What are the City Tours in Oklahoma City?

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Oklahoma City is the third largest city of USA having a total area of 608 sq miles. According to the 2000 census, Oklahoma City had a population of 506132 people. It was on April 22, 1889 that Oklahoma City was created from a barren prairie and was opened to white settlement. In 1911, it became the state capital and thrived after the discovery of oilfields though it went through an economic slump in the 1980s. However, the city has since regained its confidence and emerged as a favorable tourist destination with its attractions and suitable quality of life.

What is the City of Oklahoma like?

Oklahoma City is located in the heart of the Oklahoma state. This city exudes lively warmth with its western charm that makes it a perfect place for a great vacation. Apart from its rich heritage, culture and art, there are many places to visit and lot many activities to do which you can explore on your own or avail of the numerous getaways. The city is dotted with a range of hotels, including historical and modern establishments that provide a comfortable stay during your vacation.

What are the places to see in City of Oklahoma?

The north side of the town or the downtown area usually buzzes with tourist spots.

• The Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum is one of the most popular sites visited by tourists. On 19th April 1995, the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building was bombed which left behind a trail of death and destruction. The museum stands a testimony to the hope and spirit of the city. There is a small entry fee to the Memorial Museum while tourists can visit the outdoor memorial throughout the day for free.
• The Museum of Osteology: Popularly known as “America’s Only Skeleton Museum, it offers a great educational experience on the anatomy of the skeletal system with over hundreds of skeletons on display. 
• The Oklahoma Firefighters Museum: This place is for those who are interested in the history of firefighters and fire trucks. You can also have a look at the thirteen carefully restored antique fire trucks. This unique museum also houses the first fire station of this region.
• The Stafford Air and Space Museum: This unique museum has the actual Titan II rocket launch vehicle on display.
• The Oklahoma History Center: Here, you can get acquainted with the various historical stories and people that make up the unique history of Oklahoma. The museum has a special exhibit hall apart from the four permanent galleries that showcases the hope, tragedy, trials and triumph of the nation. 
• The Oklahoma City Museum of Art (OCMOA): It is one of its kinds in the world huge collection of Chihuly glass. It also houses an art house and a restaurant.
• National Cowboy Hall of Fame: It houses an old west town and galleries dedicated to Native Americans, Rodeos, the Cavalry and even artworks like “End of the Trail” by James Earle Fraser. 
• Bricktown: It is a large entertainment district of the city which is also a popular tourist haunt. 
• The Myriad Botanical Gardens: It is an unusual botanical park with more than 1,000 species of plants collected from every continent except Antarctica. There are two habitat regions in the conservatory. The Tropical Rain Forest Zone also known as the Wet Mountain, located on the south end, houses plants from Central Africa, Amazonia, South Pacific Islands and the Southeast Asia. The Dry Tropical Zone or Dry Mountain, located on the north end, houses specimens from Madagascar, South Africa and Mexico.

What are the various City tours available in Oklahoma?

• Adventure District: Tourists can enjoy a host of activities in the Adventure District of Oklahoma City with the presence of the Oklahoma City zoo, Science Museum, National Cowboy and Western Heritage museum. It also boasts of Remington Park and the National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum.
• Bricktown: The Bricktown area of downtown Oklahoma City is a thriving hotspot for night clubs and restaurants. Some of the popular haunts include Harkins movie theatre, Brickton Ballpark, Mickey Mantle’s steakhouse and live music venues. 
• Asian District: This is a popular cultural area along Classen Boulevard, which also houses the large Asian population. Visit the Super Cao Nguyen's market to get a feel of the district. The area is also dotted with numerous Pho soup kitchens and the popular Lido restaurant.
• Paseo Arts District: This area is home to numerous art galleries, which celebrates the first Friday of the month with outdoor music and open house events. Other attractions are the Paseo Arts Festival, craft shops, and sidewalk cafes and restaurants.

Which are the popular City tours in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma City is popular for its frontier charm, including forests, lakes, green hills, and red rock canyons. The downtown Brickton area stands unique with its brick streets and remains the city’s premier entertainment spot with various musical and sports events such as the Ballet Oklahoma, Wrangler’s arena football among others. Boarding a water taxi down the Brickton Canal is another fun-time pursuit. Frontier City is an Amusement Park that has become a popular tourist destination. You can thrill yourself with more than fifty exciting rides, including Eruption (tallest thrill ride in Oklahoma), water rides, four roller-coaster rides and other fun activities for kids and adults alike. A visit to the American Banjo Museum is a must if you want to know the history of the banjo and see world's largest and interesting collection of banjos.

• Oklahoma City Zoo: For families, there is a Zoo featuring about 1800 animals with themes such as Oklahoma Trails, Cat Forest, Lion Overlook, Great Escape and the Elephant habitat which makes it pretty exciting for the kids. It is spread over 110 acres and is known as a living museum.
• Tulsa Zoo: This zoo, in addition to the various animals, features the Tropical forests with monkeys, birds and animals specific to this type of forests.
• Oklahoma Aquarium: Oklahoma City is far away from the ocean, people visiting from neighboring towns get a chance to take their kids to see the marine life here. Extensive marine and river life such as bull sharks, whales and fish are featured here.

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