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Introduction
Oklahoma City, or OKC, as it is known in the local slang, is a rapidly growing city that has cultivated diversity and modern sensibilities without losing its frontier charm. Just over one million people call Oklahoma City home. This is a land... Continue reading »
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History
Just over 150 years ago, Oklahoma City was little more than a wild plain and its history begins with the painful end of the way of life of America's native people. Beginning in the 1830s, Indians of the Five Civilized Tribes were forcibly rem... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Oklahoma City holds a wealth of accommodation choices, all with service, convenience and comfort as their top priorities. The highest concentration of hotels are found around Will Rogers World Airport, the Northwest side, and the Southside.... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Oklahoma City is known for being frontier country, and nowhere is that more evident than in the cuisine. The city is booming with steakhouses and eateries that specialize in hearty American staples—quite literally those bounties that are cult... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Oklahomans relish exploration and exercise, and there is no place better to do it than in their own backyard. This pioneer spirit also appears in city attractions with a truly Oklahoman attitude, like arena football, baseball, ice hockey and... Continue reading »
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Tours
Oklahoma City is a sprawl, similar to Los Angeles, so keep in mind that seeing many of the sites requires renting a car or taking public transportation. Myriad Botanical Gardens and Tropical Conservatory Downtown is home to the Oklahoma Ci... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There Air Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) +1 405 680 3200 http://www.flyokc.com OKC is located six miles from downtown and operates daily flights from the following airlines: Allegiant Air ( +1 800 432 3810/ http://www.... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Oklahoma City State: Oklahoma Country: United States Oklahoma City by the Numbers: Population: 1,083,346 Elevation: 1280 feet Average Annual Rainfall: 33.3 inches Average Annual Snowfall: 9.1 inches Average January Tem... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Oklahoma City was born in a single day, when the Great Land Run of April 22, 1889, allowed tens of thousands of people to race across the border on foot, horseback, wagon, and even bicycle to settle unclaimed land: What was just a solitary ra... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There By Plane -- Will Rogers Airport (tel. 405/680-3200; www.flyokc.com) is 10 miles southwest of downtown. The Airport Shuttle (tel. 405/681-3311; www.taxivan.com) charges $17 for one person or $19 for two to downtown hotels, tho... Continue reading »
Real traveler experience in Oklahoma City
Top Oklahoma City Deals
Popular Oklahoma City Hotels
- Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center
- Courtyard by Marriott Oklahoma City Downtown
- Marriott Oklahoma City
- Sheraton Oklahoma City
- Holiday Inn Express OKLAHOMA CITY-WEST-I-240
- Comfort Inn At Founders Tower
- Wingate Inn - Oklahoma City
- Comfort Inn Oklahoma City
- Marriott Waterford
- Hyatt Place OKC Airport
Popular Oklahoma City Things to Do
- Oklahoma City National Memorial
- Bricktown Canal
- Omniplex
- White Water Bay Water Park
- National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
- Myriad Botanical Gardens
- Frontier City Theme Park
- Affair of the Heart
- Penn Square Mall
- Water Taxi of Oklahoma
