Had a great time at the OKC Zoo, even though the temperatures were hovering around freezing and a…read morelot of the animals were not in their habitats (as they were repositioned to warmer back up environments). Still, we got to see a lot of the zoo's residents. We started with as much of the indoor viewing as we could. The OKC Zoo has an impressive collection of snakes -- especially venomous snakes. What can I say about snakes? Not a lot, other than I enjoyed watching them, and I am glad they were in their environment and I was in mine! I do wish the Zoo had included a notice about the dangers of invasive species, as I live in Florida and I have seen first hand what the python population has done to native species in South Florida. While the pythons on exhibit are fascinating, the Zoo should remind visitors that non-native reptiles should not be kept as pets. As the day warmed up, we spent a lot of time visiting the giraffes, the elephants, the many big cats and the full range of animals living at the Zoo, to the extent they were not sheltering from the cold. I could restate what the Zoo has on its website, but I suggest anyone who is interested in visiting should spend quality time exploring the Zoo's website and making a plan. We had about three hours for our visit, and we could have used more time than that!

I have been going here for 50+ years!…read more I miss the old corner post signs that were everywhere giving directions to the different parts of the zoo. Its mostly map dependent now. Sure, I can read a map, but that doesnt prevent the periodic "wrong turn" LOL. Those signs helped keep me on track. LOVED the dinosaur exhibit!!!! If you havent been to it, you should go! I ate at the Lotus food area for the first time. Hands down the best food and cost effective of any of the zoo food! Really liked the decor and atmosphere! Very clean, friendly service! We came right after a lunch rush and it was impeccably clean!

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is amazing Museum to visit. The deep dive into Cowboy…read moreand Western life is very educational. They have the new The Cowboy An Immersive Journey film, narrated by Tom Selleck, going on right now. Highly recommended!!!

I'm volunteering for an Oklahoma Beautiful fundraiser. The evening is cowboy themed and all came…read morewith boots and hats in tow. The venue is the same as when I was a little girl. It's a beautiful space and can host/ accommodate a great crowd. I'm thankful to support this organization and the opportunity to volunteer!

The Oklahoma Railway Museum is NE of downtown OKC. It's a nonprofit, volunteer-run attraction…read morededicated to preserving and sharing the history of railroads in Oklahoma. They have all the cars, locomotives of all types and sizes, and a 19th century depot with gift shop. You can walk in most cars, get on a few engines and at certain times they offer rides. Not a very long one but cool for the kidos. They have different themes for the holidays as well as Halloween. At Christmas they have the Polar Express with story telling, hot chocolate and visits from Santa. It's priced reasonably. Whether your a train buff, or into the history or just want to see the trains it's a great place. Check for hours of operation.

My kids love the experience about Santa and performance, we were in the VIP cart, and we got some…read moresouvenirs mugs. They serve hot chocolate and walker shortbread, we have a tray that we can put our food so this is the main reason that I booked VIP cart so the drinks don't spill. However the trays are extremely dirty, they don't seem to clean them between rides. The hot chocolate also tastes like sweet brown water. Kids love the experience just ok for adults. Ambience: 10/10 Price:5/10 Food:5/10 Service: 10/10

Billy Joel's famous song - Uptown District - with his beloved model wife Elle MacPherson in the…read morevideo (who was like, 3 feet shorter than him), was about this OKC neighbourhood. True story. The Uptown neighbourhood is really great and rivals Plaza in some ways (not others) as the coolest neighbourhood in town. You have Tucker's Onion Burgers (my fave location) which are delicious - and then right next door you have a bunch of some of the best Chinatown stuff you can imagine in such a small City like Oklahoma City. Chinatown is technically separate from Uptown, but they're neighbours, so it works out. The Chinatown here is really growing and is surprisingly awesome. Try Quoc Bao for Banh Mi sandwiches, and the smoothies (Honeydew, Berry, Taro Coconut, Mocha) at Bambu. Now if you'll excuse me I have to hang out with Alexa Rae Joel.

Oh how I love this Uptown 23rd District- OKC! Let me count the ways!…read more First of all, there is The Drake. They have amazing oysters and mignonettes. Then there is 23rd Street Body Piercing. They will pierce your ears, nose and whatever else you can think of! Then there is Pizzeria Gusto, Thai House II, The Bunker Club, The Pump, T: an Urban Teahouse, etc. In other words, there is something for everyone.

Great way to spend the afternoon. They have something for all ages (toddlers, teens, adults). We…read morespent a couple hours but I think some families could easily make a day if the covered the entire Musuem or even had lunch. Don't forget to use your ASTC passport reciprocal memberships and save that coin!

5 in the party, 2 seniors, 2 adults and one four almost 5 yo. We all had a marvelous time. Highly…read morerecommended for the whole family The planetarium was slow, very geared for the young, borderline boring for all but we made it through without jumping ship Surprisingly the care was excellent but overpriced. At least the parking is free Don't pass the gift shop. Highlight!

Completely adorable LNS! The main shop keeper was friendly, helpful and so astute. They had a trunk…read moreshow happening that was great! Lovely selection of threads!

This is a wonderful shop with lots of fun canvases , fiber & notions. The staff are very friendly…read moreand helpful. I highly recommend coming in for a class and/or supplies.

I've been volunteering for People's with Disabilities Awareness Fay for 20+ years. We have been…read morehere for the past 14 years. This is a beautiful facility. I learn something new every time I'm here. If you live in Oklahoma, it is a must to visit. Honestly it would be a great day date. Super clean and the docents are very knowledgeable and happy to assist in any way.

The Oklahoma History Center stands as a premier Smithsonian-affiliated museum, spanning 215,000…read moresquare feet across five immersive galleries that chronicle the state's diverse narrative from Native American heritage to aviation milestones and the oil boom. With over 2,000 artifacts and interactive exhibits, it effectively brings Oklahoma's past to life, earning consistent praise for its well-organized layout and educational depth--make sure to give yourself enough time. Personally don't think it's good for young kids as they don't understand enough to enjoy. The adjacent Research Center offers free access to archives, enhancing its appeal for genealogy enthusiasts,

Went to Remington Park after a convention dinner with a group of friends…read more The good: Very close to Oklahoma City. Such an easy drive. Limited traffic at 10 PM. Parking is free and plentiful. The not so good: Smoking!! The casino is so smoky. I had to take a shower after getting back to our OKC hotel. Not a gambler, but they had no tables. Just slots. Lots and lots of slot machines. This isn't Vegas, baby. An interesting excursion, but would probably not go again.

We went to Remington Park for the horse races and had a really fun time. The races themselves were…read moreexciting and made for a great night out. We ate at Bricktown Brewery on site. The food was pretty good, and the service was also pretty good. It was convenient to have a restaurant right there. After the races, we went to the casino. It's slots only (no card games), but it was still fun and added to the experience. That said, there were some safety concerns. We noticed several individuals who felt questionable, and it made parts of the evening uncomfortable. I wouldn't recommend women attending alone or without a male companion, especially later in the evening. Overall, it has a lot of potential and was enjoyable, but the atmosphere and security presence could be improved. Because of that, I'd rate it 3 out of 5 stars.

I was over in the area snd hadn't been here in a while so pulled in. Did not realize they were…read moreclosed on Sunday so just checked out the grounds. With firefighters in the family and having been a volunteer firefighter back in my younger days it has a special meaning. Especially the Wall of Honor for the fallen. This is a great place to look at the history of fire fighting and some of the antique equipment they used. Highly recommended stop.

Small but mighty. A visit with a 2 yr old is always…read morequestionable. He was surprisingly interested. Most kids love Firetrucks. When you first walk in get pics with their heads in cutouts. To the side is a small toy firetruck to ring bell and another pic. Along wall are cases of antique toys and anything to do with firetrucks. Our grandson loved looking and pointed alot. I know he would of loved to get ahold of the things. Very interesting to see changes over the years. Several full size trucks on display along with pictures. Toward back a table for children to color, having several different fireman pictures. A case with newer Paw Patrol items was fun for grandson to see also. We purchased him a t-shirt too.