Frontier City
Theme Park
I-35 North, Exit 122nd Street, (405) 478-2412, www.frontiercity.com
Frontier City, a western-style theme park in Oklahoma City, covers over 40 acres of rides, shows and attractions for the entire family. Frontier City features three roller coasters, and water rides that are guaranteed to cool you off. Frontier City's Summer Concert Series features a new lineup of artist including Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Creedence Clearwater Revisited and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. Frontier City's opens March 31 and will be open weekends through Memorial Day. Daily operation varies; Please call (405) 478-2412 or visit frontiercity.com for more information.
Jasmine
Moran Children’s Museum
1714 Highway 9 W. Seminole - 405-382-0950
A special hands-on museum where 3 to 12 year olds “become” TV
anchors, doctors, medics, judges, artists, pilots, firefighters and
much more. Be amazed at the 13,500-gallon aquarium filled with aquatic
life. The place in Oklahoma where kids “play to learn” and
adults “learn to play.” (East of OKC on 1-40 at Seminole
exit #200, 9 miles south to Highway 9, then 1 mile west.) Hours:
Tues-Sat 10-5; Sun 1-5. Closed Monday and major holidays. Admission:
$6
Myriad Botanical
Gardens
100 Myriad Gardens - 297-3995
The Myriad Botanical Gardens is a 17-acre oasis in the heart
of downtown. The centerpiece of the gardens is the seven-story
Crystal Bridge
Tropical Conservatory, featuring a fascinating collection of palm
trees, flowers and exotic plants from across the globe. Hours:
Mon-Sat 10-6; Sun 12-6. Admission to Crystal Bridge: $6, adults;
$5 seniors
62+ and students; $4 Groups of 20+ $3 children (4-12); 3 & under,
free. Outdoor grounds: Free.
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Center Museum
1700
NE 63rd - 478-2250
The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum preserves the rugged
individualism and romantic spirit of the frontier. This popular visitor
attraction features a superlative collection of classic and contemporary
Western art, including works by Charles Russell, Frederic Remington,
and the famous 18-foot sculpture, The End of the Trail. New historical
galleries include the American Cowboy Gallery, the American Rodeo
Gallery, Western Performer’s Gallery and Prosperity Junction,
a re-created authentic western town. Visitors of all ages enjoy an
adventure into the Old West at this national memorial to the American
cowboy. Hours: Open 9-5 7 days a week except Thanksgiving, Christmas
and New Years Day. Admission: adults $8.50, senior citizens $7, children
ages 6-12 $4, children under
6 are free.
Oklahoma City
Museum of Art
415 Couch Drive - 236-3100
The new Oklahoma City Museum of Art in the Donald W. Reynolds
Visual Arts Center is a 110,000 sq. ft. facility featuring 15
exhibition
galleries, an education center, a 250-seat theater, cafe, store
and library/resource center. Programs include world-class traveling
exhibitions,
comprehensive film programs and a variety of family activities.
The commissioned 55 ft. signature sculpture by world renowned
glass artist
Dale Chihuly serves as a beacon for the museum and downtown. Hours:
Tues-Sat 10-5; Thurs 10-9; Sun 12-5. Admission: Adults $7; Senior
(62+), Students and Children $5; Children under 5 Free.
Oklahoma City
National Memorial
620 N Harvey - 235-3313
The Oklahoma City National Memorial remembers those who lost their
lives in the tragic bombing the Alfred P. Murrah Building on April
19, 1995. The outdoor symbolic memorial, stands on a three-acre
site that includes remnants of the original building destroyed
in 1995,
is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Admission to outdoor symbolic
memorial is free.
Oklahoma City
National Memorial Museum
620 N Harvey - 235-3313
The museum, housed in the historic Journal Record Building that
was damaged by the blast, is adjacent to the symbolic memorial,
provides
visitors with an experience beyond what they see at the memorial
monument. The storyline is presented in ten chapters beginning
in Oklahoma City the morning of the bombing, the moments immediately
following the blast, through the 16 days of rescue and recovery,
and to the rebuilding of Oklahoma City. The story is told through
exhibits and recorded narratives from victims’ family members,
survivors, rescue workers and others. Hours: Museum Mon-Sat 9–6;
Sun 1–6. Museum Admission: Adults $7; Senior (62+) $6; Student
(6-17) $5; Children under 5 Free
Oklahoma City
Zoo & Botanical Gardens
2101 NE 50th - 424-3344
More To See From A to Z! Recognized by Child Magazine as one of the top three family-friendly zoos in the nation, the Zoo features a diverse and fascinating animal and plant collection. Children and adults will marvel and enjoy dramatic views of the world’s most exotic animals in naturalistic settings as they explore Great EscApe, Cat Forest/Lion Overlook and the new Oklahoma Trails experience opening in spring 2006. Other family favorites include the Centennial Choo Choo, Safari Tram Tour, the Fins and Feathers Show and our seasonal, interactive bird adventure: Explorikeet Adventure. The Zoo offers picnic areas, The Canopy Food Court, Safari Gifts and services including wheelchair and stroller rental. Located at the crossroads of I-44 and I-35, the Zoo is open everyday except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Hours are 9 AM to 6 PM from Memorial Day through Labor Day and 9 AM to 5 PM from September through May. Admission for adults ages 12-64 is $7. Children ages 3-11 and seniors 65 and older are $4. Children 2 and under are free. For information, call (405) 424-3344 or go online at www.okczoo.com.
Overholser Mansion Museum
405 Northwest 15th Street, 405-528-8485
Completed in 1903 for one of Oklahoma's truly remarkable figures, the Henry Overholser Mansion is a glimpse back in time to the life of the man most responsible for the thriving city we know today. The three-story chateauesque home boasts contemporary architecture for the era; ornate canvas painted walls, lavish original furnishings and fixtures, stained glass, and period Axminster and Wilton carpets. Preserved to honor the "Spirit of the 1889'ers," the Overholser Mansion is an opportunity to rediscover this remarkable family at an extraordinary time in Oklahoma City's history. Hours: Museum Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am-3:00 pm. Museum Admission: General Admission $3; Seniors and Groups $2.50; Students $1
Pole Position Raceway
N.W. 36th and North May Ave. (405) 942-2292
Are you looking for the ultimate adrenaline rush? If so, Pole Position Raceway in Oklahoma City is the answer! The all-new state-of-the-art indoor karting center is home to the fastest go karts in the area. Prices start at $10 per session for kids and $15 for adults. Pole Position Raceway is located off I-44 on the corner of N.W. 36th and North May Ave. For more information call 405-942-2292 or visit www.racep2r.com.
Sam Noble, Oklahoma
Museum of Natural History
2401 Chautauqua Ave. Norman - 325-4712
The Oklahoma Museum of Natural History is the designated museum of
natural history for the state of Oklahoma. The museum's collections,
which number more than 6 million items, include fossils of dinosaurs,
representations of Native American art and culture, and extensive
collections of Oklahoma's diverse plant and animal life. The museum
is located on the southwest corner of the OU campus. Hours: Tues–Sat
10-5; Sun 1-5. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years.. Adults
$4; Seniors $3; Children 6-18 $2.
Omniplex
2100 NE 52nd - 602-OMNI
Omniplex Science Museum, Oklahoma’s only science museum and Smithsonian affiliate, enriches people’s lives by revealing the wonder and relevance of science. Home to Oklahoma’s only large-format, dome-screen theater, Omniplex has more than 350 hands-on exhibits and educational programs; art and cultural galleries; aviation and space artifacts; Omniplex planetarium; International Gymnastics Hall of Fame; International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum; and Red Earth Museum. Museum Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5; Sat 9-6; Sun 11-6. The Big Ticket - includes Omniplex exhibits, planetarium show and choice of one OmniDome show: $13.50 adults (13-64); $10.25 seniors (65+); $10.25 children (3-12). Admission for Exhibits and Planetarium ONLY: $9.50 adults (13-64); $8.25 seniors (65+); $8.25 children (3-12). Admission for Dome Theater ONLY: $8.25 adults (13-64); $6.75 seniors (65+); $6.75 children (3-12).
White Water Bay
3908 W. Reno; (405) 943-9687, www.whitewaterbay.com
White Water Bay is a tropical water paradise located along Interstate 40 in Oklahoma City featuring over 25 acres of water rides, slides and attractions. White Water Bay offers relaxing summer fun with its lazy river and children's activity pools and shows its wet and wild side with the 500,000-gallon Wave Pool and the eight-story Bermuda Triangle. White Water Bay is Oklahoma City's hot spot to cool off this summer. White Water Bay will kick off the 2007 season on May 19th. Daily operation varies; Please call (405) 478-2412 or visit whitewaterbay.com for more information.
