Gaylord was a prominent Oklahoma businessman, media mogul, and civic leader in OKC as well as…read moreelsewhere. He inherited and led the Oklahoma Publishing Company which owned The Daily Oklahoman newspaper. He expanded it into the Gaylord Entertainment Company, acquiring assets like the Grand Ole Opry, Opryland USA theme park, Gaylord Hotels, and country music television networks (e.g., The Nashville Network and CMT). When the state fair was suffering financially and about lost he stepped in as the president of the fair board and turned it into one of the most profitable state fairs in the country. The statue was unveiled in 1998 to honor his contributions.

Prague is a charming small town with a rich Czech heritage about 60 miles east of OKC,highlighted…read moreby attractions like the National Shrine of the Infant Jesus, a serene pilgrimage site, and the Prague Historical Museum, showcasing local history. The city's low cost of living and proximity to Oklahoma City and Tulsa make it appealing for day trips. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy Prague City Lake for fishing and recreation. However, dining and entertainment options are limited, typical of a rural setting. Overall, it's a destination for those seeking history and tranquility. They also have a community garden area but I was unable to find tht. Seen the signs but Thts it. Current population is just over 2400 residents.

One thing for sure is that this city loves their basketball team, the OKC Thunder. I find this city…read morevery low key and is known for it severe weather. It rained most of the time I was there. Hail storms, thunder storms (the basketball team has the perfect name) derechoes (wind storms) and tornados are also a viable threat in the area. The city has a lot of public art and a very proud history dating back to the Native Americans (1889). It is the state capitol and most populous city in the state (20th most populous city in the US). Some of the city's notable attractions include the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum, the canal, Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark (home to the OKC Comets), Paycom Center (home to the OKC Thunder), National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, the Oklahoma City Zoo, the Museum of Osteology, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, the state capitol, the Science Museum Oklahoma, and the Myriad Botanical Gardens. If you only had time to visit one place though it would easily be he Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum. That place is amazing. The city has a good amount of hotels, restaurants and bars. You will find a high concentration of those in the city's Entertainment District, Bricktown. I found the food and especially the drinks to be reasonably priced here. The city does not have an extensive transit system. They do have buses and trains. Most parking downtown is covered by metered parking and commercial lots, but they are all reasonably priced. Most of the people that I met were very friendly. Some of the friendliest people I have encountered during all of my travels, as a whole. I like this city. There may not be a lot to do or fast paced as compared to other major cities. But they city is easy to get around, easy to get in and out of and have some of the friendliest and welcoming people that you will ever met. I enjoyed my time there and hope to make it back there again soon.

We stopped to visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum. This is a very impactful…read moreexperience and I'm glad we visited this first. The trauma of this event seems to lay like a pall over the city still. We found the locals to be friendly, but reserved. Like you have to prove yourself before they let themselves be comfortable. We spent most of our time in the Bricktown area, but did drive to other areas. Although the city is organized in a grid, traffic was busy and navigation not always easy. We found many areas of the city to feel uncomfortable, going from 'fine' to 'maybe not' in just a couple of blocks. That could be an incorrect perception based on what we saw. Bricktown includes many restaurants, hotels and the banjo museum. We walked the length of the Canal area. The upper area has many bars, mini-golf and the water taxi. The lower end has fewer restaurants, more garden areas and runs along the highway. The Centennial Land Run memorial is a gorgeous piece of art and should absolutely be part of any visit to the city. We also visited Chickasaw Plaza where a warrior statue sits in the center and much information about Chickasaw history around the edges. Although loud on the lower end because of the nearby highway, it's somehow calmer as there are fewer businesses and more nature. Through our search for places to dine we found a lot of bars in OKC. We did visit some very nice establishments and it seems the city has a prosperous bar culture. I really wanted to find a nice little coffee café. A sunny place to have a coffee drink, chat, work on my computer or people watch with a brioche. I couldn't fine one. At least not in the area we were staying. This was our first visit to Oklahoma and we didn't have an opportunity to visit the many other museums in the area but there is something about the city that left us feeling very 'low'. We actually felt like a weight was lifting from us as we drove away from the city limits even though we found the people to be friendly.

Oklahoma has many miles of Route 66. A lot of them are still the original mother road slabs. You…read morecan follow it from the NE corner OK down thru OKC and out the west end towards Amarillo Texas. It runs along with I44 to okc the I40 west bound. Most of the smaller towns along those roads have the Route 66 business spur running thru them. It's a great road trip. These signs happen to be just NE of OKC. Lots of amazing things to see and so much history once you get off the Superman hwys.

This small stone marker is on Route 66 and calls attention to the highway. There is a small pullout…read morehere so that you can get off the roadway and not block the traffic. The marker reads, "Whether motorists called Route 66 the Ozark Trail, the Will Rogers Highway, Main Street America or the Mother Road, all remember Arcadia's Round Barn. The well-known landmark was built in 1898 by W. H. Odor. After the route was designated a national highway in 1926, improvements were made to the 1917 roadbed. The original road between Edmond and Arcadia was constructed by convict labor. The highway through Arcadia was paved in 1929. Many Arcadia businesses catered to travelers' needs with gasoline stations, cafes, lodging facilities and a grocery and general store." [Review 16232 overall - 71 in Oklahoma - 1738 of 2021.]

Mail person missed my letter in the box. Might have forgot to put the flag up though. The OO is…read morejust up the road so I ran up there and dropped it off. The lobby is open during lunch do you can get to the outgoing mail slots. This is a handy little post office just of the Main Street. Easy in and out.

Love this Post office. Friendly post master and never crowded. I love small community businesses…read moreyou really feel welcomed!

Which was your favorite James Garner character?…read more Was it the James Garner who played Bret Maverick in the 1950's series Maverick https://youtu.be/u4jUwXV_CIU (and reprised in the movie with Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster)? Was it the one who played Jim Rockford as the ex-con turned investigator for the six seasons and 123 episodes between 1974 and 1980 of Rockford Files https://youtu.be/1pGGU_cbrBk? Or is your favorite James Garner the one who earned an Academy Award nomination opposite Sally Field in the 1985 film Murphy's Romance https://youtu.be/piU2gJdhgNI? It's a tough call for me, but I did like him in the 2000 movie Space Cowboys where he starred with Clint Eastwood, Tommy Lee Jones and Donald Sutherland as four older "ex-test pilots" who are sent into space to repair an old Soviet satellite. https://youtu.be/gnGYgy744vU The people of Norman have spoken and it's the Bret Maverick version with this 2006 statue on Main Street where it crosses Legacy Trail Park. James Garner was born here in Norman Oklahoma and still considered himself a native despite living in California for fifty years. Accompanying the statue is a plaque listing his many film and television credits. Garner passed away in 2014 at age 86. [Review 16215 overall - 55 in Oklahoma - 1721 of 2021.]

This is a quick 10 minute stop to see the statue and the depot. It's worth the quick stop to see it…read moreand read the plaques. If you're passing through stop to see it. The depot has a museum but it is only open till 2 so we didn't get to go inside.

The walk along the Bricktown Canal near Chickasaw Plaza is one of those hidden gems that's easy to…read moremiss if you're just rushing through downtown. The path is lined with stone markers and engraved history panels, including the "Ancient Mississippian Symbols" display, which gives you a glimpse into the Indigenous cultures that were here long before Oklahoma became a state. It's a nice mix of art, history, and scenery -- you've got the canal water, public sculptures, and these quiet little stops that make you slow down and actually read what's in front of you. The statues and carvings nearby add a lot of presence to the space without feeling overly crowded or touristy. Overall, it's a peaceful and interesting walk that feels more meaningful than your average city path. Worth taking your time with if you're in Bricktown and want something a little more reflective than just restaurants and nightlife.

Very interesting and informative monument on the lower canal walk. At the center is a warrior…read moredressed in traditional Chickasaw style. All around the perimeter are plaques that tell of Chickasaw history. On our way to the Centennial Oklahoma land rush monument we saw this across the canal. We walked back on this side to stop here and check it out. We found this to be a very interesting stop. Definitely recommend you stop a spell and check it out too.

Asian District is the center of Asian culture and international cuisine and commerce of Oklahoma…read more The district runs north along Classen Boulevard in central Oklahoma City from NW 22nd to NW 32nd Street. This area is bordered by Oklahoma City University to the west and Paseo Arts District to the east. The "Milk Bottle Grocery" marks the entrance to the district. Interestingly, Oklahoma City once had an original historic "Chinatown" underground in Downtown Oklahoma City. Let me walk you through some of my favorite places in the Asian District when you visit Oklahoma City. Start brunch with "dim sum" at Golden Phoenix which serves it EVERY DAY. For lunch, you have to try Vietnamese "pho" at VII Asian Bistro, the best pho in the area. If you want a more unique Vietnamese dish, try "Bún Bò Huế" from Pho Cuong Restaurant, recommend for returners ONLY. For dessert, stop by one of several tea shops in the area or Ling's Cakery for a delicious piece of "crepe" cake. For Asian grocery goods, visit Super Cao Nguyên, the largest Asian supermarket in the district. When heading out, swing by Lee's Sandwiches to get their famous Vietnamese iced coffee. Make sure to check for any night special events at Military Park such as Asian Night Market Festival.