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.

A very picturesque pedestrian bridge going over Interstate 40 in OKC!!…read more This bridge really stands out, day or night!! I parked at Scissor Tail Park and walked over this bridge. It's very wide, and it was windy on that bridge the day I was there. I also saw that people put all kinds of locks on this bridge, not sure what that means. But yes, an interesting piece of public art that was very unexpected driving on interstate 40!!

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.

Centennial Land Run Monument -- An Impressive Piece of Oklahoma History…read more Even with Oklahoma temperatures flirting with all-time highs, I wasn't going to let the heat stop me from visiting the Centennial Land Run Monument! And I'm glad I didn't. This is a fantastic tribute to Oklahoma and the historic Land Run of 1889. The sheer size and detail of the bronze sculptures are impressive. Horses, wagons, riders and families are captured in motion, giving you a real sense of the excitement and chaos that must have surrounded that day. The monument features 45 larger-than-life bronze figures created by Oklahoma artist Paul Moore, and seeing them up close gives you a much better appreciation for the scale and craftsmanship involved. (Visit Oklahoma City) There was one advantage to visiting during the brutal Oklahoma heat -- hardly anyone else was there! I practically had the monument to myself and was able to walk around, take my time and get some really great photos without crowds. It's outdoors, open year-round and completely free, making this an easy stop if you're visiting Bricktown or exploring Oklahoma City. (Visit Oklahoma City) A beautiful piece of artwork, an interesting piece of Oklahoma history, and absolutely worth seeing. Five stars from me!

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]

A fun time on an extremely hot late afternoon. Bricktown Tulsa had a lot of restaurants, and we…read moreused this boat tour on the man made canal to get a sense of the area. Casual, and we were able to buy alcohol at a bar near the start dock and bring with us. Our guide, Cody, was a treasure. She also does stand up comedy in the evenings in town, and was throwing out barbs, especially when she found we were from the 2025-26 National Championship home of College Football!

Definitely recommend when visiting the city. The tour is short but gives you a great overview and…read morehistory of the city. Our tour guide was excellent, just the right combo of funny and informative. Such a cute area! I loved the land grab statues and hearing about the boomers and sooner. Just a warning, the boat is HOT during the summer since the canopy doesn't cover the entire seating area so plan accordingly. Tickets were $15 and available for purchase online or in front of the baseball stadium at the ticket booth. I recommend purchasing online though.

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.

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.

The Oklahoma State Capitol is a striking neoclassical structure, its golden dome a standout against…read morethe prairie sky. Built in 1917, it boasts marble columns and vibrant murals celebrating Native American heritage. Free self-guided tours explore grand chambers like the House of Representatives, while the 55-acre grounds, with pecan groves and an oil well replica, charm visitors. The dome's observation deck offers stunning city views. Though some exhibits show slight wear, the accessible paths and rich history make it a must-see for history lovers and families alike. When the dome was added it became #39 with a dome. There are still 11 tht are domeless.

I've now visited the Oklahoma City National Memorial three times, and it still hits just as hard as…read morethe first visit. This is more than just a memorial -- it's a deeply moving tribute that honors the lives lost, the survivors, and the heroes of that tragic day. The outdoor memorial is beautifully designed and incredibly peaceful. The Field of Empty Chairs, the reflecting pool, the Survivor Tree, and the "gates of time" create such a solemn and respectful atmosphere. Every detail feels intentional and meaningful. Even on a return visit, walking through the site brings a heavy but important emotional impact that stays with you. The indoor museum is also excellent -- well-organized, informative, and respectful. Whether it's your first time or your third, this place leaves a lasting impression. It's educational, reflective, and incredibly well-maintained. If you're anywhere near Oklahoma City, do yourself a favor and make time to visit. It's one of the most powerful memorials I've ever been to.

Its been decades since I last visited the inside of the museum. I remember this day all too well…read more The changes and upgrades are awesome! I had friends that both survived and were killed in this bombing, so, coming here is sad (the loss and tragedy), comforting (the remembrance and celebration of life), angering (the lack of empathy and remorse that several people were involved in purposely killing on such a scale--intentionally parking the vehicle borne explosive next to the daycare), and hopeful (the victims and families will be remembered in love for generations to come). I have more ties to this event than what will be mentioned here, but I am glad I took the time to go back. I wont wait so long for my next return. Its a must visit! It shows the power God has to bring people together through tragedy. The Oklahoma standard.

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!

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.

Stockyard City is coming back. Great Native American art store, great western hat store, great…read moresteakhouse, Cool whole in the wall bar. A lot of construction down there right now which could create traffic on busy days like weekends.

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.

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.