automobile Alley was developed in the 1920’s as a commercial district for the city's burgeoning auto industry. At that time, the late 19th century wood frame homes in the area were demolished to make way for the iconic two to five story brick buildings the district is known for today. These charming buildings with expansive glass windows have been renovated to make way for many of the city's premier shops and restaurants.

Rawhide - 1007 N. Broadway Ave. - This boutique offers a stylish take on western culture. Offerings include ranchstyle home furnishings, clothing, and accessories. Choose Rawhide to take a piece of the old west home with you and add a bit of cowgirl flare to your life.

Sara Kate Studios -1100 N Broadway Ave. No. 102 - An always eclectic sampling from interior stylist Sara Kate Little, customers love the wow-factor in the furniture, textiles, and accents in this highly "Instagrammable" shoppe.

Plenty Mercantile - 807 N Broadway Ave. - Products found in this "mercantile" always check boxes for sustainability, authenticity, and stylishness. If you are lucky you might also catch one of the store's many arts and crafts workshops while you are in town!

Honorable mentions: Bow & Arrow, Shop Good, The Factory.

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Plaza District For far too long the commercial strip known as The Plaza was full of cobwebs and memories of the good old days.

Thanks to the efforts of a handful of small businesses and neighbors, 16th St. between Penn and Classen has been revitalized into the family friendly, walkable shopping and dining area it was meant to be!

Bad Granny’s Bazaar - 1759 NW 16th. - One of Plaza’s pioneer businesses, Bad Granny’s is a staple for second hand shopping in the city. Each vendor has a unique collection of vintage, costume, and nostalgia to keep you coming back.

Bison Shop - 1745 NW 16th Suite F4 - Located in a community space tucked just off of 16th St. in a murallined alley, this adorable shop always has a fresh collection of gifts and goods thoughtfully selected by owner Blakely Hiner.

Collected Thread - 1705 NW 16th - Much like the Plaza district itself, this “handmade shop” has grown and evolved over the years. Today Collected Thread is the community’s first stop for children’s clothing, jewelry or accessories.

Honorable mentions: DNA Galleries, Tree and Leaf, Reference Point.

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Western Avenue An exciting area for dining, shopping, and nightlife, this sprawling district spans 3 full miles along Western Ave. from NW 36th St. to Wilshire Ave. The district is home to antique stores, a wide variety of restaurants, and more than a few historic establishments.

Antique Avenue - 5219 N. Western Ave. - With over 20 dealers and 20 years in business, this premiere antique boutique is the best spot for sought after collectibles and decor items.

Balliet’s - 5801 NW Grand Blvd. - For 80 years Balliet’s has been the go-to place for fashionistas inspired by high-end design. The store’s discerning clientele trust Balliet’s personal shoppers to provide them with exclusive brands and a unique shopping experience. The store also features a convenient upstairs spa which can help keep the stress out of shopping.

On A Whim - 5850 N Classen Blvd. - Whether you are looking to add a touch of style to your home or closet, this trendy female-owned boutique has you covered. On a Whim has been a trusted name in Oklahoma City since opening in 1998.

Honorable mentions: A Date With Iris, Guestroom Records, Weldon Jack.

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Nichols Hills Midtown Nestled between premier residential district Heritage Hills and downtown Oklahoma City, Midtown is one of the liveliest parts of the city. A great mix of restaurants, bars, and shopping are all within walking distance.

Visitors will daily find young-professionals and families alike enjoying the rebirth of this historic area and the diverse new businesses.

Chirps and Cheers - 1112 N Walker Ave #101 Conveniently located on Walker Avenue, this is by far the cutest stationery store in the region. Go in for a gift, and be sure to check out their new studio!

Mode - 1227 N Walker Ave - This reasonably priced and beautifully curated clothing boutique is an excellent new addition to Midtown. Mode leads the list of where the “it girls” in OKC are shopping.

Honorable mentions: Black Scintilla, Floral and Hardy.

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This exclusive residential community was developed by Dr. G.A. Nichols in 1929 as an escape from the hustle and bustle of daily city life. Residents enticed to move to Nichols Hills (then the northern edge of the city) were motivated as much by its high end shopping plazas as they were by its beautiful sprawling homes. While stores here certainly still retain the prestige this district is known for, there is something here for everyone.

CK & Company - 6429 Avondale Dr. - This store always houses a highly edited collection of this season’s apparel and accessories. Owner Jane Webb has been outfitting OKC’s most stylish for over 30 years.

Luxe Objects - 6464 Avondale Dr. - This luxury home and gift boutique offers one of a kind pieces for sophisticated clients. Whether you go in for custom bedding, a vintage accent piece, or just a gift for a girlfriend, you will leave feeling inspired.

Honorable mentions: Bebe’s, Gretta Sloane, Spencer Stone.

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D E S T I N AT I O N SHOPPING These places stick out as favorites for locals.

Bricktown Painted Door - 124 E Sheridan Ave. - This one-of-a-kind gift shop celebrated its 25th anniversary by expanding to offer a new storefront and tasting kitchen. The store has a diverse mix of accessories, furniture, and food, not to mention jewelry, handbags and apparel. Locals will tell you, Painted Door is also famous for its unique gift-wrapping service.

May Avenue Blue 7 & Just OK - 7518 N May Ave. - Blue 7 offers hip apparel, home goods, and gifts for men and women. Next door is their locally inspired project, Just OK, which exclusively features goods made by Okies. This is cool Oklahoma City retail at its finest.

Paseo Betsy King Shoes - 3001 Paseo Dr. - Founded in 2015, Betsy has found her place in the artsy Paseo District. Her years working in the footwear industry establish her as an expert. Stop here for finely-made and unique styles for everyday wear or special occasions.

Stockyards City Little Joe’s Boots - 2219 Exchange Ave. - This boot shop is aptly located in Stockyards City, OKC’s real life livestock stockyards! Little Joe’s houses an extensive collection of cowboy boots to take a little bit of country home with you.

Quail Springs The Wardrobe OKC - 2229 NW 140th St. - Owner Rohit Mahbubani has menswear in his blood. After finely tuning his style and business sense working for his father at GQ Fashions, Rohit has now ventured out on his own. His newly opened modern menswear store is a breath of fresh air for Quail Springs.

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By Greg Horton and staff Oklahoma City’s art scene runs year round, so depending upon your preference, there are options in visual and performing arts every day. Most of the city’s arts options are located in or near downtown, making it very easy to access more than one choice. And the best part, Oklahoma City offers unique art that you can’t find anywhere else. Here’s what you can expect next time you’re in town.

The Oklahoma City Ballet The Oklahoma City Ballet has expanded its season to include five shows, with only The Nutcracker repeating annually. The ballet company is comprised of dancers from around the world, including Japan, Korea, Brazil and Ukraine, as well as a few homegrown artists from Oklahoma. Thanks in part to artists like principal dancers Miki Kawamura and Dayoung Jung, the company has achieved international respect, and their popularity in the state grows every year. In addition to The Nutcracker, the 2017/2018 season features Swan Lake (Oct. 20-22) with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, as well as a show for all ages: The Little Mermaid (Feb. 16-18). The season always concludes with a triple bill, typically one that includes a modern dance piece, and the 2018 triple bill is Petite Mort (April 13-15).

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Oklahoma Contemporary The Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center has been an integral part of Oklahoma City’s arts culture, development and education since 1989.

The organization focuses on artistic expression in every medium, including performance and visual arts. From October 5 through November 30, the museum will feature Not For Sale: Graffiti Culture in Oklahoma. Ten local artists who have helped shape the graffiti scene in Oklahoma will paint their work directly on the walls of Oklahoma Contemporary.

The Oklahoma City Museum of Art The Oklahoma City Museum of Art attracts more than 125,000 visitors from all over the world every year.

The museum’s collection includes representative pieces dating back to the 17th century. Additionally, it is home to one of the world’s largest collections of Dale Chihuly’s stunning glass sculptures. From October 28, 2017, to January 21, 2018, the MOA will exhibit a collection of Dutch and Flemish drawings from such renowned masters as Rembrandt and Rubens. The drawings are part of the Victoria and Albert Museum’s collection in London, and this will be the first time they have been on display internationally.

Exhibit C Exhibit C art gallery in Bricktown will host four Native American photographers starting November 2017.

Brad Woods, Chickasaw Native; Jim Trosper, Chickasaw Native; Lisa Hudson, Chickasaw Native; and Cara Romero, Chemehuevi tribe will have their one-of-a-kind photographs on display through January 2018. Exhibit C art gallery is located at 1 East Sheridan Avenue and open from 11 a.m.

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21c Museum Hotel The 21c Museum Hotel offers the public free access to their museum 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. The bulk of the museum is located on the ground floor of the hotel, but smaller installations are available on guest floors, as well.

On Wednesdays and Fridays at 5 pm, the hotel offers a free docent tour to the public. The museum at 21c focuses

primarily on modern art, and the installations rotate between hotels in other cities. Currently, the Oklahoma City 21c has OFF-SPRING: New Generations, an exhibit that explores cultural, domestic, institutional and religious rituals. The exhibit is on display through April 2018.

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Over its more than sixty-year history, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum has attracted more than ten million visitors from around the world. Many come to see classic works by legendary Western artists Frederic Remington, Charles M. Russell and James Earle Fraser, but the museum also has an extensive collection of contemporary artists. Through April 2018, the museum is featuring a collection of cartoons and comics by “cowboy artist” Tom Ryan. Ryan’s iconic images of the 6666 Ranch near Guthrie, Texas, helped shape Western art, especially cowboy art, but he had a long career as an illustrator and designer before moving into Western art. This remarkable collection, Cartoons & Comics: The Early Art of Tom Ryan, includes sketches and drawings from as far back as Ryan’s high school and Coast Guard years.

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The American Banjo Museum The American Banjo Museum celebrates the uniquely American musical instrument with an educational and esthetic tour of the banjo’s history up to the present. More than 400 banjos are on display, both on loan and part of the museum’s extensive and growing collection. If you never thought of banjos as art, a tour of the 1920s instruments will provide a rare opportunity to see craftsmanship, utility and art combined in stunning ways. Through March 2018, visitors can enjoy the life and career of Roy Clark, “America’s Super Picker.” Clark, a virtuoso musician, personally curated the exhibit, and every decade of his remarkable career is represented.

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By Greg Horton

Breakfast Breakfast may have become one of the most fast food focused of all meals. Some of that is due to hours that restaurants keep. Outside of breakfast joints like IHOP and Waffle House, many full-service restaurants don’t even open for breakfast, and many that do don’t open until sometime between 7:30 and 9 a.m. That’s not terribly helpful if your day starts at 8 a.m. or before.Fortunately, Oklahoma City has several breakfast options for early risers. That means breakfast is available before 7 a.m., and in the case of some of these restaurants, as early as 6 a.m.

Sunnyside Diner 916 NW 6th St.

Flint 15 N. Robinson Ave. Flint starts serving breakfast at 6:30 a.m. Get the biscuits and gravy.

Seriously. Just get them, and then add a side of their ridiculously good bacon. Think all bacon is the same?

You won’t after trying Flint’s thick, peppered bacon. Another local favorite: buckwheat pancakes with rum, banana sauce. You can get traditional syrup if you like, or roll up a sausage link with grape jelly like our grandparents did. They were probably the ones who taught us to love breakfast anyway.

Sunnyside Diner has a counter like the diners you went to growing up.

The coffee is very good and the smiley sun on your mug helps put you in the proper mood. Plus, the food is really good. The Classic is eggs cooked to order, and you can sub brisket or pulled pork for the more traditional breakfast meats. Eggs in Purgatory is a local favorite: poached eggs in spicy marinara, and you’ll want the sourdough toast to get all the marinara.

Esca Vitae 1114 Classen Dr. One of the newest breakfast spots in town is Esca Vitae, a European-style bakery with excellent coffee and freshly baked pastries. The morning roll is a local favorite, featuring brown sugar and orange zest. They’re baked fresh

every morning. Not a sweets person?

The lattice is a beautifully prepared pastry with lattice crust, ham and cheese, and paired with a cup of coffee, you’re out the door for about $6. Their specialty, though, is a French toast breakfast sandwich with scrambled eggs, pepper jelly and fresh tomatoes.

It’s spicy, sweet, savory and wonderful.

Hatch 1101 N. Broadway Ave. Hatch in Automobile Alley is one of the new “diners” we see popping up all over the country. They’re not diners in the traditional sense, but Hatch gets a nod because they open at 6:00 a.m., the food is excellent, and the menu is creative. There is one thing you simply have to have, and that’s the hash brown tumblers. Imagine if hash browns and tater tots had kids. Yes, that’s them. Enjoy.

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Brunch Adding eggs to a dish does not necessarily make it a brunch item, and while it seems nearly every concept offers brunch these days, Oklahoma City is home to several restaurants that have always done brunch well.

Picasso Café

La Baguette Bistro

3009 Paseo

7408 N. May Ave.

Finally, if you’re feeling a little more hippie-esque, head over to the Paseo Arts District for a super casual brunch at Picasso Café. While their breakfast burrito is by far the most popular item on the menu among locals, they are also well known as one of the few quality vegetarian brunch options.

Ever tried French country dining? La Baguette Bistro serves breakfast seven days a week, so brunch is technically available every day. Befitting a French bistro, the menu includes excellent hollandaise options, fluffy omelettes and savory crepes. The Crepes Normandie with spinach and bacon are a local favorite, and the Croque Madame is hands-down the best in Oklahoma City. The Buthion brothers keep an extensive wine list, including the best by-the-glass rosé selection, which, again, is appropriate behavior from real Frenchmen.

The Hutch on Avondale 6437 Avondale Dr. The Hutch is the newest iteration of one of the city’s most beloved restaurants: The Coach House. A model of fine dining for thirty years, The Coach House reinvented itself for a new generation, including passing the ownership baton to the founder’s son. Brunch features a fantastic black angus burger with bacon, and be sure to add a fried egg or pimento cheese. The breakfast burrito uses beef tenderloin with potatoes and white cheddar for a hearty breakfast. Classic options like eggs benedict and omelets are also available, as is a kid’s breakfast with scrambled eggs and French toast sticks. A full bar with excellent wine list is available, as is one of the city’s best whiskey selections. We’re not going to judge how you brunch.

Mary Eddy’s at the 21c Museum Hotel 900 W. Main St. An injection of new blood can be really good for a city, and 21c brought the metro a whole new flavor profile with Chef Jason Campbell’s food at Mary Eddy’s. The Florida native specializes in Gulf States cuisine, something that was difficult to find around the metro before his arrival. All the menus change regularly, as the restaurant attempts to use fresh and local ingredients as much

as possible. However, the brunch menu consistently features an outstanding burger, the city’s best charcuterie (cured in-house), a delicious fried chicken biscuit and wonderful use of local fruit, as in the local peach salad with ham, hazelnuts, mustard greens and lemon vinaigrette dressing. Look for chef-y takes on Okie favorites, too, as when chef makes his own fromscratch “Frito chili pie,” featuring house-made corn chips.

Cheever’s 2409 N. Hudson Ave. Cheever’s Cafe has long been a brunch favorite in Oklahoma City. The eatery specializes in comfort food with a Southwestern flair. Their signature dinner dish—a chicken-fried steak the size of a dinner plate—is served in a smaller portion for brunch, and it’s also the star of Cowgirl Benedict, which comes with skillet potatoes and red chile hollandaise. Other popular favorites include roasted chicken enchiladas and the green chile pork stack. Lighter fare is on the menu, as is a full bar that includes a solid wine list.

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Lunch Oklahoma City’s diverse culinary landscape is most obvious at lunch. While breakfast and dinner options abound, there are more dining options for weekday lunch than any other time slot. Given the city’s size, it often makes the most sense to eat near where you are, and fortunately there are excellent choices in every quadrant of the city.

The Mantel Wine Bar & Bistro 201 E. Sheridan Ave. Bricktown is one of the hottest spots in Oklahoma City for dining and entertainment, and The Mantel has been a fine dining favorite since 1999.

Like dinner, lunch at The Mantel moves at a leisurely pace, so you can take time and enjoy the fresh seafood—flown in three times a week from the Gulf, East Coast and Hawaii. You may have heard not to get seafood in a land-locked state, and that was probably true before there were motorized vehicles, but it comes in fresh every day now, and The Mantel does fresh fish like nobody else in town. Choose from an excellent selection of steaks, chops and salads too, as well as one of the city’s most extensive wine lists, featuring more than forty by-the-glass options.

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Packard’s New American Kitchen 201 NW 10th St. Primarily known for their outstanding rooftop patio bar, Packard’s is also a lunchtime favorite in the Midtown area. Featuring an eclectic menu of comfort food, vegetarian options, and the rightly famous Piggy Burger, Packard’s delivers amazing flavors at reasonable prices. Because the menu is diverse, lunch is easy for a group, even a group of picky eaters. The lentil curry served over basmati rice is popular with local vegetarians, and the vegetable plate is one of the city’s best. The daily board offers delicious menu additions like fish and chips every Friday, and other features from Baja tacos to Cajun specialties.

Pizzeria Gusto 2415 N. Walker Ave. In a hurry for lunch? Gusto serves Neapolitan-style pizza almost as fast as you order it. The custom-built Stefano Ferrara oven burns at more than 700 degrees, so your pizza is done in less than two minutes. The full-service pizzeria features traditional pizzas with a twist, like the Margherita the Queen with buffalo mozzarella. You can build your own, too. A large selection of small plates is available, including vegetarian and vegan options, as well as lamb chops, gnocchi and what are perhaps the city’s best meatballs. Gusto features a full bar with an outstanding selection of local beers.

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Dinner Dinner should be an experience, not just a meal. In Oklahoma City, there is a select group of restaurateurs who have been providing outstanding dining options for decades, with delicious food, impeccable service and remarkable wine lists.

Vast

The Metro Wine Bar & Bistro

Ranch Steakhouse

333 W. Sheridan Ave, 49th floor

6418 N. Western Ave.

3000 W. Britton Rd.

Built to be the crown jewel of Oklahoma City dining, Vast provides the state’s best view for lunch and dinner. Located on the 49th floor of the Devon Tower, this destination restaurant features fine dining with Oklahoma flair. Helmed by the state’s most decorated chef, Kurt Fleischfresser, Vast offers true fine dining, as well as a more casual experience in the cocktail lounge—full menu is available. The signature dishes are the seared gulf shrimp with sweet potato polenta and the rack of lamb, featuring smoked lamb ribs and roasted loin. The wine list is so extensive that it’s probably best just to ask one of the well-trained staff for help. Reservations are strongly recommended, and a dress code is enforced.

The Metro has been a gold standard in local fine dining for nearly thirty years.

Owner LaVeryl Lower made a conscious decision 28-years ago not to put televisions in her restaurant—a bold move in a state obsessed with college football. Consequently, The Metro is a go-to for business lunch and special occasion dinners. The lamb potstickers are an absolute must, as is the seafood special. Locally, The Metro is famous for veal liver and onions, too. The wine list features more than 400 selections, and the by-the-glass list is the city’s finest.

Oklahoma has long been a cattle state, and while it pains us to do so, it’s only fair to mention that we, along with our neighbor state to the south, produce some of the best beef in the world. The quality of our beef is on display at Ranch Steakhouse seven nights a week. All of Ranch’s steaks and chops are certified prime, including the remarkable prime rib eye, and while there are toppings available, like compound truffle butter, sometimes it’s just best to let the steak speak for itself. If you’re not a steak person, there are excellent chops, salads and seafood options.

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Dessert Dessert can be the finale of a meal or it can be a stand-alone indulgence. You will find no shortage of the former in Oklahoma City, and there are two dessert specialists that are exemplars in the latter category. As luck would have it, they are located in the same area: Plaza District.

Roxy’s Ice Cream

the coffee. Customers also have the option to purchase desserts to go at the bakery counter. Choose from chocolate mice, truffles, classic French pastries, fruit tarts and even local Oklahoma favorites like pecan pie.

1732 NW 16th St. Hang around Oklahoma City long enough and you’re going to hear someone mention an ice cream sandwich from Roxy’s. It’s very likely they will speak of it as if it is magical.

That’s because it sort of is. Roxy’s makes their own ice cream in-house to stay as true as possible to their oldtime ethos. The ice cream sandwiches use fresh-baked cookies, so everything you taste is made from scratch. There is at least one vegan option per day too, and now a second location is open in northwest Oklahoma City at 12220 N. MacArthur Blvd.

whole trip to OKC. And if it’s local Okie flavor you’re looking for, get a slice of the Drunken Turtle—graham cracker crust, chocolate fudge filling, topped with salted bourbon caramel. Don’t worry; there is fresh brewed coffee on hand to wash it down.

Pie Junkie

La Baguette Bistro

1711 NW 16th St. Pie Junkie is one of the places you never hear about unless you’re a local. That might be because Okies like it so much we want to keep it all to ourselves. Seriously. They make a limited number of pies per day, and when they are out, they’re out. However, it seems the word is getting out, as they’ve been featured in “Vogue” and “USA Today.” If you think you’ve had key lime pie before, you need to try Pie Junkie’s. The macadamia nut crust is worth your 62

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Cheever’s Cafe 2409 N. Hudson Ave.

7408 N. May Ave. The Buthion brothers were on a crosscountry vacation from their native France when they came to Oklahoma City. They never left. After a brief partnership in three other concepts, the brothers took sole ownership of their bistro at the turn of the millennium.

The dessert counter and bakery have been a staple of the metro’s north side ever since. Many of the items are available on the dessert menu, and the food is excellent at La Baguette, as is

Located in one of the city’s most historic buildings—the first baby born in Oklahoma City owned the building as an adult—Cheever’s Cafe serves regional comfort food and some amazing desserts. Best known for their dinner-plate-sized serving of chicken fried steak, Cheever’s does everything to the same scale. The chocolate cake is seven layers of creamy indulgence.

You’ll need a to-go box for the remainder. The roasted pecan ice cream ball is a local favorite, too. Vanilla ice cream is rolled in brown sugar and red chile-seasoned, oven-roasted pecans and then finished with chocolate sauce.

Decadent doesn’t quite say enough.

If you must go lighter, the strawberry sweet biscuits with lemon curd and whipped cream is a brilliant and tasty take on strawberry shortcake.

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QUINTESSENTIAL OKC

By Greg Horton

Oklahoma cuisine is hard to categorize. You are as likely to find biscuits and gravy as Vietnamese food, and our barbecue ranges from Fort Worth-style, to Kansas City to the Carolinas. Still, there are some dishes that locals consider quintessentially Oklahoma City.

Lamb Fries

Pho

Barbecue

Onion Burgers

Cattlemen’s Steakhouse has been in operation in Stockyards City for more than one hundred years. For a good part of that time, they’ve been locally famous for their lamb fries. While many people are familiar with calf fries, lamb fries are actually more tender.

The overall experience is of delicious fried meatballs dipped in ranch dressing or cocktail sauce. If you’re an adventurous eater, this is a must.

Due to an influx of Vietnamese immigrants in the 1970s, Oklahoma City is now home to some of the best pho in North America. The noodle dish is usually made with beef stock, but vegetarian pho is available in most locations.

If you’re unfamiliar with the Vietnamese staple, the soup is hearty and fragrant with spicy options available. Pho Lien Hoa is the standard for pho in the metro, but there are a dozen good options, including Pho Ca Dao and Pho Cuong.

Oklahoma City is in the heart of beef country, and it’s located almost midway between two barbecue Meccas: Kansas City and Fort Worth. The barbecue style here ranges from sweet and smoky, to savory and spicy, and Chef Jason Campbell at Mary Eddy’s has been known to throw in some vinegary, mustardy Carolina barbecue, too. Maple’s uses prime beef to make their brisket, and it might be the best in Oklahoma City. For the other barbecue, try the dry-rubbed pork ribs at Iron Star, or hit longtime, local favorite Leo’s for pulled pork and bologna.

One thing that was definitely created in Oklahoma is the onion burger. While locals argue about who came first, they’re pretty settled on who is now the best. If you can get into Nic’s Grill, we encourage you to do so. The place is tiny, but the burgers are widely believed to be the best in the state. If you don’t want to stand in line, hit Tucker’s Onion Burgers for an excellent alternative, including a turkey version, or Irma’s Burger Shack, where you can get an onion burger with our local NoName Ranch beef.

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D OW N TOW N / B R I C K TOW N / M I D TOW N 21c Museum Hotel 900 W. Main St. (405) 982-6900 $$$ · 135 rooms

AC Hotel by Marriott Bricktown 411 E. Sheridan Ave. (405) 605-1555 (844) 598-6614 $$$ · 142 rooms

Aloft Oklahoma City Downtown-Bricktown 209 N. Walnut Ave. (405) 605-2100 (866) 716-8143 $$ · 134 rooms

Ambassador Hotel Oklahoma City 1200 N. Walker Ave. (405) 600-6200 (888) 236-2427 $$$ · 54 rooms

Candlewood Suites Oklahoma City Bricktown 933 E. Reno Ave. (877) CANDLEWOOD $$ · 97 rooms

Colcord Hotel 15 N. Robinson Ave. (405) 601-4300 (866) 781-3800 $$$ · 108 rooms

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown 2 W. Reno Ave. (405) 232-2290 (800) 236-2427 $$$ · 225 rooms

Embassy Suites Oklahoma City Downtown/Medical Center 741 N. Phillips Ave. (405) 239-3900 $$$ · 195 rooms

Hampton Inn & Suites Oklahoma City Bricktown 300 E. Sheridan Ave. (405) 232-3600 (800) HAMPTON $$$ · 200 rooms

Hilton Garden Inn Oklahoma City Bricktown 328 E. Sheridan Ave. (405) 270-0588 (877) STAYHGI $$ · 155 rooms

Holiday Inn Express & Suites OKC DowntownBricktown 101 E. Main St. (405) 778-8100 $$$ · 124 rooms

Homewood Suites Oklahoma City Bricktown 328 E. Sheridan Ave (405) 232-3200 800-CALL-HOME $$ · 100 rooms

Hyatt Place 20 Russell M. Perry Ave. (405) 702-4028 $$ · 129 rooms

Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City 1 Park Ave. (405) 272-3040 (800) HILTONS $$$ · 225 rooms

Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel 10 N. Broadway Ave. (405) 228-8000 (800) 468-3571 $$$ · 311 rooms

SpringHill Suites Oklahoma City Downtown 600 E. Sheridan Ave. (405) 601-6206 $$ · 124 rooms

Residence Inn Downtown|Bricktown 400 E. Reno Ave. (405) 601-1700 (800) 236-2427 $$$ · 151 rooms

Staybridge Suites Oklahoma City Downtown 120 S. Lincoln Blvd.

(877) 238-8889 $$$ · 144 rooms

Sheraton Hotel Oklahoma City Downtown 1 N. Broadway Ave. (405) 235-2780 (800) 325-3535 $$$ · 396 rooms

The Grandison Inn at Maney Park Bed & Breakfast 1200 N. Shartel Ave. (405) 232-8778 (888) 799-4667 $$$ · 8 rooms

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ABOVE AND BEYOND EXPECTATION AC Hotel Oklahoma City Bricktown 411 East Sheridan Avenue • Oklahoma City, OK 73104 T: 405-605-1555 AC-Hotels.com

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America’s Best Value Inn 12001 N. I-35 Service Rd. (405) 478-0400 (888) 315-2378 $ · 60 rooms

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Bricktown 1750 E. Reno Ave. (405) 278-7250 (877) 424-6423 $ · 80 rooms

Lincoln Inn Express Hotel & Suites 5405 N. Lincoln Blvd.

(405) 528-7563 (800) 687-5170 $$ · 92 rooms

Budget Lodge 11900 N. I-35 Service Rd. (405) 478-2888 $ · 60 rooms

Economy Inn 12005 N. I-35 Service Rd. (405) 478-9292 $ · 70 rooms

Motel 6 Bricktown 1800 E. Reno Ave. (405) 235-4531 $ · 84 rooms

Comfort Inn North Oklahoma City 4625 NE 120th St. (405) 478-7282 (877) 424-6423 $$ · 59 rooms

Executive Inn - Bryant 7412 N. Bryant Ave. (405) 478-0205 $ · 42 rooms

Motel 6 Oklahoma City North Frontier City 12121 N. I-35 Service Rd. (405) 478-4030 (800) 466-8356 $ · 99 rooms

Days Inn Oklahoma City North 12013 N. 1-35 Service Rd. (405) 478-2554 (888) 440-2021 $ · 73 rooms

Holiday Inn Express & Suites OKC North 12013 Holland St. (405) 608-8008 $$$ · 109 rooms

Oxford Inn 5301 N. Lincoln Blvd.

(405) 605-0206 $ · 35 rooms

Park Hill Inn and Suites 1400 NE 63rd St. (405) 478-5221 $ · 50 rooms

Sleep Inn & Suites Oklahoma City 12024 N. I-35 Service Rd. (405) 478-9898 (877) 424-6423 $ · 69 rooms

Ramada Oklahoma City Near Bricktown 2001 E. Reno Ave. (405) 235-1647 $$ · 150 rooms

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Super 8 Medical Inn 1117 NE 13th St. (405) 232-0404 (800) 800-8000 $ · 48 rooms

Remington Inn 6000 N. Bryant Ave. (405) 478-3200 $ · 40 rooms

Rusty Gables Guest Lodge & Gallery 3800 NE 50th St. (405) 424-1015 $ · 8 rooms

Super 8 Oklahoma City Frontier City 11935 N. I-35 Service Rd. (405) 478-8288 (888) 454-3213 $ · 48 rooms

N O R T H W E ST Baymont Inn & Suites Quail Springs 13500 Plaza Terr.

(405) 752-7070 (800) HAMPTON $$ · 62 rooms

Best Western Inn & Suites Yukon 11440 W. I-40 Service Rd. (405) 265-2995 (877) 429-4795 $$ · 68 rooms

Best Western PLUS 6101 N. Santa Fe Ave. (405) 848-1919 (800) 369-7223 $$ · 96 rooms

Best Western Plus Memorial Inn & Suites 1301 W. Memorial Rd. (405) 286-5199 (800) 780-7234 $$ · 60 rooms

Budget Inn of Oklahoma City 4017 NW 39th Expressway (405) 947-0038 (800) 421-4656 $ · 113 rooms

Comfort Inn at Founders Tower 5704 Mosteller Dr. (405) 810-1100 (877) 424-6423 $$ · 60 rooms

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson NW Expressway 3141 Northwest Expressway (405) 843-2002 (800) 596-2375 $$ · 79 rooms

Comfort Inn & Suites Quail Springs 13501 N. Highland Park Blvd.

(405) 286-2700 (877) 424-6423 $$ · 68 rooms

Comfort Suites Oklahoma City/Yukon 11424 NW 4th St. (405) 577-6500 (877) 424-6423 $$ · 72 rooms

Country Inn & Suites Oklahoma City North Quail Springs 13501 Memorial Park Dr. (405) 286-3555 (800) 830-5222 $$ · 95 rooms

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Fairfield Inn Oklahoma City Quail Springs North 13520 Plaza Terr.

(405) 755-8686 (800) 236-2427 $$ · 63 rooms

Courtyard by Marriott Oklahoma City Northwest 1515 Northwest Expressway (405) 848-0808 (800) 217-9905 $$$ · 122 rooms

Four Points by Sheraton Oklahoma City Quail Springs 3117 NW 137th St. (405) 418-8448 (800) 368-7764 $$ · 119 rooms

Crowne Plaza Oklahoma City 2945 Northwest Expressway (405) 848-4811 (877) 270-1393 $$$ · 212 rooms

Habana Inn 2200 NW 40th St. (405) 528-2221 (800) 988-2221 $ · 175 rooms

Days Inn Oklahoma City Northwest 2801 NW 39th St. (405) 946-0741 (888) 440-2021 $ · 117 rooms

Hampton Inn Oklahoma City Northwest 3022 Northwest Expressway (405) 947-0953 (800) HAMPTON $$ · 97 rooms

Executive Inn NW Expressway 6410 Northwest Expressway (405) 728-9913 (405) 728-9913 $ · 41 rooms Extended Stay America Oklahoma City NW Expressway 2720 Northwest Expressway (405) 942-7441 (800) 804-3724 $ · 110 rooms

Extended Stay Oklahoma City Northwest 4811 Northwest Expressway (405) 722-2802 (800) 804-3724 $ · 71 rooms

Hilton Garden Inn Oklahoma City Midtown 2809 Northwest Expressway (405) 607-4000 (800) HILTONS $$$ · 107 rooms

Hilton Garden Inn Oklahoma City North Quail Springs 3201 NW 137th St. (405) 752-5200 (800) HILTONS $$ · 113 rooms

Holiday Inn & Suites OKC North 6200 N. Robinson Ave. (405) 286-4777 888-HOLIDAY $$ · 145 rooms

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oklahoma City Northwest Quail Springs 3520 NW 135th St. (405) 751-8900 (800) 315-2621 $$ · 92 rooms

La Quinta Inn & Suites Oklahoma City NW Expressway 4829 Northwest Expressway (405) 773-5575 (800) 753-3757 $ · 119 rooms

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oklahoma City Penn Square 2811 Northwest Expressway (405) 848-1500 (800) 315-2621 $$ · 76 rooms

La Quinta Inn & Suites Oklahoma City Quail Springs 3003 W. Memorial Rd. (405) 755-7000 (800) 753-3757 $$ · 96 rooms

Holiday Inn Quail Springs 13800 Quail Springs Parkway (405) 286-9393 (800) 315-2621 $$ · 109 rooms

La Quinta Inn & Suites Oklahoma City-Yukon 11500 W. I-40 Service Rd. (405) 494-7600 (800) 753-3757 $$ · 80 rooms

Home2 Suites by Hilton Quail Springs 5500 NW 135th St. (405) 792-2420 877-6Home02 $$ · 89 rooms

Hospitality Inn 3709 NW 39th St. (405) 942-7730 $ · 90 rooms Hyatt Place Oklahoma City Northwest 1511 Northwest Expressway (405) 840-5557 (888) 492-8847 $$$ · 79 rooms

Isola Bella 6303 NW 63rd St. (405) 721-2194 $$ · 259 rooms

SpringHill Suites Oklahoma City Quail Springs 3201 W. Memorial Rd. (405) 749-1595 (800) 236-2427 $$ · 128 rooms

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Courtyard by Marriott Oklahoma City North 13511 Highland Park Blvd.

(405) 418-4000 (800) 236-2427 $$$ · 110 rooms

Staybridge Suites Oklahoma City Quail Springs 2740 NW 138th St. (405) 286-3800 (800) 225-1237 $$$ · 106 rooms

Super 8 Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Northwest 2821 NW 39th Expressway (405) 942-9170 (800) 454-3213 $ · 60 rooms The Tower Hotel Oklahoma City 3233 Northwest Expressway (405) 842-6633 $$$ · 354 rooms

Renaissance Waterford Oklahoma City Hotel 6300 Waterford Blvd.

(405) 848-4782 (800) 236-2427 $$$ · 196 rooms

WoodSpring Suites Oklahoma City Northwest 3800 N. I-44 Service Rd. (405) 917-6300 $ · 120 rooms

Residence Inn Oklahoma City NW OKC 3151 Northwest Expressway (405) 605-6666 $$ · 105 rooms

Sleep Inn & Suites Oklahoma City Northwest 5200 N. Classen Circle (405) 286-5400 (877) 424-6423 $$ · 69 rooms

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Offering over 13,000 square feet of flexible meeting space…

Can accommodate receptions up to 1400 and sit down dinners up to 800 guests.

Only 10 minutes from the airport and down own OKC. Enjoy beautiful outdoor/indoor pool, Russell’s Lounge, Bistro 44 Restaurant, Room Service and Fitness Center.

Tower Hotel Oklahoma City

3233 Northwest Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK 73112

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S O U T H E AST America’s Best Value Inn Bricktown Oklahoma City 3030 S. I-35 Service Rd. (405) 677-1000 (888) 315-2378 $ · 99 rooms

Courtesy Inn South 1307 SE 44th St. (405) 672-4533 $ · 62 rooms Days Inn Oklahoma City/Moore 8217 S. I-35 Service Rd. (405) 606-2222 (888) 440-2021 $ · 91 rooms

Days Inn South 2616 S. I-35 Service Rd. (405) 677-0521 (888) 440-2021 $$ · 142 rooms

Executive Inn - South 3501 S. Prospect Ave. (405) 672-1193 $ · 40 rooms Fairfield Inn Oklahoma City South 1101 E. I-240 Service Rd. (405) 634-9595 (800) 236-2427 $$ · 81 rooms

Holiday Inn Express & Suites (I-35 & SE 15) 1629 S. Prospect Ave. (405) 602-6611 888-HOLIDAY $$ · 81 rooms

Motel 6 Oklahoma City 1337 SE 44th St. (405) 601-3977 (800) 466-8356 $ · 60 rooms

Residence Inn Oklahoma City South 1111 E. I-240 Service Rd. (405) 634-9696 $$$ · 90 rooms

Rodeway Inn 8315 S. I-35 Service Rd. (405) 631-8661 (800) 337-0550 $ · 122 rooms

WoodSpring Suites Oklahoma City Southeast 4112 E. I-240 Service Rd. (405) 619-9495 $ · 104 rooms

Studio 6 Oklahoma City 3850 S. Prospect Ave. (405) 601-7070 (800) 466-8356 $ · 60 rooms

Super 8 Oklahoma City 3852 S. Prospect Ave. (405) 601-2402 $ · rooms

S O U T H W E ST America’s Best Value Inn Oklahoma City/Yukon 321 N. Mustang Rd. (405) 324-1000 (888) 315-2378 $ · 104 rooms

America’s Best Value Inn and Suites WestOklahoma City 4602 Enterprise Way (405) 949-0855 (888) 315-2378 $ · 39 rooms

AmericInn Oklahoma City Airport 1905 S. Meridian Ave. (405) 682-2080 $$ · 134 rooms

Baymont Inn & Suites Oklahoma City Airport 4240 I-40 W. Service Rd. (405) 943-4400 (800) 337-0550 $ · 50 rooms

Best Western Plus Barsana Hotel & Suites 7701 C.A. Henderson Blvd.

(405) 601-1200 (800) 780-7234 $$ · 64 rooms

Best Western Saddleback Inn and Conference Center 4300 SW 3rd St. (405) 947-7000 (800) 228-3903 $$$ · 223 rooms

Biltmore Hotel 401 S. Meridian Ave. (405) 947-7681 (800) 522-6620 $$ · 367 rooms

Candlewood Suites Oklahoma City 4400 River Park Dr. (405) 680-8770 (877) 660-8543 $$ · 122 rooms

Cambridge Inn Oklahoma City Airport 7400 S. May Ave. (405) 682-4521 $ · 72 rooms

Comfort Inn & Suites Airport 5921 SW 8th St. (405) 470-7676 (877) 424-6423 $$ · 89 rooms

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Comfort Inn South I-240 7601 C.A. Henderson Blvd.

(405) 631-3111 (877) 424-6423 $ · 68 rooms 2101 South Meridian Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73108 405-685-4000

Comfort Suites Meridian 1100 S. Meridian Ave. (405) 424-6423 $ · 81 rooms

Comfort Suites Oklahoma City 4220 W. I-40 Service Rd. (405) 943-2700 (877) 424-6423 $$ · 54 rooms

Relax and indulge with thoughtful amenities

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Oklahoma City Airport 2401 S. Meridian Ave. (405) 605-8300 (800) 596-2375 $$ · 102 rooms

Courtyard by Marriott Oklahoma City Airport 4301 Highline Blvd.

(405) 946-6500 (800) 228-9290 $$ · 149 rooms

18,000 sq. ft. sports & recreation area

Days Inn Oklahoma City West 504 S. Meridian Ave. (405) 942-8294 (888) 440-2021 $ · 127 rooms

Doubletree by Hilton OKC Airport 4410 SW 19th St. (405) 688-3300 (877) 424-6423 $$$ · 134 rooms

Meetings, conferences & receptions for up to 500

Econo Lodge Oklahoma City West 8200 W. I-40 Service Rd. (405) 787-7051 (877) 424-6423 $ · 107 rooms Embassy Suites Oklahoma City Will Rogers World Airport 1815 S. Meridian Ave. (405)-682-6000 (800) EMBASSY $$$ · 236 rooms

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Extended Stay America Oklahoma City Airport 4820 W. Reno Ave. (405) 948-4443 (800) 804-3724 $ · 101 rooms

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Oklahoma City Airport 4521 SW 15th St. (405) 604-3223 (800) 236-2427 $$ · 110 rooms

Governor’s Suites Hotel 2308 S. Meridian Ave. (405) 682-5299 (888) 819-7575 $$$ · 50 rooms

Hampton Inn & Suites Oklahoma City South 920 SW 77th St. (405) 602-3400 (800) HAMPTON $$$ · 90 rooms

Hampton Inn Airport 4333 SW 15th (405) 604-8000 (800) HAMPTON $$ · 103 rooms

Hilton Garden Inn Oklahoma City Airport 801 S. Meridian Ave. (405) 942-1400 (800) HILTONS $$ · 161 rooms

Holiday Inn Airport 4401 SW 15th St. (405) 601-7272 (800) 315-2621 $$ · 147 rooms

Holiday Inn Express & Suites I-240 7817 S. Walker Ave. (405) 606-8811 888-HOLIDAY $$ · 75 rooms

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oklahoma City Airport 4400 Highline Blvd.

(405) 948-3366 (800) 315-2621 $$ · 84 rooms

Meridian Extended Stay Hotel 4561 SW 3rd St. (405) 605-5588 $ · 52 rooms

Home2 Suites by Hilton South 1001 Straka Terr.

(405) 536-4663 877-6Home02 $$ · 84 rooms

Meridian Inn 1224 S. Meridian Ave. (405)948-7294 (888) 670-2958 $ · 100 rooms

Homewood Suites by Hilton Oklahoma City West 6920 W. Reno Ave. (405) 789-3600 800-CALL-HOME $$ · 90 rooms

Howard Johnson Express Oklahoma City Airport 400 S. Meridian Ave. (405) 943-9841 (888) 637-4861 $ · 96 rooms

Hyatt Place Oklahoma City Airport 1818 S. Meridian Ave. (405) 682-3900 (888) 492-8847 $$$ · 128 rooms

La Quinta Inn Oklahoma City Airport 808 S. Meridian Ave. (405) 702-7720 $ · 126 rooms

Microtel Inn & Suites OKC 624 S. MacArthur Blvd.

(405)942-0011 (888) 771-7171 $ · 56 rooms

Motel 6 Oklahoma City Airport 820 S. Meridian Ave. (405) 946-6662 (800) 466-8356 $ · 128 rooms

Oak Tree Inn & Suites 1200 S. Meridian Ave. (405) 943-7800 $ · 145 rooms

Quality Inn & Suites Airport 4200 W. I-40 Service Rd. (405) 429-5299 (877) 424-6423 $ · 119 rooms

Ramada Oklahoma City Airport 2200 S. Meridian Ave. (405) 681-9000 (888) 288-4982 $ · 97 rooms

Staybridge Suites Oklahoma City 4411 SW 15th St. (405) 429-4400 (800) 225-1237 $$ · 103 rooms

Red Roof Inn Oklahoma City Airport-Fairgrounds 309 S. Meridian Ave. (405) 947-8777 (800) RED-ROOF $ · 91 rooms

Super 8 Motel Oklahoma City Airport 311 S. Meridian Ave. (405) 947-7801 (800) 454-3213 $ · 77 rooms

Rodeway Inn & Suites Oklahoma City 321 S. Rockwell Ave. (405) 787-1350 (877) 424-6423 $ · 125 rooms

TownePlace Suites Airport 4601 SW 15th St. (405) 600-9988 $$ · 97 rooms

Sleep Inn Oklahoma City 4620 W. Enterprise Way (405) 946-1600 (877) 424-6423 $ · 56 rooms

Sonesta ES Suites Oklahoma City 4361 W. Reno Ave. (405) 772-1320 (800) 236-2427 $$ · 136 rooms

SpringHill Suites Oklahoma City Airport 510 S. MacArthur Blvd.

(405) 604-0200 (800) 236-2427 $$ · 100 rooms

WoodSpring Suites 4300 W. I-40 Service Rd. (405) 945-2255 (844) 974-6835 $ · 124 rooms

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Oklahoma City Airport 4311 SW 15th St. (405) 604-5439 $$ · 115 rooms

Wyndham Garden Hotel Oklahoma City 2101 S. Meridian Ave. (405) 685-4000 (877) 999-3223 $$ · 244 rooms

Traveler’s Inn & Suites 820 S. MacArthur Blvd.

(405) 478-2888 $ · rooms

Tru by Hilton Oklahoma City Airport 802 S. Meridian Ave (405) 609-3955 $$ · 80 rooms

Wingate by Wyndham Oklahoma City 2001 S. Meridian Ave. (405) 682-3600 (877) 999-3223 $ · 99 rooms

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GETTING HERE AND GETTING AROUND Getting to Oklahoma City Travel By Car Oklahoma City is located at the crossroads of Interstates 35, 40 and 44. With more than 2,400 miles of four-lane roads, getting to and around Oklahoma City is a breeze.

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Will Rogers World Airport offers nonstop air service to 24 airports in 21 cities in the U.S., including West and East coast cities. Visit flyokc. com to learn more.

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Travel by Train Amtrak service via Oklahoma’s Heartland Flyer runs a 418mile round trip between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth, Texas, daily, with stops along the way in Norman, Purcell, Pauls Valley, Ardmore and Gainesville, Texas. The train arrives in Oklahoma City at the historic Santa Fe Depot, which is in the heart of downtown on the western edge of the Bricktown Entertainment District. Visit heartlandflyer.com to learn more.

Getting Around Oklahoma City Taxi Service

Oklahoma River Cruises

Taxis are available at downtown hotels and the Transportation Plaza at Will Rogers World Airport. The plaza can be accessed from baggage claim on the lower level of the terminal. Average fare from Will Rogers World Airport to downtown Oklahoma City is $25.

More than your average transit option, Oklahoma River Cruises offer a variety of specialty cruises and regularly scheduled river transit trips Wednesday - Sunday from April to December. No need to worry about the heat or cold, because the beautiful 65-foot river cruisers have climatecontrolled cabins.

Travel by Transit EMBARK buses serve much of the Oklahoma City metro area. Each route’s hours of operation vary, but many popular routes run about every 30 minutes during the weekday and every 60 minutes on Saturday.

The Downtown Discovery is a transit service with stops located throughout downtown and Bricktown. A day pass is available for $1.00. To learn more, visit www.embarkok. com or call (405) 235-7433.

Travel by Bike Spokies is Oklahoma City’s bike share program and the best way to cruise around downtown and through many of the city’s most exciting neighborhoods. With bikes available at eight convenient stations and an affordable day pass, it’s easy to start your ride immediately. Learn more by visiting www.spokiesokc.com or call (405) 606-4008.

River transit service is offered from four landings: • Regatta Park Landing (701 S Lincoln Blvd.) – served by the Downtown Discovery • Exchange Landing (1503 Exchange Ave.) – served by EMBARK bus route 16 • Meridian Landing (4345 SW 15 St.) – served by EMBARK bus route 11 • Bricktown Landing (334 Centennial Dr.) – served by the Downtown Discovery Trip times and fares vary by destination.

All cruisers are ADA accessible.

Visit okrivercruises.com for reservations, or call (866) 825-6363 for more information.

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Nightlife

21c Museum Hotel......................................................................53

Michael Murphy’s Dueling Pianos............................................. 6

AC Hotel Oklahoma City Bricktown...................................... 68

Shopping

Ambassador Hotel...................................................................... 66

OKC Outlets................................................................................. 44

Colcord Hotel.............................................................................. 66

Painted Door................................................................................... 1

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown......................................... IFC

Museums & Attractions

Embassy Suites by Hilton Oklahoma City Downtown Medical Center.......................................................72 Fairfield Inn Oklahoma City Airport.........................................70

American Banjo Museum.......................................................... 30

Fairfield Inn & Suites Northwest Expressway / Warr Acres.....................................70

Chesapeake Energy Arena..................................................OBC

Hyatt Place Oklahoma City / Bricktown............................... 68

Firelake Arena.............................................................................. 36

Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel.......................................................... 38

Myriad Botanical Gardens & Tropical Conservatory.................................................................32

Residence Inn Oklahoma City Airport.....................................70

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum............... 30

Residence Inn Oklahoma City Downtown / Bricktown............................................................ IFC

Oklahoma City Museum of Art................................................. 11

Residence Inn Oklahoma City North / Quail Springs................................................................70 Residence Inn Oklahoma City Northwest..............................70 Sheraton Hotel Oklahoma City Downtown...........................72 Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City................................................... 68 SpringHill Suites Oklahoma City Airport West......................70 TownePlace Suites Oklahoma City Airport................................................................70 Tower Hotel Oklahoma City.....................................................72 Wyndham Garden Hotel Oklahoma City Airport................ 74 Dining Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant....................................................18 Cattlemen’s Steakhouse..............................................................54 Chelino’s Mexican Restaurant...................................................54 Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse....................................................54

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Adventure District.......................................................................... 12

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Downtown OKC..........................................................................18

Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum.................IBC Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum...................................................53 Oklahoma History Center..........................................................32 Oklahoma Railway Museum.....................................................32 Remington Park Racing & Casino............................................ 44 Science Museum Oklahoma.................................................... 30 Skeletons Museum of Osteology............................................ 30

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