Take the time to check out the Plaza Walls! They are unique to the Plaza District. Different…read moreartists are highlighted.

The plaza district is covered with murals and paintings along with street art and all different…read moretypes of art work to get your attn. The colors really pop when the sun is out. Each one tells a story or is associated with the business it's located by. Always a good time and good eats or just enjoying the art.

Beautiful bridge that sets the tone over the highway for a growing and forward thinking city. The…read morebridge opened in 2012 and it connects Upper and Lower Scissortail Park. Total cost for the pedestrian bridge was $5.8 million, which does not seem too high for the complexity and the amount of steel used. At night, it is lit up for many to enjoy and it. The bridge was inspired by Oklahoma's state bird, the scissor-tailed flycatcher.

beautiful bridge with nice walking path on both sides. lit blue at nighttime. nice photo op.read more

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.

Very cool and stylish store selling art, clothing, trinkets and other related wares. I believe the…read moreart they sell is from local artists so you would also be supporting them with your purchases. Art shows also happen here. Cute dog in a coat also is at the front, I think his name was Oliver. Definitely worth checking out as one of the main attractions in the OKC Plaza District neighborhood!

I love coming here! It is my favorite place to get gifts for friends and family, all while…read moresupporting local artists!

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

We visited the Oklahoma City Museum of Art in downtown Oklahoma City to see the amazing Chihuly…read moreCollection and catch the Paul Reed exhibit before it left. It had been a while since our last visit, and I won't wait so long next time. The museum has remodeled since we were last there and everything feels fresh and updated. The Chihuly exhibit is even better than before, the layout really shows off the glass beautifully. We also enjoyed the Paul Reed exhibit and stopped by the gift shop on the way out, which had lots of great gift ideas. The little patisserie inside was busy and looked like it had a nice selection of coffee, tea, and cocktails. And a great tip: they offer free entry on the second Sunday of every month, which makes it an even better time to visit.

Five stars, just for a magnificent Chihuly exhibit!…read more The Chihuly Exhibit comprises the entirety of the first floor of the museum and it is captivating. Others have shared enough photos that I need not add any additional pictures, but Chihuly makes it easy to understand glassworks as artworks. Simply magical. The second floor of the museum includes a small but engaging selection of European and American art. There are not a lot of immediately recognizable names but what there is, is high quality. It is also interesting to see how a younger museum builds its collection, when the great masters were gobbled up by older institutions. I was happy to see Copley and O'Keefe, among others. The third floor housed a special exhibit of a more contemporary artist. Modern Art is not so much my thing, but the artist did spawn a lot of debate between my son and me over the nature of art, so it had its effect.

Went to see midget wrestling. The show itself was awesome. The organization of getting into the…read morevenue was less than stellar. No real information was provided about seating. So we ultimately sat in the wrong two and then had to move. The drinks were expensive but that was because the bartenders poured doubles and charged for doubles without asking if I wanted doubles. The bartenders were friendly. The staff was friendly, just wasn't very knowledgeable.

This is the centerpiece for the summer solstice festival along with many other things going on in…read moreokc. They have a large upstairs venue available for concerts, dances, weddings or any other gathering. The downstairs area was full of venders and all around the outside (actually in the building)are local resale and antique shops. It's open even if there isn't anything special going on. At one point they even hosted boxing matches and the local tough man competition.

So much fun, can wait to go back with friends and family I felt to amazing during this experienceread more

If people here were miserable it'd be Frowntown OKC. And if they were scary and in the circus it'd…read morebe Clowntown OKC. If they were an NFL QB, they'd be Josh McCowntown OKC. OK enough. Downtown Oklahoma City is quiet and sleepy and not particularly thrilling. You wouldn't really realize you were in a downtown except for the tall buildings. It's nothing like the bustling downtown of Dallas. But it's a pretty and it's a nice area to hang out in, especially for the hot dogs at Chili Dog Express.

Military Park Vietnam War Memorial holds a special place for Asian District and OKC. Briefly, the…read morememorial was on display in Military Park on July 8, 2017. Sculpted by Thomas Jay Warren, the statue is to dedicate the millions of Vietnamese civilians and Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces soldiers, and more than 58,000 US serviceman and servicewomen, who served and sacrificed their lives during the Vietnam War. As a member of the Vietnamese Community of OKC, I was fortunate enough to be involved in the process of the renovation of Military Park and the fundraising for the statue (Brothers in Arms). The idea of the memorial came about when Vietnamese American communities across the United States wanted to have a memorial statue dedicated to their cities. Oklahoma followed this thinking but is not the first one with the Vietnam War Memorial. The Vietnamese Community of OKC worked tirelessly to fundraise the memorial. During that time, we did not have enough money to rent fancy venues for fundraising events. Not only did we planned the events but we also set up and staffed the events. We were doing everything from hosting, setting up, serving, cleaning up, selling merchandise, you name it. The supporters and different committees are on the statue but I would like to list the members that actually made all the fundraising events possible. Vietnamese American Community of OKC members in 2017: Minh Do, Loan Le, Thinh Dinh, Tuan Pham, Thuy Le, Chau Nguyen, Uyen Phi, Oanh Nguyen, Vi Nguyen, David Nguyen, Phuong Nguyen.

I am drawn to War Memorials because these brave citizens have fought for the freedom we enjoy every…read moreday! I first saw this Memorial by chance when I went to see the Milk Bottle Grocery across the street in Sept of 2018. It is quite visible from there. I headed over to the memorial, read the inscriptions and took a close look at the sculpted soldiers. This Memorial is dedicated to the Vietnam War. Thomas Jay Warren is the sculptor of this amazing piece. (Side note, he also sculpted King Kamehameha III in Honolulu, HI.) The title of this sculpture is "Brothers In Arms". There are 2 soldiers, one American and one Vietnamese (from the south). The U.S and South Vietnam were allies during the Vietnam War and fought against Communist North Vietnam. This sculpture reflects that. You need to take a closer look at the sculpture or you could easily think there were two American Soldiers standing as "Brothers In Arms". This memorial was put in Military Park's Plaza of Flags on July 6, 2017, and dedicated two days later. There is a flag flying for the United States of America and for South Vietnam. After seeing this, I realized that this is appropriately placed in the Asian District of Oklahoma City, OK. There is a large Ceremonial Urn in front of the memorial for burning incense. I really like this entire concept and seeing it! It is a very thoughtful memorial that pays tribute to our heroes.

What an absolutely wonderful experience! This is a must if you are in Oklahoma City!! from the…read moreoutset, the building is a marvel of modern glass and traditional stone façade. Once you're inside, take the time to go through each exhibit and immerse yourself in the history of our native peoples. This museum is so well curated and a true testament to the resilience of native Americans. I spent a good 2 1/2 hours here, but I easily could've spent the whole day! Don't forget to check out the amazing gift shop! There is parking on site that is plentiful. You can also opt for a tour with the museum guides that run frequently. a great place for the whole family.

I asked an acquaintance that had been here how long it took to fully experience this beautiful…read moremuseum. He said, It depends on whether you're one of those people that read everything or a person that can just read selectively and move along. Of course, that's true of any museum. But hearing it made me think a minute about my motivation. What did I want to get out of my visit? Since I knew I was going to read everything, and it was going to take me hours, I decided to split the museum in half. Easy to do because there are two floors. This visit I'd explore the ground floor. Next visit, upstairs. And that turned out to be an excellent plan. It allowed me the luxury of a leisurely pace and gave me a chance to appreciate not only the exhibits, but the building itself. It's a beautiful building. I like how it looks from a distance, it's an unmistakable point on the horizon as you cruise by on the freeway. And up close it's even more appealing. It's worth taking some time outside before you go in to appreciate the setting and structure. The exhibits inside are outstanding. I particularly loved the Mis/Representation exhibit that highlighted the way images of First Americans have been used in American culture (advertising, movies, etc). Another feature I loved was the presentation of the work of Contemporary First American artists. I'm passionate about textiles and fiber art, and I'm not gonna lie, the beautiful pieces on display here made my tail wag. There was also a really interesting exhibit on Warrior Culture. A fantastic, in depth, examination of what it meant to be a warrior. I just took photos because the exhibit was particularly text rich and too much to digest on the spot. Also, along the way there was a cool exhibit that featured Peace Medals. I had only read of them, it was good to finally see one. My favorite aspect of the First American Museum was the Timeline. This was important to me because I don't know jack about First American History. And this is actually history every American should know. And one of the first important historical facts you are presented with is: This Has Always Been Indian Country. Before colonizers arrived, this was the land of the Apache, Caddo, Tonkawa, and Wichita. The museum honors those as well as all other indigenous peoples that have historical ties to the region, including the Comanche, Kiowa, Osage and Quapaw. Further, it acknowledges that the land the museum was built on was originally assigned to the Muscogee (Creek) and Seminoles. The welcoming exhibit makes an important point. It explains that there are 39 distinct tribal nations in Oklahoma, with individual cultures. Many forceably relocated from ancestral lands all across the United States. And you should know, they're not there by choice. That's heavy. That's something to think about. And that's what 5 Star Museums do. They make you think. Mikey C says: see you next time I'm in town, FAM