The notebook of Oklahoma City
Find the simple pleasure of strolling.
Capital of the Great Plains, between contemporary memory, western culture and Bricktown district.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Possible without car depending on area
Metropolis area · Heritage · River
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Oklahoma City
Capital of the Great Plains, between contemporary memory, western culture and Bricktown district.
To understand what Oklahoma City is, you need to look at Oklahoma City National Memorial, National Cowboy Museum and Bricktown Canal. These places give you a view of a territory marked by the big city, heritage and riverscapes and allow you to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 3 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. The trip can be organised without a car if the drop point and local connections are selected in advance. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Oklahoma City National Memorial
- National Cowboy Museum
- Bricktown Canal
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Culture and heritage
Oklahoma City National Memorial
I'm not sure what I'm doing.Oklahoma City National Memorial occupies the former site of the federal building Alfred P. Murrah and gives a sober shape to the memory of the 1995 attack. The empty chairs, the reflective basin and the monumental doors make up a silent visit, stronger when you take the time to read the names.
Culture and heritage
National Cowboy Museum
The National Cowboy Museum includes paintings, saddles, weapons, costumes, photographs and reconstructions around the American West. Oklahoma City It sheds light on the myth of cowboy as well as the real life of ranches, Aboriginal peoples, rodeos and the great plains.
Place indismissible
Bricktown Canal
Bricktown Canal Cross the old warehouse district Oklahoma City, today animated by restaurants, walkways and brick facades. A walk along the water or a short cruise gives an easy overview of the renovated city centre, especially in the evening when signs are reflected in the canal.
Culture and heritage
First Americans Museum
The First Americans Museum presents the stories, languages, objects and works of the indigenous nations related to Oklahoma. Its circular architecture, immersive exhibits and multi-voice narratives avoid the simple artefact showcase and place Amerindian cultures in the present as well as in the past.
Practical tips
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Chickasaw Country et Arbuckle Mountains
Oklahoma, 🇺🇸 United States of America
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