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Fun Things to do in OKC with Kids
"Get along to the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum and savor a taste of the Old West through intriguing gallery exhibits and hands-on activities. Since 1955, the museum has collected, preserved, and displayed art, artifacts, and cultural items that exemplify OKC’s Native American and Western heritage like classic and contemporary paintings; sculpture; firearms; and a vast array of American Rodeo photographs, memorabilia, and trophies."
"The museum's task is ambitious - to collect and preserve and interpret the artifacts of the American West. It's 19,000 metres square space exhibits over 2000 works of western art - paintings and sculptures - by 19th and 20th century artists and native American art. It also has an extensive collection of native American art, which hlps explore their culture, clothing, spirituality and music."
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"Treat yourself to a dinner that you will always remember at Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse in Bricktown, a spot that should be on every itinerary for Oklahoma City. Known for the spectacular vintage and harvest wines list and succulent cuts of beef, Mickey Mantle’s delivers fine-dining in a variety of settings, from sports bar casual to romantic and cozy in one dining area."
"Bricktown is one of the neighborhoods people head to for nightlife and while I’m not a big nightlife person, I really enjoyed the Bricktown Water Taxi ride. It may be touristy, but it’s a great way to see a part of the city from a different perspective and it actually comes with a lot of knowledge and history from the guide!"
"If you live in Edmond, check out Mitch Park for your next family photo session. There are plenty of off-the-trail locations that are just perfect for family pictures. If you like the tall grass with the sunset in the background, this park is for you!"
"Riversport Adventures is one of the most unique urban adventures you’ll find in a city. When was the last time you went whitewater rafting or tubing in a city?. Beyond the water sports, there is an 80-foot SandRidge Sky Trail and a 700-foot zipline across the Oklahoma River."
"A multipurpose trail that follows the east side of Lake Overholser for 3.2 miles, the Overholser Trail provides good views of avian wildlife and spectacular sunsets. Easy access to the trail can be found at N.W."
"If you’re travelling with friends or family and are looking for the most fun things to do in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, give the raging rapids of the Riversport Adventures a try."