ABOUT OKLAHOMA CITY FALL Park. The annual State Fair of Oklahoma Fall marks the beginning of action makes its 11-day run as well each fall, with for the Oklahoma City Thunder, livestock competitions, concerts, food, Oklahoma City Barons and the carnival rides and more. annual Oklahoma Regatta Festival, which brings the best collegiate Oklahoma City’s fall arts line-up features rowers to Oklahoma City. the start of Lyric Theatre’s Lyric at the Plaza season and the annual Horse show season is in full Plaza District Festival — swing here in the Horse Oklahoma City’s all local Show Capital of the World. arts festival. The Grand National & World Championship Another local favorite Morgan Horse Show, each fall is the Oklahoma SUMMER The National Cowboy & Western Heritage the American Quarter Gazette’s Halloween Parade, with floats and Summer is time for some of the hottest Museum hosts Prix de West – a prestigious Horse World Championship, costumed revelers marching events in Oklahoma City. The annual Red invitational art exhibit of more than 300 the National Reining Horse their way from Midtown to Earth Native American Cultural Festival Western paintings and sculptures by the Association Futurity and more Downtown. brings together more than 100 North finest contemporary Western artists in the come to Oklahoma City’s State Fair American tribes to share the diversity of nation, with art seminars, receptions and their heritage. The festival is the largest awards banquet. Native American event of its type and The deadCENTER Film Festival is becoming includes a parade, juried art market, dance known as one of the top independent film competition, food, children’s activities and festivals in the country. Films are shown in more. venues around Downtown with additional Held at the nation’s events featuring filmmakers, receptions and No. 1 softball more. venue, ASA The annual Fourth of July celebration Hall of Fame Red, White & Boom features a patriotic Stadium, pops performance by the Oklahoma City the NCAA Philharmonic along with a world-class Women’s fireworks display. And Bricktown is a great College place to watch America’s pastime with the World Series Oklahoma City RedHawks in action at the showcases Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark throughout the best in the summer. Horse shows continue with collegiate the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association softball and (OQHA) Redbud Classic, the Non-Pro Cutting attracts people show, and the National Reigning Horse from across the Derby. country and the world to Oklahoma City each summer. 16 2013 Oklahoma City Visitors Guide www.VisitOKC.com 17 WHAT TO DO WHAT TO DO Free adventures are at your fingertips Summer Movie Nights Land Run Monument in OKC. Here are a few suggestions. 7 Myriad Botanical Gardens 11 Along the south end of the free in OKC 301 W. Reno Ave. Bricktown Canal just southwest On Wednesday evenings during the of Bass Pro Shop, the monument Mat Hoffman Action Sports Park summer months, enjoy movies on the commemorates the 1889 Land 1700 S. Robinson Ave. Grand Lawn at 9 p.m. Run in which Oklahoma City was The 45th Infantry 3 Ranked in the top 10 skateparks in the founded. Division Museum U.S., the action park is divided into Regattas in the Boathouse District 2145 N.E. 36th St. 1 two areas – a flow course with bowl 725 S. Lincoln Blvd. Martin Park Nature Center Dedicated to the 8 combinations and a street course with A U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training 12 5000 W. Memorial Rd. military history of ledges and handrails. Site, the river hosts numerous regattas A 144-acre nature reserve with 3.5 Oklahoma and and other events throughout the year. miles of gentle hiking trails and the 45th Infantry City Parks many species of animals, the park Division, this More than 100 public parks are Tour the Oklahoma State Capitol is open Wednesday through museum is a must for 4 located across the city. Northeast 23rd and Lincoln Boulevard Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. any history buff. It includes the 9 Take a self-guided tour or experience country’s third largest collection of Downtown Community the Capitol with a trained volunteer. Watch sail boats and kite historic U.S. military firearms and the Basketball Court 13 surfers on Lake Hefner world’s largest collection of items once 5 On the southwest corner of Hudson Disc Golf On the east side of owned by Adolf Hitler. Avenue and Reno Avenue in Three courses: Dolese Youth Park, Lake Hefner near the 10 Downtown, the court is open to the Northwest 50th Street and Meridian Hefner Parkway and Love’s Thunder Alley public daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Avenue; Will Rogers Park, Northwest Britton Road, watch Outside the Chesapeake Energy Arena 2 36th Street and Grand Boulevard; sail boats cruise along Reno Avenue between North Oklahoma City National Memorial & Woodson Park, Southwest 33rd Street across the lake or kite Robinson Avenue and E.K. Gaylord Museum Outdoor Symbolic Memorial and May Avenue. surfers make daring Boulevard, an outdoor block party 6 620 N. Harvey Ave. Play 18 holes of disc golf at any of the jumps. begins three hours prior to tipoff of The Memorial honors the victims, courses. Oklahoma City Thunder basketball survivors, rescuers and all who were games and ends when the game starts. changed forever by the April 19, 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. 2 7 9 11 30 2013 Oklahoma City Visitors Guide www.VisitOKC.com 31 QUINTESSENTIAL OKLAHOMA CITY ONE FOR THE HISTORY claimed during the Land Run of 1889 where you’ll find seven buildings, including a one- BOOKS room schoolhouse and the first two-story Oklahoma’s history goes well beyond the home built in Oklahoma. cowboys and Indians that often come to mind. Aviation, movies, World War II, fashion ... a tour through the Gaylord-Pickens – Oklahomans played a role in it all. A Oklahoma Heritage Museum to discover Smithsonian-affiliate, the Oklahoma History more about the Oklahomans who shaped Center features five extraordinary galleries our state, including Oklahoma’s favorite son housing more than 200 hands-on audio, Will Rogers. video and computer activities. Located across the street from the State Capitol ... the 45th Infantry Division Museum, and filled with thousands of artifacts, the which boasts the largest collection of items History Center is the place to discover the once owned by Adolf Hitler, as well as an multifaceted story of Oklahoma. impressive array of artifacts that tell the story of Oklahoma’s military heritage. You should also check out ... the Harn Homestead and 1889ers Museum – a 10-acre historical homestead ARTFULLY DONE collections covering five centuries of Glorious galleries, fine dining, amazing art, European and American art, not to mention afternoon tea, art classes, film screening, a growing collection of contemporary art a treasure-filled gift shop and more – the and a comprehensive collection of glass Oklahoma City Museum of Art is big on sculpture by Dale Chihuly. activities, culture and fun. Each year more Be sure not to miss than 125,000 people come through the ... Art after 5 and Cocktails on the Skyline doors of the museum to explore at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art – held each Thursday evening with $5 museum admission after 5 p.m. and a full bar, live music and panoramic view of downtown from the roof terrace. ... the Paseo Arts District where you’ll find 17 galleries and studios, great shopping, a yoga studio, eclectic restaurants and more. www.VisitOKC.com 35 where TO EAT hether you’re looking for white tablecloths and filet mignon, a hole-in-the-wall local favorite and down-home cooking, or something in-between, Oklahoma City has treats for all W tastes and budgets. We’ve collected a menu of options – from the best places to eat like an Okie, to the best places to eat like you’re on vacation without taking a vacation from your diet. Award-winning fried onion burgers to authentic Asian fare; raw food fine dining to cowboy cuisine; Oklahoma City can serve it up, so come hungry and eat often. 57 WHERE TO EAT WHERE TO EAT looking to GREAT STEAKS, DINE CONTEMPORARY ATMOSPHERE klahoma City has an extensive selection of unique restaurants and Along Broadway Avenue in Automobile Alley, you’ll find RED PrimeSteak where you can have fine dining establishments that will satisfy any craving. Below are a your choice of, well, steak. But it’s more than that. O few local dining options that are perfect for a night on the town. At Red Prime you will have steak worth writing home about. Steak worth planning a return trip for. Trust us. UPSCALE COMFORT FOOD EURO-AMERICAN AND SO EAST ON WESTERN Looking for a contemporary twist on your MUCH MORE Located on Western Avenue, Sushi Neko has what favorite comfort food? Look no further than A Bricktown staple for nearly 10 years, sushi-lovers want – lots of delicious and fresh Cheever’s Café. They’ve got traditional Nonna’s Euro-American Ristorante & Bar sushi options. For those less adventurous, their American fare with a Southwest twist. Oh, has the best of everything – great drinks, menu also includes a number of Japanese-style and their Sunday brunch is out of this world. fabulous entrees, entrees – from chicken and salmon to steak and delectable desserts shrimp. EAT LIKE AN and more – all OILMAN set in a renovated DINE IN THE SKY warehouse (but Once the hangout As one of Oklahoma City’s newest dining you’d never know of Oklahoma City’s experiences, guests at VAST will dine on a whole once you step oilmen during the new level.