{"id":10315,"date":"2022-05-30T02:32:01","date_gmt":"2022-05-30T02:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/?p=10315"},"modified":"2023-10-12T15:00:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T15:00:04","slug":"15-tourist-attractions-in-oklahoma-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-tourist-attractions-in-oklahoma-city\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Tourist Attractions in Oklahoma City"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Oklahoma-City.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Oklahoma-City.jpg 500w, https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Oklahoma-City-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A visit to Oklahoma City is not complete without visiting the Myriad Botanical Garden, where you can see a beautiful conservatory, off-leash dog park, and children&#8217;s garden. The gardens also feature splash fountains and many paths for strolling. You can also enjoy educational programs. The city is also home to the Henry Overholser Mansion, one of the first constructed mansions in the state. It has more than 20 rooms and was built in the Victorian style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a train enthusiast or traveling with kids, don&#8217;t miss the Oklahoma Railway Museum. You can ride in vintage trains and even a handcar, which is named after a famous cartoon character. Art lovers will enjoy the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, which contains works by world-famous artists and the Weitzenhoffer Collection. The city is also home to several art museums. While there, don&#8217;t miss out on the museums in Oklahoma City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum is another must-visit attraction in Oklahoma City. This museum, which celebrates the American West, has exhibits showcasing Native American and Western cultures. Among the treasures displayed at the museum are western art, firearms, and Native American relics. The museum also has a variety of interactive exhibits, including the prestigious Prix de West art exhibition. Whether you&#8217;re a fan of history or a fan of the cowboy genre, the Museum of the West will entertain you and educate you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Memorial is another must-see stop in the area. Dedicated to the brave men and women who died in the Oklahoma City bombing, the Memorial is a peaceful, serene place to remember the victims of the tragedy and honor those who survived. There is natural lighting in the museum, making it a great place for a family to visit with children. You can even visit the Memorial if you&#8217;re in the area for a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Science Museum of Oklahoma is another must-visit for children and adults alike. The museum spans 8 acres of space and explores a range of topics. A popular exhibit explores the connection between Oklahoma and the national space program, with real spacecraft, a Mercury capsule simulator, and a tinkering garage. There&#8217;s also a planetarium, a gymnastics hall of fame, and a two-story treehouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s no shortage of things to do while visiting Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is one of the top three family-friendly zoos in the country. The zoo features a grand elephant habitat, as well as lions and tigers. Another attraction is the Oklahoma City Museum of Bones, a museum that showcases hundreds of animal skeletons from different eras. This unique museum will leave you enlightened about the life of animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city&#8217;s museums are not only free, but offer plenty of opportunities for the whole family to explore. Myriad Botanical Gardens is a beautiful urban garden set over 17 acres. The gardens are surrounded by artwork and features a sunken lake. The centerpiece of the museum is the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, with 13,000 square feet of space dedicated to exotic flora. There are also special exhibits highlighting Oklahoma&#8217;s past and present.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A visit to Oklahoma City is not complete without visiting the Myriad Botanical Garden, where you can see a beautiful conservatory, off-leash dog park, and children&#8217;s garden. The gardens also feature splash fountains and many paths for strolling. You can also enjoy educational programs. 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