Oklahoma City Things to Do

See the military history of Oklahoma from the very beginning to the present. The 45th Infantry Division captured Hitler's apartment, and you can see the memorabilia they collected at this free museum. The museum also displays W... more

One of the city's major annual events, the Arts Festival offers the best creations of both artists and local eateries. Open-air booths showcase hundreds of works by artists from across the country. Every style of art can be fou... more

Ballet Oklahoma is Oklahoma City's professional ballet company. Providing outstanding performances and educational experiences to the community for over 35 years, Ballet Oklahoma continues to enrich Oklahoma's cultural landsca... more

Looking for great food and live music? Go no further. This hot spot has been offering both since 1976. It does not have music every night, so call ahead, but it gets some great acts like Red Hot Chili Peppers. Enjoy a sandwich... more

This modern art museum has more than 3,000 works from 19th- and 20th-century American artists. The highlight is a gallery that focuses on modern American art from the 1950s and 1960s, which includes work by Ellsworth Kelly, Ric... more

If there is a big game on television, expect this Bricktown restaurant to be very crowded. This is also a popular place to stop for a drink after a baseball or hockey game. The food is great, and the meals are gigantic, so you... more

Sure, New York City might have the biggest New Year's celebration, but no place can rival Oklahoma City when it comes to a party. Opening Night draws thousands of Oklahomans to Bricktown to ring in a brand new year. Revelers ca... more

Did you know that gymnastics is one of the oldest Olympic sports? You can find out everything that you ever wanted to know about gymnastics at this new attraction in downtown. Learn about American and international gymnasts, se... more

Located in downtown Oklahoma City, it is the only one where there is a working oil well on the grounds. This historic building is worth the visit. Tours are offered hourly from 9a-3p (reservations are recommended). The admis... more

This Dutch Colonial mansion of 12 rooms and 14,000 square feet has been the home of the governor since 1928. There is an Oklahoma room with a carpet featuring the state seal. The Phillips Pavilion was added on the grounds for l... more