OKLAHOMA CITY 2016 Official Visitors Guide
Districts Discover OKC’s Unique Neighborhoods
Iconic OKC
Guide to seeing the sights
Food Tour
Tasty treats from local hot spots
Outdoor OKC
Fun-filled recreation options
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Dave Cathey, food editor at The Oklahoman Leslie Sowder Baker, freelance writer Irene Gianos, freelance writer and blogger for TheOPlife.com Greg Horton, freelance writer and adjunct professor of English, philosophy and humanities ON THE COVER Bleu Garten, Oklahoma City’s original food truck park, is a popular hangout in the Midtown District. See page 21 for more details. Photo by Rachel Waters.
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Iconic OKC A top 10 list of must-see attractions and experiences. page 26
ABOUT OKC
History Worth Exploring Discover OKC’s unique past. page 32 A Night (And a Day) On The Town Choose your own adventure for a day and night of fun. page 44 Food Tour An expert guide to some of the top eateries in town. page 58
5 By the Numbers 6 Calendar of Events 13 District Guide TO-DO 26 Iconic OKC 30 Family Fun for Any Age 32 History Worth Exploring 35 Free in OKC SPORTS 36 Outdoor OKC 40 Thunder Up 42 Off-Court Sports NIGHTLIFE 44 A Night (And a Day)
On The Town
58 SHOPPING 50 Shopping by District ARTS 54 Best of the Arts DINING 58 Food Tour RESOURCES 65 Hotels 77 Resource Guide 88 Getting Here
and Getting Around 90 Maps 92 Advertisers Index
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J O U R N E Y YOUR STORY BEGINS IN CHICKASAW COUNTRY
Chickasaw Country, a unique destination intertwined with Native American and Western culture, outdoor recreation, luxury hotels, local shopping and one-of-a-kind festivals. Your story awaits you in Chickasaw Country!
OKLAHOMA CITY BY THE NUMBERS
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Oklahoma City was settled acrylic panels encase the Crystal by the historic Land Run of Bridge Tropical Conservatory at the Myriad Botanical Gardens. April 22, 1889. The city’s population grew to more than 10,000 in a single day.
More than 102 million head of livestock have been sold at the Oklahoma National Stockyards since it opened in 1910.
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OKC is the Horse Show Capital of the World, hosting more national and international equine championship events than any other city in the world.
individually hand-blown glass pieces make up the Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s 55-foot Chihuly Tower, making it one of the tallest Chihuly structures in the world.
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum has had more than 11 million visitors since it opened on June 26, 1965.
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The RIVERSPORT Rapids whitewater rafting facility contains six pumps that pump nearly 500,000 gallons of water per minute — making it the highest volume pumped whitewater channel in the world.
The Survivor Tree at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum is more than 100 years old.
The highest place to eat in OKC is Vast, located 726.2 feet up on the 49th floor of the Devon Tower. At nearly 850 feet tall and 50 stories high, the Devon Tower is the 10th tallest building west of the Mississippi River.
The Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark exterior is made up of 480,000 bricks. If all of those bricks were stacked on top of each other, they would reach 23 miles high.
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Festivals & Events First Friday Gallery Walk Paseo District Paseo District’s showcase of new work by more than 80 local artists. #firstfridaypaseo First Friday each month LIVE on the Plaza Plaza District Plaza District’s monthly art walk featuring local artists, live music, food trucks, shopping and more. @LIVEonthePlaza Second Friday each month Auto Alley Shop Hop Automobile Alley Open house events at local shops, live music, local food and more. #ShopHop Third Thursday each month Premiere on Film Row Film Row Film Row’s street festival featuring local musicians, performers, food and more. @FilmRowOKC Third Friday each month Festival of the Arts Downtown Oklahoma City’s annual community festival for visual, performing and culinary arts. April 19 – 24, 2016
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Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Downtown A tribute to the victims, family members and survivors of the April 19, 1995, bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. #RunToRemember April 24, 2016 Western Family Weekend National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Two days of mouth-watering campfire cooked foods, children’s educational hands-on activities, Western stage entertainment and stagecoach and pony rides. May 28 – 29, 2016 Paseo Arts Festival Paseo Arts District More than 80 visual artists join musicians and food vendors for a celebration of the arts. May 28 – 30, 2016
deadCENTER Film Festival Various locations downtown Oklahoma’s largest film festival and one of the 50 film festivals worth the entry fee according to MovieMaker magazine. #dcff16 June 8 – 12, 2016 Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival Cox Convention Center More than 1,200 American Indian artists and dancers throughout North America gather to celebrate their heritage. June 10 – 12, 2016 Prix de West National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum One of the most prestigious invitational Western art exhibits featuring the best in contemporary Western paintings and sculptures. Exhibit runs through Aug. 7, 2016. June 10-11, 2016 Rock the Boat Bricktown Family-friendly festival along the Bricktown Canal. June 11, 2016 OKC Fest Downtown Oklahoma‘s premier outdoor music festival takes over Downtown OKC with three days of live music. #OKCFest June 2016
Bricktown, BBQ & Blues Festival Downtown Enjoy live music, BBQ and drinks outdoors in the heart of Bricktown. June 2016 Stars & Stripes River Festival Boathouse District Boat races of all kinds bring families in to cheer, along with music, food and a firework finale. June 2016 Arts Council of Oklahoma City’s Twilight Concert Series Myriad Gardens Great Lawn Each Sunday, June – September Red, White and Boom State Fair Park Oklahoma City Philharmonic performs a free patriotic pops concert with fireworks following. July 2016 State Fair of Oklahoma State Fair Park Sept. 15-25, 2016 Wiggle Out Loud Festival Downtown Oklahoma City’s free family music festival offering music, entertainment, activities and food trucks. September 2016 Plaza District Festival Plaza District Enjoy live music, artist booths, kids art activities and a variety of local concessions in one of OKC’s hippest districts. September 2016
West Fest Western Avenue from NW 41st to NW 43rd Street Western Avenue’s free, familyfriendly daytime festival including live music, local food and plenty of fun. #WestFestOK September 2016
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Oklahoma Craft Beer Festival Downtown Taste more than 200 craft beers from around the world as well as enjoy local food trucks and live music. May 2016
Oklahoma Regatta Festival Boathouse District Five days of racing on the Oklahoma River. October 2016 Oklahoma City Halloween Parade & Costume Party Automobile Alley Floats and costumes take over Automobile Alley with a Zombie Ball to follow afterwards. October 2016 Downtown in December Downtown Holiday events and attractions including snow tubing, ice skating, a winter market and various activities and events. November 2016 – February 2017 Arts Council of Oklahoma City’s Opening Night Downtown Family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration featuring 16 stages of local talent. Dec. 31, 2016
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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Presented by Celebrity Attractions Civic Center Music Hall Dec. 26 – 27, 2015
Greg’s Piano Concerto Presented by the OKC Philharmonic Civic Center Music Hall March 5, 2016
Bullets Over Broadway Presented by Celebrity Attractions Civic Center Music Hall May 23 – 29, 2016
A Masterpiece – A Surprise Presented by the OKC Philharmonic Civic Center Music Hall Jan. 9, 2016
Kristin Chenoweth in Concert! Presented by the OKC Philharmonic Civic Center Music Hall March 18 – 19, 2016
Mamma Mia! Presented by Celebrity Attractions Civic Center Music Hall June 7 – 10, 2016
Jersey Boys Presented by Celebrity Attractions Civic Center Music Hall Jan. 12 – 16, 2016
Cinderella Presented by Celebrity Attractions Civic Center Music Hall March 22 – 27, 2016
Dreamgirls Presented by Lyric Theatre Civic Center Music Hall June 28 – July 2, 2016
Do You Hear the People Sing? Presented by the OKC Philharmonic Civic Center Music Hall Jan. 29 – 30, 2016
A Night at the Opera Presented by the OKC Philharmonic Civic Center Music Hall April 2, 2016
The Wizard of Oz Presented by Lyric Theatre Civic Center Music Hall July 12 – 16, 2016
Man and Wife Presented by Lyric Theatre Plaza Theatre Feb. 3 – 21, 2016
Peter and the Wolf and Friends Presented by the OKC Philharmonic Civic Center Music Hall April 3, 2016
Fiddler on the Roof Presented by Lyric Theatre Civic Center Music Hall July 26 – 30, 2016
Symphonie Fantastique! Presented by the OKC Philharmonic Civic Center Music Hall Feb. 6, 2016
The Fantasticks Presented by Lyric Theatre Plaza Theatre April 6 – 24, 2016
The Drowsy Chaperone Presented by Lyric Theatre Civic Center Music Hall Aug. 9 – 13, 2016
Kinky Boots Presented by Celebrity Attractions Civic Center Music Hall Feb. 9 – 14, 2016
Peter Pan Presented by the OKC Ballet Civic Center Music Hall April 15 – 17, 2016
Fully Committed Presented by Lyric Theatre Plaza Theatre Sept. 21 – Oct. 2, 2016
The Name’s Bond. James Bond. Presented by the OKC Philharmonic Civic Center Music Hall Feb. 19 – 20, 2016
Blue Man Group Presented by Celebrity Attractions Civic Center Music Hall April 29 – 30, 2016
The Rocky Horror Show Presented by Lyric Theatre Plaza Theatre Oct. 13 – 31, 2016
Celebrate Black History Presented by the OKC Philharmonic Civic Center Music Hall Feb. 21, 2016
Classic FM Radio Hits Presented by the OKC Philharmonic Civic Center Music Hall May 6 – 7, 2016
Lyric’s A Christmas Carol Presented by Lyric Theatre Plaza Theatre Nov.30 – Dec. 23, 2016
Scheherazade – 1001 Arabian Nights – A Triple Bill Presented by the OKC Ballet Civic Center Music Hall Feb. 26 – 28, 2016
A Philharmonic Gala Presented by the OKC Philharmonic Civic Center Music Hall May 14, 2016
The Nutcracker Presented by the OKC Ballet Civic Center Music Hall December 2016
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Sporting Events Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Basketball Chesapeake Energy Arena October through April
Phillips 66 Big 12 Women’s Basketball Championship Chesapeake Energy Arena March 4 – 7, 2016
Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark May 25 – 29, 2016
Oklahoma City Blue D-League affiliate of the Oklahoma City Thunder Cox Convention Center Arena November through April
2016 NCAA® Division I Men’s Basketball Championship First/ Second Rounds Chesapeake Energy Arena March 18 & March 20, 2016
2016 NCAA® Women’s College World Series OGE Energy Field at ASA Hall of Fame Complex June 2 – 8, 2015
Oklahoma City Dodgers Triple-A affiliate of the L.A. Dodgers Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark April through September
2016 USA Canoe/Kayak Slalom Olympic Team Trials Boathouse District May 6 – 7, 2016
Oklahoma Regatta Festival Boathouse District October 2016
Oklahoma City Energy FC USL Pro Soccer Taft Stadium April through September
Team USA’s Road to Rio Tour Boathouse District May 7 – 8, 2016
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Equine Events
The world-class equestrian facilities at State Fair Park
host all of the equine events listed here.
International Finals Rodeo Jan. 15 – 17, 2016 Oklahoma Quarter Horse Spring Show March 24 – 27, 2016 Oklahoma Centennial Horse Show April 7 – 10, 2016 American Quarter Horse Association Level 1 Championship April 15 – 16, 2016 Non-Pro Cutting Horse Event June 14 – 21, 2016 National Reining Horse Derby June 25 – July 2, 2016 Greater Oklahoma Hunter Jumper Horse Show July 6 – 17, 2016 Arabian & Half-Arabian Youth Championship Horse Show July 23 – 30, 2016 American Quarter Horse Youth Association Show Aug. 5 – 13, 2016 2016 Summer Shootout Aug. 19 – 21, 2016 Grand National Morgan Horse Show Oct. 8 – 15, 2016 U.S. Team Roping Championships Oct. 22 – 30, 2016
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American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show Nov. 4 – 19, 2016
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National Reining Horse Association Futurity Nov. 24 – December 3, 2016 Barrel Futurities of America World Championship Dec. 6 – 10, 2016
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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’tmiss National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, to the rush of live horseracing at Remington Park, to 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.
Make friends with the animal kingdom at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Gardens. You can feed giraffes at the Giraffe Feeding Platform or Lorikeets at Explorikeet Adventures, and you can touch stingrays at Stingray Bay. And be sure to visit some of the zoo’s newest residents, the Asian elephants named Bamboo and Chai that arrived in Oklahoma City in May 2015. 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. 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 new “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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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.
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 Pho Cuong and Pho Lien Hoa. Eat beyond Asia.
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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 bite at one of OKC’s family-owned eateries. Located at the corner of Sheridan and Shartel avenues, Caeli’s Sweets, Eats & Bar offers allnatural and fresh ingredients in a family-owned atmosphere. Can it get any better? Yes, it can, because they have made-from-scratch desserts that change daily and the perfect patio from which to enjoy them. Sweet. Relive the rad ‘80s at Flashback RetroPub.
Get your retail kicks.
Check out Oklahoma art.
Local retailer Prairie Gothic recently renovated the 1930s Milk Bottle Building, one of Route 66’s most iconic buildings. The shop carries local art and curated finds from local estate sales and thrift stores, with midcentury charm that perfectly matches their Mother Road location.
It doesn’t get more Oklahoman than the IAO (Individual Artists of Oklahoma) Gallery. In addition to the two stunning gallery spaces with visual art, they also present poetry, film and performances – all by emerging and established Oklahoman artists.
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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 vegetarian meal from The Red Cup, another café that perfectly captures the bohemian and ecclectic vibe of this district.
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-theme bar. Enjoy a drink and take on Mario, Donkey Kong, Qbert and any of the other 30+ arcade games. Leg warmers and Hammer pants are optional.
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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 have combined to make this district effortlessly cool with lots to offer, including some of Oklahoma City’s best shopping, dining and nightlife.
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Bring your appetite to one of the local restaurants. HillBilly’s brings a sophisticated twist to its po’boy sandwich, and its bar is a haven for moonshine lovers everywhere (all of their cocktails are moonshine-based). For a refined take on the urban chophouse concept, Broadway 10 Bar & Chophouse offers woodfired 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
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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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D I S T R I C T Get on the water with a RIVERSPORT Adventure Pass.
Enjoy an aquatic adventure at the RIVERSPORT Rapids. Opening in May 2016, this stateof-the-art whitewater rafting and kayaking facility will be geared for both family fun and elite athlete training. Lower flow channels will offer great family rafting and
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 the 72-foot Sky Slide – America’s tallest dry slide – or free fall from the Rumble Drop. The Sky Trail also includes the SandRidge Sky Zip, a 700-foot zip line across the Oklahoma River and back.
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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.
This day pass will allow you to sample all the activities offered at the Boathouse District, including 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.
kayaking experiences, and the higher flow channels will allow Olympic whitewater athletes the chance to train in Oklahoma City. No matter your athletic ability, this course is a must-do OKC experience.
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E N T E R TA I N M E N T D I S T R I C T 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. And just north of Bricktown is historic Deep Deuce, where you can find more great restaurants and nightlife options.
As one of Bricktown’s newest attractions, Brickopolis is amping up the district’s level of family-friendly 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, but we recommend 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. Explore Deep Deuce like a local.
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The Deep Deuce District, located just north of Bricktown, was the heart of Oklahoma City’s African-American neighborhood in the 1920’s and 30’s, 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. Today, Deep Deuce is a popular urban housing location and has several neighborhood hangouts like WSKY Lounge, a whisky club offering more than 250 bottles of whisky and almost 400 spirits. Other local favorites include Slaughter’s Hall, Urban Johnnie’s 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.
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Uptown 23rd 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.
Grab a cup of joe at Elemental. Elemental Coffee Roasters imports and roasts some of the finest coffees available and serves them at its coffee shop, which offers a full menu of espresso-based drinks, brewed coffee and fresh food. Be sure to pay a visit during the weekend to sample its delicious brunch menu. Strike out 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.
Uptown is home to one of the latest neighborhood revitalizations in OKC and is gaining quite the local reputation as a fun, easy place to dine, shop and drink. The attractions in Uptown are casual, very accessible and are largely owned by local proprietors eager to please OKC’s residents and visitors alike. It’s also home to the historic Gold Dome building, a Buckminster Fuller-inspired geodesic dome design that lies on the border of Uptown and OKC’s Asian District (see page 15).
Do some serious dining. Restaurant options are abundant in Uptown, from fast casual to more upscale. Visit Pizzeria Gusto for authentic Neapolitan pizza from a wood-fired oven. The Drake, one of the newest restaurants to open in this district, offers family-style seafood platters. For a more eclectic menu (and one filled with Phish/ Grateful Dead references), Guyutes offers elevated street food drawing inspiration from a wide range of cuisine styles. Fill up (your glass) at The Pump Bar. The Pump Bar began life in 1929 as a Texaco service station. It’s now one of the hippest new places to grab a drink in OKC. Be sure to venture out back to the gaming area to make new friends over a game of cornhole. Test your puzzle-solving skills.
With a rotating schedule of food trucks, you’ll never get tired of the cuisine at Bleu Garten. Its open-air dining includes lawn games, a fire pit, a full-service bar and several large TVs, making it a great place to catch a Thunder game during basketball season.
Think you’re 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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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.
out the Red Rooster Bar, Picasso Cafe and the Other Room, just to name a few. Explore Paseo during the First Friday Gallery Walk.
Want to experience the best the district has to offer, all at Rub elbows with the locals the same time? First Friday Gallery Walk happens (you at the Paseo’s bars and guessed it) on the first Friday restaurants. (6-10 p.m.) of each month. Paseo is surrounded by Art receptions, discounts at neighborhoods on all sides, restaurants and shops, and so it makes sense that this a fun street scene await at district offers some of one of the oldest art walks in Oklahoma City’s favorite local Oklahoma City. hangouts. Be sure to check
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Plaza DISTRICT 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. When combined with its selection of unique appetizers, salads and hearty knife-and-fork sandwiches, you’ve got a dining experience that can’t be beat. Try their take on Chicken Nachos, a dish that uses plantain, taro root and kettle potato chips as its base. 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 OKC t-shirt and other 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. www.VisitOKC.com
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 nationally-renowned Lyric on the Plaza Theatre, where you can catch live performances in season.
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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 are open to the public.
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Eat like a ranch hand at Cattlemen’s Steakhouse.
Find some proper cowboy duds.
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 everpopular 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 as well.
Explore the vast selection of boots, hats, pearl snaps and more at Langston’s Western Wear. There are also great boots and more at Little Joe’s Boots and custom hats at Shorty’s Caboy Hattery. Tap your toes to live music at the Rodeo Opry. If country music is your jam, then attend one of the shows at the Rodeo Opry along Exchange Avenue. This family-friendly venue serves up live tunes every Saturday night.
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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.
Hunt for vintage and vinyl.
Some of OKC’s most fashionable shops are in the Classen Curve shopping area along Western Avenue between NW Grand Boulevard and Classen Boulevard. National retailers lululemon athletica, Anthropologie and West Elm.
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.
Shop local.
Dine 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 old-school barbershop and part hip retailer with art, apparel, motorcycle gear and grooming products.
If all the shopping Classen Curve has to offer gives you an appetite, dine at RePUBlic Gastropub, Upper Crust Pizza or Café 501 while you’re there. Along Western, The Sandwich Club, The Drum Room and The Barrel all have creative menus that are sure to please your palate.
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ICONIC OKC A full-fledged visit to OKC isn’t complete without a trip to these uniquely-OKC destinations.
Take a Trip Inside the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum 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. Last year the Memorial went through a $10 million renovation upgrading the museum with state-of-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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See the Sights from RIVERSPORT Adventures Sky Trail Conquer your fear of heights on the tallest adventure course of its kind, 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.
Say Howdy to Buffalo Bill The Buffalo Bill statue at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is perched on the southeast ridge of Persimmon Hill. The statue has been located at the museum since 1977 and serves as a tribute to the spirit of the West and to the man who embodied this spirit. The statue is one of the largest bronze sculptures west of the Mississippi and is surrounded by acres of beautiful landscape outside the museum. Experience the history and artistic beauty that more than 12 million visitors have seen at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.
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The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is home to one of the most comprehensive collections of Dale Chihuly glass sculptures in the world, including the 55-foot Eleanor Blake Kirkpatrick Memorial Tower in the atrium of the museum. More works can be seen in the permanent exhibit, which is full of colorful glass and drawings. 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. Be sure to take a selfie when you’re in the hall of Chihuly glass — it’s the perfect backdrop.
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Eat Lamb Fries at Cattlemen’s Steakhouse A trip to OKC isn’t complete without trying the lamb fries at Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, Oklahoma City’s oldest continuously operated restaurant. A specialty at Cattlemen’s, they’ve been frying them up for more than 100 years, feeding the faces of PHOTO CREDIT: CARL SHORTT JR. movie stars, rodeo legends and politicians such as Ronald Regan and George H.W. Bush.
Chow Down on the Mother Tucker 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.
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The Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory at the Myriad Botanical Gardens is a beautiful oasis downtown with 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. Once inside, you can see multiple waterfalls and 750 varieties of plant life in two distinct climates: a tropical wet zone at the south end and a tropical dry zone at the north end.
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Take a Water Taxi Along the Bricktown Canal Take a seat and enjoy the sites 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.
Feed the Animals at the OKC Zoo Get an up-close encounter at the Oklahoma City Zoo when you visit by feeding the animals! Make your way to Exploreikeet Adventure where you can feed the Lorikeets in the Children’s Zoo, feed the tallest animals in the world at the Giraffe Feeding Platform or make a splash when you feed stingrays at Stingray Bay. Feeding schedules vary, so be sure to check www.okczoo.com.
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The all-new 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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Family Fun for Any Age
If you’re looking for adventures for you and your little ones, Oklahoma City has plenty of options. Here are just a few, broken down by ages from toddlers to preteens and beyond.
Myriad Botanical Gardens & Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory
Kids can run, jump and climb their way through the six-acre Children’s Garden, which is free, or explore the flora and fauna of the Myriad Gardens’ landmark, the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory. The gardens also have regular events, workshops, movies and concerts for all ages throughout the year, so check the calendar at VisitOKC.com for family-friendly activities. Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum and Oklahoma Railway Museum
Located in the Adventure District, your future firefighter will love the classic fire trucks and other exhibits at the Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum. Down the street, the Oklahoma Railway Museum features historic locomotives and train rides on certain days. Prosperity Junction and Children’s Cowboy Corral at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
At the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, have your kids explore the Prosperity Junction, a replica of a turn-of-the-century cattle town, and then the Children’s Cowboy Corral, where kids can dress up like little cowpokes and participate in other activities. While there, see the collection of Western art and sculpture, as well as remnants of cowboy life, including weaponry, hats, boots and more.
Big Kids (Ages 6-9) Youth Zone in the Boathouse District
Science Museum Oklahoma’s hands-on activities will teach kids about everything from space exploration to crime scene investigation. Next door in the Adventure District, the Oklahoma City Zoo has more than 2,000 animals and amazing exhibits. Both have regular events for various ages. Museum of Osteology
As America’s only skeleton museum, the Museum of Osteology displays hundreds of skeletons and skulls from all corners of the world. Their gift shop is one-of-a-kind as well, with lots of fun, sciencerelated gifts and souvenirs for the whole family. Brickopolis
Brickopolis took family fun to a whole new level in Bricktown when it opened in 2015. Actually, there are three levels of fun, with games for toddlers to pre-teens and beyond. Visitors can play mini golf, laser tag and “Lazer Frenzy,” an arcade-style maze attraction, and enjoy a variety foods on both canal and street levels.
Tweens and Teens (Ages 10+) Pole Position Raceway
Older kids will love the thrill of real head-to-head high-performance racing at one of the largest indoor karting tracks in the world. The raceway also has food, drinks, video games, pool tables and air hockey. Frontier City and White Water Bay
Frontier City’s amusement park offers more than 50 rides and attractions, including four roller coasters, an outdoor water park and concerts all summer. At White Water Bay, more than 30 rides, pools and water fun will keep them cool in summer. Indoor Fun
Don’t miss one-stop-for-all-ages places like Main Event Entertainment, which offers video and arcade games, bowling, billiards, laser tag and more, as well as food. And Dave and Buster’s is a hit with older kids and adults alike, with plenty of games, food and drinks.
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Outdoor adventure in the Boathouse District includes activities for active kids – big and small zip lines, an 80-foot tower to climb, a playground and more. Also, families can rent kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddle boards on the Oklahoma River, with options for children as young as 5.
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History Worth Exploring By Leslie Sowder Baker
Any stay in Oklahoma City can be enriched with a visit to one of its history museums. The offerings are quality and diverse, and each presents some aspect of the region, people and achievements.
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A wonderful place to start exploring the state’s history is the Oklahoma History Center, celebrating 10 years in its architecturally dynamic building near the state Capitol. A new major exhibition, the “Crossroads of Commerce,” touts the state’s business history from the late 1600s up to current times. This colorful, immersive exhibit features an array of artifacts, including several original signs from commercial enterprises. Explore the permanent collection showcasing the state’s history and be sure to view the exhibit highlighting the 38 federally recognized American Indian tribes currently associated with Oklahoma. Native American history is one of the most requested subjects.
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The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the GaylordPickens Museum tells the story of the state’s people. Learn how the heritage of Oklahoma sons and daughters like pilot Wiley Post, singer Reba McEntire and astronaut Shannon Lucid contributed to their accomplishments. Induction into the Hall of Fame is regarded as the state’s
highest honor. Here Oklahomans past and present, famous and not-so-famous, paint a picture of the state’s history in their portrayal of the five characteristics of Oklahomans — perseverance, pioneer spirit, optimism, generosity and individualism. In this restored, stately 1920s building with a rich history of its own, find inspiration and pride in the nation’s 46th state. In addition to its annual Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, the museum hosts an annual Statehood Day Festival each November with family-friendly activities and free admission. The 45th Infantry Division Museum features wide-ranging collections covering from the Revolutionary War era to today’s Oklahomans and their current involvement in the War on Terror. Highlights include one of the finest collections of American military weapons and original drawings by Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Bill Mauldin whose characters, Willie and Joe, chronicled the lives of infantrymen in World War II. The 45th Division Museum’s
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum preserves and embodies the histories and cultures of the American West, part of the nation’s identity and heritage. Explore the vast, diverse history and artistry of the American West through fine art and artifacts, educational classes and demonstrations. The museum is large, making it possible to spend several hours or return for additional visits. Permanent and temporary exhibitions are boosted by a variety of events, including the annual Western Family Weekend and National Day of the American Cowboy. Each summer, visitors delight in a prestigious contemporary art exhibition and sale known as Prix de West.
Oklahoma City’s history museums are scattered in different locations, adding to their ease-of-access and appeal. Sampled in combination with the art, science, children’s and zoological offerings, they constitute well-rounded entertainment and educational attractions that make the city a wonderful destination for weekend getaways and extended stays.
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15-acre park features tanks, artillery, personnel carriers, aircraft and the Thunderbird Monument. This tribute is to soldiers who served in World War II and Korea, as well as those who continue to serve in Oklahoma’s National Guard. Nearing a century in existence, the 45th Infantry has strong ties to Oklahoma, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico.
In the shadow of the state Capitol, you will find a chance to step back in time at the Historic Harn Homestead Museum. With a stop at this scenic outdoor complex, learn about territorial life in Oklahoma on property claimed during one of the famed land runs that led to settlement. You are welcome any time during public hours, which vary by season. Check out the schedule for guided tours of the Queen-Anne style, Victorian home, which take 30 to 60 minutes. For true old-fashioned fun, pack a picnic for the beautiful outdoor setting.
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A departure from a traditional museum, the Red Earth Art Center in downtown Oklahoma City represents the state’s Native American heritage, primarily through contemporary art. The center is located next to Oklahoma City’s historic Skirvin Hilton Hotel and within walking distance of the Cox Convention Center, where the nonprofit presents the annual Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival each June. The center offers original Native American artwork for purchase, including paintings, jewelry, pottery, beadwork and other items. Also on exhibit are some items from a permanent collection of fine art, pottery, basketry, textiles and beadwork. Red Earth Art Center enhances the cultural climate for residents and visitors alike.
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FOREVER CHANGED It’s humbling. It’s hard to put into words something so riveting and thought provoking. You won't fully appreciate or understand the importance of it all until you visit the Memorial Museum. I’m forever changed.
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Horse Shows at State Fair Park Arena Oklahoma City is home to more national and international equine championship events than any other city in the world, and most don’t charge admission. The 45th Infantry Division Museum Dedicated to the military history of Oklahoma and the 45th Infantry Division, this museum is a must for any history buff. It includes the country’s third largest collection of historic U.S. military firearms and the world’s largest collection of items once owned by Adolf Hitler. Mat Hoffman Action Sports Park Ranked in the top 10 skateparks in the U.S., the action park is divided into two areas – a flow course with bowl combinations and a street course with ledges and handrails. Oklahoma City Outdoor Symbolic Memorial The memorial honors the victims, survivors, rescuers and all who were changed forever by the April 19, 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Watching sail boat and kite surfers on Lake Hefner Watch sail boats cruise across the lake or kite surfers make daring jumps on the east side of Lake Hefner near Hefner Parkway and Britton Road. Oklahoma State Capitol Tour Take a self-guided tour or experience the capitol with a trained volunteer.
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Martin Park Nature Center A 144-acre nature reserve with 3.5 miles of gentle hiking trails and many species of animals, the park is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Regattas in the Boathouse District A U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Site, the river hosts numerous regattas and other events throughout the year. Cattle Auctions in Stockyard City Watch thousands of dollars and hundreds of cattle exchange hands every Monday at the world’s largest stocker/feeder cattle market.
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Free adventures are at your fingertips in OKC.
Land Run Monument Along the south end of the Bricktown Canal just southwest of Bass Pro Shops, the monument commemorates the 1889 Land Run in which Oklahoma City was founded.
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Not many urban destinations can claim the diversity of outdoor recreation options we enjoy in OKC. From climbing to hiking to watersports, OKC has plenty of ways to play outside for casual fun or serious enthusiasts. And with more than 250 days of sunshine each year, you can enjoy many of those options year-round.
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OKLAHOMA RIVER The Boathouse District along the Oklahoma River offers some of Oklahoma City’s more popular ways to spend time outdoors, enjoy views of the downtown skyline and get active. Located within walking distance of the hotels and restaurants of the Bricktown Entertainment District, the Boathouse District is the focal point for OKC RIVERSPORT’s rowing, kayaking, running, cycling and fitness programs. Visitors can rent kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and water bicycles and check out dragon boating. They can zip across the Oklahoma River and back on the SandRidge SkyZip or climb the six-story SandRidge Sky Trail and Slide, an 80-foot adventure course to be climbed while safely fastened in with a harness. Getting down requires sliding down the Sky Slide or dropping via the Rumble Drop. And opening in May 2016 is RIVERSPORT Rapids, a new 11-acre whitewater rafting and kayaking center. This stateof-the-art aquatic adventure facility will be geared for both family fun and elite athlete training, adding even more outdoor recreation opportunities to the list.
Be sure to wear close-toed shoes in order to enjoy these activities.
Explore downtown on a bicycle with one of the latest additions to recreation in Oklahoma City – Spokies, the city’s bike-share program. Swipe your credit card at any of the eight kiosk locations (found at spokiesokc.com) and enjoy a 30-minute ride. When you’re finished, return the bike to any kiosk, which includes stops throughout the central part of Oklahoma City.
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The Youth Zone packs in plenty of adventure for the younger set – the Sky Tykes adventure course, the Cloud Bounce, a miniature zip line and the Extreme Air bungee. The Boathouse District playground is free.
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LAKE OVERHOLSER BOATHOUSE Operating under the same Boathouse District/ RIVERSPORT umbrella as the Oklahoma River is the Lake Overholser Boathouse, located just south of the historic Route 66 bridge at the lake. Like the Oklahoma River, this boathouse (formerly known as the Route 66 Boathouse) area offers stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, walking and bicycling trails and other new adventures, such as a “stunt jump� free fall, an extreme swing, a climbing wall and a zip line. The area is open June through October.
STINCHCOMB WILDLIFE REFUGE
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Get closer to nature at the Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge at the north end of Lake Overholser. It is a pristine area of 1,000 acres that have remained unchanged since before statehood. Hiking the area will put you in close contact to whitetail deer, beaver and egrets and beautiful views of lakes, bottomland forest and marshlands. Adventurers also can fish or rent kayaks and canoes and explore the North Canadian River/Oklahoma River through the refuge.
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LAKE HEFNER One popular spot among the locals for all kinds of recreation is Lake Hefner, on the city’s central northwest side. On any given day, you’ll find walkers, runners, bicyclers, roller-bladers, skateboarders and more enjoying the Hefner Trails that circle the lake. Catch some of the city’s most glorious sunsets at Lake Hefner, as well as some waves, especially if you’re into sailing or water sports like kitesurfing. On the lake’s south side is the Lake Hefner Golf Course; on the east, at Britton Road off the Lake Hefner Parkway, are restaurants that sit on the lake.
MAT HOFFMAN ACTION SPORTS PARK OKC’s own Mat Hoffman is an unparalleled pioneer in the sport of freestyle BMX. He was the subject of the fantastic film “The Birth of Big Air,” produced by Spike Jonze, Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine for ESPN’s 30 for 30 series. Appropriately, Oklahoma City named its new action sports park for Mat in 2005 with the opening of the Mat Hoffman Action Sports Park. The park has been named one of the top 10 skate parks in the U.S. by National Geographic Travel Guide. There’s no admission fee, and the park is open from dawn to 11 p.m.
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For hiking, nature and wildlife, visit Martin Park Nature Center at 5000 W. Memorial Rd., an oasis of calm by the busy John Kilpatrick Turnpike. The area features 2.5 miles of hiking trails cut through woods and grasslands of the 144-acre park. Visitors can see many species of animals. The park’s playground, trails and visitor’s center are accessible to those in wheelchairs, too.
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THUNDER UP Ever since our boys in blue arrived in 2008, Oklahoma City has been Thunderstruck. Playing to sell-out crowds, winning four consecutive Northwest Division titles and advancing to the Western Conference Finals three out of the last five seasons, 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.
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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.
If you’re not one of the lucky 18,203 fans with tickets, you can still have fun watching the game with local fans. Park House, on the east side of the Myriad Botanical Gardens, is a popular pre-game dining spot, and it’s also a great place to watch the game and enjoy one of their Thunder-themed drinks like “The Russ.” There’s also RePublic Gastro Pub in Classen Curve, Bleu Garten Food Truck Park in Midtown or KD’s Southern Cuisine, Kevin Durant’s Bricktown restaurant and bar.
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. LAST MINUTE TICKETS
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 WSKY Lounge, the whisky 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. 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 #GetUpGetLoud.
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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.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder get a lot of love from sports fans and deservedly so, but OKC’s passion for sports doesn’t end with basketball season – not by a long shot.
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Soccer The United Soccer League (USL) expanded its pro franchise to Oklahoma City in 2014, and the inaugural season of the OKC Energy FC played in front of sold-out, enthusiastic crowds. In 2015, energized fans returned with the same enthusiasm to the newly renovated Taft Stadium, built in 1934, that could accommodate the growing crowds. So wear your green and check out one of the games at Taft Stadium at NW 27th Street and May Avenue. Or stop by the team’s store at 1001 N. Broadway Ave. in Automobile Alley near downtown and buy some Energy gear and souvenirs.
Baseball The area’s favorite minor league baseball team is the Oklahoma City Dodgers, which play at the impressive Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, 2 S. Mickey Mantle Dr., in Bricktown. This Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers has won five divisional titles in the past decade and a conference title in 2008 and features some of baseball’s top young talent. The ballpark itself, built in 1998, pays tribute at its entrance to three iconic baseball players with Oklahoma ties, all members of the Baseball Hall of Fame – Mickey Mantle, Johnny Bench and Warren Spahn. In 2013, USA Today named the ballpark one of its top 10 minor league stadiums, according to the 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
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Paddle Sports The Boathouse District along the Oklahoma River in downtown Oklahoma City is a hot spot for urban recreation. It is also an official U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Site and home of the OKC National High Performance Center for both rowing and canoe/kayak. Be a spectator at several events throughout the year, such as at the USA Canoe/Kayak Sprint National Team Trials in April, the Stars and Stripes River Festival in June and the Oklahoma Regatta Festival in October.
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The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum, the headquarters of the governing body of USA Softball, is located in Oklahoma City and the adjoining ASA Hall of Fame Stadium - OGE Energy Field hosts the annual NCAA Women’s College World Series. Located in the heart of the Big 12 Conference, Oklahoma City routinely plays host to the conference’s baseball, men’s and women’s basketball and softball tournaments. The NCAA also holds several of its championships in Oklahoma City.
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A NIGHT (AND A DAY) ON THE TOWN By Greg Horton
We can talk about nightlife, but the truth is this city offers fun all day long. Ready to choose your own adventure? Whether you want to spend a day with your girlfriends, tour Oklahoma City’s excellent breweries or spend a romantic day together, OKC has adventures aplenty.
Saturday brunch has become one of the most popular meals in Oklahoma City, and a day with girlfriends can start with brunch in several areas of the city. For traditional and modern American, Packard’s New American Kitchen offers brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Located just one block off Automobile Alley, brunch at Packard’s puts you close to all of Bricktown, Midtown, Deep Deuce, Downtown and Uptown 23rd. If you are farther north, West on Western also has Saturday and Sunday brunch, as does La Baguette. These restaurants have excellent wine lists, as well as mimosas and bloody mary bars. La Baguette puts you close to Memorial Road, an area with dozens of shops, Quail Springs Mall, and Topgolf. West on Western is located just 10 minutes from downtown and 10 minutes from Memorial, a central location that gives you twice the options. After a mimosa brunch, hit the spa for pampering. Udånder downtown is one of Oklahoma City’s most elegant spas. If you plan your day right, you can brunch at Kitchen No. 324 and walk across the street to Udånder, which features a full range of spa services, including facials, massage, sauna and skin treatments. One of the best features about Udånder is the quiet elegance; even the atmosphere and décor are relaxing. Shopping districts are located all over Oklahoma City, but one of the local favorites is Blue Seven, a boutique that features men’s and women’s clothing, gifts and fun, wonderful surprises. Just north of La Baguette, it can be the first stop on a shopping expedition that takes you north to Memorial or south to Midtown or Plaza District, two more of the city’s best shopping districts.
If it’s dancing you’re after, the locals still swear by Groovy’s. Their mixture of rock, pop, hip-hop, country and R&B makes for an eclectic crowd and a wonderfully casual atmosphere. If it’s a quiet evening, hit Roxy’s in Plaza District for amazing ice cream or Pie Junkie in the same neighborhood, because good days end with dessert.
Beer Tour
Oklahoma City is home to a number of excellent breweries, and several of them offer brewery tours. Many of our local bars and pubs carry a great selection of local brews. You can start on either side of town and get a taxi or Uber across the city, if you don’t have a designated driver. If you start on Memorial on the north edge of the city, BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse offers an excellent selection of beers. No, they are not a local joint, but the locals love it. From there, head south to Plaza District. Oak & Ore features one of the city’s largest selections of local beers. The nononsense décor makes it possible to focus on what matters—the beer.
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Midtown shops include stationery, clothing, gifts and art. Hit Black Scintilla for women’s clothing, accessories, gifts and home décor, and then pop over to Automobile Alley for an amazing assortment of stuff you never knew you needed at Plenty Mercantile.
Before the big night of fun, hit the rooftop at Packard’s or O Bar (atop the Ambassador Hotel), both in Midtown, for excellent wine or cocktails. Both provide an excellent view of the city, but if you really want to check out the skyline, be a part of it by heading up to Vast on the 49th floor of the Devon Tower. For an alternate view, head downstairs to Flint, one of the city’s best patios, and check out the view from the base of the tower.
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The building itself is remarkable, but so is the beer selection. TapWerks looks and feels like a pub. There is just something reassuring about brass and dark wood when it comes to picking a beer joint. Its menu is nearly as extensive as McNellie’s, and it definitely has more beers on tap, including those locals you need to be trying: Anthem, Black Mesa, COOP, Mustang and Roughtail, to name some of the local favorites.
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Are you a sporty couple? An artsy couple? Food and wine lovers? You can plan an entire day in any of those categories.
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Midtown is the next stop. McNellie’s Public House carries approximately 350 beers. Yes, 350, and dozens of those are on tap. The menu is broken down into countries and styles, making it easy to find favorites. Just a couple of miles from McNellie’s is Bricktown, an area of the city that contains our oldest beer mecca: TapWerks Ale House.
For the sporty couple, the Boathouse District offers a wide range of physical fitness options. A run through Myriad Gardens gives you an excellent view of the best part of Oklahoma City’s skyline, or if it’s a competition you want, Topgolf on Memorial is fun for experienced golfers and beginners.
At some point, you will want to hit up a brewery, and COOP opens its taproom every Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. for sampling and purchase, and the tours are at 2 and 4 p.m. COOP was one of the city’s first craft breweries, and it remains the handsdown favorite among locals. COOP is located about as far west as is possible to still be called Oklahoma City, but you can hit up another brewery on the way there or the way back. Mustang Brewing Company is located just off Interstate 40, making it super easy to get to. The taproom is open every Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. If you’re here at the right time — second Saturday of each month — you can catch the Craft Beer Block Party at Mustang.
Our largest arts district is The Paseo. Located in the center of Oklahoma City, this historic district has dozens of galleries that feature working artists. There is almost no limit to the variety of media you will find, and drinks and dining are available at Picasso Café or Paseo Grill.
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For late-night carousing, head over to Deep Deuce. WSKY and Slaughter’s Hall are located right next door to each other. One of the city’s best whiskey selections is available at WSKY—assuming you are ready to switch from beer—as is an excellent selection of cigars and a state-of-the-art air circulation system. If it’s still beer you want, step into Slaughter’s Hall and sample its selection of locals beers along with excellent pub food.
For the artsy couple, we have a number of museums and galleries, including the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. A traveling, rotating exhibit is always located on the first floor, and the collection of works by world-famous glass artist Dale Chihuly on the third floor is breathtaking. The museum puts you close to ballet, symphony, and Film Row, where you will find the IAO Gallery.
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If you are staying closer to downtown, Ludivine is the choice for locals who consider themselves foodies. In fact, it isn’t just locals who love Ludivine; it has been featured in publications around the country. The menu rotates constantly, so check social media for the current menu. Its wine list is small but excellent, and the cocktails are some of the best in town. Bricktown is home to The Mantel, a fine dining restaurant with an ambience that is perfect for romantic date. The cuisine features the best seafood in Oklahoma City, and there are 50 wines by the glass. If you want Italian, head over to Stella in Midtown. It’s also a great date restaurant, featuring modern Italian cuisine and the largest list of Italian wines in the city. Cocktails to end the evening are better with a view, so go for Vast, Packard’s or O Bar. They take their cocktails seriously, and theirs are the best views in the downtown area.
The Criterion is owned by the same group that made the Wormy Dog Saloon a household name around the state. Originally a Stillwater club, the Wormy Dog in Bricktown hosts top regional talent just about every weekend. Oklahoma City is only a few hours north of Austin, so the roots, Americana, bluegrass and Red Dirt artists who make Austin such a musical mecca, make the trip up Interstate 35 regularly to play the Wormy Dog. One of the side benefits of the venue is that it’s a dance club as well, so feel free to two-step your way through the shows.
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Date night options abound in Oklahoma City. For wine lovers, head to The Metro Wine Bar & Bistro in Nichols Hills for one of the city’s best wine lists and a wonderful menu.
The Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma is actually a degree program through the university, but it is also an event center that features a wide range of artists. ACM@UCO, as it’s known, is actually in Bricktown, unlike the university, and it focuses on several different genres. The venue regularly hosts performers—including comedians—with regional and national profiles. As it is contemporary in focus, the artists tend to be across genres, so it’s possible to see jazz, rock, country, swing or just about any other style you can imagine.
If you are not ready for the evening to end, dance the rest of the night away at Groovy’s, or for the country and western lovers, Moonshiners Music House in Bricktown is an upscale country dance hall. Bricktown also has DollHouse Lounge & Burlesque, a grown-up dance club with full bar and regular shows.
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Finally, for the serious music fan, the Blue Door is Oklahoma City’s best venue for listeners—no crowd noise, cigarette smoke or nonsense allowed at Blue Door. There are shows nearly every week, and the list of bands and musicians features some of the best local, regional and national acts, especially in the genres of Americana, folk, roots and new grass. Since it doesn’t sell alcohol or food on the premises, you are free to bring your favorite bottle of wine or an ice chest full of beer to enjoy during the show.
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Oklahoma City is home to some iconic music venues, and while the music route has been through Tulsa in recent years, that is changing with the addition of outstanding new venues like The Criterion in east Bricktown. The 4,000-seat Criterion has adaptable seating to allow for smaller, more intimate shows, a state of the art sound system, and a full bar for concert-goers. A partnership with Live Nation means The Criterion draws the best local and regional acts, especially singer-songwriters, alternative rockers, bluegrass, and country artists.
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Shopping by District
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By Irene Gianos
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There’s so much great shopping in OKC that it’s best to tackle it one area at a time. In fact, shopping in OKC is best done by district to make sure you don’t miss anything! Look through the different areas and their offerings, then plan your attack. In these distinct, little areas throughout the city, you’ll find charming locally owned shops of all kinds, full of treasures to take home. And while this isn’t a complete list, it’s a great start to shopping throughout OKC’s districts.
Western Avenue This beautiful area along Western Avenue between NW 36th Street and Wilshire Avenue is full of one-of-akind shops. You’ll find plenty of quality and beautiful antiques, for which Western Avenue is well known. And, you’ll also discover other quaint finds from vintage LPs at Guestroom Records to fun and imported candies at 42nd Street Candy Co. Check out the home decor at The Wood Garden and Designer Rugs or the gifts, jewelry and accessories for him and her at Take Out Treasures. Kitchen and cooking finds can be found at Savory Spice and Culinary Kitchen. Nestled in the center of Western Avenue is Classen Curve and Nichols Hills Plaza, two shopping plazas featuring higher-end boutiques and fashions by exclusive designers. Balliet’s is Oklahoma City’s locally owned department store in Classen Curve, filled with two stories of women’s clothing, shoes, accessories, beauty products and even a spa. It has the big city fanciness with the warmth of local service.
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Automobile Alley Once known as the home of OKC’s car dealerships, Automobile Alley is now a hopping gateway into downtown along Broadway Avenue from 13th Street. Explore specialty shops like Plenty Mercantile and hip clothing boutiques like Bow & Arrow. Find curated items for the home from all over the world at Sara Kate Studio and Urbane, or designer Western furnishings and fashion at Rawhide, the luxury ranch lifestyle store.
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Bricktown Nestled among many fabulous dining experiences in the heart of Bricktown is Painted Door, a specialty gift shop. It’s brimming with decorative accessories, home furnishings, bath and body care, infant and toddler accessories, home fragrances and collectibles. For Oklahoma gifts or souvenirs, be sure to check out Oklahoma’s Red Dirt Emporium, which features made-in-Oklahoma foods and Oklahoma-themed gifts, clothing and home décor. Bricktown is also home to Oklahoma City’s Bass Pro Shops, which can be a destination in itself.
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Shopping in the hip Midtown area is concentrated along Walker Avenue near the roundabout at 10th Street. This is where one of the cutest stationery shops, Chirps and Cheers, awaits with a curated collection of paper and gift items. Trade Men’s Wares has a collection of men’s clothing, accessories and grooming items for the ruggedly sophisticated. Black Scintilla has great gifts, home goods, apparel
and accessories, with an emphasis on Oklahoma vendors. Further down, the ladies can pop into Brushed, a full-service salon, and get their hair done for a night out on the town.
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Paseo Arts District
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In the artsy Paseo Arts District, you’ll immediately be taken in by the darling Spanish revival buildings nestled side-by-side in a colorful stucco rainbow. Much like the colors of the buildings, you’ll find a variety of items inside, from jewelry to sculptures to paintings to pottery. It’s the perfect place to find artsy treasures and mementos to take home. For fashion, there are hats at the Ladies and Gentlemen Millinery and Betsy King Shoes, a specialty shoe boutique that caters to the stylish and sophisticated gal.
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gifts, furnishings, jewelry, art and more. DNA Galleries features almost exclusively local art and products like jewelry, T-shirts and other fashion. Collected Thread is a handmade boutique where you’ll find clothing, accessories, baby items, cards and jewelry. There’s also fun and trendy clothing shops like Out On A Limb Boutique and Tree & Leaf Clothing. If you’re looking for unique and local, you’ll find it here.
Stockyards City
While it’s well known for the dining at historic Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, Stockyards City is where you can go to find everything cowboy. Truly Plaza District reflective of the state’s heritage is the grand western store, Langston’s. You’ll find more western wear at A very eclectic area along NW 16th Street known Little Joe’s Boots and western items for yourself for its creative spaces, you’ll find uniquely curated and your home at 4W and Cross Bar Gallery. shops featuring locally made goods, along with art Stockyards City is the perfect place to find those and vintage items. Bad Granny’s Bazaar is a great example, with its retro and vintage clothing, kitschy authentic cowboy boots you’ve always wanted and so much more.
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Shopping Malls The Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City On the western edge of the city off Interstate 40, you’ll find The Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City. More than 80 stores with names like Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, The North Face, Express, Forever 21 and J.Crew, just to name a few. It’s full of fabulous finds (at fabulous prices).
Quail Springs Mall If you’re going to be in the northern part of the city, Quail Springs is where you want to shop. The main department stores you’ll find are Dillard’s, Macy’s and Von Maur. Quail Springs has Oklahoma City’s only H&M, a two-floored super store full of fashion for him, her, children and even the mom-to-be.
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Central to the city, you’ll find Penn Square, one of the two large malls with everything the family will need. Dillard’s, Macy’s and JC Penney serve as the anchors, and inside you’ll find OKC’s only Apple and Microsoft stores, as well as Ann Taylor and Madewell.
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Best of the Arts By Greg Horton
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.
Oklahoma City Ballet Oklahoma City Ballet’s season runs from October through April. The company boasts an international group of dancers, many trained in some of the best schools in the world. Artistic Director Robert Mills has a repertory that includes classical works like Giselle, Swan Lake, and Romeo and Juliet, as well as more contemporary masters like George Ballanchine and Twyla Tharp. For visitors from larger cities, the ticket prices will be a very pleasant surprise.
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The Oklahoma City Philharmonic
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The Oklahoma City Philharmonic offers shows year round, and the season is a combination of classics, pops and discovery family series. Conductor Joel Levine oversees an outstanding collection of musicians, and world-renowned musicians and vocalists are
arts featured every season. Concerts are at the Civic Center Music Hall downtown, and the area has plenty of parking and easy access to some of the city’s best restaurants.
Oklahoma City Museum of Art
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Also in the downtown area is the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Visitors are greeted by a massive Dale Chihuly glass sculpture as they walk into the foyer, a not-so-subtle promise of what the third floor holds. The first floor is always occupied by a traveling, rotating exhibit that features classic and contemporary artists in a wide range of media. The second floor holds several rooms where selections from the OKCMOA’s permanent collection are displayed—everything from mixed media, to painting, to sculpture.
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The third floor of the museum is home to a collection of Dale Chihuly glass exhibits. Ranging from the whimsical to the serious, Chihuly’s work is always remarkable, and the OKCMOA has done a wonderful job of staging the separate assemblages as a voyage of discovery.
Individual Artists of Oklahoma Less than a mile from the OKCMOA is the official gallery of the Individual Artists of Oklahoma (IAO), an organization that supports and features local artists from all over the state. The gallery is located in the Film Row district, close to plenty of food and entertainment. Exhibits rotate regularly, and the work on display comes from every conceivable genre, including film. A venue in the rear of the building regularly features poetry and music as well.
Oklahoma Contemporary At the corner of NW 11th Street and Broadway Avenue, Oklahoma Contemporary will soon have its permanent home, a $26 million arts campus. For now, the Showroom at Oklahoma Contemporary houses exhibitions, serves as an arts venue and curates the art library. Oklahoma Contemporary partners with Marfa Contemporary in Marfa, Texas, and the Green Box Arts Festival in Green Mountain Falls, Colorado, to feature some of the best regional and national artists.
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Exhibit C is one of downtown’s newest art galleries featuring handcrafted artwork by Chickasaw artists. Located in Bricktown, the gallery is a perfect combination of arts, Native American culture and hospitality, showcasing a new artist every few months. You can also buy authentic artisan works such as jewelry, pottery, paintings and clothing in its bright retail space.
Oklahoma City has several excellent theatre companies offering Broadway-style shows, as well as classic and contemporary plays and musicals. CityRep Theatre partners with Oklahoma City University and national and regional artists to offer a full slate of outstanding live performances. Many of the OCU students are well on their way to being the next Kristin Chenoweth or Megan Mullally, both OCU alumnae, meaning CityRep features some of the best young talent in the country.
The Paseo Arts District Anyone serious about the visual arts has to head over to The Paseo, Oklahoma City’s historic arts district. The area is home to more than 22 galleries that feature the work of approximately 80 artists. The first Friday of every month, all the galleries are open from 6 to 10 p.m. for the monthly Art Walk. The district has grown rapidly over the past several years, and that trend seems to be continuing. New restaurants are going in, and more shopping options are popping up, making The Paseo a destination in its own right.
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Lyric Theatre Lyric Theatre has performances in its home theater in the Plaza District, as well as a full season of bigger shows at Civic Center Music Hall. Lyric has established itself as a staging ground for shows that are being groomed for Broadway, and so its seasons often feature regional or national premieres.
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FOOD TOUR By Dave Cathey and Staff
Every major city has its signature dishes and iconic eateries, and OKC is no different. But with so many options, the choices can be daunting. Sometimes it’s best to ask the experts; and in OKC, that means talking to Dave Cathey, food editor for The Oklahoman. Here are just a few of his suggestions for a local gastronomic tour of OKC
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They didn’t invent food trucks in Oklahoma City, but they did make them cool. Big Truck Tacos has an army of followers crowd into the tiny HQ in Uptown 23rd and chase around two trucks regularly dispatched to events around the metro for gourmet taqueria fare.
When chef Vuong Nguyen left avant-garde Asian concept Guernsey Park in 2014 to open a breakfast and lunch concept, local diners were left scratching their heads. But when Bonjour opened in Chase Plaza in early 2015 it wasn’t long before lines led out the door for Nguyen’s precision French techniques expressed in classic made-fromscratch café fare.
Nic’s Grill
Café Kacao
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Owner Justin “Nic” Nicholas has built an international reputation as one of the country’s burger kings by serving 19 years behind the griddle at his 17-seat Nic’s Grill. From “Diners, Drive-In and Dives” to French GQ magazine, all have lauded the hand-formed burgers grilled with precision and panache at Nic’s. Lines usually stretch around the corner, but the fact the line is always there is strong indication something special waits inside.
The Mule
The cornerstone of The Plaza District’s dining venues, The Mule is devoted to gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and a wide selection of cold beer. The Mule’s success has helped new Plaza concepts like Empire Slice House, Chiltepes and Oak and Ore find traction.
Breakfast Go-To’s Elemental Coffee Roasters
Coffee enthusiasts Laura and Laurent Massenat and friends first turned their passion for coffee into one of the city’s top roasteries before opening Elemental’s coffee shop in Midtown back in 2011. Now serving coffee from roaster to counter, Elemental offers a full breakfast menu overseen by Elena Farrar, who built her reputation at another local favorite, The Wedge Pizzeria. When Kitchen No. 324 opened in late 2013 the bar for downtown dining was immediately raised. With a coffee program, a fleet of house-baked breads and pastries, Kitchen 324 is among the city’s most popular breakfast stops, but added dinner service and an updated menu from chef Chris McCabe in 2014.
Long lines for breakfast are nothing new to Luidgi Del Cid and his family’s Café Kacao, which specializes in Guatemalan coffee and cuisine. Café Kacao serves its signature breakfast all day along with an expanded lunch menu. The only bad news: No dinner service – yet.
Drink and Dine Slaughter’s Hall
Slaughter’s Hall opened in December 2014 as a counterbalance to the owner’s group nearby upscale WSKY Lounge. Chef Jonathan Groth just joined the team to update the small-plate offerings at WSKY and elevate the soups, salads, sandwiches and appetizer offerings at Slaughter’s Hall. Located in legendary Deep Deuce, Slaughter’s Hall has started offering live music as well.
Bossa Nova Caipirinha Lounge
Looking for inspiration for her Bossa Nova Bar, owner Ana Davis traveled to her home country Brazil over the summer last year. Davis returned and closed the rooftop concept to renovate and rebrand into the Bossa Nova Caipirinha Lounge. The previously simple menu now boasts nine different versions of Brazil’s national cocktail, the Caipirinha and 50 extra seats.
The R&J Lounge and Supper Club
Chef/owners Russ Johnson and Jonathon Stranger built a national reputation with five-year-old, farm-to-table Ludivine, but last year jumped in the Wayback Machine to conjure the R&J Lounge and Supper Club. Channeling the early 1960s Great American Supper Club, the R&J serves umbrellaadorned cocktails in Tiki mugs, champagne on tap and a menu Betty Draper would be proud to serve.
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Mahogany Prime Steakhouse
Hal Smith Group’s most ambitious concept Mahogany Prime Steakhouse opened its second location in downtown Oklahoma City in 2015. The new space is nearly four times larger than the original with far more ostentatious ambiance. Instead of low-lit, quiet intimate dining, the new place features a dining-room long banquette, halfmoon booths, numerous private dining options and an enormous bar.
Jamil’s
Greg Gawey took over operations of his uncle’s iconic Lebanese steakhouse back in the late 1960s. It’s the city last remaining restaurant of its kind with Lebanese mezzes mixed with smoked bologna and smoked ribs served ahead of TopChoice steaks, seafood and chops. Located in an old home with a long, bawdy history, Jamil’s has anchored the north end of the Capitol complex along Lincoln Boulevard for more than 50 years.
Cattlemen’s Steakhouse
The city’s oldest restaurant has been through a renaissance or two, the last in 1982 when Dick Stubbs and David Egan took over the day-today of then Cattlemen’s Café. Now Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, the cuisine has changed very little over the years other than to add to the arsenal of steaks. Breakfast is still served daily, the salad dressing recipe remains top secret, and lamb fries continue to be among Cattlemen’s bestsellers. Cattlemen’s now has a strong wine list and nationwide following.
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Junior’s
When Junior Simon opened his swank restaurant and club in the basement of the Oil Building in 1973, the sky was the limit. Forty-three years, two major oil downturns and the death of its founder haven’t stopped Junior’s. Owner Jim Shumsky, a longtime regular, maintains the same Don Draperfriendly ambience and classic supper club cuisine.
The Metro Wine Bar and Bistro
Owners Chris and LaVeryl Lower opened 28 years ago and have a following that ranks among the city’s most loyal. With one of the state’s best wine lists, The Metro’s upscale fare draws inspiration from around the globe while adhering to French sensibilities.
Asian Tour Pho Lien Hoa
Since 2000, Pho Lien Hoa has set the standard for Oklahoma City’s competitive pho market. Though the Asian district has grown leaps and bounds since Lien Le took over Pho Lien Hoa, her cashonly operation still boasts the longest lines thanks to a variety of noodles and rich broths in which to serve them.
Grand House Asian Bistro
Owners Cathy and Thai Tien are among the Asian district’s pioneers. They opened in a tiny building across the street from the current home of Grand House Asian Bistro – a large, well-appointed space adorned with blown glass, featuring live jazz on Fridays and Dim Sum service Sundays, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Szechuan Bistro
The family-owned Szechuan Bistro represents the reach of influence from the city’s Asian District. The restaurant kicked the buffet habit for a menu boasting as much traditional Chinese cuisine as it does Americanized classics. Owners Yuan Ren and Xiu Mie Chen have taken an old Burger King and turned it into a modern Asian bistro
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Nearly 50 stories above downtown near the top of the Devon Tower, Vast offers artfully crafted continental cuisine and a view that stretches for miles. Since chef Kurt Fleischfresser took the reins at the city’s loftiest restaurant, Vast has begun to hit all the high notes for fine dining: menu, service and atmosphere. Chef de cuisine Patrick Williams welcomed the addition of sous chef Kevin Lee,
and together they’ve taken Vast to new heights. Private dining options abound with a menu drawing inspiration as broad as the view.
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Not just any steak
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Hungry for steak? Cattlemen’s Steakhouse has been recognized by Gourmet Magazine, Southern Living and Bon Appetit. We’ve also been featured on the hit television shows Man Vs. Food and Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. Cattlemen’s has won the Best Steakhouse Award by The Oklahoman and the Oklahoma Gazette every year for nearly two decades. Even the President dropped in for a great steak. But the best proof of just how great our steak is – is to come taste for yourself.
1309 South Agnew • 1st Light South of I-40 Located in Historic Stockyards City, OKC
405.236.0416 CattlemensRestaurant.com
OPEN 6AM EVERY DAY
In the heart of Bricktown West brings excellent service combined with innovave and modern cuisine making dining a truly enjoyable experience. With two bars, one upstairs and one downstairs, three private rooms and a pao accommodang up to 125 people we can handle pares large and small. Call for reservaons.
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European Tour La Baguette
Michel Buthion and his brother chef Alain’s lofty reputation was built on pushing gustatory boundaries in casual, fun environment bolstered by an artisan market that includes a small army of take-away desserts and gourmet foods.
Pizzeria Gusto
Uptown 23rd’s most dynamic restaurant duo, Chris Lower and chef Kathryn Mathis, has struck street foods for inspiration again with Pizzeria Gusto. Unlike previous concepts, Gusto is full service with a full bar. Dough is made daily and baked in a 900-degree wood-fired oven, resulting in crisp Neapolitan-style pizza. Craft cocktails and small plates round out the offerings.
Stella Modern Italian
Owner Lori Tyler opened Stella in 2010, converting an old gas station into one of the city’s most beautiful restaurants. Chef Melissa Aust oversees the upscale, food-forward menu, which is served in a casual, elegant setting bathed in natural light muted by curtains made of Italian fabric by day and set aglow by Venetian glass fixtures by night. At the granite-top bar, you can choose from 73 bottles of wine and 23 by the glass.
Seafood and More The Drake
Since 1984, Paul Seikel has been Oklahoma City’s pre-eminent purveyor of Cajun-style seafood. With Pearl’s Oyster Bar near Nichols Hills and Crabtown in Bricktown, Seikel has diners covered from from a Big Ol’ Bowl of Beans and Rice to a crab boil flung on the table. Both places offer a broad menu, but the specialties of the house come from the sea.
Rococo Restaurant and Fine Wine
Chef/owner Bruce Rinehart came to Oklahoma City to open his dream restaurant back in 2004, an homage to his East Coast roots with plenty of inspiration from his travels along the Pacific Coast. The city’s most popular crab cake is a signature, but the menu offers plenty of pasta, steaks and fresh seafood. With two locations, the Northpark store boasts one of the city’s most bountiful brunches.
Ludivine
Chef/owners Jonathon Stranger and Russ Johnson just celebrated their fifth year, which has been a succession of accolades from various national gourmet magazines for its style and grace while adhering to farm-to-table principles. The menu changes each week, drawing almost exclusively from the season’s bounty. Ludivine also has a full bar that follows the same credo.
Museum Café
Chefs Henry Boudreaux and Ahmed Farnia oversee the restaurant attached to Oklahoma City’s Museum of Art and offer foods meant to live up to the venue’s devotion to beauty and creativity. The menu hits all the high notes with steaks, chops and fresh seafood that draws harmony from global influences.
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A Good Egg Dining Group started populating Oklahoma City with top-notch concepts since opening Cheever’s Café 15 years ago. Red Prime Steakhouse, Iron Star Urban Barbecue, Republic Gastropub, Tucker’s Onion Burgers and Kitchen No. 324 followed but the latest installation, The Drake Seafood and Oysterette, is its most ambitious yet. Featuring oysters from both coasts and fresh seafood daily, The Drake offers upscale fare in casual environs.
Pearl’s Oyster Bar/Crabtown
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with a surprising wine selection and bountiful private dining space. The menu offers an exciting alternative for those predisposed to culinary adventure without sacrificing the foundation of what makes Chinese food popular in the U.S.
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DOWNTOWN / BRICKTOWN / MIDTOWN Aloft Oklahoma City Downtown-Bricktown 209 N. Walnut Ave. • 73104 (405) 605-2100 • (877) 462-5638 $$$ • 134 rooms
The Ambassador Hotel Oklahoma City 1200 N. Walker Ave. • 73103 (405) 600-6200 $$$ • 54 rooms
Colcord Hotel 15 N. Robinson Ave. • 73102 (405) 601-4300 • (866) 781-3800 $$$ • 108 rooms
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown 2 W. Reno Ave. • 73102 (405) 232-2290 • (800) 217-9905 $$$ • 225 rooms
Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel 10 N. Broadway Ave. • 73102 (405) 228-8000 • (800) 468-3571 $$$ • 311 rooms
Hampton Inn & Suites Oklahoma City - Bricktown 300 E. Sheridan Ave. • 73104 (405) 232-3600 • (800) HAMPTON $$$ • 200 rooms
Residence Inn Downtown|Bricktown 400 E. Reno Ave. • 73104 (405) 601-1700 • (800) 236-2427 $$$ • 151 rooms
Hilton Garden Inn Oklahoma City - Bricktown 328 E. Sheridan Ave. • 73104 (405) 270-0588 • (877) STAY-HGI $$$ • 155 rooms
Sheraton Hotel Oklahoma City Downtown 1 N. Broadway Ave. • 73102 (405) 235-2780 • (800) 325-3535 $$$ • 396 rooms
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oklahoma City Downtown 101 E. Main St. • 73104 (405) 778-8100 • (888) 465-4329 $$$ • 124 rooms
Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City 1 Park Ave. • 73102 (405) 272-3040 • (800) HILTONS $$$ • 225 rooms
Homewood Suites by Hilton Oklahoma City - Bricktown 328 E. Sheridan Ave. • 73104 (405) 232-3200 • (800) CALL-HOME $$$ • 100 rooms
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Embassy Suites – Oklahoma City Downtown / Medical Center 741 N. Phillips Ave. • 73108 (405) 239-3900• (800) EMBASSY $$$ • 195 rooms
The Grandison Inn at Maney Park 1200 N. Shartel Ave. • 73103 (405) 232-8778 • (888) 799-4667 $$$ • 8 rooms (Bed & Breakfast)
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NORTHWEST America’s Best Value Inn Oklahoma City/Yukon 321 N. Mustang Rd., Yukon • 73099 (405) 324-1000 • (888) 315-2378 $ • 107 rooms
Best Western Plus 6101 N. Santa Fe Ave. • 73118 (405) 848-1919 • (800) 369-7223 $$ • 93 rooms
Best Western Memorial Inn & Suites 1301 W. Memorial Rd. • 73114 (405) 286-5199 • (800) 780-7234 $$ • 60 rooms
Best Western PLUS Yukon 11440 W. I-40 Service Rd. Yukon • 73099 (405) 265-2995 • (877) 429-4795 $$ • 69 rooms
Comfort Inn at Founders Tower 5704 Mosteller Dr. • 73112 (405) 810-1100 • (877) 424-6423 $$ • 51 rooms
Comfort Suites Oklahoma City/Yukon 11424 NW 4th St.,Yukon • 73099 (405) 577-6500 • (877) 424-6423 $$ • 72 rooms
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Northwest Expressway 3141 Northwest Expressway • 73112 (405) 843-2002 • (800) 596-2375 $$ • 80 rooms
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Oklahoma City North Quail Springs 3518 W. Memorial Rd. • 73120 (405) 286-3555 • (800) 456-4000 $$ • 95 rooms
Courtyard Oklahoma City North Marriott 13511 Highland Park Blvd. • 73120 (405) 418-4000 • (888) 236-2427 $$$ • 110 rooms
Courtyard Oklahoma City Northwest - Marriott 1515 Northwest Expressway • 73118 (405) 848-0808 • (800) 236-2427 $$$ • 122 rooms
Crowne Plaza Oklahoma City 2945 Northwest Expressway • 73112 (405) 848-4811 • (877) 227-6963 $$$ • 218 rooms
Days Inn Oklahoma City Northwest 2801 NW 39th St. • 73112 (405) 946-0741 • (800) 225-3297 $ • 11 rooms
Executive Inn – Expressway 6410 Northwest Expressway • 73132 (405) 728-9913 $ • 41 rooms
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Budget Inn of Oklahoma City 4017 NW 39th Expressway • 73112 (405) 947-0038 • (800) 421-4656 $ • 115 rooms
Comfort Inn & Suites Quail Springs 13501 N. Highland Park Blvd. • 73120 (405) 286-2700 • (877) 424-6423 $$ • 68 rooms
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Extended Stay America Oklahoma City Northwest Expressway 2720 Northwest Expressway • 73112 (405) 942-7441 • (800) 804-3724 $ • 110 rooms
Hampton Inn Oklahoma City Northwest 3022 Northwest Expressway • 73112 (405) 947-0953 • (800) HAMPTON $$ • 96 rooms
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oklahoma City Penn Square 2811 Northwest Expressway • 73112 (405) 848-1500 • (800) HOLIDAY $$ • 76 rooms
Extended Stay America Oklahoma City Northwest 4811 Northwest Expressway • 73132 (405) 722-2802 • (800) 804-3724 $ • 71 rooms
Hampton Inn Oklahoma City Quail Springs 13500 Plaza Terrace • 73120 (405) 752-7070 • (800) HAMPTON $$ • 62 rooms
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oklahoma City Northwest 3520 NW 135th St. • 73120 (405) 751-8900 • (800) HOLIDAY $$ • 92 rooms
Fairfield Inn Oklahoma City Quail Springs North 13520 Plaza Terrace • 73120 (405) 755-8686 • (800) 236-2427 $$ • 62 rooms
Hilton Garden Inn Oklahoma City Midtown 2809 Northwest Expressway • 73112 (405) 607-4000 • (800) HILTONS $$ • 107 rooms
Hospitality Inn 3709 NW 39th St. • 73112 (405) 942-7730 $ • 90 rooms
Four Points by Sheraton Oklahoma City Quail Springs 3117 NW 137th St. • 73134 (405) 418-8448 • (800) 368-7764 $$ • 118 rooms
Hilton Garden Inn Oklahoma City North Quail Springs 3201 NW 137th St. • 73134 (405) 752-5200 • (800) HILTONS $$ • 113 rooms
Habana Inn 2200 NW 40th St. • 73112 (405) 528-2221 • (800) 988-2221 $ • 160 rooms
Holiday Inn Oklahoma City North Quail Springs 13800 Quail Springs Parkway • 73134 (405) 286-9393 • (800) HOLIDAY $$ • 109 rooms
Hyatt Place Oklahoma City Northwest 1511 Northwest Expressway • 73118 (405) 840-5557 • (888) 492-8847 $$$ • 79 rooms
Isola Bella 6303 NW 63rd St. • 73132 (405) 721-2194 $$ • 296 rooms La Quinta Inn & Suites Oklahoma City Northwest Expressway 4829 Northwest Expressway • 73132 (405) 773-5575 • (800) 753-3757 $$ • 119 rooms
La Quinta Inn & Suites Oklahoma City-Yukon 11500 W. I-40 Service Rd. Yukon • 73099 (405) 494-7600 (800) 753-3757 $$$ • 80 rooms
Motel 6 - Oklahoma City 2727 W. I-44 Service Rd. 73112 (405) 948-8000 (800) 466-8356 $ • 57 rooms
Sleep Inn & Suites Oklahoma City Northwest 5200 N. Classen Cir. • 73118 (405) 286-5400 (877) 424-6423 $$ • 55 rooms
SpringHill Suites Oklahoma City Quail Springs 3201 W. Memorial Rd. 73134 (405) 749-1595 (800) 236-2427 $$$ • 128 rooms
Tower Hotel Oklahoma City 3233 Northwest Expressway 73112 (405) 842-6633 $$$ • 354 rooms
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Travelodge - Oklahoma City North 1600 Northwest Expressway 73118 (405) 840-1440 (800) 576-0767 $$ • 51 rooms
Value Place Oklahoma City I-44 Central 3800 N. I-44 Service Rd. 73112 (405) 652-1100 $$$ • 120 rooms
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Waterford Marriott 6300 Waterford Blvd. 73118 (405) 848-4782 (800) 236-2427 $$$ • 197 rooms
Wyndham Garden Oklahoma City North 6200 N. Robinson Ave. 73118 (405) 286-4777 $$ • 145 rooms
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Staybridge Suites Oklahoma City Quail Springs 2740 NW 138th St. • 73134 (405) 286-3800 (877) 238-8889 $$$ • 106 rooms
Super 8 Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Northwest 2821 NW 39th Expressway 73112 (405) 946-9170 (800) 454-3213 $ • 60 rooms
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Oklahoma City Quail Springs 3003 W. Memorial Rd. 73134 (405) 755-7000 (800) 753-3757 $$$ • 96 rooms
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SOUTHWEST America’s Best Value Inn and Suites Oklahoma City West 4602 Enterprise Way • 73128 (405) 949-0855 • (888) 315-2378 $ • 39 rooms AmericInn Hotel & Suites Oklahoma City Airport 1905 S. Meridian Ave. • 73108 (405) 682-2080 • (800) 634-3444 $$ • 134 rooms
Baymont Inn & Suites Oklahoma City Airport 4240 I-40 W. Service Rd. • 73108 (405) 943-4400 • (800) 337-0550 $ • 50 rooms
Best Western PLUS Barsana Hotel & Suites 7701 C.A. Henderson Blvd. • 73139 (405) 601-1200 • (800) 780-7234 $$ • 63 rooms
Best Western Saddleback Inn and Conference Center 4300 SW 3rd St. • 73108 (405) 947-7000 • (800) 228-3903 $$$ • 220 rooms
Cambridge Inn Oklahoma City Airport 7400 S. May Ave. • 73159 (405) 682-2211 • (800) 854-9517 $ • 62 rooms
Candlewood Suites Oklahoma City 4400 River Park Dr. • 73108 (405) 680-8770 • (877) 859-5095 $ • 122 rooms
Comfort Inn Oklahoma City Airport 5921 SW 8th St. • 73128 (405) 470-7676 • (877) 424-6423 $$ • 89 rooms
Comfort Inn South I-240 7601 C.A. Henderson Blvd. • 73139 (405) 631-3111 • (877) 424-6423 $$ • 62 rooms
Comfort Suites Oklahoma City 4220 W. I-40 Service Rd. • 73108 (405) 943-2700 • (877) 424-6423 $$ • 54 rooms
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Oklahoma City Airport 2415 S. Meridian Ave. • 73108 (405) 605-8300 • (800) 596-2375 $$ • 102 rooms
Courtyard by Marriott Oklahoma City Airport 4301 Highline Blvd. • 73108 (405) 946-6500 • (800) 217-9905 $$ • 149 rooms
Days Inn Oklahoma City West 504 S. Meridian Ave. • 73108 (405) 942-8294 • (800) 225-3297 $ • 126 rooms
Econo Lodge Oklahoma City West 8200 W. I-40 Service Rd. • 73128 (405) 787-7051 • (877) 424-6423 $ • 50 rooms Embassy Suites Oklahoma City Will Rogers World Airport 1815 S. Meridian Ave. • 73108 (405) 682-6000 • (800) EMBASSY $$$ • 236 rooms
Extended Stay America Oklahoma City Airport 4820 W. Reno Ave. • 73127 (405) 948-4443 • (800) 804-3724 $ • 101 rooms
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Biltmore Hotel 401 S. Meridian Ave. • 73108 (405) 947-7681 • (800) 522-6620 $$ • 364 rooms
Cambria Suites Oklahoma City 4410 SW 19th St. • 73108 (405) 688-3300 • (877) 424-6423 $$$ • 134 rooms
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Oklahoma City Airport 4521 SW 15th St. • 73128 (405) 604-3223 • (800) 236-2427 $$ • 110 rooms
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oklahoma City Airport 4400 Highline Blvd. • 73108 (405) 948-3366 • (800) HOLIDAY $$ • 83 rooms
Four Points by Sheraton Oklahoma City Airport 6300 E. Terminal Dr. • 73159 (405) 681-3500 • (800) 368-7764 $$ • 117 rooms
Holiday Inn Oklahoma City Airport 4401 SW 15th St. • 73108 (405) 601-7272 • (800) HOLIDAY $$ • 147 rooms
Governor’s Suites Hotel 2308 S. Meridian Ave. • 73108 (405) 682-5299 • (888) 819-7575 $$ • 50 rooms
Homewood Suites by Hilton Oklahoma City West 6920 W. Reno Ave. • 73127 (405) 789-3600 • (800) 225-4663 $$$ • 90 rooms
Hampton Inn & Suites Oklahoma City South 920 SW 77th St. • 73139 (405) 602-3400 • (800) HAMPTON $$$ • 90 rooms
Howard Johnson Inn Oklahoma City 400 S. Meridian Ave. • 73108 (405) 943-9841 • (800) 221-5801 $ • 96 rooms
Hampton Inn & Suites Oklahoma City Airport 4333 SW 15th St. • 73108 (405) 604-8000 • (800) HAMPTON $$$ • 104 Rooms
Hyatt Place Oklahoma City Airport 1818 S. Meridian Ave. • 73108 (405) 682-3900 • (888) 492-8847 $$ • 126 rooms
La Quinta Inn Oklahoma City Airport 800 S. Meridian Ave. • 73108 (405) 942-0040 • (800) 753-3757 $ • 168 rooms
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Meridian Inn 1224 S. Meridian Ave. • 73108 (405) 948-7294 • (888) 670-2958 $ • 100 rooms
Microtel Inn & Suites OKC 624 S. MacArthur Blvd. • 73128 (405)942-0011 • (800) 337-0050 $ • 56 rooms
Motel 6 Oklahoma City Airport 820 S. Meridian Ave. • 73108 (405) 946-6662 • (800) 466-8356 $ • 128 rooms
Oak Tree Inn & Suites 1200 S. Meridian Ave. • 73108 (405) 943-7800 $ • 143 rooms
Quality Inn & Suites 4200 W. I-40 Service Rd. • 73108 (405) 429-5299 • (877) 424-6423 $ • 100 rooms
Quality Inn Southwest Oklahoma City 7800 C.A. Henderson Blvd. • 73139 (405) 632-6666 • (877) 424-6423 $ • 149 rooms
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Hilton Garden Inn Oklahoma City Airport 801 S. Meridian Ave. • 73108 (405) 942-1400 • (800) HILTONS $$ • 161 rooms
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Ramada Oklahoma City Airport North 2200 S. Meridian Ave. 73108 (405) 681-9000 (800) 854-9517 $ • 94 rooms
Red Roof Inn Oklahoma City Airport-Fairgrounds 309 S. Meridian Ave. 73108 (405) 947-8777 (800) RED-ROOF $ • 91 rooms
Rodeway Inn & Suites Oklahoma City 321 S. Rockwell Ave. 73128 (405) 787-1350 (877) 424-6423 $ • 59 rooms Route 66 Inn Oklahoma City 4712 W. I-40 Service Rd. 73128 (405) 947-8721 $ • 151 rooms
Sleep Inn Oklahoma City 4620 W. Enterprise Way 73128 (405) 946-1600 (877) 424-6423 $$ • 56 rooms
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Sonesta ES Suites Oklahoma City 4361 W. Reno Ave. 73107 (405) 942-4500 (800) 236-2427 $$$ • 136 rooms
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SpringHill Suites Oklahoma City Airport 510 S. MacArthur Blvd. 73128 (405) 604-0200 (800) 287-9400 $$ • 100 rooms
Staybridge Suites Oklahoma City 4411 SW 15th St. • 73108 (405) 429-4400 (800) 439-4745 $$$ • 103 rooms
Super 8 Motel Oklahoma Airport Fairgrounds West 311 S. Meridian Ave. 73108 (405) 947-7801 (800) 454-3213 $ • 73 rooms
TownePlace Suites Oklahoma City Airport 4601 SW 15th St. • 73128 (405) 600-9988 (800) 257-3000 $$$ • 93 rooms
Wingate by Wyndham Oklahoma City 2001 S. Meridian Ave. 73108 (405) 682-3600 (800) 337-0077 $$ • 99 rooms
WoodSpring Suites OKC Airport 4300 W. I-40 Service Rd. 73108 (405) 945-2255 $$$ • 124 rooms
Wyndham Garden Hotel Oklahoma City 2101 S. Meridian Ave. 73108 (405) 685-4000 (877) 999-3223 $$ • 244 rooms
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NORTHEAST Bricktown Hotel and Convention Center 2001 E. Reno Ave. • 73117 (405) 235-1647 • (800) 477-0629 $$ • 185 rooms
Comfort Inn North Oklahoma City 4625 NE 120th St. • 73131 (405) 478-7282 • (877) 424-6423 $$ • 60 rooms
Days Inn Oklahoma City 12013 N. 1-35 Service Rd. • 73131 (405) 478-2554 • (800) 225-3297 $ • 74 rooms
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites – Bricktown 1750 E. Reno Ave. • 73117 (405) 278-7250 $ • 90 rooms Econo Lodge North Oklahoma City 12001 N. I-35 Service Rd. • 73131 (405) 478-0400 • (877) 424-6423 $ • 60 rooms
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oklahoma City North 12013 Holland St. • 73131 (405) 608-8008 • (800) HOLIDAY $$$ • 78 rooms
Knight’s Inn Oklahoma City North 11900 N. I-35 Service Rd. • 73131 (405) 478-2888 • (800) 477-0629 $ • 70 rooms
Lincoln Inn Express Hotel & Suites 5405 N. Lincoln Blvd. • 73105 (405) 528-7563 • (800) 687-5170 $$ • 90 rooms
Motel 6 Oklahoma City North Frontier City 12121 N. I-35 Service Rd. • 73131 (405) 478-4030 • (800) 466-8356 $ • 99 rooms
Oxford Inn 5301 N. Lincoln Blvd. • 73105 (405) 605-0206 $ • 35 rooms
Park Hill Inn & Suites 1400 NE 63rd St. • 73111 (405) 478-5221 $ • 50 rooms
Remington Inn 6000 N. Bryant Ave. • 73121 (405) 478-3200 $ • 69 rooms
Sleep Inn & Suites Oklahoma City 12024 N. I-35 Service Rd. • 73131 (405) 478-9898 • (877) 424-6423 $$ • 69 rooms
Super 8 Oklahoma City Frontier City 11935 N. I-35 Service Rd. • 73131 (405) 478-8288 • (800) 454-3213 $ • 48 rooms Motel 6 Bricktown 1800 E. Reno Ave. • 73117 (405) 235-4531 • (877) 424-6423 $ • 84 rooms
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Economy Inn 12005 N. I-35 Service Rd. • 73131 (405) 478-9292 $ • 70 rooms
Executive Inn – Bryant 7412 N. Bryant Ave. • 73121 (405) 478-0205 $ • 36 rooms
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America’s Best Value Inn Bricktown Oklahoma City 3030 S. Prospect Ave. • 73129 (405) 677-1000 • (888) 315-2378 $ • 99 rooms
Courtesy Inn South 1307 SE 44th St. • 73129 (405) 672-4533 $ • 70 rooms
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Days Inn Oklahoma City/ Moore 8217 S. I-35 Service Rd. 73149 (405) 606-2222 (800) 225-3297 $$ • 91 rooms
Days Inn South 2616 S. I-35 Service Rd. 73129 (405) 677-0521 (800) 225-3297 $ • 152 rooms 18,000 sq. ft. sports & recreation area
Executive Inn I-35 3501 S. I-35 Service Rd. 73129 (405) 672-1193 $ • 41 rooms
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Fairfield Inn Oklahoma City South 1101 E. I-240 Service Rd. 73149 (405) 634-9595 (888) 236-2427 $$ • 81 rooms
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oklahoma City Southeast I-35 1629 S. Prospect Ave. 73129 (405) 602-6611 (888) 465-7329 $$ • 87 rooms
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Motel 6 Oklahoma City South 1337 SE 44th St. • 73129 (405) 601-3977 (800) 466-8356 $ • 60 rooms
Ramada Inn Airport South 6800 S. I-35 Service Rd. 73149 (405) 631-3321 (800) 854-9517 $ • 110 rooms
Residence Inn Oklahoma City South 1111 E. I-240 Service Rd. 73149 (405) 634-9696 (888) 236-2427 $$$ • 90 rooms
Studio 6 Oklahoma City 3850 S. Prospect Ave. 73149 (405) 601-7070 (800) 466-8356 $ • 60 rooms
Rodeway Inn 8315 S. I-35 Service Rd. 73149 (405) 631-8661 (800) 337-0550 $ • 121 rooms
Super 8 Oklahoma City 3852 S. Prospect Ave. 73129 (405) 601-5600 (800) 454-3213 $ • 72 rooms
Value Place Oklahoma City Southeast 4112 E. I-240 Service Rd. 73135 (405) 619-9495 $$$ • 104 rooms
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Resource Guide DISTRICTS M11 Adventure District Northeast Oklahoma City at I-35 & I-44 (405) 290-7529 www.okcadventure.com K8 Asian District N. Classen Blvd. from NW 23rd St. to NW 32nd St. www.okcasiandistrict.com
J9 Midtown NW 10th St. & Walker Ave. www.midtownokc.com K9 Paseo Arts District NW 30th St. & N. Dewey Ave. (405) 525-2688 www.thepaseo.com J8 Plaza District NW 16th St. & N. Gatewood Ave. (405) 367-9403 www.plazadistrict.org
N11 American Pigeon Museum and Library & World of Wings Pigeon Center 2300 NE 63rd St. (405) 478-5155 theamericanpigeonmuseum.org
I9 Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum 620 N. Harvey Ave. (405) 235-3313 (888) 542-4673 www.oklahomacity nationalmemorial.org
M12 ASA National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum 2801 NE 50th St. (405) 424-5266 www.asasoftball.com
J9 Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum 1400 Classen Dr. (405) 235-4458 www.oklahomahof.com
I10 Automobile Alley N. Broadway Ave. from NW 4th St. to NW 10th St. (405) 235-3500 www.automobilealley.org
H7 Stockyards City S. Agnew Ave. & Exchange Ave. (405) 235-7267 www.stockyardscity.org
H10 Boathouse District 725 S. Lincoln Blvd. (405) 552-4040 www.boathousedistrict.org
J10 Harn Homestead & 1889ers Museum 1721 N. Lincoln Blvd. (405) 235-4058 www.harnhomestead.com
K9 Uptown 23rd NW 23rd St. & N. Walker Ave. www.uptown23rd.com
L12 International Gymnastics Hall of Fame (inside Science Museum Oklahoma) 2100 NE 52nd St. (405) 235-5600 www.ighof.com
L9 Western Avenue N. Western Ave. between NW 36th St. & Wilshire Blvd. (405) 412-5990 www.visitwesternavenue.com
M8 Classen Curve N. Classen Blvd. & NW Grand Blvd. (405) 848-7521 www.classencurve.com
L12 45th Infantry Division Museum 2145 NE 36th St. (405) 424-5313 www.45thdivisionmuseum.com
I10 Deep Deuce Downtown Oklahoma City at NE 1st St. & Central Ave. www.downtownokc.com
E5 99’s Museum of Women Pilots 4300 Amelia Earhart Lane (405) 685-9990 (800) 994-1929 www.ninety-nines.org
I9 Film Row Downtown Oklahoma City at W. Sheridan Ave & S. Lee Ave. www.filmrowokc.com
MUSEUMS
I10 American Banjo Museum 9 E. Sheridan Ave. (405) 604-2793 americanbanjomuseum.com
L10 Jim Thorpe Association and Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame 4040 N. Lincoln Blvd. (405) 427-1400 www.jimthorpeassoc.org B13 Museum of Osteology 10301 S. Sunnylane Rd. (405) 814-0006 www.museumofosteology.org M11 National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum 1700 NE 63rd St. (405) 478-2250 nationalcowboymuseum.org I9 Oklahoma City Museum of Art 415 Couch Dr. (405) 236-3100 www.okcmoa.com
J9 Oklahoma Museum of Telephone History 111 Dean A. McGee Ave. (405) 236-6153 K12 Oklahoma Railway Museum 3400 NE Grand Blvd. (405) 424-8222 oklahomarailwaymuseum.org L12 Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum 2716 NE 50th St. (405) 424-3440 www.osfa.info I9 Red Earth Museum & Gallery 6 Santa Fe Plaza (405) 427-5228 www.redearth.org J6 World Organization of China Painters Museum 2641 NW 10th St. (405) 521-1234 www.wocporg.com
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I10 Bricktown Entertainment District Downtown Oklahoma City at E. Sheridan Ave. & S. Mickey Mantle Dr. (405) 236-8666 www.welcometobricktown.com
K10 Oklahoma History Center 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. (405) 521-2491 www.okhistory.org
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ATTRACTIONS I10 Brickopolis 101 S. Mickey Mantle Dr. (405) 516-2745 www.brickopolisu.com I10 Bricktown Canal Bricktown Entertainment District www.welcometobricktown.com
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I10 Bricktown Water Taxi 111 S. Mickey Mantle Dr. Ticket Booth: On S. Mickey Mantle Dr. between Reno Ave. & Sheridan Ave. (405) 234-8294 www.bricktownwatertaxi.com H4 Celebration Station 509 Westline Dr. (405) 942-7888 www.celebrationstation.com M6 Dave & Buster’s 5501 N. May Ave. (405) 254-9900 www.daveandbusters.com J9 Dust Bowl Lanes & Lounge 421 NW 10th St. (405) 609-3302 www.dustbowlok.com M6 The Escape OKC 912 NW 23rd St. (405) 898-8999 www.theescapeokc.com Q14 Frontier City Theme Park 11501 N. I-35 Service Rd. (405) 478-2140 www.frontiercity.com H8 The Historic OKC Farmers Public Market 311 S. Klein Ave. (405) 232-6506 www.okcfarmersmarket.com
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R8 Main Event 1441 W. Memorial Rd. (405) 751-4900 www.mainevent.com
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I9 Myriad Botanical Gardens & Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory 301 W. Reno Ave. (405) 445-7080 www.myriadgardens.com J11 Oklahoma Governor’s Mansion 820 NE 23rd St. (405) 528-2020 ok.gov/governor/Mansion.html
L12 Oklahoma City Zoo & Botanical Gardens 2101 NE 50th St. (405) 424-3344 www.okczoo.com H10 Oklahoma Land Run Monument South End of Bricktown Canal Bricktown Entertainment District www.okc.gov/landrun H10 Oklahoma River Cruises Bricktown Landing – 334 Centennial Dr. Exchange Landing – 1503 Exchange Ave. Meridian Landing – 4345 SW 15th St. Regatta Park Landing – 701 S. Lincoln Blvd. (405) 702-7755 (866) 825-6363 www.okrivercruises.com K10 Oklahoma State Capitol Complex 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. (405) 521-3356 I6 Oklahoma State Fair Park 3001 General Pershing Blvd. (405) 948-6700 www.okstatefair.com K10 Oklahoma Veteran’s Memorial Gardens State Capitol Park 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. (405) 751-5667 www.oklahoma veteransmemorial.us A8 Orr Family Farm 14400 S. Western Ave. (405) 799-3276 www.orrfamilyfarm.com J9 Overholser Mansion 405 NW 15th St. (405) 525-5325 www.overholsermansion.org K6 Pole Position Raceway 2905 NW 36th St. (405) 942-2292 www.polepositionraceway.com I10 RedPin Bowling Lounge 200 S. Oklahoma Ave. (405) 702-8880 www.bowlredpin.com M12 Remington Park Racing Casino 1 Remington Place (405) 424-1000 www.remingtonpark.com
L12 Science Museum Oklahoma 2100 NE 52nd St. (405) 602-3760 (800) 532-7652 www.sciencemuseumok.org R8 Top Golf 13313 Pawnee Dr. (405) 607-7154 www.topgolf.com I5 White Water Bay 3908 W. Reno Ave. (405) 943-9687 www.whitewaterbay.com
ARTS PERFORMING I10 Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma (ACM@UCO) Performance Lab 25 S. Oklahoma Ave., Suite 400 (405) 974-4700 www.acm-uco.edu M10 Black Liberated Arts Center, Inc. 4915 N. Lincoln Blvd. (405) 524-3800 www.blacinc.org I9 Canterbury Choral Society Performances at Civic Center Music Hall 428 W. California Ave., Suite 100 (405) 232-7464 www.canterburyokc.com I8 Carpenter Square Theatre 800 W. Main St. (405) 232-6500 www.carpentersquare.com I9 Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker Ave. (405) 297-2584 www.okcciviccenter.com
I9 Oklahoma City Ballet Performances at Civic Center Music Hall 7421 N. Classen Ave. (405) 843-9898 www.okcballet.com I9 Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra Performances at Civic Center Music Hall 428 W. California Ave. (405) 842-5387 www.okcphilharmonic.org I9 Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre Performances at Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker Ave. (405) 848-3761 www.cityrep.com I9 Oklahoma City Theatre Company Performances at Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker Ave. (405) 297-2264 www.okctheatrecompany.org K7 Oklahoma Opera & Music Theater 2501 N. Blackwelder Ave. (405) 208-5227 www.okcu.edu/music/omt.aspx I9 Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park Main Performance Stage: Myriad Botanical Gardens Water Stage 301 W. Reno Ave. (405) 235-3700 www.oklahomashakespeare.org H7 The Rodeo Opry 2221 Exchange Ave. (405) 297-9773 www.ohfo.org
VISUAL I10 [ArtSpace] at Untitled 1 NE 3rd St. (405) 815-9995 www.artspaceatuntitled.org I6 Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center 3000 General Pershing Blvd. (405) 951-0000 www.cityartscenter.org
I8 Individual Artists of Oklahoma (IAO) 706 W. Sheridan Ave. (405) 232-6060 www.iaogallery.org
GALLERIES M8 50 Penn Place Gallery 1900 NW Expressway Suite 207-R (405) 848-5567 www.50pennplacegallery.com K8 A Jeweler’s Art 2924 Paseo St. (405) 557-1866 www.ajewelersart.com J8 Art Fusion Studios 1218-B N. Western Ave. (405) 209-0243 www.artfusionstudio.com J6 Artscape 3014 Paseo St. (405) 525-7217 K8 Avalon on Paseo 514 NW 28th St. (405) 694-7550 M7 Avondale Galleries, Inc. 5617 N. Pennsylvania Ave. (405) 840-5614 www.avondalegalleries.com H8 Blue Sage Studios 1218-C N. Western Ave. (405) 601-2583 www.bluesagestudios.com H8 Bombs Away Art Co. 3003 A Paseo St. (405) 474-0679 bombsawayart.com H8 Bone Dust Cowgirl Gallery & Boutique 514 NW 28th Str. (405) 248-6811 bonedustcowgirl.com H8 Brayer & Brush 3012 N. Lee Ave., Unit A (405) 204-1120 brayerandbrush.com H8 Coady-Herlihy Studio And Gallery 3014 Paseo St. (405) 525-7217 brayerandbrush.com K8 Contemporary Art Gallery 2928 Paseo St. (405) 601-7474 contemporaryartgalleryokc.com
J6 Crossbar Gallery 1400 S. Agnew Ave. (405) 943-5600 www.crossbargallery.com N8 Howell Gallery 6432 N. Western Ave. (405) 840-4437 www.howellgallery.com K8 In Your Eye Studio & Gallery 3005 Paseo St. #A (405) 525-2161 www.inyoureyegallery.com J8 Istvan Gallery 1218 N. Western Ave. (405) 831-2874 www.istvangallery.com K8 Jann Jeffrey Gallery 3018 Paseo St. (405) 601-3733 www.jannjeffrey.com K8 JRB Art at The Elms 2810 N. Walker Ave. (405) 528-6336 www.jrbartgallery.com I9 Kanon Gallery 124 NW 8th St. (405) 601-3091 www.kanongallery.com K8 Paseo Art Space 3022 Paseo St. (405) 525-2688 K8 PaseoArtWorks 3005 B Paseo St. (580) 470-5031 K8 Paseo Gallery One 2927 Paseo St. K8 Paseo Pottery 3017 Paseo St. (405) 525-3017 M8 Pickard Art Galleries 1237 NW 38th St. (405) 842-5828 K8 The Purple Loft 514 NW 28th St., Suite 400 (405) 412-7066 K8 The Project Box 3003 Paseo St. (405) 609-3969 www.theprojectbox.com L8 Studio Six 3021 Paseo St. (405) 528-0174 www.studiosixokc.com
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L9 Jewel Box Theatre 3700 N. Walker Ave. (405) 521-1786 www.jewelboxtheatre.org
J8 Lyric Theatre Summer Season Performances at Civic Center Music Hall; Winter Season Performance at Lyric at the Plaza 1727 NW 16th St. (405) 524-9310 www.lyrictheatreokc.com
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H10 RIVERSPORT Adventures 725 S. Lincoln Blvd. (405) 552-4040 www.boathousedistrict.org/ adventures
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P6 The Studio Gallery 2646 W. Britton Rd. (405) 752-2642
M7 Cheesecake Factory 5600 N. Pennsylvania Ave. (405) 843-6111 www.thecheesecakefactory.com
K8 Summer Wine Art Gallery 2828B Paseo St. (405) 831-3279 www.summerwinegallery.com
K8 Cheever’s Café 2409 N. Hudson Ave. (405) 525-7007 www.cheeverscafe.com
K8 Twisted Root Gallery 3012 N Walker Ave. (405) 208-4288
M8 Classen Grill5124 N. Classen Blvd. (405) 842-0428
DINING
M6 Dave & Buster’s 5501 N. May Ave. (405) 254-9900 www.daveandbusters.com
AMERICAN I10 Anchor Down 30 NE 2nd St. (405) 605-8070 www.anchordownokc.com M8 The Barrel 4308 N. Western Ave. (405) 525-6682 www.barrelokc.com
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M8 The Drum Room 4309 N. Western Ave. (405) 604-0990 www.drumroomokc.com
N6 Beverly’s Pancake House 3315 NW Expressway (405) 848-5050
I9 FLINT 15 N. Robinson Ave. (405) 605-0657 www.flintokc.com
J10 Bleu Garten (Food Truck Park) 301 NW 10th St. www.bleugarten.com Buffalo Wild Wings www.buffalowildwings.com N5 Northwest 4130 NW Expressway (405) 842-9464
N8 Cafe 501 5825 NW Grand Blvd. (405) 844-1501 www.cafe501.com
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M8 Deep Fork Grill 5418 N. Western Ave. (405) 848-7678 www.deepforkgrill.com
I10 The Basement Modern Diner 200 S. Oklahoma Ave. (405) 602-0111 www.bowlredpin.com
I2 Southwest 6910 SW 3rd St. (405) 603-4688
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I9 Deep Deuce Grill 307 NE 2nd St. (405) 235-9100
Charleston’s Restaurant www.charlestons.com H4 Meridian 2000 S. Meridian Ave. (405) 681-6686 9 E. Sheridan 405 604 2793 americanbanjomuseum.com
O3 Northwest 5907 NW Expressway (405) 721-0060
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D7 Southwest 1429 W. Interstate 240 Service Rd. (405) 681-0055
J9 The Garage Burgers & Beer 1117 N. Robinson Ave. (405) 602-6880 www.eatatthegarage.com O2 Green & Grilled 8547 N. Rockwell Ave. (405) 563-2605www. greenandgrilled.com K9 Guyutes 730 NW 23rd St. (405) 702-6960 www.guyutes.com P6 Hefner Grill 9201 Lake Hefner Parkway (405) 748-6113 ehsrg.com/hefner-grill/home J10 Hillbilly’s 1 NW 9th St. (405) 702-9805 www.fullhillbilly.com I9 Ice House OKC Seasonal outdoor restaurant at the Myriad Botanical Gardens 125 Ron Norick Blvd. (405) 232-6427 www.icehouseokc.com
J8 Midtown 1120 Classen Dr. (405) 235-4762 Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler www.johnniesburgers.com P6 Northwest OKC 2652 W. Britton Rd. (405) 751-2565 S6 North OKC 13900 N. May Ave. (405) 748-5440 O2 Northwest 6641 NW Expressway (405) 721-9018 D9 Southwest 421 SW 74th St. (405) 634-4681 M6 Junior’s of Oklahoma City 2601 NW Expressway (405) 848-5597 www.juniorsokc.com J8 Kaiser’s Diner 1039 N. Walker Ave. (405) 232-7632 www.kaisersdiner.com I10 Kd’s Southern Cuisine 224 Johnny Bench Drive (405) 701-3535 www.kdsbricktown.com
J8 Ludivine 805 N. Hudson Ave. (405) 778-6800 www.ludivineokc.com I10 The Mantel Wine Bar & Bistro 201 E. Sheridan Ave. (405) 236-8040 www.themantelokc.com N8 The Metro Wine Bar & Bistro 6418 N. Western Ave. (405) 840-9463 www.metrowinebar.com O6 Michael’s Grill 2824 W. Country Club Dr. (405) 810-9000 www.michaelsgrillokc.com J8 The Mule 1630 N. Blackwelder Ave. (405) 601-1400 www.themuleokc.com I10 Museum Café 415 Couch Dr. (405) 235-6262 www.okcmoa.com/cafe/ J7 Mutt’s Amazing Hot Dogs 1400 NW 23rd St. (405) 525-3647 www.mutts-hot-dogs.com I9 Nebu (Devon Energy Center) 333 W. Sheridan Ave. www.cafenebu.com
I9 Kitchen No. 324 324 N. Robinson Ave. (405) 763-5911 www.kitchen324.com
J7 Nic’s Grill 1201 N. Pennsylvania Ave. (405) 524-0999
Louie’s Grill & Bar www.louies.ehsrg.com J8 Midtown 1215 N. Walker Ave. (405) 230-1200
J10 Packard’s New American Kitchen 201 NW 10th St. (405) 605-3771 www.packardsokc.com
P6 Lake Hefner 9401 Lake Hefner Parkway (405) 751-2298 S8 North OKC 1201 NW 178th St. (405) 348-2288 I4 Meridian 412 S. Meridian Ave. (405) 942-1141
C8 South OKC 9101 S. Western Ave. (405) 230-1200
K8 Paseo Grill 2909 Paseo St. (405) 601-1079 www.paseogrill.com
N8 Nichols Hills Plaza 6447 Avondale Dr. (405) 446-8767 J9 The R&J Lounge and Supper Club 320 NW 10th St. (405) 602-5066 www.rjsupperclub.com P6 Red Rock Canyon Grill 9221 Lake Hefner Parkway (405) 749-1995 redrockcanyongrill.ehsrg.com R7 Rock & Brews 2737 W. Memorial Rd. (405) 286-1464 www.rockandbrews.com Rococo Restaurant & Fine Wine www.rococo-restaurant.com R6 Northpark Mall 12252 N. May Ave. (405) 212-4577 K7 North Penn 2824 N. Pennsylvania Ave. (405) 528-2824 S&B Burger Joint www.sandbburgersokc.com N6 North OKC 5929 N. May Ave. (405) 843-8777 J10 Downtown 20 NW 9th St. (405) 270-0516 C9 South OKC 7745 S. Walker Ave. (405) 631-0783 Saturn Grill www.saturngrill.com S5 Northwest 4401 W. Memorial Rd. (405) 463-5594 N8 Nichols Hills 6432 Avondale Dr. (405) 843-7114
L6 Patty Wagon Burgers 3600 N. May Ave. (405) 917-1711
I10 Texadelphia 200 S. Oklahoma Ave. (405) 208-4000 www.texadelphia.com
K8 Picasso Café 3009 Paseo St. (405) 602-2002 www.picassosonpaseo.com
I10 Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill 310 Johnny Bench Dr. (405) 231-0254 www.tobykeithsbar.com
Tucker’s Onion Burgers www.tuckersonionburgers.com K8 Uptown 23rd 324 NW 23rd St. (405) 609-2333 N8 Classen Curve 5740 N. Classen Blvd. Suite 3 (405) 286-3331 S7 North OKC 15001 N. May Ave. (405) 254-555 I10 Urban Johnnie 121 NE 2nd St. (405) 208-4477 www.urbanjohnnie.com I8 VAST 333 W. Sheridan Ave. 49th Floor (405) 702-7262 www.vastokc.com J9 Viceroy Grille 1200 N. Walker Ave. (405) 898-8120 www.viceroyokc.com J9 Waffle Champion 1212 N. Walker Ave. (405) 525-9235 www.wafflechampion.com West www.westbar.com N8 Western Avenue 6714 N. Western Ave. (405) 607-4072 I10 Bricktown 1 S. Mickey Mantle Dr. (405) 601-5306 L8 Will’s Café & The Lobby Bar 4322 N. Western Ave. (405) 604-4650 www.willrogerslobbybar.com
ASIAN K8 Grand House 2701 N. Classen Blvd. (405) 524-7333 www.grandhouseokc.com K9 Guernsey Park 2418 N. Guernsey Ave. (405) 605-5272 www.guernseypark.com H10 In The Raw 200 S. Oklahoma Ave. (405) 702-1325 www.intherawsushi.com K8 Lido Restaurant 2518 N. Military Ave. #101 (405) 521-1902 www.lidorestaurantokc.com
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I10 Park House 125 Ron Norick Blvd. (405) 445-7080 www.parkhouseokc.com
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L8 Musashi’s 4315 N. Western Ave. (405) 602-5623 www.musashis.com
L9 Iron Star Urban BBQ 3700 N. Shartel Ave. (405) 524-5925 www.ironstarokc.com
K8 Pho Cuong 3016 N. Classen Blvd. (405) 524-5045
K10 Leo’s Barbeque 3631 N. Kelly Ave. (405) 424-5367
K8 Pho Lien Hoa 901 NW 23rd St. (405) 521-8087
BRAZILIAN
N7 Saii Asian Bistro and Sushi 6900 N. May Ave. (405) 702-7244 www.saiiasianbistro.com
M4 Cajun King 5816 NW 63rd St. (405) 603-3714 www.cajunkingokc.com
L9 Sushi Neko 4318 N. Western Ave. (405) 528-8862 www.sushineko.com
I10 Jazmo’z Bourbon Street Café 100 E. California Ave. (405) 232-6666 www.bourbonstreetcafe.com
R9 Szechuan Bistro 1010 W. Memorial Rd. (405) 752-8889 foodcoral.com/ onlineordersze/ szechuanbistro
L8 Tokyo Japanese Restaurant 7516 N. Western Ave. (405) 848-6733 www.tokyookc.com
BARBECUE K9 Back Door Barbecue 315 NW 23rd St. (405) 525-7427 www.backdoorbarbecue.com K9 Bubba’s Bubba-Q 715 NW 23rd St. (405) 815-4055 Earl’s Rib Palace www.earlsribpalace.com H10 Bricktown 216 Johnny Bench Dr. (405) 272-9898
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CAJUN
C8 Sushi Hayashi 10600 S. Pennsylvania Ave. (405) 759-7788
J9 Tamashii Ramen 321 NW 8th St. (405) 517-0707
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N9 Western 6816 N. Western Ave. (405) 843-9922 H5 Meridian 4414 W. Reno Ave. (405) 949-1220 R4 Northwest 5508 W. Memorial Rd. (405) 603-1199
COFFEEHOUSE I9 Coffee Slingers 1015 N. Broadway Ave. (405) 609-1662 www.coffeeslingers.com J8 District House 1755 NW 16th St. (405) 633-1775 www.districthouseokc.com I9 Elemental Coffee Roasters 815 N. Hudson Ave. (405) 604-9766 elementalcoffeeroasters.com I9 Java Dave’s 9th NE 9th St. (405) 236-0272 www.coffeeoklahoma.com I9 The Paramount OKC 701 W. Sheridan Ave. (405) 517-0787 www.theparamountokc.com
DELICATESSEN N9 All About Cha Stylish Coffee and Tea House 7300 N. Western Ave. (405) 840-7725 www.allaboutcha.net J10 The Beat Nix Café 136 NW 13th St. (405) 604-0211 www.thebeatnixcafe.com R5 Bonjour 3705 W. Memorial Rd. (405) 286-9172
S6 Café 7 Delicatessen & Pastaria 14101 N. May Ave. (405) 748-3354 www.cafe7okc.com Coolgreens www.coolgreens.com N8 Nichols Hills 6475 Avondale Dr. (405) 841-2662 S6 Northwest 14201 N. May Ave. Suite 209 (405) 286-9304 I9 Downtown 204 N. Robinson (405) 600-6444 I10 Kamp’s 1910 Café 10 NE 10th St. (405) 230-1910 www.kamps1910cafe.net N7 La Baguette Bistro & Bakery 7408 N. May Ave. (405) 840-3047 www.labaguettebistro.com I10 Pierre Pierre Creperie 7 NW 9th St. (405) 600-9494 www.pierrepierreokc.com J9 Prairie Thunder Baking Company 1114 Classen Dr. (405) 602-2922 www.prairiethunderbaking.com K8 The Red Cup 3122 Classen Blvd. (405) 525-3430 www.theredcupokc.com L9 The Sandwich Club 3703 N. Western Ave. (405) 525-0799 www.thesandwichclubokc.com
DESSERT
N9 Big Sky Bread Company 6606 N. Western Ave. (405) 879-0330 www.bigskybreadokc.com
M8 Green Goodies 5840 N. Classen Blvd. Suite 5 (405) 842-2288 www.greengoodiesokc.com J8 Pie Junkie 1711 NW 16th St. (405) 605-8767 www.piejunkieokc.com I10 Pinkitzel 150 E.K. Gaylord Blvd. (405) 235-7465 www.pinkitzel.com J8 Roxy’s Ice Cream Social 1732 NW 16th St. (405) 521-73106 www.roxysicecream.com I10 Sara Sara Cupcakes 7 NW 9th St. (405) 600-9494 www.sarasarabakery.com
FONDUE
H4 PortoFino’s Italian Restaurant 4700 W. Reno Ave. (405) 601-8869 www.portofinositalian.com
M7 Mediterranean Imports and Deli 5620 N. May Ave. (405) 810-9494 www.medimportsokc.com
I10 Spaghetti Warehouse 101 E. Sheridan Ave. (405) 235-0402 www.meatballs.com
M7 Zorba’s Mediterranean Cuisine & Bar 6014 N. May Ave. (405) 947-7788 www.zorbasokc.com
J9 Stella Modern Italian Cuisine 1201 N. Walker Ave. (405) 235-2200 www.stellaokc.com N6 Vito’s Ristoranté 7521 N. May Ave. (405) 848-4867 www.vitosokc.com Zio’s Italian Kitchen www.zios.com I10 Bricktown 12 E. California Ave. (405) 278-8888 G4 Meridian 2035 S. Meridian Ave. (405) 680-9999
I10 The Melting Pot 4 E. Sheridan Ave. (405) 235-1000 www.meltingpot.com
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K9 Café Kacao 3325 N. Classen Blvd. (405) 602-2883 www.cafekacao.com
J10 Fassler Hall 421 NW 10th St. (405) 609-3300 www.fasslerhall.com L7 Ingrid’s Kitchen 3701 N. Youngs Blvd. (405) 946-8444 www.ingridskitchen.com
INDIAN K9 Taj Cuisine of India 1500 NW 23rd St. (405) 601-1888
ITALIAN S8 Bravo Cucina Italiana 13810 N. Pennsylvania Ave. (405) 751-7400 www.bravoitalian.com S8 Flips Wine Bar & Trattoria 5801 N. Western Ave. (405) 843-1527 www.flipswinebar.com M11 Gabriella’s Italian Grill & Pizzeria 1226 NE 63rd St. (405) 478-4955 www.gabriellasokc.com
K8 Café Antigua 1903 N. Classen Blvd. (405) 602-8984
J8 Chiltepes Latin Cuisine 1800 NW 16th St. (405) 601-0384 www.chiltepesrestaurant.com J9 1492: New World Latin Cuisine 1207 N. Walker Ave. (405) 236-1492 www.1492okc.com H10 Bolero Spanish Grill & Tapas Bar 200 S. Oklahoma Ave. Suite 140 (405) 602-0652 www.bolerotapasbar.com K9 Basil Mediterranean 211 NW 23rd St. (405) 602-3030 basilmediterraneanrestaurant.com M4 Capers Mediterranean Buffett & Bistro 6317 N. Meridian Ave. (405) 720-2600 www.capers-bistro.com
MEXICAN Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy www.abuelos.com I10 Bricktown 17 E. Sheridan Ave. (405) 235-1422 S6 North OKC 3001 W. Memorial Rd. (405) 755-2680 J9 Big Truck Tacos 530 NW 23rd St. (405) 525-8226 www.bigtrucktacos.com
Chelino’s Mexican Restaurant www.chellnos.net I10 Bricktown 15 E. California Ave. (405) 235-3533 Q7 North OKC 5900 N. May Ave. (405) 842-4773 H10 Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 208 Johnny Bench Dr. (405) 602-3899 www.fuzzystacoshop.com Iguana Mexican Grill www.iguanamexicangrill.com I10 Automobile Alley 9 NW 9th St. (405) 606-7172 N8 The Iguana Cafe 6482 Avondale Dr. (405) 608-0600 M8 Mamasita’s Restaurant 1121 NW 63rd St. (405) 848-0541 6 Mama Roja Mexican Kitchen 9219 Lake Hefner Parkway (405) 302-6262 www.mamaroja.com
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J9 Brown’s Bakery 1100 N. Walker Ave. (405) 232-0363
K9 Cuppies & Joe 727 NW 23rd St. (405) 528-2122 www.cuppiesandjoe.com
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Ted’s Café Escondido www.tedscafe.com N7 North OKC 2836 NW 68th St. (405) 848-8337
Hideaway Pizza www.hideawaypizza.com I9 Automobile Alley 901 N. Broadway Ave. (405) 796-7777
C9 South OKC 8324 S. Western Ave. (405) 635-8337
R3 North OKC 5950 W. Memorial Rd. (405) 470-4777 N9 Nichols Hills 6616 N. Western Ave. (405) 840-4777
PERUVIAN K8 La Brasa Peruvian Kitchen 1310 NW 25th St. (405) 524-2251 www.labrasaokc.com I9 James & Niel’s Latin Café 726 W. Sheridan Ave., Suite 160 (405) 602-0045
PIZZA P2 Cal’s Chicago Style Eatery 7202 W. Hefner Rd. (405) 721-7700 www.calseatery.com J8 Empire Slice House 1734 NW 16th St. (405) 557-1760 www.empireslicehouse.com
N4 Northwest 5501 NW Expressway (405) 603-7177 I9 Joey’s Pizzeria 700 W. Sheridan Ave. (405) 525-8503 www.joeyspizzeriaokc.com H10 Knucks Wheelhouse 103 E. California Ave. (405) 605-4422 www.knuckswheelhouse.com J9 Pizza 23 600 NW 23rd St. (405) 601-6161 www.pizza23okc.com
K9 Pizzeria Gusto 2415 N. Walker Ave. (405) 437-4992 www. pizzeria-gusto.com
R6 Pub W 3121 W. Memorial Rd. (405) 608-2200 www.pubdub.com
Revolve Pizza Kitchen www.revolvepizza.com R4 Northwest 5500 W. Memorial Rd. (405) 792-2858 I9 Downtown 100 W. Main St. (405) 600-6488
M8 RePUBlic Gastropub 5830 N. Classen Blvd. (405) 286-4577 www.republicgastropub.com
K8 Sauced on Paseo 2912 Paseo (405) 521-9800 www.saucedonpaseo.com The Wedge Pizzeria www.thewedgeokc.com I10 Deep Deuce 230 NE 1st St. (405) 270-0660 L8 Western 4709 N. Western Ave. (405) 602-3477 M8 Upper Crust 5860 N. Classen Blvd. (405) 842-7743 www.uppercrust.ehsrg.com
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Mexican Food Made Fresh Daily www.chelinos.net
R7 BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse 2425 W Memorial Rd (405) 748-6770 www.bjsrestaurants.com
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L8 Belle Isle Restaurant & Brewing Co. 1900 NW Expressway (405) 840-1911 www.belleislerestaurant.com
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I10 Bricktown Brewery 1 N. Oklahoma Ave. (405) 232-2739 www.bricktownbrewery.com I10 Henry Hudsons Public House 27 E. Sheridan Ave. (405) 602-4995 www.hhpublichouse.com J9 James E. McNellie’s Public House 1100 Classen Dr. (405) 601-7468 www.mcnelliesokc.com I10 Pelotón Wine Bar &Cafe 900 N. Broadway Ave. (405) 605-0513 www.pelotonwinebar.com
J8 Saints Pub 1715 NW 16th St. (405) 602-6308 www.saintspubokc.com I10 Slaughter’s Hall 221 N. Central Ave. (405) 606-6063 www.slaughtershall.com I10 TapWerks Ale House and Café 121 E. Sheridan Ave. (405) 319-9599 www.tapwerks.com
SEAFOOD I10 Crabtown 303 E. Sheridan Ave. (405) 232-7227 www.funfresh.com K9 The Drake 216 NW 23rd St. (405) 605-3399 www. thedrakeokc.com M8 The Shack Seafood & Oyster Bar 303 NW 62nd St. (405) 608-4333 www.theshackok.com M8 Pearl’s Oyster Bar 5641 N. Classen Blvd. (405) 848-8008 www.funfresh.com G5 Pearl’s Fish House 1920 S. Meridian Ave. (405) 688-9888 www.funfresh.com H5 Trapper’s Fishcamp and Grill 4300 W. Reno Ave. (405) 943-9111 www.funfresh.com
SOUL FOOD L11 MaMa E’s Wings & Waffles 3838 Springlake Dr. (405) 424-0800
I10 Broadway 10 Bar & Chophouse 1101 N. Broadway Ave. (405) 212-3949 www.broadway10okc.com H7 Cattlemen’s Steakhouse 1309 S. Agnew Ave. (405) 236-0416 www.cattlemensrestaurant.com H7 j. Bruner’s at the Haunted House 7101 Miramar Blvd. (405) 478-1417 www.jbruners.com L10 Jamil’s Steakhouse 4910 N. Lincoln Blvd. (405) 525-8352 www.jamilssteakhouse.com I10 Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse #7 S. Mickey Mantle Dr. (405) 272-0777 mickeymantlesteakhouse.com I9 Mahogany Prime Steakhouse 145 W. Sheridan Ave. (405) 208-8800 mahoganyprimesteakhouse.com O6 Ranch Steakhouse 3000 W. Britton Rd. (405) 755-3501 www.ranchsteakhouse.com
K9 Blue Note Lounge 2408 N. Robinson Ave. (405) 600-1166 www.thebluenotelounge.com J9 Bossa Nova Caipirinha Lounge 440 NW 11th St. (405) 525-9779 www.cafedobrazilokc.com I10 Capt. Norm’s Dockside Bar 103 E. California Ave. (405) 600-6092 www.normsdockside.com K8 Cock O’ the Walk 3705 N. Western Ave. (405) 524-0304 I10 Coyote Ugly 121 E. California Ave. (405) 602-8459 www.coyoteuglysaloon.com/ oklahoma I10 The Criterion 500 E. Sheridan Ave. www.criterionokc.com I10 Dollhouse Lounge & Burlesque 210 E. Sheridan Ave. (405) 455-3655 www.dollhouseokc.com
I10 Michael Murphy’s Dueling Pianos 25 S. Oklahoma Ave. (405) 272-0777 www.murphyspianobar.com I10 Mojo’s 1 E. California Ave. (405) 232-2639 I10 Moonshiners Music House 119 E. California Ave. (405) 235-7625 J9 O Bar 1200 N. Walker Ave. (405) 600-6200 www.obarokc.com J8 Oak & Ore 1732 NW 16th St. (405) 606-2030 www.oakandore.com K9 The Other Room 3001 Paseo St. (405) 602-2002 I10 Pink Parrot 209 Flaming Lips Alley (405) 602-1771 www.pinkparrotcantina.com H8 Power House 1228 SW 2nd St. (405) 702-0699 www.powerhouseokc.com
M8 Drunken Fry 5100 N. Classen Circle (405) 286-1939 www.drunkenfry.com
K9 The Pump Bar 2425 N. Walker Ave. (405) 702-8898 www.pumpbar.net
THAI
M8 Edna’s 5137 N. Classen Circle (405) 840-3339 www.ednasokc.com
K9 Red Rooster Bar & Grill 3100 N. Walker Ave. (405) 525-7631 redroosterokc.com
P7 Tana Thai Bistro 10700 N. May Ave. (405) 749-5590
I9 Flashback Retro Pub 814 W. Sheridan Ave., #A (405) 633-3604
J9 Thai House 500 NW 23rd St. (405) 524-0503
M6 Groovy’s 5705 Mosteller Dr. (405) 842-9248
K9 Rockford Cocktail Den 317 NW 23rd St. (405) 601-4248 www.rockfordokc.com
NIGHTLIFE
M8 Hi-Lo Club 1221 NW 50th St. (405) 843-1722 www.hilookc.com
I10 RED PrimeSteak 504 N. Broadway Ave. (405) 232-2626 www.redprimesteak.com
M8 51st Street Speakeasy 1114 NW 51st Street (405) 463-0470 www.51stspeakeasy.com
K8 Blue Door 2805 N. McKinley Ave. (405) 524-0738 www.bluedoorokc.com
J7 JJ’s Saloon 2525 NW 10th St. (405) 601-1165
J8 Scorecards 1708 N. Indian Ave. (405) 600-7985 I10 Skinny Slims 201 E. Main St. (405) 288-4000 J8 Urban Wineworks 1749 NW 16th St. (405) 525-9463 www.urbanww.com
I10 Water’s Edge Winery 712 N. Broadway Ave. (405) 232-9463 www.wewokc.com I10 Whiskey Chicks 115 E. Reno Ave. (405) 228-0087 whiskeychicksokc.com I10 Wormy Dog Saloon 311 E. Sheridan Ave. (405) 601-6276 www.wormydog.com I10 WSKY Lounge 228 NE 2nd St. (405) 606-7171 www.wskylounge.com
SHOPPING ANTIQUES J8 Bad Granny’s Bazaar 1759 NW 16th St. (405) 528-4585 H8 The Historic OKC Farmers Public Market 311 S. Klein Ave. (405) 232-6506 www.okcfarmersmarket.com
COWBOY CULTURE H7 4W Western Boutique 2312 Exchange Ave. (405) 208-4400 www.4wwestern.com H5 The Boot Barn 812 S. Meridian Ave. (405) 947-6831 www.bootbarn.com H7 Cross Bar Gallery 4312 W. Reno Ave. (405) 943-5600 www.crossbargallery.com Langston’s Western Wear www.langstons.com H7 Stockyards City 2224 Exchange Ave. (405) 235-9536 D10 I-240 7301 S. Shields Blvd. (405) 634-2483 H7 Little Joe’s Boots 2219 Exchange Ave. (405) 236-2650 www.littlejoesboots.net
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R7 Baker St. Pub & Grill 2701 W. Memorial Rd. (405) 751-1547 www.bakerstreetpub.com
I10 JJ’s Alley Bricktown Pub 212 E. Sheridan Ave. (405) 605-4543
I10 Sidecar Barley & Wine Bar 1100 N. Broadway Ave. (405) 421-0203 www.sidecarokc.com
L9 VZD’s 4200 N. Western Ave. (405) 524-4200 www.vzds.com
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I10 Rawhide Ranch Co. 1007 N. Broadway Ave (405) 236-4600 www.rawhideranchco.com
J8 Collected Thread 1705 NW 16th St. (405) 557-1141 www.collectedthread.com
I10 Plenty Mercantile 807 N. Broadway Ave. (405) 757-1925 www.plentymercantile.com
I10 Urbane 1015 N. Broadway Ave. (405) 602-2555 www.shop.urbaneokc.com
H7 Shorty’s Caboy Hattery 1206 S Agnew Ave (405) 232-4287 www.littlejoesboots.net
J9 Designer Rugs 7118 N. Western Ave. (405) 842-9000 www.designerrugsokc.com
K8 Prairie Gothic 2426 N. Classen Blvd. (405) 293-0066
GIFTS AND SPECIALTIES
J9 Culinary Kitchen 722 N. Western Ave. (405) 418-4884 www.culinarykitchen.com
M8 Red Coyote Running and Fitness 5720 N. Classen Blvd. (405) 840-0033 www.redcoyoterunning.com
J8 Velvet Monkey Salon 1701 NW 16th St. (405) 528-1106 www.velvetmonkeysalon.com
J8 DNA Galleries 1709 NW 16th St. (405) 525-3499 www.dnagalleries.com
I10 Red Dirt Emporium 115 E. California Ave. (405) 234-8207 www.reddirtemporium.com
M8 West Elm 6150 NW Grand Blvd. (405) 879-3314 www.westelm.com
I10 The Factory 1100 N. Broadway Ave. (405) 702-4343 www.shopthefactoryokc.com
J8 The Salvage Room 1714 NW 16th St. (405) 525-0044 www.thesalvageroomokc.com
M8 Full Circle Book Store 1900 NW Expressway (405) 842-2900 www.fullcirclebooks.com
I10 Sara Kate Studios 1100 N. Broadway Ave. (405) 625-7744
J9 Willow & Whale 5211 N. Western Ave. (405) 608-5300 www.willowandwhale.com J9 The Wood Garden 7650 N. Western Ave. (405) 848-9663 www.woodgardenokc.com
K8 Guestroom Records 3701 N. Western Ave. (405) 601-3859 www.guestroom-records.com
J9 Savory Spice Shop 4400 N. Western Ave. (405) 525-9119 www.savoryspiceshop.com
K8 Ladies and Gentlemen Fine Millinery Shop 3001 Paseo (405) 601-7776 www.lgfinehats.com
I10 Schlegel Bicycles 900 N. Broadway Ave. (405) 232-4040 www.schlegelbicycles.com
L9 42nd Street Candy Co. 4200 N. Western Ave. (405) 521-8337 www.42ndstreetcandy.com M8 Anthropologie 6100 NW Grand Blvd. (405) 842-8673 www.anthropologie.com I10 Bass Pro Shops 200 Bass Pro Dr. (405) 218-5200 www.basspro.com M8 Balliet’s 5801 NW Grand Blvd. (405) 848-7811 www.balliets.com K8 Betsy King Shoes 3001 Paseo (405) 601-7776 www.Betsykingshoes.com N7 Blue Seven 7518 N. May Ave. (405) 463-0604 www.myblueseven.com I10 Bow & Arrow Boutique 617 N. Broadway Ave. (405) 601-0605 www.shopbowandarrow.com I10 Black Scintilla 1112 N. Walker Ave. (405) 824-7599 www.blackscintilla.com I10 Bricktown Candy Company 100 E. California Ave. (405) 306-4542 www.bricktowncandy.com
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J9 Brushed 1212 N. Walker Ave. #101 (405) 761-2485 www.brushedokc.com
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J9 Chirps & Cheers 1112 N. Walker Ave. (405) 509-6336 www.chirpsandcheers.com
M8 Liberté 5810 N. Classen Blvd. (405) 608-2727 www.givemeliberte.com M8 lululemon athletica 5810 N. Classen Blvd. (405) 842-8346 www.lululemon.com M8 On a Whim 5850 N. Classen Blvd. (405) 848-3488 www.onawhimokc.com J8 Out on a Limb Boutique 1710 NW 16th St. (405) 524-7984 outonalimbboutique.com I10 Painted Door 124 E. Sheridan Ave. (405) 235-4410 www.painteddoor.com I10 Perch’d 14 NW 9th St. (405) 494-0419 www.perchdmodern.com
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I10 SHOP GOOD 3 NW 9th St. (405) 702-0517 www.store.shopgoodokc.com J9 Take Out Treasures 4327 N. Western Ave. (405) 408-6386 J9 Trade Men’s Wares 1112 N. Walker Ave. (405) 371-2574 www.trademenswares.com K8 Super Cao Nguyen 2668 N. Military Ave. (405) 525-7650 www.caonguyen.com J8 Tree & Leaf Clothing 1705B NW 16th St. (405) 557-1900 www.treeandleafclothing.com M8 Uptown Kids 5840 N. Classen Blvd. (405) 418-8881 www.uptownkidsstyle.com
K8 Weldon Jack 3621 N. Western Ave. (405) 241-5660 weldonjack.com
JEWELRY BC Clark www.bcclark.com I9 Downtown 101 Park Ave. (405) 232-8806 Q7 Northpark 12042 N. May Ave. (405) 755-4040 M8 Penn Square Mall 1901 NW Expressway (405) 840-1441 H7 Oklahoma Native Art & Jewelry 1316 S. Agnew (405) 604-9800
MALL / SHOPPING CENTER M8 50 Penn Place 1900 NW Expressway (405) 848-7588 M8 Nichols Hills Plaza 6409 Avondale Dr. www.nicholshillsplaza.com Q7 Shoppes at Northpark 12100 N. May Ave. (405) 755-3565 www.northparkokc.com M8 Penn Square Mall 1901 NW Expressway (405) 841-2695 www.simon.com/mall/pennsquare-mall
Q7 Heritage Bowling Lanes 11917 N. Pennsylvania Ave. (405) 755-7575 www.heritagelanesokc.com
H2 The Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City 7624 W. Reno Ave. (405) 787-3700 theoutletshoppes atoklahomacity.com
F10 Holiday Lanes Bowling Center 44 SE 44th St. (405) 634-2451
SPORTS H9 Chesapeake Energy Arena 100 W. Reno Ave. (405) 602-8700 www.chesapeakearena.com I10 Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark 2 S. Mickey Mantle Dr. (405) 218-1000 www.okcdodgers.com I9 Cox Convention Center 1 Myriad Gardens (405) 602-8500 coxconventioncenter.com K7 Oklahoma City Energy FC Games played at Taft Stadium (405) 235-KICK www.energyfc.com I9 Oklahoma City Blue Games played at Cox Convention Center (405) 208-HOOP oklahomacity.dleague.nba.com I10 Oklahoma City Dodgers Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark (405) 218-1000 www.okcdodgers.com H9 Oklahoma City Thunder Games played at Chesapeake Energy Arena (405) 208-4800 www.thunder.nba.com H8 Oklahoma City Roller Derby Games played at the Historic OKC Farmers Market www.okcrd.com
RECREATION J9 Dust Bowl Lanes & Lounge 421 NW 10th St. (405) 609-3302 www.dustbowlok.com
F7 Penn 44 Lanes 2241 SW 44th St. (405) 685-7731 www.penn44lanes.com I10 RedPin Bowling Lounge 200 S. Oklahoma Ave. (405) 702-8880 www.bowlredpin.com
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S10 Arctic Edge Ice Arena 14613 N. Kelley Ave. (405) 748-5454 www.arctic-edge.com
A7 Earlywine Tennis Center 3101 SW 119th St. (405) 691-5430 www.earlywinetennis.com
C11 Blazers Ice Centre 8000 S. I-35 Service Rd. (405) 631-3307 www.blazers-icecentre.com
K6 Oklahoma City Tennis Center at Will Rogers Park 3400 N. Portland Ave. (405) 946-2739 www.okctenniscenter.net
LAKES (405) 297-2756 www.okc.gov Lake Hefner Britton Rd. & Lake Hefner Parkway Lake Overholser Route 66 between Council Rd. & Morgan Rd.
J4 Windsor Lanes (AMF) 4600 NW 23rd St. (405) 942-5545 www.amf.com/windsorlanes
Lake Stanley Draper Close to I-240 between Midwest Blvd. & Post Rd.
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B10 Brookside Golf Course (9 holes) 9016 S. Shields Blvd. (405) 632-9666
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M4 Dolese Youth Park 5105 NW 50th St.
A6 Earlywine Golf Club (36 holes) 11600 S. Portland Ave. (405) 691-1727 www.okcgolf.com
L8 Douglass Park 900 Carverdale Dr.
I12 James E. Stewart Golf Course (9 holes) 824 Fredrick Douglas Ave. (405) 424-4353 www.okcgolf.com
Q7 Macklanburg Park 2234 NW 117th St.
N4 Lake Hefner Golf Club (36 holes) 4491 S. Lake Hefner Dr. (405) 843-1565 www.okcgolf.com L12 Lincoln Park Golf Course (36 holes) 4001 NE Grand Blvd. (405) 424-1421 www.okcgolf.com
A6 Earlywine Park 3033 SW 119th St.
WATERSPORTS J13 Wake Zone Cable Wakeboard Park 3501 NE 10th St. (405) 850-5801 www.wakezone.co H10 Oklahoma City Boathouse District Chesapeake Boathouse, Devon Boathouse, Chesapeake Finish Line Tower & Oklahoma River 725 S. Lincoln Blvd. (405) 552-4040 www.boathousedistrict.org K1 Route 66 Boathouse 3115 E. Overholser Dr. (405) 552-4040 www.boathousedistrict.org
SPA I10 Ud책nder 131 Dean A McGee Ave. (405) 605-0313 udander.com
G10 Mat Hoffman Action Sports Park 1700 S. Robinson Ave. (405) 297-3882 R4 Martin Park Nature Center 5000 W. Memorial Rd. (405) 755-0676 H10 Oklahoma River Southern edge of downtown Oklahoma City www.boathousedistrict.org
Q10 Silverhorn Golf Club (18 holes) 11411 N. Kelley Ave. (405) 752-1181 www.silverhorngc.com
K1 Route 66 Park 9901 NW 23rd St.
G12 Trosper Golf Club (18 holes) 2301 SE 29th St. (405) 677-8874 www.okcgolf.com
K6 Will Rogers Park and Horticultural Gardens 3400 NW 36th St. (405) 943-0827
A5 South Lakes Park 4210 SW 119th St.
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G5 Meridian Bowling Lanes 2900 S. Meridian Ave. (405) 685-7701 www.meridianbowl.com
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S7 Quail Springs Mall 2501 W. Memorial Rd. (405) 755-6530 www.quailspringsmall.com
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Getting Here and Getting Around Getting to Oklahoma City 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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Travel by Train Amtrak service via Oklahoma’s Heartland Flyer runs a 418-mile 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 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.
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.
Oklahoma River Cruises 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 climate-controlled cabins. River transit service is offered from four landings: • •
The Downtown Discovery is a free transit service with stops located throughout downtown and Bricktown. To learn more, visit www.embarkok.com or call (405) 235-7433.
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.
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Ambassador Hotel............................................................ 64
Cox Convention Center..............................................OBC
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Nightlife
Colcord Hotel..................................................................... 64
Michael Murphy’s Dueling Piano.................................. 48
Country Inn & Suites Airport.......................................... 70 Courtyard by Marriott Downtown................................IFC Embassy Suites by Hilton Oklahoma City Downtown Medical Center............................................ 70 Fairfield Inn & Suites Airport.......................................... 70 Fairfield Inn & Suites Northwest Expressway / Warr Acres.......................... 70 Hampton Inn & Suites Bricktown................................. 72 Hilton Garden Inn - Oklahoma City Airport............... 72 Hilton Garden Inn - Bricktown.......................................66
Shopping Outlet Shoppes of Oklahoma City............................... 48 Painted Door...........................................................................1 Museums & Attractions Adventure District.............................................................. 12 American Banjo Museum...............................................80 Brickopolis ..........................................................................20 Bricktown Entertainment District.................................... 11
Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel......................................................................IFC
Chickasaw Country..............................................................4 Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens
Residence Inn Downtown | Bricktown........................ 74
Oklahoma Heritage Museum........................................80
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Myriad Botanical Gardens & Tropical Conservatory...................................................... 78
Sheraton Hotel Oklahoma City Downtown..............69 TownePlace Suites by Marriott Oklahoma City Airport..................................................... 70 Tower Hotel Oklahoma City...........................................69 Wyndham Garden Hotel Oklahoma City Airport..... 76 Dining Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy................................60 Bricktown Brewery............................................................20
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Backstage Limo................................................................. 46
Homewood Suites - Bricktown.....................................66
Northwest Expressway.................................................... 70
Cattlemen’s Steakhouse.................................................62 Chelino’s Mexican Restaurant....................................... 84 J. Bruner’s at the Haunted House................................60 Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse......................................... 46 West.......................................................................................62
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Oklahoma History Center............................................... 34 Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum......... 34 Paseo Arts District............................................................. 78 Red Earth Festival.............................................................82 Remington Park Racing & Casino................................ 46 RIVERSPORT Adventures............................................. IBC Science Museum Oklahoma.........................................82
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The Cox Convention Center is steps away from the vibrant Bricktown district, featuring a variety of canal-side restaurants, clubs, sports and music venues, plus nearby museums and attractions.
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Oklahoma City, OK 73102
15K seat arena.
Phone (405) 602-8500