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Oklahoma City 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.
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