OKLAHOMA CITY

OKLAHOMA CITY



Oklahoma City, the capital of the State of Oklahoma, literally sprang to life overnight because of the Great Land Rush of April 22, 1889. At noon on that day, 50,000 people raced across the prairie in an effort to claim their share of two million available acres released to the general public by President Benjamin Harrison.

The city was a stop on 'Route 66,' the fabled highway that was the theme of a namesake 1960's television show. That show motivated uncountable family road trips across the heartland from Chicago through Oklahoma City, and on to Hollywood, California.

Modern Oklahoma City has several exciting entertainment areas within its boundaries, including the Adventure District, home to the Oklahoma City Botanical Garden and Zoo, as well as the Softball Hall of Fame, National Cowboy Museum and the Remington Park Racetrack and Casino, to name but a few.

In addition, Bricktown, the city's downtown entertainment district, is one of Oklahoma City's most unique attractions. It's home to numerous restaurants, nightclubs, sporting facilities and retail shops.

Annual cultural events are big draws here. Red Earth, the largest Native American festival in the world is not to be missed. So as you can see, this city is a great place to visit during any Oklahoma vacation.

ADDITIONAL OKLAHOMA CITY PAGES:

• Tulsa

• The world's first parking meter was installed in Oklahoma City in 1935.
• The Oklahoma state capitol building is the only capitol in the nation sitting on a live oil well!
• The cost of living in Oklahoma City is rated as some of the most affordable in the nation for major U.S. cities.

• Oklahoma City National Memorial
  Built to commemorate those who lost their lives during the 1995 Federal Building bombing and to comfort the ones left alive, the Oklahoma City National Memorial educates visitors about the negative impact of violence and the events surrounding the bombing.
  
  Located on the former site of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, the Memorial features a museum and an Outdoor Symbolic Memorial, including the Gates of Time and the Field of Empty Chairs.
  
  A brief video here!
  
  
• Bricktown
  A growing entertainment district in downtown Oklahoma City, Bricktown was once a major warehouse district.
  
  This neighborhood's attractions include boating on the Bricktown Canal, live music forums, theatres and every kind of food and shopping imaginable. The district also offers horse and buggy rides, water taxis and fabulous cocktail cruises.
  
  Magnificently restored to become Oklahoma's most unique entertainment spot, Bricktown means fun for the entire family.
  
  
• National Cowboy Museum
  The National Cowboy Museum is an outstanding celebration of the life of the cowboy and of the Old West. With more than 28,000 Western and American Indian artefacts, the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum is home to a re-created cattle town complete with livery stable, saddle maker and saloon.
  
  The Cowboy Museum features galleries of art and historical items dedicated to the culture of the Rodeo, the Cowboy and the Native American heritage of the region. Oklahoma City's central plains location made it a round-up hub during the times of the great cattle drives across Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Wyoming.