Oklahoma is very much an area of the United States that’s worth visiting if you’ve never been before. And like every state, Oklahoma is unique in its tourist hotspots. So if you’re traveling to Oklahoma City anytime soon, here are some of the top tourist attractions to check off on your to-do list.
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Oklahoma City Zoo
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The zoo covers 119 acres and is open for most of the year. They have great conservation programs and they often have a number of event going on throughout the year. Go behind the scenes, to get up close and personal with bears, flamingos, rhinos and elephants. The list goes on!
Myriad Botanical Gardens
The Myriad Botanical Gardens is truly an oasis for many locals who live in Oklahoma City. It spans across 17 acres and is an interactive urban park. It’s one of the city’s most beautiful parks and is a place for all ages to come and learn about the botanical gardens and what they’re doing to encourage more people to interact with nature.
The Botanical Gardens were founded over thirty years ago and host nearly one million visitors per year. There is a wide range of collections and gardens to explore, and the diversity of the plants is vast. They also have a variety of events throughout the year, with plenty of workshops to get involved in.
Route 66
Route 66 is a famous and iconic stretch of road that runs from Chicago to Los Angeles. However, the longest run of miles is in Oklahoma, so if you’ve always wanted to see this route, this city is a great place to see it. There are plenty of things to do in the area too that are related to Route 66.
The museum in Clinton is a great way of learning about the road’s history, and there are even immersive experiences like the 1950’s
Some features of the museum itself include the neon Route 66 sign that’s emblazoned on the front of the building and the classic car that sits in the window gives you an idea of what it looked like during the first few years of its existence.

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Bricktown
Bricktown is a lively entertainment district where warehouses have been repurposed into stylish restaurants, piano lounges, and bars. If you’re looking for a bit of an atmosphere in the evening, then this is certainly an area you want to head to.
The Bricktown Canal is also popular due to its water taxis that can take visitors along the canal to enjoy a tour or for a dinner cruise. The history of the area is one where railway companies had freight operations.
Oklahoma City’s first black newspaper was founded in Bricktown, called The Black Dispatch and it tackled the racially segregated housing situation within the city.
Arcadia Lake
When it comes to man-made lakes, Arcadia Lake stands out as one of the most breath-taking. For anyone who loves exploring the great outdoors and the local wildlife, a trip to this lake is a must. This lake has a surface area of 1,820 acres and around 26 miles of shoreline.
The lake wasn’t created that long ago, 1984 was when it appeared after an earthen dam on the Deep Fork River. Its creation was to control flooding from the river and supply water to the city of Edmond. It also supplied recreational opportunities which include fishing, boating, mountain biking and camping to name but a few. It’s also a great opportunity to take photos.
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
If you want to learn all about the western ways of living, then the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum should be visited. There are over 28,000 Western and American Indian artworks and artifacts to see. It honors the American Cowboy and some of the most extraordinary collections that you’ll ever lay your eyes on.
The museum today collects a broad range of material that reflects today’s variety of people, cultures and historical currents that can be found in the West. It’s certainly a place that you could spend the majority of your day in, so get yourself down there and really spend some time walking through the history of the western culture.
Frontier City Theme Park
For those of you who are thrill-seekers, the Frontier City Theme Park is a great western-themed amusement park. It doesn’t have a huge selection of rides, but there’s certainly enough rollercoasters and family orientated rides that everyone can enjoy. Tickets are as low as $39.99 per person, and it’s a great day out if your looking for an educational getaway.
When it comes to Oklahoma City, there’s a lot of history that’s worth seeing and plenty of wildlife to explore and interact with. Take a trip to the zoo or face your fears on a rollercoaster. Learn about the history of the west and explore a strip of the iconic Route 66.
Don’t forget to visit the museum and if you have time, stop by at the Myriad botanical gardens and see the man-made wonders of the Arcadia Lake. With Oklahoma City, you’ll be spoilt for choice on what to do.