Super Complete Guide to Oklahoma City Attractions
Today, weโre introducing another hidden gem for a nearby city getawayโjust north of Dallas! ๐ Oklahoma City (OKC) in Oklahoma is rich in culture and history, perfect for a two-day trip. ๐ Oklahoma City is the capital of Oklahoma, located about 3 hours north of Dallas, 7 hours north of Houston, and just under 6 hours from Austin. Itโs ideal for a weekend trip! Attractions range from urban culture to Native American heritage. For outdoor spots near the city, check out our previous post. Must-Visit Attractions: ๐๐ National Rt 66 and Transportation Museum โ Known as the "Mother Road," Route 66 is one of Americaโs most iconic highways ๐ฃ๏ธ, symbolizing westward expansion and road trips from Chicago to Los Angeles. ๐๐ National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum โ Features Western art and Native American art ๐ค . ๐๐ Oklahoma State Capitol โ Donโt miss the state capitol building ๐๏ธ. ๐๐ Lake Hefner Lighthouse โ Catch the stunning sunset here! ๐ The lake also has many nearby restaurants. ๐ Greetings from Oklahoma City Mural, 320 NW 11th St โ A popular graffiti wall for photos ๐ธ. ๐๐ Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum โ A tribute to the OKC bombing tragedy. The outdoor memorial is free ๐๏ธ. A great starting point for a city walk. ๐ Myriad Botanical Gardens โ Free outdoor gardens with beautiful tulips ๐ท! The indoor tropical garden is also lovely. ๐ Paycom Center โ Home of the NBAโs Thunder ๐. Cheer on one of the top teams in the West this year! ๐๐ Scissortail Park โ A iconic urban park offering skyline views and the Skydance Bridge ๐. Vibrant day and night, with a friendly local atmosphere. ๐ Bricktown River Walk Park โ A historic red-brick district with restaurants, bars, and boat rides ๐ค. Donโt miss the Centennial Land Run Monument. ๐ Wheeler Ferris Wheel โ Enjoy panoramic city views from this iconic Ferris wheel ๐ก. ๐ University of Oklahoma โ Worth a visit ๐. Other Options: ๐ Art Museum ๐ผ๏ธ ๐ Factory Obscura ๐ Oklahoma Railway Museum โ Free on Saturdays ๐ ๐ Free Modern Art Museum ๐ Zoo ๐ #Oklahoma #USATravel #WestCoastTravel #Photography #HiddenGems #SpringWalkGuide #WeekendGetaway #RoadTrip ๐๐ธโจ