Oklahoma City is an urban oasis with plenty to explore at any pace. From spacious museums and cultural attractions to relaxing restaurants and scenic experiences, these easygoing itineraries make it simple to slow down, take your time and enjoy the city.
Explore First American Culture
Exhibit C Gallery is the perfect place to start your day. Take your time exploring artwork by First American artists as you make your way through the beautiful, spacious gallery. Admission is free, and the gallery is open Wednesday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
After a quiet morning at Exhibit C Gallery, head to the First Americans Museum, also located in the Horizons District. The museum shares the collective histories of the 39 distinct First American Nations in Oklahoma today. Designed with accessibility in mind, the 175,000-square-foot museum features its main galleries on the first floor, while the second floor includes the Mezzanine Gallery and studio spaces. An elevator provides access to the second floor.
Finish your afternoon at the museum's on-site 39 Restaurant. Enjoy Indigenous-inspired dishes such as green chile-sweet corn hummus, the frybread burger and seasonal cobbler from James Beard Award finalist and "Indigenous Warrior" Chef Crystal Wahpepah. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner throughout the week, with brunch offered on Saturdays and Sundays.
Take it Easy in Bricktown and Downtown
Start your morning exploring Bricktown, Oklahoma City's premier entertainment district. Browse shops like Painted Door or catch a movie at Harkins Theatre before giving your feet a break on the Bricktown Water Taxi. Settle in for a guided ride along the Bricktown Canal while learning about Oklahoma City's history and landmarks. Each ride lasts approximately 45 minutes.
For lunch, stop at Bourbon Street Cafe for Cajun favorites such as classic gumbo and Cajun shrimp pasta. On select days, you can catch live music from a local musician on the patio.
After lunch, make the short drive downtown for a self-paced visit to the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Explore the galleries at your leisure, including one of the world's largest public collections of Dale Chihuly glass.
End your day with dinner at FLINT Kitchen & Bar, located inside the historic Colcord Hotel. Enjoy the crispy-skin Atlantic salmon or the charbroiled portobello, then stop by FLORA Patio, the hotel's stylish outdoor bar, for a relaxing end to the evening.
Experience OKC's Western Heritage
Begin with a self-guided visit to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, America's premier institution of Western history, art and culture. Explore the museum at your own pace, taking time to rest and enjoy its open spaces along the way. Don't miss The Cowboy: An Immersive Journey, a 360-degree immersive experience that brings the story of the American cowboy to life.
After the museum, head to Historic Stockyards City for a meal at Cattlemen's Steakhouse, Oklahoma's oldest continuously operating restaurant. A destination in its own right, Cattlemen's has been serving up classic steakhouse fare and Western hospitality for generations.
Wrap up your day with a leisurely stroll through Stockyards City, stopping in a few of the locally owned Western shops, like Shorty's Caboy Hattery, along the way.
