Myriad Botanical Gardens: A Hidden Gem in Downtown OKC 🌿

I thought it was just an ordinary botanical garden… until I stepped inside and discovered its extraordinary design! Turns out, this urban renewal project was masterfully designed by the legendary I.M. Pei (the iconic Chinese-American architect behind the Louvre Pyramid). 🏛️✨ 🌉 Under the greenhouse bridge, people gather to feed geese and fish 🦆🎣 🎭 Beside the Crystal Bridge, there’s a lovely semi-outdoor amphitheater 🧒 A whimsical children’s playground mirrors the convention center nearby — though it’d be even cooler with mini-golf like Chicago’s! ⛳😉 ⚽ To the west, across the street, you’ll find basketball and soccer fields filled with active locals 🏀⚽ For a smaller state capital city, OKC offers impressive public infrastructure 🏙️💚 — complete with an Amtrak station and a functional streetcar system. Compare that to Columbus (another state capital), which has… well, not much. A perfect blend of nature, design, and community vibes 🌳👏 #WeekendGetaway #HiddenGems #OklahomaCity #BotanicalGarden #UrbanOasis #TravelOKC