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track, maybe even feeling the ground shake as the horses come flying by.
The track also features 650 new electronic gaming machines, restaurants, private Infield Park picnics complete with playground for children, casino, gift shops and after-hour catering banquet areas. Admission is free.
For more information call 800-456-9000 or visit www.remingtonpark.com.
State Fair Park
Want to see some more horse action? Stop by the State Fair Park at 1-44 and 10th Street. Boasted as one of the largest state fair parks in the country, the park is home the American Quarter Horse Association World Show, the International Finals Rodeo, the Barrel Futurities of America’s World Championship Futurity and Derby, the National Reining Horse Association’s Futurity and Derby, the Better Barrel Races World Finals and numerous other equine events that draw in millions of dollars every year. Auto races, concerts, exhibitions and the annual State Fair of Oklahoma are also held here.
For more information call 405-948-6700 or visit www.okstatefairpark.com.
State Capitol Complex
Want to see something a little different—not so horsey? Visit the State Capitol complex. Located at NE 23rd and Lincoln Blvd., the Capitol is a must see for any history buff. It is the only capitol with a working oil well on its grounds. The dome was completed in 2002, and fits perfectly with the design scheme of the complex.
For more information about the capitol call 405-521-3356.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum was created to honor “those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever” by the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. The Memorial and Museum are dedicated to educating visitors about the impact of violence, informing about events surrounding the bombing, and inspiring hope and healing through lessons learned by those affected. The Outdoor Symbolic Memorial includes the Field of Empty Chairs with each chair honoring one of the 168 people who were killed; the monumental bronze-clad Gates of Time; a shallow 318 foot long reflecting pool; the promontory and Survivor Tree; Rescuers Orchard and a special area for children. The Memorial Grounds are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The 24,000 square foot interactive learning Memorial Museum tells the story of the April 19, 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Visitors to the museum hear the only known recording of the explosion, see the chaos and devastation immediately following the bombing and learn from family members of those killed, survivors and rescuers, in their own words, about recovery and rebuilding. Powerful video programs, moving oral histories, bomb-damaged artifacts and touching stories all combine to create a powerful and unforgettable experience.
For more information visit www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org. There is no admission charge for the memorial park, but the museum has admission fees. The Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Bricktown
Just a short distance from downtown, is Bricktown. The entertainment district contains unique dining destinations, nightclubs, shopping and the Bricktown Ballpark and a number of other attractions. Water taxi tours and a trolley allow visitors to soak in all the historic district has to offer. A triple A ball club allows those enthusiasts to get their baseball fix, as well as enjoy all the district has to offer.
For more information visit www.bricktownokc.com or call 405-236-8666.
Myriad Botanical Gardens
A short distance from Bricktown is the Myriad Botanical Gardens. As one Oklahoma City’s acclaimed botanical facility, it features several enclosed conservatories, featuring plants, animals and other exhibits from around the world. In the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, there are endangered palm trees, begonias and more than 1,500 orchids. Check out the butterflies and amphibians as well.
Admission is free to the gardens, and the conservatories are open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. The gardens are located in downtown OKC, and are accessible from 1-40 at Robinson Ave., or Harvey exits. For more information visit www.myriadgardens.com.
For more information about traveling in Oklahoma visit the state’s tourism website at www.travelok.com. For more information about travel and things to do in OKC visit www.okccvb.org. | LINKS: Myriad Botanical Gardens Bricktown State Fair Park Remington Park National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum Stockyards City Cattlemens Restaurant
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