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Attractions
City Arts Center
3000 General Pershing Blvd (Fairgrounds)
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
405-951-0000
Call for days and hours of operation
Admission Free
City Arts Center is an arts education facility with spaces that change exhibits every 4-6 weeks.
Coles Garden
1415 NE 63rd St
Oklahoma, City, OK 73111
405-478-1529
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9am - 5pm
Admission Charged
Floral and sculpture garden across from the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.
Frontier City Theme Park
11501 N I-35 Service Rd
Oklahoma City, OK 73131
405-478-2412
Hours: Vary by season, call for additional information
Admission Charged
Stroll through an authentic 1880s western town and enjoy rides, shows, games and attractions. Experience the famous Gunfight at the OK Corral, and catch Frontier City's six live shows. Enjoy thrilling coasters, the Renegade Rapids river raft ride, the perilous Tomahawk and MindBender, and the Mystery River Log Flume. There is big fun for little mavericks at Paul Bunyan's Tiny Timber Town. Also, there are outdoor concerts by legendary artists as well as special events.
Governor's Mansion
820 NE 23rd St
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405-521-921
Hours: Tours conducted on Wed. from 1pm - 3pm except holidays, March through November.
Admission Free
This stately mansion has been the official residence of Oklahoma's Chief Executive since 1928. Designed by the same architectural firm that was chosen to design the State Capitol Building, the Governor's mansion reflects the same Dutch Colonial style.
Harn Homestead Museum
313 NE 16th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
405-235-4058
Hours: Tue. - Sat., 10am - 4pm
Admission Free
This historic homestead, claimed during the Great Land Run of 1889, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
45th Infantry Division Museum
2145 NE 36th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
405-424-5313
Hours: Tue. - Fri. 9:00 am - 4:15 pm; Sat. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sun. 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
Admission Free
This famous museum depicts the military history of Oklahoma from its early beginnings to the present. It includes a fascinating display of memorabilia collected from Hitler's apartment when captured by the 45th Infantry Division. A collection of over 200 original "Willie and Joe" cartoons are displayed in the Bill Mauldin Room. The museum contains displays of WWII and Korean Era artillery, original uniforms, firearms, dioramas and an outdoor military park with over 40 military vehicles, aircraft and artillery.
International Gymnastics Hall of Fame
120 N Robinson Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-235-5600
Hours: 10am-3pm Monday - Friday.
Admission Free
The Hall of Fame is located in downtown Oklahoma City in the First National Center's concourse level. Oklahoma is home to Olympic gymnasts Shannon Miller, Bart Connor and Nadia Comenici, and is now the home of this fascinating hall of fame. Hundreds of photographs, Olympic medals, memorabilia, videos, uniforms, etc., some dating back to the 1932 games, are displayed.
Martin Park Nature Center
5000 W Memorial Road
Oklahoma City, OK 73142
405-755-0676
Call for days and hours of operation
Admission: Free.
A 140-acre protected natural wildlife area is home to dozens of indigenous mammals and 180 species of birds. Experience the unspoiled beauty of native grasses, shrubs and trees as you stroll along the 21/2 miles of wood-chip foot trails. Special guided nature hikes and weekend programs are available.
Myriad Botanical Gardens
100 Myriad Gardens
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-297-3995
Hours: 9am - 6pm Monday - Saturday; noon - 6pm Sunday
Admission
The Myriad Botanical Gardens is a 17-acre oasis in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City, with beautifully landscaped rolling hills surrounding a sunken lake. The centerpiece of the gardens is the seven-story Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, featuring a fascinating collection of palm trees, flowers and exotic plants from across the globe.
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
1700 NE 63rd St
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
405-478-2250
Hours: Year-round 9am - 5pm. Open seven days a week except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
Admission Charged
The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum preserves the rugged individualism and romantic spirit of the frontier. This popular visitor attraction features a superlative collection of classic and contemporary Western art, including works by Charles Russell, Frederic Remington, and the famous 18-foot sculpture, The End of the Trail. Visitors of all ages enjoy an adventure into the Old West at this national memorial to the American cowboy.
National Softball Hall of Fame
2801 NE 50th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
405-424-5266
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9am - 4:30pm, Sat. 10am - 4pm, Sun. 11am - 4pm; Closed weekends November - March
Admission Charged
The National Softball Hall of Fame displays the colorful history of softball and its greatest players. Various facets of the sport including fast, slow, and modified pitch, umpires, youth and championship teams are featured, as well as those inducted into the Hall of Fame or Hall of Honor. The museum is housed in the headquarters complex of the Amateur Softball Association/USA Softball and the International Softball Federation. The ASA Hall of Fame Stadium is regarded as the nation's number one softball venue, and hosts national and world class competition throughout the season.
Oklahoma City Museum of Art
415 Couch Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-236-3100
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am-5pm; Thursdays until 9pm; Sundays 1pm-5pm.
Admission Charged
The Oklahoma City Museum of Art in the Donald W. Reynolds Visual Arts Center features numerous exhibition galleries, an education center, a 250-seat theater, and a cafe, store and library/resource center. Programs include world-class traveling exhibitions, comprehensive film programs and a variety of family activities. The commissioned 55 ft. signature sculpture by world renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly serves as a beacon for the museum and downtown.
Oklahoma City National Memorial and Memorial Center Museum
620 N Harvey Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-235-3313
Hours: Monday through Saturday 9am-6pm; Sunday 1- 6pm.
Admission
The Oklahoma City National Memorial remembers those who lost their lives in the tragic bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Building on April 19, 1995.
Oklahoma City Zoo
2101 NE 50th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
405-424-3344
Hours: May (Memorial Day) - September (Labor Day) 9am - 6pm daily; exhibit buildings close at 8pm. September - May 9am - 5pm daily; exhibit buildings close at dusk. Guests may always remain on grounds until dusk. The Zoo is closed Christmas and New Year's Day.
Admission Charged
The Oklahoma City Zoo features a diverse and fascinating animal and plant collection. The Zoo is home to over 1,500 of the world's most exotic animals, including over 50 endangered or threatened species. Enjoy dramatic views of the world's most exotic animals in naturalistic settings like Great EscApe, Cat Forest/Lion OverloOK and The Noble Aquatic Center.
Oklahoma Firefighters Museum
2716 NE 50th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
405-424-3440
Hours: Seven days a week, 10am - 4:30pm
Admission Charged
This museum features extraordinary turn-of-the-century fire engines that were once used in Oklahoma communities. Oklahoma's first fire station is displayed along with specimens of firefighting equipment.
Oklahoma Heritage Center
201 NW 14th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
405-235-4458
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9am - 5pm, Sun. 1pm - 5pm.
Admission Charged
The former residence of Judge Robert A Hefner's family is open to the public. Elegant 1917 mansion contains Louis XVI furnishings, as well as collections of bells, canes, Meissen china, and fine art and tapestries. The original third-floor ballroom now houses Oklahoma Hall of Fame galleries, including portraits and biographies of famous Oklahomans. Also on premises are a library, chapel and formal gardens.
Omniplex
2100 NE 52nd St.
Oklahoma City, OK
405-602-OMNI
Hours: Winter (Day after Labor Day to day before Memorial Day): Tuesday - Friday, 9am - 5pm; Saturday, 9am - 6pm; and Sunday, 11am - 6pm; Summer (Memorial - Labor Day) Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm; Saturday, 9am - 6pm; and Sunday, 11am - 6pm.
Admission Charged
Omniplex is an adventure in discovering new worlds and galaxies, exploring the sciences and arts, reliving the past and peering into the future. The complex houses several museums, a planetarium, galleries, gardens and greenhouses. Several museums are located in the Omniplex, including the Kirkpatrick Science and Air Space Museum, Red Earth Indian Center, and the International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, where you can experience fascinating exhibitions of some of the world's most influential photographic artists. Separate admission is not required. Also open is the state's first 70 mm IWERKS movie theater, the OmniDome!
Oklahoma Opry
404 W. Commerce St
Oklahoma City, OK 73109
405-32-8322
Hours: Regular Saturday night performances at 8:00 p.m.
Admission Charged
The Oklahoma Opry is one of the oldest country and gospel shows and has showcased performers such as Merle Haggard and Reba MacEntire.
Overholser Mansion
405 NW 15th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday & Sunday 2 - 4pm
Admission Charged
Overholser Mansion was the first mansion in Oklahoma City, built by early-day entrepreneur Henry Overholser. It is of late 19th century architecture with original furnishings and hand-painted, canvas-covered walls.
Remington Park Race Track
1 Remington Place
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
405-24-1000
Hours: Quarter Horse Racing begins in early April. Post Times are Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays: 6:30pm, Sundays & Mondays: 2:30pm CST. Thoroughbred Racing is Seasonal.
Admission Charged
State of the art racetrack, featuring world-class racing, restaurants and an arcade for kids.
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