Get to Know Oklahoma City
The largest city in the state, Oklahoma City is located at the crossroads of I-35, I-40 and I-44 in the heart of Oklahoma. The second largest city in the continental U.S. based on geographical size, more than 1.1 million people call the Metro Oklahoma City area home. With more than a dozen communities surrounding it, Oklahoma City offers a diverse landscape of modern, urban culture and charming, old-fashioned neighborhoods for visitors and residents alike.
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| Oklahoma City skyline |
Oklahoma City is a vital, activity-filled city that enables its residents to enjoy an exceptional quality of life. The mild climate offers year-round sunshine, with four distinct seasons and an average temperature of 60F /15C. There's minimal traffic congestion and little pollution. Oklahoma City boasts an abundance of arts, excellence in education, a variety of recreational opportunities and an ever-broadening cultural landscape.
A billion-dollar renaissance has brought sweeping changes and improvements across nearly every sector of Oklahoma City. Significant downtown business development has accompanied the renovation of convention, cultural and educational sites. Landmark projects such as the mile-long Bricktown Canal have infused new life and vibrancy into the Southwest's fastest-growing entertainment district. And neighborhood programs citywide have helped restore historic homes and buildings to their original luster.
Riverwalk in Bricktown Entertainment District
As a city that redefines itself, Oklahoma City's modern, spirited environment blends with its deep western heritage to create a place where culture and commerce thrive. With renowned festivals, national sporting events, treasure-filled museums and a variety of districts highlighting arts and entertainment, the possibilities for adventure and fun in Oklahoma City are endless.
Get Acquainted with Oklahoma City
The End of the Trail at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
Oklahoma Culture & Entertainment
- Area Events
- Ballet Oklahoma
- Bricktown Entertainment District
- Lyric Theatre
- National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
- Oklahoma City National Memorial
- Oklahoma Museum of Arts
- Oklahoma City Zoo
- Omniplex Science Museum
- Philharmonic Orchestra
Area Hotels | Downtown Oklahoma City | Bricktown | Restaurant Guide
Sports
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- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Blazers Hockey
- Red Hawks Baseball
- Yard Dawgz Arena Football
- OU Sooners
- OSU Cowboys
- Remington Park Horseracing
- Oklahoma Sports Links
- Oklahoma Christian University
- Oklahoma City University
- Oklahoma Dept. of Education
- Oklahoma State University
- University of Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Education
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| The capital dome of Oklahoma |
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