This is a nice little Veterans Memorial on the east end of town. Set in a nice green area with easy…read moreaccess it highlights the 5 branches of the service along with the POWs. There are plenty of concrete benches to sit and reflect as well as brick walls to dedicate a brick to veterans with their name. I did not see a public restroom area nor a portapot. They may bro g some in if they have an event. I'm not sure there.

Just as you enter Choctaw OK on the south side of the road you will see the old caboose. There is a…read morenice parking area with several picnic tables and places to sit. The story board tells the history. The caboose is in very good shape but the stairs and ladders are removed to keep people from playing on it and possibly getting hurt or damaging something. This sits just off an active train tracks so tht lends to the ambiance of the place. Great stopping point for kids. Several restaurants are located just across 23rd street

Oklahoma offered free land to those tht came and staked it out. This was part of the first land…read morerush and was the eastern edge boundary. This happened on 22 Apr 1889. When they got there they found tht some folks had jumped the gun and were already staked out. Thts where the State nickname of "Sooners" came from. People were there sooner than they should have been. Not much to see at this point except the sign but there are areas tht you can still find the wagon wheel ruts. These areas have been preserved.

This memorial was dedicated in 2018. It has a very nice area with the availability to purchase…read morebricks with veterans as a memorial. The C47 in the background was manufactured and Douglas Aircraft Company which is now Tinker Air Force Base located just a couple miles to the south. This airplane was actually on display there for years when you came in the main gate. They have this memorial set up with easy access from the parking area.

This bronze bust of Rosie the Riveter is a standout piece by local artist Faustine Garbrecht. It…read morecaptures Rosie in mid-flex, bandana tight, sleeve rolled and eyes foreword. The pink granite pedestal carries a clear plaque honoring the 10,000+ Oklahoma women who worked at Tinker and the Douglas plant during WWII.

Went in earlier today to check out the tools and bargains they might have, there's everything in…read morethe store from lightbulbs to batteries, bathtubs, tankless hot water heaters, all kinds of both corded and battery power tools, and they also have vacuums both corded and battery powered, it's incredible all the things in the store you can get at discounted prices which leads to value, if your looking for just about anything come in and check them out, and keep your dollars local and shop or dine in Midwest City !

Big Jim is a massive, iconic fiberglass Brachiosaurus statue known for its vibrant blue color and…read moreroadside appeal. Originally located at Statuary World in north OKC it was affectionately nicknamed "Big Jim" by locals and dinosaur enthusiasts. Standing 27 feet tall and stretching 56 feet long, it's a beloved piece of Oklahoma's quirky roadside history, often drawing families, photographers, and travelers for photo ops. After statuary World closed it was sold to a home improvements store in Yukon and when they were closing it found its way to their store in Midwest city. Jim is approx. 30 years old and is decorated with Christmas lights right now.

This is a memorial to the alumni of Midwest City High School tht lost their lives in the Vietnam…read morewar (22 alum) as well as those lost in other conflicts. There is a wall of honor with pictures and well as an honor roll. You can make a donation at their website. It is located on the MCHS campus and is open 24/7 with lighting at night. There is also a history center but you will need to check the hours of operation there. Everything is free including the history center. Pretty powerful stuff.

Went to the Medal of Honor Memorial in Midwest City and it's legit. Clean, open area with real…read moreplanes on display and big plaques telling the stories of the Air Force guys who earned the Medal of Honor. Not crowded, easy parking right off Air Depot Blvd, and free. The flag's huge and the whole place feels respectful without being overdone. Solid spot to check out if you're into military history or just driving by Tinker.

The monument honors Major Charles B. Hall, a Tuskegee Airman from Brazil, Indiana, who made history…read moreon July 2, 1943, as the first African American pilot to shoot down an enemy aircraft. It features a bronze statue of Hall in his flight suit, looking skyward, along with informational plaques detailing the Tuskegee Airmen's achievements. Their success helped shatter racial barriers, paving the way for the integration of the U.S. military in 1948.