""Oklahoma City is mighty pretty"" Top 5 Page for this destination Oklahoma City by rexvaughan

Oklahoma City Travel Guide: 453 reviews and 680 photos

This is no bull

Street art in the form of cows, bulls and penguins has been popping up all over and in Oklahoma City it is buffalo. Actually they are bison, but everyone calls them buffalo. They are all around the downtown area and the capitol. This one is decorated with the Oklahoma state flower, the gallardia or Indian Blanket. The downtown area is quite lovely and the old warehouse district just east of downtown is now called Bricktown and is quite the center for restaurants and clubs. They have even built a canal with "gondola" rides. Bricktown is the happenin' place in OKC.

The Milkbottle

Historic site

It may be strange, but this milkbottle is a historic artifact in OKC. It has been there since about 1930 and recent plans to raze it were thwarted. The store under it was originally an outlet for Townley's Dairy. Now it is a sandwich shop. It is on Classen Blvd at about NW 25th Street. The surrounding area now has a large Asian and Oriental population and is a great place to find such food stores and restaurants. I will do a tip on one of the better restaurants, the Lido.

Oil has always been big

State Capitol

I didn't make a mistake on this photo. The oil derrick in front of the state capitol is a unique feature of the Oklahoma capitol grounds. Since the oil boom in the early 20th Century, there have been working oil wells on the grouds. You would think that would make the state rich but it hasn't seemed to work that way. Until recently the capitol had no dome due to shortage of funds at construction. Now it looks like a "real capitol." More on this in Must
Sees.

Pros and Cons

Pros:More to see than you think
Cons:Summer is HOT!
In a nutshell:Capitol of the Heartland

Last visit to Oklahoma City: Jul 2004
Intro Updated Oct 14, 2005
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Reviews (28)

Historic and lovely Hotels (3)

When I was young, the Skirvin was considered “the place to stay” in Oklahoma City, but I traveled little then and it was... more travel advice

Entry to the Red River Walk - Oklahoma City

Trace the history of Oklahoma Things to Do (9)

This is a fairly new museum and is dedicated to the history of Oklahoma. If I were to criticize it at all, it would be... more travel advice

Good Chinese Restaurants (16)

This is a national chain of restaurants but in my opinion some of the best Chinese food around. They call themselves a... more travel advice

Nicely decorated dining room - Oklahoma City

Good tamales, cold beer Restaurants (16)

This is a fairly new place in Oklahoma City but our friend’s daughter, who lives nearby, already knows the waiters by... more travel advice

Comments (13)

BruceDunning Dec 20, 2009 at 10:27 AM Report Abuse

I had no idea this city had such great museums and the dome looks fabulous. We have a Chihuly piece to admire. YOu did a great job of taking pictures supported by the comments for us to enjoy.
Haoie Mar 15, 2009 at 3:36 AM Report Abuse

Looking good.
RoninOKC Aug 21, 2008 at 8:27 AM Report Abuse

Cafe do Brasil has moved to NW 11th and Walker.
deecat Aug 18, 2007 at 9:46 AM Report Abuse

Fantastic Restaurant tips, especially the pancake sandwich, apple fritters, pulled pork, pear salad, and the Ethiopian Restaurant. Enjoyed the Oklahoma City Memorial, Indian Statues, and Botanical Gardens.
snuggie Mar 1, 2007 at 6:36 PM Report Abuse

great page on Oklahoma.hope to visit there one day.Take care.
bugalugs Oct 14, 2005 at 8:03 AM Report Abuse

A really interesting place, saw a wonderful documentary on tv last week such a beautiful state
kooka3 May 29, 2005 at 10:52 AM Report Abuse

nice page, thanks. I hope to make it to Oklahoma City the next time I'm in the state.
lalindaokc Jan 6, 2005 at 11:43 PM Report Abuse

I disagree with the notion that the fries are mediocre. That's why I go to Braum's. The fries are crinkle-cut, usually hot and fresh and very potato-ey on the inside. Far superior to Mickey D's. The burgers are great and taste homemade to me.
jamiesno Dec 7, 2004 at 5:30 AM Report Abuse

Rex Oklahoma does look pretty. I guess there would be entertainment as well here somewhere. Cheers :-)
mafootje Aug 12, 2004 at 12:53 PM Report Abuse

Forever sorry because we believed the stories of there is only weed in Oklahoma....we now wished we would have been here longer...