Directly across the street from the Oklahoma City Memorial site, this small memorial park…read morecommemorates the same event. An outdoor sculpture that depicts Jesus facing away from the devastation and his hand holding his face in what is likely a gesture of disappointment. The sculpture faces a wall with 168 gaps that symbolizes the void left by the lives lost in the bombing. There is an inscription in the black stone but it is extremely hard to capture in the sunlight. The small park stands where the original parish house was located before it was damaged in the event. [Review 430 of 2026 - 178 in Oklahoma - 25613 overall]

The "And Jesus Wept" statue stands solemnly across from the Oklahoma City National Memorial, a…read morepoignant bronze figure of Christ in mourning, erected on the site of a parish house destroyed in the 1995 bombing. Its expressive sorrow captures the profound grief of that tragedy, offering a quiet, spiritual counterpoint to the nearby remembrance. A must-see for visitors seeking deeper reflection amid the memorials.

This bust is in front of what is now the Irvin K. Bollenbach Livestock Pavilion. The memorial and…read morepavilion dedication happened in 1998, shortly after his death. He was a prominent rancher, businessman, aviator, and wildlife pioneer and a friend of the fair having been a life long member of the board. I really enjoy checking these out I've been here for over 40 years and some of these I've never seen or heard of

This statue on the OKC state fair park grounds depicts Lee Allan Smith known as Oklahoma's Best…read moreFriend for his lifelong dedication to promoting the state and organizing major celebrations. This statue was dedicated on 30 Jan 2009 which was also named as Lee Allan Smith Day. He served on the state fair board and chaired many projects.

Went in earlier today to check out the tools and bargains they might have, there's everything in…read morethe store from lightbulbs to batteries, bathtubs, tankless hot water heaters, all kinds of both corded and battery power tools, and they also have vacuums both corded and battery powered, it's incredible all the things in the store you can get at discounted prices which leads to value, if your looking for just about anything come in and check them out, and keep your dollars local and shop or dine in Midwest City !

Big Jim is a massive, iconic fiberglass Brachiosaurus statue known for its vibrant blue color and…read moreroadside appeal. Originally located at Statuary World in north OKC it was affectionately nicknamed "Big Jim" by locals and dinosaur enthusiasts. Standing 27 feet tall and stretching 56 feet long, it's a beloved piece of Oklahoma's quirky roadside history, often drawing families, photographers, and travelers for photo ops. After statuary World closed it was sold to a home improvements store in Yukon and when they were closing it found its way to their store in Midwest city. Jim is approx. 30 years old and is decorated with Christmas lights right now.

The Maestro is a bronze statue located in front of the Civic Center Music Hall in Oklahoma City,…read moredepicting a conductor mid-performance with arms raised as if leading an orchestra. It was placed there to recognize the OKC Symphony conductor Joel Levine but also calls out the previous conductors as well. Great photo op.

Nice little incorporated community. The Main Street is NE23rd (state Hwy 62). There are many small…read morebusinesses located along here as well as some restaurants, gas stations and municipal buildings. Just east of OKC. Plenty of local activity.

If you are planning a trip to Oklahoma, the website for Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation…read more(travelok.com) is most definitely the place to start. Not only do they have a kick ass website, they will send you brochures, maps and guides to all the fun places and activities in Oklahoma. And, man, there's a lot of really cool stuff to see and things to do in the Sooner state! This is the agency to contact if you want an Official Oklahoma Route 66 Passport. US Route 66, sometimes referred to as The Mother Road, is one of the most important roads in American history. It stretches 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica, and over 400 miles of this historic highway run through Oklahoma. The Official Passport features 66 of the most interesting Route 66 attractions in the state. You can collect a stamp from each place you visit and you earn a nice little souvenir if you visit all 66. In addition to my Official US66 Passport, I requested and received a staggering number brochures and maps. I can't believe how cool this agency is to send me all this extremely interesting information for free. Among the most useful publications I received are a Guide to Indian Country and another highlighting Oklahoma's African American History & Culture. I also received road maps of the whole state, as well as dedicated road maps of OKC and Tulsa. It was cool to actually hold an actual map in my hands. I can't even remember the last time I used a physical fold-up map. Way cool! If you aren't planning a trip to Oklahoma, you should be! The Sooner state has so much to offer! Mikey C says: take me back to Tulsa!

As far as rest stops go this one is nice. Has a dog park. Clean bathrooms fully stocked on that…read morevaluable TP. Also pretty calm and quiet place to park and nap if needed. Read up on some OK history while here though and get a soda if you want out of the vending machine.

He was a prominent Oklahoma civic and business leader. He joined the Oklahoma City Chamber of…read moreCommerce in 1946, rising to executive vice president in 1968 and retired in 1982. He played a key role in economic development, industrial recruitment, and civic projects in Oklahoma City. He was deeply involved with the State Fair of Oklahoma, serving on its board of directors in the 1990s hence his statue on the fairgrounds. He also co-authored a book on the fair's history: A History of the State Fair of Oklahoma.