Beautiful bridge that sets the tone over the highway for a growing and forward thinking city. The…read morebridge opened in 2012 and it connects Upper and Lower Scissortail Park. Total cost for the pedestrian bridge was $5.8 million, which does not seem too high for the complexity and the amount of steel used. At night, it is lit up for many to enjoy and it. The bridge was inspired by Oklahoma's state bird, the scissor-tailed flycatcher.

beautiful bridge with nice walking path on both sides. lit blue at nighttime. nice photo op.read more

Disney's Jungle Cruise meets Oklahoma! But spoiler alert... there are no water squirting jungle…read moreanimals, but it does carry that vibe. Our captain Marcus had a great sense of humor and had historical knowledge about Bricktown that we never would have known. I definitely recommend finding a seat under the tarp, it was comfortable there. The sun was beating down pretty hard and I think I would have gotten a sunburn if I hadn't of been under the shaded seats. The whole process from getting the tickets to getting off the boat was very smooth and easy. We paid $15 for a 45 min. Boat ride. Worth every penny! You can also bring your drinks aboard, which is nice.

If you are visiting the area from out of town, the Bricktown water taxi is a must! I did not except…read morethe tour to be as long and informative as it was so it exceeded expectations! Our tour guide, Anitta, was great! She was very fun and shared great tid bits of history and info. We went at 4:30 on a Saturday and our ride was perfect - not too packed as compared to other times. I definitely would recommend purchasing a ticket, at minimum, a couple hours or even days prior to going. I could see this being much more popular in warmer months. It was already very popular at the beginning of April on a colder day. Overall, if you are checking out the Bricktown area and want a fun activity to do, check out the water taxi! it's only 30 minutes and you get to see the whole area and then some!

On a quiet weekday morning, the Centennial Land Run Monument feels almost cinematic. All that…read morebronze motion is frozen in a moment of time along the Bricktown Canal. The whole installation commemorates the Land Run of 1889, when settlers surged into the Unassigned Lands to stake homesteads in what would become Oklahoma Territory. The scale of the installation here is enormous, with dozens of figures charging forward. Horses stretched mid-stride, wagons tilting, every dace carved with urgency. One has clearly fallen in their haste. It really does tell the tale. We had the place mostly to ourselves which made it easy to slow and take in the detail. The only interruption was a family who decided the clearly posted "no climbing" sign was more of a suggestion than a rule and that's why we can't have nice things. Grrr! But even that didn't take away from the artistry. Paul Moore spent more than twenty years bringing this to life and the result is one of the largest bronze sculpture installations in the world, honoring the settlers who raced out on April 22, 1889. [Review 426 of 2026 - 174 in Oklahoma - 25609 overall]

The Centennial Land Run Monument in Oklahoma City is a striking tribute to one of the state's most…read morepivotal historical event, the 1889 Land Run. The Monument consists of 47 bronze statues in total. This includes 38 people, 34 horses, three wagons, a cannon, a dog, and a frightened jackrabbit. They are all bigger than life and has such great detail. I think you could stand there for hours and never see all of the details. It stands at about 100 yards or so and stretches across a small river. Well worth the visit. Best access is then the bass pro parking lot all the way to the back and under the interstate.

A quirky, historic Route66 stop that delivers on charm and photo-worthy appeal--but don't expect…read moremore than a quick visit. Enough reason to explore if you're nearby, but not worth a special trip. Three stars seems fair.

This building located in Asian Town in Oklahoma City. Is off a bit from Route 66. This building is…read morepart of attraction along the Route 66. This is a triangle building at a small triangular intersection. Very strange. The building has a giant bottle of milk display with Oklahoma Braum's milk. It is a grocery store built in 1930. It is a registered historic place. Now the grocery store is close. It has been open as Nail Salon before. Now also close.

Our guide was amazing! We are homeschoolers and love tours and she was a former homeschool mom. She…read moregave us extra time since she had time in her schedule and made sure all my kids were engaged. There were several events happening while we were there and she gave us time to check out the various events we could be at. We do lots of museums and tours and this was one of our favorites! They also have a Capitol museum but my kiddos were worn out, so we'll check that out on our next time through! We will definitely return.

Beautiful artwork all over the capitol building. Be sure to get your route66 stamp or capitol…read morebuilding passport stamp in the gift shop--take any piece of paper or "passport" book (I got mine on Amazon), and they have a rubber stamp with today's date, and you can ink your capitol passport/paper. Just something fun and free to collect as you visit capitols. The native plantings outside are nice as well.

This is a great memorial & museum…read more A well told story of this tragic time - the way they did the timeline and facts of the event are laid out very well. It was a sad time. If you know nothing about it, you will learn a lot. If you have questions, they will be answered. Highly recommend checking it out if you are in town. Would I go back? If I were taking other people, for sure! If by myself, maybe, I was a little rushed this time - so I'd like to go back and take my time.

don't think I had ever really heard about the Oklahoma City bombing when it happened. I was…read moreprobably still in elementary school at the time. It wasn't until October, when I passed through OKC with German and a friend mentioned the memorial, that I looked it up. This time, passing through again and not in a rush, I decided to visit the memorial on a Sunday. I couldn't find the parking garage mentioned on the website, so I parked across the street in the post office lot since it was Sunday (I don't think this would be okay on weekdays). When I asked a staff member about parking, she said that was fine. The memorial grounds themselves are beautiful and open to the public 24/7 for free. You can walk around the Gate of Time and the Field of Empty Chairs, which was especially moving, though the atmosphere felt quite heavy and chilling. it was decorated with the Christmas wreath, but there's definitely nothing about holidays cheer can be felt here Please note that bags larger than 14 inches are not allowed inside the museum. Museum admission is $18, and you're supposed to get free parking at a nearby garage, though directions weren't very clear. The museum starts on the second floor and tells the story of the 168 people who died in the 1995 bombing. What struck me most was how it emphasized that it was just an ordinary morning--people checking in to work before 9 a.m., unaware of what was about to happen. The museum was a bit crowded when I visited, likely because it was Sunday, and some visitors brought young kids who were running around, which felt a little distracting given the nature of the space. I don't think many people still actively think about this event, but if you ever find yourself in Oklahoma City, I do think it's worth visiting. It's a powerful and sobering experience.

My sweet husband treated me to a date night at History & Haunts. We were excited, though not sure…read morewhat to expect out of our evening & this experience was delightful! We started in the old barn, where both employees & several volunteers were there to give us a quick run down of the family & what to expect. Then, we were led to the house & given the opportunity to explore! Each room is opulent with painted ceilings, ritzy carpets & very fancy furniture from the late 1800s. The history is amazing & was so fun to learn about. The volunteers were wonderful & knew a LOT of great facts. We LOVED our time & are hoping to return around Christmas.

I don't like young Halsey very much, but maybe I'll like the Olderhalsey…read more This is the most gorgeous building that I have seen in Oklahoma City. Especially in terms of classical beauty and architecture. It looks old and yet new. It's different... but the same. Oh wait I was channeling Bill & Ted. It looks so quaint it could be in Disneyland - but it's absolutely real and not fake at all. Unlike my girl. I don't get tired of driving around the back streets of this neighbourhood and seeing this gorgeous building. And there's computers... and SAN DIMAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL RULES!

It's December and the weather is 70 degrees today! It's wonderful to walk around downtown and visit…read moresome of the historic buildings. First national center has so much history and beautiful architecture details from a time when things were done with excellent!

The first national center is beautifully decorated during the holiday season. I definitely…read morerecommend going there for brunch or dinner.

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Stockyards City Main Street is a business devoted to raising the awareness of the Oklahoma City…read moreStockyards business district of the Stockyards area. It promotes the local businesses in the Stockyards area. It provides info on each business and shows what that business Is and does. Stockyards mainstreet isn't a business selling retail items nor is it a service company other than show interest in promoting these businesses. It is the GOOD WILL, AMBASSADOR of the Merchants and services of the main street of the Stockyards giving customer insights, helpful information and guidance to customers and new business opportunists. You will find if interested several opportunities for fun events to attend in the stockyards area. Some are annual events that draw large crowds of Adult Parents and children.

April 7, 2023…read more Admittedly may have done this attraction wrong... But here's my experience... Just a few corners of shops and restaurants. The shops were home decor and a big western clothing store that my friend LOVED. I'm not much of a shopper. There is a couple theaters that I think are used for small plays and maybe comedy shows. There were no events the weekend I was there but would have liked to go there. Had a delicious lunch at McClintock Saloon. Should have maybe researched better and found a museum or some history.