Essential OKC 3-Day Itinerary
DAY 1
Morning
Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum
- Tour the Museum and reflect on the events of April 19, 1995.
- Learn through powerful exhibits and firsthand stories of hope, healing and unity.
- Pause at the Survivor Tree to remember lives lost and honor those changed forever.
First Americans Museum
- Delve into the history of Oklahoma's 39 tribal nations, each with unique stories and cultures.
- Experience over 175,000 square feet of award-winning exhibitions.
- Engage with the newly opened interactive FAMily Discovery Center.
- Located in Oklahoma City's Horizons District.
Lunch
39 Restaurant
- Enjoy Indigenoues-inspired cuisine located inside First Americans Museum.
- James Beard finalist, Chef Crystal Wahpepah is the consulting chef.
- Dig into a rich abundance of foods Indigenous to the Americas through locally sourced ingredients and modern presentation.
Afternoon
Exhibit C
- Located in the Horizons District.
- Enjoy First American artists from Oklahoma and all over the world.
- Explore a diversity of arts and culture.
- Shop the artwork and the gift store that offers Bedré fine chocolate, Mahota Textiles and more.
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
- Explore the vast Western art collection, featuring iconic paintings and sculptures.
- Discover the story of Western expansion and life on the frontier.
- Experience the Native American exhibits, showcasing art, history and culture.
Dinner
Cattlemen's Steakhouse
- Dig in at the historic Cattlemen's Steakhouse, located in Stockyards City since 1910.
- Order the "Presidential Choice" T-Bone or the acclaimed chicken fried steak.
- Cattlemen's has hosted celebrities like John Wayne, U.S. Presidents, Reba McEntire and more.
DAY 2
Morning
Oklahoma State Capitol Tour
- Enjoy a free guided tour of the only state capitol located on Route 66.
- Tour the Oklahoma State Capitol Museum.
- View famous artworks displayed throughout the building.
Bricktown Canal Water Taxi
- Enjoy a leisurely tour on the Bricktown Water Taxi.
- Hear stories from guides about the history of the area.
- Snap pictures from the boat of the Centennial Land Run Monument.
Lunch
American Banjo Museum
- Experience a private banjo performance inside 'Your Father's Mustache,' an authentic tribute to the 1960s banjo nightclub scene.
- View the world's largest collection of banjos.
- Learn about the instrument's evolution from the simple design of the 1600s to the ornately decorated four-strings of the 1920s and 30s.
Afternoon
Oklahoma City Museum of Art
- Experience one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Chihuly glass in the world.
- Discover unique artist-made treasures at the Museum Store.
- View Kehinde Wiley's Jacob de Graeff within the permanent collection's portrait gallery.
RIVERSPORT OKC
- Go behind-the-scenes with the Olympic Experience.
- Conquer the Sky Trail together for the ultimate group adventure.
- Discover the rapids for the ultimate active group experience.
Dinner
Paseo Arts District
- Stroll the 20+ art galleries in the district.
- Snap photos of the unique Spanish Revival architecture.
- Dine at one of the many popular restaurants like Paseo Grill or FRIDA Southwest.
- Grab a nightcap at the Flamingo Tiki Room.
DAY 3
Morning
SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology
- More than 800 REAL skeletons.
- View all kinds of species from a tiny hummingbird to a massive 40-foot humpback whale.
- Discover the diversity and complexity of the animal kingdom.
Plaza Walls Tour
- Plaza Walls is a curated, rotating mural project in the Plaza District of Oklahoma City.
- Perfect photo-worthy backdrops in the colorful heartbeat of the city's creative scene.
- Take some time to explore the unique locally owned shops.
Lunch
The Press
- Enjoy southwestern comfort food.
- Savor reimagined favorite foods of the surrounding regions.
Afternoon
Wheeler Ferris Wheel
- Ride the iconic Ferris wheel that once stood at the Santa Monica Pier at the end of Route 66.
- Take in the views of downtown Oklahoma City.
