Things to do in Oklahoma City

Arriving early at the pool party?  Grab a group of your new friends and visit some of the sites in Oklahoma City & surrounding areas.  Here are some ideas.

 


REMINGTON PARK RACING AND CASINO

One Remington Place
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Phone: (405) 424-1000
Toll Free: (800) 456-4244
 

Doors open at 10 a.m. daily for simulcast racing from coast to coast and exciting casino gaming. Remington Park features live racing during two seasons each year. The top American Quarter Horse Season in the nation is March - May, while the Thoroughbred season runs from mid August through mid December. Oklahoma City’s only casino is open every day of the year and offers 750 of the top electronic gaming machines guests love to play. Remington Park also features various restaurants and Pubs. The Bricktown Brewery Remington Park offers hand crafted beer and an outstanding selection of freshly made entrees, salads and sides . The Wild Rush Bar located on the casino floor features live local bands every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. The Silks Restaurant open during live racing is a spacious five-tiered dining room offering savory, mouth watering steaks, salads and sandwiches. . Henry Hudsons Pub is located right on the finish line for an up close look at the live racing action and offers a genuine pub atmosphere. Private suites, meeting and catering banquet areas are available year round.

Take the virtual tour at newspin360.com/tour/ok/okc/remington/
 
 

 


NATIONAL COWBOY & WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM

1700 N.E. 63rd St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Phone: (405)478-2250
 

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum embodies the spirit, passion and grit symbolized by the American West. Through stunning art and splendid exhibitions, the Museum tells America’s story as it unfolds across the West. From fine art, pop culture and firearms to Native American objects, historical cowboy gear, shopping and dining, the Museum is a must-see destination.

Open daily: 10am-5pm. Admission: Adults: $12.50, Seniors (62+) & Students with current ID: $9.75, Children (4-12): $5.75, Members and children 3 & under: free. Group rates available for groups of 15 or more with advance reservations.
 
 

 


OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDENS

2101 N.E. 50th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Phone: (405) 424-3344
 

Come on, the wild is calling! Oklahoma's #1 attraction and one of the top three family-friendly zoos in the nation, the Zoo features a diverse and fascinating animal and plant collection. Children and adults alike will enjoy world class habitats including Great EscApe, Cat Forest/Lion Overlook, Oklahoma Trails and our new elephant habitat opening March 11, 2011. The Children’s Zoo allows kids of all ages the opportunity to explore the wonders of nature through play plus interactions with barnyard animals and the ever-popular lorikeets! Other favorites include the Endangered Species Carousel, Safari Tram and sea lion show. The Zoo offers picnic areas, The Canopy Food Court, Safari Gifts and services including wheelchair and stroller rental.

Located at the crossroads of I-44 and I-35, in the heart of Oklahoma City's Adventure District the Zoo is open everyday except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Adult admission (12-64) is $8. Children 3-11 and seniors 65 and older are $5. Children 2 and under are free. For information, call (405) 424-3344 or go online at okczoo.com.
 
 

 


SCIENCE MUSEUM OKLAHOMA

2100 N.E. 52nd St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Phone: (405) 602-6664
Toll Free: (800) 532-7652
 

Science Museum Oklahoma, the state's premier destination for family fun, houses over eight acres of hands-on science experiences with thousands of space, aviation and cultural artifacts in the mix. With new exhibits, the excitement of live entertainment shows, one-of-a-kind IMAX film experiences and a newly renovated Science Floor, Science Museum Oklahoma rocks. From traveling beyond the Milky Way in the Planetarium Theater to witnessing live explosions in Science Live, the museum allows your inner-child to run wild.

We firmly believe that an increase in science literacy leads to personal growth, which leads to community betterment, which leads to positive change in the fascinating and wonderful world around us. Come join the fun at Science Museum Oklahoma; you can’t afford to miss it!

For more information, check our Web site: www.ScienceMuseumOK.org

Open M-F: 9am-5pm, SA: 9am-6pm, SU: 11am-6pm.
General Admission and Dome Theater - Adults: $14.95 Seniors: $11.95 Children: $11.95
General Admission - Adults: $11.95 Seniors: $9.95 Children: $9.95 Group rates available.
Dome Theater Only - Adults: $8.95 Seniors: $6.95 Children: $6.95
An additional fee may be charged for traveling exhibits.
 

 

 


45TH INFANTRY DIVISION MUSEUM

2145 N.E. 36th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Phone: (405) 424-5313
45thdivisionmuseum.com
 
   

 
 

 


99'S MUSEUM OF WOMEN PILOTS

4300 Amelia Earhart Rd.
Oklahoma City, Ok 73159
Phone: (405) 685-7969
Toll Free: (800) 994-1929
museumofwomenpilots.com
 
   

 
 

 


BRICKTOWN BREWERY

1 N. Oklahoma Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Phone: (405) 232-2739
bricktownbrewery.com
   

 
 

 


BRICKTOWN WATER TAXI

111 Mickey Mantle Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Phone: (405) 234-8294
bricktownwatertaxi.com
   

 
 

 


BROOKSIDE GOLF COURSE

9016 S. Shields Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73160
Phone: (405) 632-9666
   

 
 

 


CAPTAIN NORM'S DOCKSIDE BAR

105 E. California Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 74104
Phone: (405) 312-9878
normsdockside.com
   

 
 

 


CINEMARK TINSELTOWN USA

6001 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Phone: (405) 424-0421
cinemark.com
   

 
 

 


COYOTE UGLY

121 E. California Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Phone: (405) 602-8459
coyoteuglysaloon.com/oklahoma/
   

 
 

 


EXPRESS RANCHES CLYDESDALE CENTER

12701 W. Wilshire Blvd.
(3 miles north of I-40 on Garth Brooks Blvd.)
Yukon, OK 73099
Phone: (405) 350-6404
expressclydesdales.com
   

 
 

 


HERITAGE LANES

11917 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
Phone: (405) 755-7575
heritagelanesokc.com
   

 
 

 


HOOTERS OF BRICKTOWN

111 E. California Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Phone: (405) 231-1100
hooters.com
   

 
 

 


JIM THORPE ASSOCIATION AND OKLAHOMA SPORTS HALL OF FAME

4040 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Phone: (405) 427-1400
jimthorpeassoc.org
   

 
 

 


MUSEUM OF OSTEOLOGY

10301 S. Sunnylane Rd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73160
Phone: (405) 814-0006
Toll Free: (800) 659-7585
museumofosteology.org
   

 
 

 


MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS & CRYSTAL BRIDGE TROPICAL CONSERVATORY

301 W. Reno Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Phone: (405) 445-7080
myriadgardens.org
   

 
 

 


OKLAHOMA CITY MUSEUM OF ART

415 Couch Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Phone: (405) 236-3100
okcmoa.com
   

 
 

 


OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM

620 N. Harvey Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73101
Phone: (405) 235-3313
Toll Free: (888) 542-4673
oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org
   

 
 

 


OKLAHOMA RIVER CRUISES

300 S.W. 7th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73109
Phone: (405) 702-7755
Toll Free: (866) 825-6363
okrivercruises.com
   

 
 

 


OKLAHOMA STATE FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM

2716 N.E. 50th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Phone: (405) 424-3440
osfa.info
   

 
 

 


OKLAHOMA VETERANS MEMORIAL

State Capitol Park
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
   

 
 

 


POLE POSITION RACEWAY

2905 N.W. 36th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Phone: (405) 942-2292
polepositionraceway.com
   

 
 

 


PUT A CORK IN IT WINERY

115 East California
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Phone: (405) 605-6656
putacorkinitwinery.com
   

 
 

 


RIVERWIND CASINO

1544 W. Hwy. 9
Norman, OK 73072
   

 
 

 


ROCKTOWN CLIMBING GYM

200 S.E. 4th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Phone: (405) 319-1400
rocktowngym.com