Roxanne's Guidebook
Oklahoma City Districts
This thriving urban district is home to more than 45 restaurants, bars, and retail shops, along with family-friendly attractions, public art, museums, galleries, and even an urban beach for summer fun. The diversity of businesses, educational institutions, housing and leisure activities in this area make it a true 24/7 destination, one of the most distinct and historic in OKC.
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Bricktown
This thriving urban district is home to more than 45 restaurants, bars, and retail shops, along with family-friendly attractions, public art, museums, galleries, and even an urban beach for summer fun. The diversity of businesses, educational institutions, housing and leisure activities in this area make it a true 24/7 destination, one of the most distinct and historic in OKC.
Deep Deuce is known for its historical importance as the center for black culture in Oklahoma City. It was home to warehouse district workers in nearby Bricktown after the 1889 Land Run and grew to become the hub for local blues and jazz musicians throughout the 1940s and ’50s.
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Deep Deuce
Deep Deuce is known for its historical importance as the center for black culture in Oklahoma City. It was home to warehouse district workers in nearby Bricktown after the 1889 Land Run and grew to become the hub for local blues and jazz musicians throughout the 1940s and ’50s.
Located north of downtown along Broadway Avenue, the Automobile Alley district was originally home to the city’s car dealerships, a fact that is immortalized in the neon signs that still hang from its original buildings. The past and the present combine to make this district effortlessly cool with lots to offer, including some of Oklahoma City’s best shopping, dining and nightlife.
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Automobile Alley
Located north of downtown along Broadway Avenue, the Automobile Alley district was originally home to the city’s car dealerships, a fact that is immortalized in the neon signs that still hang from its original buildings. The past and the present combine to make this district effortlessly cool with lots to offer, including some of Oklahoma City’s best shopping, dining and nightlife.
The Paseo is home to over 20 galleries and more than 80 vibrant artists all within walking distance of each other on the curved, two-block street that has maintained its Spanish revival architecture with its original stucco buildings and clay roof tiles. Intermixed with the galleries are restaurants, art schools, boutiques and other businesses.
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Paseo Arts Association
3022 PaseoThe Paseo is home to over 20 galleries and more than 80 vibrant artists all within walking distance of each other on the curved, two-block street that has maintained its Spanish revival architecture with its original stucco buildings and clay roof tiles. Intermixed with the galleries are restaurants, art schools, boutiques and other businesses.
MIDTOWN Oklahoma City's cozy Midtown community is located just north of the central business district in downtown OKC. It features shopping, restaurants, bars, housing, lodging, and many professional services. Midtown is known for its historic preservation, local and independent merchants, as well as diverse, welcoming neighbors.
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Midtown
MIDTOWN Oklahoma City's cozy Midtown community is located just north of the central business district in downtown OKC. It features shopping, restaurants, bars, housing, lodging, and many professional services. Midtown is known for its historic preservation, local and independent merchants, as well as diverse, welcoming neighbors.
Welcome to the Boathouse District on the Oklahoma River! Located in the heart of Oklahoma City, the Boathouse District offers fun and adventure for all ages. Reach for the sky with RIVERSPORT Adventures and the SandRidge Sky Trail - the tallest adventure course in the world - plus zip lines, the 80-ft Rumble Drop free fall, the Sky Slide and more! Get on the water and learn to row, go kayaking, hop in a dragon boat or try stand up paddle boarding.
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Boathouse District
Welcome to the Boathouse District on the Oklahoma River! Located in the heart of Oklahoma City, the Boathouse District offers fun and adventure for all ages. Reach for the sky with RIVERSPORT Adventures and the SandRidge Sky Trail - the tallest adventure course in the world - plus zip lines, the 80-ft Rumble Drop free fall, the Sky Slide and more! Get on the water and learn to row, go kayaking, hop in a dragon boat or try stand up paddle boarding.
Stockyards City Main Street
1305 South Agnew AvenueCattlemen's has been a famous steakhouse restaurant for decades.
If you’re the sort that likes to check out the hip and happening, you’ll find it in the Plaza District; an enclave of locally-owned shops, neighborhood bars, quirky galleries and fun-and-funky restaurants. Named for the historic Plaza Theater (built in 1935), the area has become a hub for creativity and a magnet for local businesses. Its namesake theater is now the nationally-renowned Lyric on the Plaza Theater, where you can catch live performances in season.
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Plaza District
If you’re the sort that likes to check out the hip and happening, you’ll find it in the Plaza District; an enclave of locally-owned shops, neighborhood bars, quirky galleries and fun-and-funky restaurants. Named for the historic Plaza Theater (built in 1935), the area has become a hub for creativity and a magnet for local businesses. Its namesake theater is now the nationally-renowned Lyric on the Plaza Theater, where you can catch live performances in season.
In the 1930s, Sheridan Avenue was the destination for theater owners looking to screen and lease films for their movie houses. Dubbed “Film Row,” it was home to notable film companies like Paramount Pictures, MGM, Universal, Fox and Warner Brothers. Today, the district breathes life again, thanks to the efforts of forward-thinking civic pioneers.
Recent streetscaping celebrating the district’s movie heritage has transformed the area, which is now home to several film-oriented and design-focused businesses.
Film Row
In the 1930s, Sheridan Avenue was the destination for theater owners looking to screen and lease films for their movie houses. Dubbed “Film Row,” it was home to notable film companies like Paramount Pictures, MGM, Universal, Fox and Warner Brothers. Today, the district breathes life again, thanks to the efforts of forward-thinking civic pioneers.
Recent streetscaping celebrating the district’s movie heritage has transformed the area, which is now home to several film-oriented and design-focused businesses.
Nichols Hills
Christmas Lights 🎄
Oklahoma City’s foodie scene is alive and well in the Asian District, where an influx of Vietnamese immigrants in the 1970s created a hub now known for its Asian fusion cuisine. Here you will find some of the best Asian restaurants in OKC, including authentic Vietnamese food that rivals any found this side of the Pacific.
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Asian District
Oklahoma City’s foodie scene is alive and well in the Asian District, where an influx of Vietnamese immigrants in the 1970s created a hub now known for its Asian fusion cuisine. Here you will find some of the best Asian restaurants in OKC, including authentic Vietnamese food that rivals any found this side of the Pacific.
Things to do
Wheeler Park
1701 South Western Avenuerelaxing atmosphere
Beautiful sunsets. Good restaurants. Ten mile walking, jogging, and biking trail. Two miles from your location and a bike trail to get there down Britton Road.
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Lake Hefner
Beautiful sunsets. Good restaurants. Ten mile walking, jogging, and biking trail. Two miles from your location and a bike trail to get there down Britton Road.
Restaurant and bar called "The Vast" at the very top. Highest view in OKC and can see for miles.
Devon Tower
333 W Sheridan AveRestaurant and bar called "The Vast" at the very top. Highest view in OKC and can see for miles.
Oklahoma City Museum of Art
415 Couch DriveMyriad Botanical Gardens
301 West Reno AvenueNational Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
1700 NE 63rd StScissortail Park
300 Southwest 7th StreetOklahoma City Zoo
2000 Remington PlaceExpress Clydesdales Barn
12701 West Wilshire BoulevardClydesdales are beautiful. it is a nice drive and free.
Beaches for swimming and camping areas.
Pops is a short drive frim lake to eat. Unique restaurant.
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Arcadia Lake
Beaches for swimming and camping areas.
Pops is a short drive frim lake to eat. Unique restaurant.
Pops Arcadia
660 Oklahoma 66Close to Arcadia Lake
Lake Overholser Park
Lake Overholser Boathouse
3115 East Overholser DrCan rent paddleboards
Martin Park Nature Center
5000 West Memorial RoadGreat place to walk or jog. Hidden gem and free.
Oklahoma History Center
800 Nazih Zuhdi DriveOklahoma Museum of Telephone History
111 Dean A McGee AvenueUnique and hosts are very friendly.
Oklahoma River Cruises
300 Southwest 7th StreetCan board a cruise along downtown river day or night. They serve cocktails.
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park
2920 PaseoRemington Park
1 Remington PlaceRide OKC
152 South Walker AvenueBike tours
Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
620 North Harvey AvenueTopgolf
13313 Pawnee DrHeritage Lanes
11917 N Pennsylvania AveBowling
Chicken N Pickle - Oklahoma City
8400 Oklahoma Avenuepickleball courts
Remington Park
1 Remington Placehorse racing and casino
Myriad Botanical Gardens
301 West Reno Avenueunique
Museum of Osteology
10301 South Sunnylane Roadcool and interesting
Places to Eat
Braum's Ice Cream & Burger Restaurant
9202 North Pennsylvania Avenue1/2 block away on Pennsylvania
Very popular for years. less then 1 mile away, towards Lake Hefner on left side of Britton Road.
Johnnie's Charcoal Broiler
2652 W Britton RdVery popular for years. less then 1 mile away, towards Lake Hefner on left side of Britton Road.
The Garage Burgers & Beer
2900 W Britton Rdpopular place
Old School Bagel Cafe
10946 N May AveGreat bagels
Cous Cous Cafe
6165 North May AvenueFabulous Mediterranean food. Good prices.
La Baguette Bistro
7408 N May AveHideaway Pizza
6616 North Western Avenue5022 N Western Ave.
Dine-in but we normally pick up at the drive thru. Food very good. Less than 1 mile away.
China House Express
1318 West Britton RoadDine-in but we normally pick up at the drive thru. Food very good. Less than 1 mile away.
Falcone's Pizzeria
6705 North May Avenuemom and pop, huge pizza
Good Gravy
8014 North Western AvenueBreakfast & lunch. Large portions, mom and pop
Jimmy's Egg
11121 North May AvenueBreakfast. Great reputation, good food, been around for years.
For awesome food and lively atmosphere. Live Irish music and they serve great Italian food too.
Sean Cummings' Irish Pub
7628 N May AveFor awesome food and lively atmosphere. Live Irish music and they serve great Italian food too.
Best Margueritas and love the view of Lake Hefner from their patio.
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Louie's Grill & Bar
9401 Lake Hefner PkwyBest Margueritas and love the view of Lake Hefner from their patio.
Redrock Canyon Grill
9221 Lake Hefner ParkwayTed's Cafe Escondido
2836 NW 68th StGreat food
Devon Tower
333 W Sheridan AveRestaurant "The Vast" and bar at the top, the highest view in the city.
Shopping
Penn Square Mall
1901 Northwest ExpresswayHigh end shopping. AMC theater inside.
Quail Springs Mall
2501 W Memorial RdAMC theatre
Golf
Lake Hefner Golf Club
4491 S Lake Hefner DrLincoln Park Golf Course
4001 NE Grand BlvdEarlywine Park Golf Course
11600 S Portland AveDay Trips
Historic, unusual, quaint and beautiful. Hour and a half south of Okc but worth the trip.
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Medicine Park
Historic, unusual, quaint and beautiful. Hour and a half south of Okc but worth the trip.
Turner Falls
beautiful water falls
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
free and waterfalls
Kids
Chester's Party Barn & Farm
5201 Cimarron Road NorthwestReal deal, and kids love it!