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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Attractions & Sights

 

 

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Oklahoma City ZooOklahoma City Zoo -The Oklahoma City Zoo features a diverse and fascinating animal and plant collection. The Zoo is home to over 1,500 of the world's most exotic animals, including over 50 endangered or threatened species. The Zoo is a fully accredited member of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) and the American Association of Museums (AAM) as both a living museum and a botanical garden. Enjoy dramatic views of the world's most exotic animals in naturalistic settings like Great EscApe, Cat Forest/Lion Overlook and The Noble Aquatic Center.

 

The Zoo offers picnic grounds, attractions for kids of all ages, The Canopy Food Court and concessions along with wheelchair, stroller and courtesy cart rental. Annual memberships in the Oklahoma Zoological Society, ZooFriends are available at the main entrance plaza. The Zoo offers a variety of rental facilities for special events with catering options. Education programs are available for the young and adventurous! 2101 NE 50th, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 405-424-3344.

 

Oklahoma Firefighters Museum - This museum features extraordinary turn-of-the-century fire engines that were once used in Oklahoma communities. Oklahoma's first fire station is displayed along with the finest specimens of firefighting equipment anywhere. 2716 NE 50th, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 405-424-3440.
 
Oklahoma Heritage Center - Former residence of Judge Robert A Hefner family, now open to the public. Elegant 1917 mansion contains Louis XVI furnishings, as well as collections of bells, canes, Meissen china, and fine art and tapestries. Original third-floor ballroom now houses Oklahoma Hall of Fame galleries, including portraits and biographies of famous Oklahomans. Also on premises are a library, chapel and formal gardens. 201 NW 14th, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 405-235-4458.
 
Omniplex - Omniplex is an adventure in discovering new worlds and galaxies, exploring the sciences and arts, reliving the past and peering into the future. The complex houses several museums, a planetarium, galleries, gardens and greenhouses and also features the Omniplex Museum Store for those one-of-a-kind gifts and LeMel's Cafe by the Garden for lunches and snacks. Several museums are all located in the Omniplex, including the Kirkpatrick Science and Air Space Museum, Red Earth Indian Center, and the International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, where you can experience fascinating exhibitions of some of the world's most influential photographic artists. Separate admission is not required. Now open is the state's first 70 mm IWERKS movie theater, the OmniDome! 2100 NE 52nd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 405- 602-OMNI or 800-532-7652.
Oklahoma Opry - The Oklahoma Opry is in it's 21st year, but, we are still Oklahoma's best kept secret! Governor Keating and the Dept. of Tourism have helped by naming us "Oklahoma's Country Music Show." Regular Saturday night performances at 8:00 p.m.  404 W. Commerce, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 405-632-8322.
 
Overholser Mansion - Overholser Mansion is the first mansion in Oklahoma City, built by early-day entrepreneur Henry Overholser. It is of late 19th century architecture with original furnishings and hand-painted, canvas-covered walls. 405 NW 15th (NW15th & N. Hudson), Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 405-528-8485.
 

 

 

 

Paseo District - You'll find galleries, restaurants and studios in a portion of town that time forgot - but the arts remembered. NW 30th and Shartel is the gateway to the Historic Paseo District.
 
Remington Park Race Track- Now with Night Racing! State of the art racetrack, featuring world-class racing, restaurants, gift shops, arcade for kids. Remington Park also offers packages for groups of 10 or more. Also offers full service catering for any size party, reception or business occasion. Simulcasting daily. I-44 and Martin Luther King Blvd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 405-424-1000 or 800-456-9000.
 

Oklahoma Capitol BuildingState Capitol - A tour of the Oklahoma State Capitol is a must for any history buff. It is the only capitol with a working oil well on its grounds. NE 23rd & Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 405- 521-3356.
 
State Museum of History - Just across the street from the State Capitol, the State Museum of History presents a comprehensive historical overview of Oklahoma, from prehistoric times to oil field wildcatters to the space program. Interpretive exhibits, artifacts, original art, and special weekend programs provide an entertaining and informative experience. Unique exhibits include an original bison hide teepee, a Civil War cannon, and wagon used in two land runs, Native American murals, historic quilts and much more. 2100 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 405-521-2491.
 
Stockyards City - Oklahoma City's Stockyards is the largest stocker/feeder cattle market in the world. Here you can see Oklahoma cowboys working the livestock. Cowtown offers a variety of shops from old time general stores and tack shops to western duds, jewelry and a 24-hour beef restaurant. Visitors can also attend livestock auctions held Monday through Tuesday. Agnew Exit South of I-40 to Exchange Ave, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 405-235-8675.
 
Water Taxi of Oklahoma - One of the state's most unique attractions on the new Bricktown Canal. Water Taxi runs a continual service like a bus. You can board a Water Taxi every 10-15 minutes in either direction. All Water Taxi Ambassadors narrate points of interest along the way. You may purchase a ticket from our kiosk, which is located in Bricktown between Chellino's and Oklahoma Avenue on the canal. On the Bricktown Canal, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 405-234-TAXI.
 
White Water Bay - Over 30 water rides, slides, pools and activities. Try Cannonball Falls, a slide that fires you into the water after a six-foot drop. Brave the waves in the Wave Pool or challenge the seven story Bermuda Triangle's three water slides. Then there's the four-person Big Kahuna raft ride, and the 65-foot freefall Acapulco Cliff Dive. Float down the lazy Castaway Creek. There's a Kids Kove soft-play area (with room for the parents, too.). Group rates and meeting spaces are available; call (405) 478-2140, ext. 214 for group info. 3908 W. Reno, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 405-943-9687.
 
Will Rogers Park - Nature enthusiasts love the scenic variety of the 130-acre park. One of the Southwest's outstanding rose gardens, grassy slopes and fresh water ponds are part of the natural beauty. An exquisite arboretum is a living tree and plant museum with more than 600 species. The lighted OKC Tennis Center is here along with an Olympic-sized swimming pool, 18-hole frisbee golf course, picnic tables, an outdoor amphitheater and a Senior Citizens Center.  36th Street and N. Portland, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
 
World of Wings Pigeon Center - Your visit to Oklahoma City won't be complete without a stop at the World of Wings Pigeon Center. This unique and beautiful place was built with the dream of honoring this bird for its contribution to religion and service in communication in peace and war. Take a tour of our museum and library, and see the birds while strolling the grounds. Donations accepted.  2300 NE 63rd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 405-478-5155 or 800-882-1586.
 
World Organization of China Painters Museum - This unique museum is the headquarters for the World Organization of China Painters. The center contains an outstanding collection of hand-painted china from around the world, along with a research library and classrooms for china painting instruction. 2641 NW 10th, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 405, 521-1234.
 
Yellow Rose Theater - "It's like a trip to Branson Or Broadway without the Drive.  Nothing says entertainment like "LIVE THEATER" add Food and you've got yourself a wonderful evening. The New Yellow Rose Theater is Oklahoma's only permanent dinner theater experience. 1005 SW 4th St. in Moore, Oklahoma; 405-793-7779

 

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  Tower Theatre in Oklahoma City,Oklahoma

The Tower Theatre at 425 NW 23rd St is long closed. 

August, 2004, Kathy Weiser.

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Great American Bars and Saloons by Kathy WeiserBy Kathy Weiser

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Kathy Weiser's first venture into the publishing world takes you into the many watering holes of America's past, particularly the numerous saloons that sprouted up during our nation's Wild West days. This great photographic review displays hundreds of vintage photographs from California to Arizona, the mining camps of Colorado, all the way to New York and its turbulent days of Prohibition.


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