It didn’t get the nickname “The Big Friendly” for nothing.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is a place that will put a smile on your face from the time you land to well after you depart. The city hub is brimming with fun activities to try, hip neighborhoods to explore, public artwork to see and endless dining options that will delight every palate.
Explore Oklahoma City
- Western Avenue
- City Center
- Paseo Arts District
Western Avenue
Overview
With a crowd-pleasing mix of both high- and low-end shops, this shopping district appeals to shoppers of all kinds. Plus, there are plenty of restaurants — from fine-dining delights to dive bars — to slink into when the night falls.
Known For
Dining, Shopping
City Center
Overview
Walk through the City Center Downtown neighborhood and the energy of a much larger metropolis will shine through. Home to towering skyscrapers, museums and even the urban oasis within the Myriad Botanical Gardens & Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, this neighborhood is worth spending an entire day (or two) in.
Known For
Museums, Family-Friendly Attractions, Culture
Paseo Arts District
Overview
If art is what you’re after, then it’s time to head to the Paseo Arts District, the historic heartbeat of Oklahoma City’s art scene. The neighborhood is home to some 80 working artists displaying their works in personal spaces, along with 20 studios showing off both established artists and up-and-comers. The best time to visit is the first Friday of every month for the monthly art walk, an event that takes place even in the dead of winter.
Known For
Art
Stay in The Center of it All
Immerse yourself in your destination at these centrally located hotels.
Spend a Long Weekend in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Explore the Paseo Arts District
Take in the best artwork Oklahoma City has to offer with a visit to the Paseo Arts District. Here, you can peruse a few galleries showing off both established artists and area newcomers and even rub elbows with the artists at their open galleries.
Shop Vintage
Spend a bit more time in one of Oklahoma City’s hipster neighborhoods, Western Avenue. Here you’ll find everything from high-end luxury shops to vintage record stores hawking rare finds. Head out for a five-star meal followed by a drink at a dive bar.
Take in the City’s History
Finish off your trip to Oklahoma City by visiting its City Center neighborhood. Here, you’ll find culturally significant museums and memorials alongside gorgeous botanical spaces that will make you feel like you’re in a tropical paradise, even in the middle of a Midwest winter.