Oklahoma City KEY Magazine

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Welcome
From the Mayor
We hope you enjoy your stay in our wonderful city. Oklahoma City is
rich with visitor opportunities, offering a variety of attractions and
entertainment activities, and has a small-town flavor while offering the benefits of a large
metropolitan city. You can experience first-class cultural programs of music, theater and
dance, as well as museums and galleries. These, combined with our excellent shopping,
hotels and restaurants, will create an unforgettable visit to Oklahoma City.
I am pleased that you have chosen to visit Oklahoma City and let KEY Magazine be
your guide. KEY Magazine is a comprehensive guide to events and attractions and
provides helpful information about tourist sites, restaurants, and places to shop.
I am sure that you will enjoy our unique brand of western hospitality and our
friendly people!
Sincerely,
Contents
Mick Cornett, Mayor
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Travel Guide of the Month
Oklahoma City: The Newest Frontier
City Sources
What to See & Do
Mickey Mantles: An Oklahoma Legend
3 Key Exhibits
Calendar of Events
Dining Guide
Clubs and Entertainment
Western Avenue District
Oklahoma City Stockyards
Oklahoma City Map
Downtown Map
Shopping
Pole Position
OKLAHOMA CITY
®
Vol. 60 • March 2007 • No. 1
Established 1947
Chrystal Roberts
Hilton Garden Inn
Oklahoma City
PROFILE: Chrystal, a life long Oklahoman,
grew up in Mustang. Her father was a drag
racer and my mom is a medical assistant (So
she tends to be accident prone and have a lead
foot). After graduating from High School she
moved to Florida, the land of Disney, to get her
degree in Travel and Tourism. 11 years later,
she’s still in the industry and loving it.
Chrystal has been with the Hilton for over 3
years which she believes to be the best Hotel in
town. She is very excited to see Oklahoma
tourism continuing to grow and sites
Bricktown as one example of the growth.
RESTAURANTS: “ From our hotel, Meridian
Avenue has so much to offer; everything from
Japanese to Italian and steak to Cajun. Two of
her favorite places are Trappers Fish Camp (for
their BBQ Shrimp Brochette) and Texas Road
House (for EVERYTHING bovine).”
What to do in March: “I'm extremely excited
about all the Concerts in March. Kidd Rock,
Nine Inch Nails, and Fall Out Boys with
Oklahoma’s own All American Rejects.”
CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS: “I know you
would like the scoop on all the Celebrities that
stay here - but one of the reasons they love the
Hilton Garden Inn so much is because of our
professional discretion.”
EVENING OUT: “An ideal night out for me
can all be done in Bricktown. Start out with an
awesome dinner and maybe even a live band at
Mickey Mantle Steak House. A nice romantic
stroll down the River walk. A movie at Harkins
Theatre and dance all night in one of
Bricktown’s many clubs.”
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2007
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Oklahoma City
The Newest Frontier
treacherous trip. Once
these people settled here,
Oklahoma became Indian
Territory.
Oklahoma City is a
surprise to many visitors
and newcomers, with all
the friendliness of a small
town and the amenities of
our nation’s biggest cities.
And with over fifty
attractions, museums and
other activities, visitors
will never be at a loss for
fun things to see and do.
Oklahoma City was born
in a single day - April 22,
1889. Just a little over a
century ago, the site of
Oklahoma City was a
grass-and-timbered land of
gently rolling hills
flattening out into prairie
in the west. In just over
100 years, this collection
of tents grew to a
metropolitan city that
sprawls across 625 square
miles of America's heartland. Its metro population
numbers over a million - a
6
third of the entire state’s
population.
ABOUT OUR PAST…
Oklahoma’s written history
began in 1541 when
Spanish explorer
Coronado ventured
through this area. At that
time, it was the home of
the Plains Indian tribes,
such as the Osage, Kiowa,
Apache and Comanche. In
1803, Oklahoma was sold
to the U.S. as part of the
Louisiana Purchase.
In the 1830s, the federal
government forced the
Five Civilized Tribes to
leave their homelands.
These tribes were living in
the southeastern part of the
U.S. They had to walk to
Oklahoma over a trail that
became known as the
“Trail of Tears.” Many
men, women and children
died during this long and
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Cowboys began their
history on the Texas
plains. Texas ranchers
found they had large supplies of beef with no place
to sell it. The East Coast
needed beef. To meet that
demand, Texas ranchers
had to move their cattle to
the closest railroads, which
were in Kansas. The
Chisholm Trail and other
cattle routes were made
through Oklahoma
between 1866 and 1889.
While traveling through
Oklahoma, the ranchers
realized the territory was
not only closer to the railroads, but a good location
for raising cattle as well.
There was one parcel of
land that was never given
over to any Indian tribe the Unassigned Lands. In
the 1880s, many frontier
Americans wanted to
move into this land. Soon,
landless pioneers began
slipping over into this area
without authorization.
These were the “Boomers,”
who were trying to force
the government into opening
DID YOU KNOW?
the territory up to homesteaders.
The world’s first installed
President Benjamin
Harrison signed legislation
that opened up the
Unassigned Lands and on
April 22, 1889, about
50,000 homesteaders
gathered at the boundaries.
At noon, the cannon
roared, and the hordes of
people streamed over the
line on wagons and
buckboards, horseback, on
foot and even on bicycles
into the two million acres
of land, made their claims
and, overnight, Oklahoma
City grew out of the plains.
The settlers who entered to
claim land before the
official start of the land run
were called Sooners.
Hence the state’s
nickname. On November
16, 1907, the Oklahoma
Territory and Indian
Territory joined, and
Oklahoma became the
46th state.
parking meter was in
Oklahoma City, on July 16,
1935. Carl C. Magee, of
Oklahoma City, is generally
credited with originating the
parking meter. He filed for a
patent for a “coin controlled
parking meter” on May 13,
1935.
OKLAHOMA CITY TODAY
The pioneer zeal of those
early settlers is just as
evident in the Oklahoma
Above:
Cowboys and Rodeo are
center stage each January at
the International Finals Rodeo.
Left:
City Church
Opposite Page:
Metro Transit Trolley;
Bricktown Ballpark.
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Oklahoma City KEY • March 2007
City of today. The western
spirit that helped found
Oklahoma City is apparent
everywhere you go.
Oklahomans are just as
likely to be wearing boots
and a cowboy hat as they
are a suit and tie.
Magnificent attractions
like the National Cowboy
and Western Heritage
Museum, Remington Park
Race Track, Frontier City
Theme Park, and the Red
Earth Indian Center all
reflect the strong ties this
area has with its western
heritage.
In the early 1990s, the
leaders of Oklahoma City
were faced with a
decision: to compete or
retreat. The decision was
made to compete and the
city launched a visionary
project -- one that would
change the face of
Oklahoma City forever.
That plan was
Metropolitan Area Projects
(MAPS), an ambitious
program that is one of the
most aggressive and
successful public-private
partnerships ever under-
taken in the U.S. The
current amount being spent
in this public/private
partnership exceeds
$1 billion.
As a result of that vision,
visitors can now enjoy a
multitude of new attractions and entertainment
options. The 15,000-seat
Southwestern Bell
Bricktown Ballpark is
home to the Oklahoma
RedHawks, the Texas
Rangers Triple A affiliate,
and has been named one of
the nation's top two minor
league baseball facilities.
Our professional ice hockey
team, the Blazers, attracts
record crowds with its
fast-paced, pulse-pounding
action in the Ford Center.
The Ford Center, a new
20,000-seat sports arena,
has proven to be an ideal
location for hockey,
basketball and concerts.
The Bricktown Canal
extends through the
Bricktown entertainment
district -- just east of
downtown, past the
Ballpark to the Canadian
River. The river is being
transformed into a seven-
mile-long series of river
lakes bordered by
landscaped areas, trails
and recreational facilities.
Work on this $23 million
project will continue
through 2007. Shops,
restaurants and entertainment, hiking and biking
trails, and park areas are
part of this developing
area.
A multi-million dollar
facelift and renovation of
the Cox Convention
Center has added new
meeting rooms and lobby
areas, along with a
remodeled exterior and
exhibit space. The renovation
of the Civic Center Music
Hall, an historic art deco
building, is now the
premier performing arts
venue in the Southwest.
A new trolley system, the
Oklahoma Spirit, covers a
three-mile area and loops
through downtown with an
additional segment of the
trolley system linking the
Meridian area hotels, state
fairgrounds an Stockyards
area with downtown and
Bricktown. The unique
streetcars offer continuous
service six days a week.
Oklahoma City isn't lacking
in entertainment options,
either. The Oklahoma City
Philharmonic Orchestra,
Ballet Oklahoma, and
Broadway shows at Lyric
Theatre and the Civic
Center are just the
beginning. Beautiful lakes,
parks and some of the
nation's best golf courses
and tennis facilities also await
the outdoor enthusiast.
Welcome to the new
Oklahoma City.
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DID YOU KNOW?
CITY SOURCES
TIME ZONE
Oklahoma is one of only two
states whose capitol cities
name includes the state
name. The other is
Indianapolis, Indiana.
Oklahoma's state capitol
building is the only capitol
in the world with an oil well
under it. Although its legal
description is Capitol Site
#1, it is referred to as
Oklahoma is on Central Standard Time from the last
Sunday in October until the first Sunday in April and is
on Daylight Savings Time the rest of the year. The only
exception is the town of Kenton, in the panhandle.
DRIVING INFORMATION
Oklahoma is crisscrossed by three major interstates: I-35,
I-40 and I-44. Turnpikes are located on I-44 and other
regional areas of the state. Maximum speed limits on
interstates outside of city limits are set at 70 mph, while
most turnpikes allow a maximum speed limit of 75 mph.
Seat belts are required to be worn in Oklahoma for all
passengers.
CLIMATE
Petunia #1 because it was
originally drilled in the
middle of a flower bed.
Oklahoma’s climate is generally dry and breezy, with little humidity. Winter months (December through March)
bring temperatures between 25 and 50 degrees F, while
summer months (May through September) can be quite
warm with temperatures ranging from 80 - 100 degrees F.
Snowfall is typically light in winter months. The azaleas
and redbuds bloom brilliantly in April, while midOctober to mid-November is usually the best time for fall
foliage viewing.
Oklahoma’s weather can change very rapidly. Famous
Oklahoman Will Rogers was not exaggerating when he
said, “If you don’t like the weather, stick around and it
will change!”
Average
Average
Temperature ˚F
(max/min)
Above:
State Capitol
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January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
47º/25º
52º/30º
62º/38º
72º/49º
79º/58º
87º/66º
93º/71º
93º/70º
84º/62º
74º/50º
60º/39º
50º/29º
Rainfall
(in inches)
1.13"
1.56"
2.71"
2.77"
5.22"
4.31"
2.61"
2.60"
3.84"
3.23"
1.98"
1.40"
Cultural Tourism
Cultural Tourism
Oklahoma City’s unique history has made for a rich, colorful and
outright exuberant heritage that locals delight in sharing. Explore a
past that spans Native Americans, oil and cattle barons, cowboys
and pioneers of jazz - all in a setting that remains remarkably pure
and unspoiled.
Oklahoma has a deep-rooted Native American history. In fact the
name Oklahoma was derived from two Choctaw Indian words: okla
meaning "people" and humma meaning “red.” Visitors can taste
cowboy life and campfire coffee at a variety of rodeos, guest ranches,
trail rides and chuck wagon feeds and find Native American
art galleries, historic sites, powwows, dances and festivals, including
the largest Native American festival in the world-Red Earth held
every July in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma's rich African-American heritage once produced more
all-black towns than the rest of the nation combined ... and a sound
the rest of the nation envied. It was jazz. A proud legacy that
fostered world-class greats lives on in Oklahoma City. The Black
Liberated Arts Center showcases the African American culture that
can be experienced through celebrations, arts and cuisine.
Oklahoma City is a place where time-honored traditions, cultural
experiences and artistic expressions are components of everyday life.
TRANSPORTATION
Airport Shuttle..................................681-3311
Metro Transit.....................................235-7433
Yellow Cab........................................232-6161
AMTRAK
Santa Fe Depot....................100 E.K. Gaylord
Toll Free.....................................800-872-7245
VISITOR INFORMATION
Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau
189 West Sheridan
Oklahoma City • 297-8912
Capital Welcome Center
State Capital • 2nd Floor
Bricktown Visitor’s Center
25 South Oklahoma
Bricktown • 236-8666
Oklahoma Travel Center
12229 N. I-35 Service Road
DRIVE TIMES
Amarillo, TX......................................3 1/2 hrs.
Ardmore, OK...........................................2 hrs.
Dallas, TX.................................................3 hrs.
Denver, CO............................................12 hrs.
Fort Smith, AR........................................3 hrs.
Guthrie, OK........................................25 mins.
Kansas City, MO.....................................7 hrs.
Norman, OK.......................................20 mins.
Shawnee, OK......................................30 mins.
Stillwater, OK.....................................40 mins.
Tulsa, OK.................................................2 hrs.
Wichita, KS.......................................3 1/2 hrs.
TIPPING
The custom of tipping is a common practice
in restaurants, shops and elsewhere when
quality service is provided. Generally accepted gratuity percentages are waitstaff, 15-20
percent; taxi drivers, 15-20 percent; baggage
handlers, including bellmen, $1-2 per bag.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Myriad Botanical Gardens
has more than 1,200 species
of plants in the Crystal
EMERGENCY
Police/Fire/Ambulance........................................................911
AAA Emergency Road Service.......................(800)222-4357
OKC Police Non-Emergency....................................297-1000
Oklahoma Highway Patrol........................................425-2043
Cellular.................................................................................*55
Oklahoma Poison Control Center.............................271-5454
Bridge, representing plants
URGENT CARE
from every continent in the
First1MED...............................North OKC...............478.0633
First1MED..............................NW OKC...............495.5841
First1MED...............................South OKC...............636-0767
First1MED...........................Edmond.................844.1633
world except Antarctica–
including more than 2,500
orchids.
Above:
Myriad Botanical Gardens
HOSPITALS
Bone and Joint Hospital.............................................272-9671
Deaconess Hospital...................................................604-6000
Edmond Medical Center............................................341-6100
Integris Baptist Medical Center................................949-3011
Integris Southwest Medical Center...........................636-7000
Mercy Health Center..................................................755-1515
Midwest Regional Medical Center...........................610-4411
Norman Regional Hospital........................................329-6877
OU Medical Center....................................................271-4700
Physicians Hospital of Oklahoma.............................602-8100
Renaissance Women’s Hospital................................359-9800
Saint Anthony Hospital..............................................272-7000
Saint Michael Hospital..............................................685-6671
Unity Health Center (North Campus).............….....273-2270
Unity Health Center (South Campus)..................273-2240
OU Health Science Center.........................................271-4000
Veteran’s Hospital……............................……….270-0501
CREDIT CARDS: (TO REPORT LOST OR STOLEN)
American Express.............................................(800)528-4800
Diners Club.......................................................(800)234-6377
Discover............................................................(800)347-2683
MasterCard or Visa...........................................(800)336-8472
AIRLINES
American...........................................................(800)433-7300
America West....................................................(800)247-5692
Continental........................................................(800)525-0280
Delta..................................................................(800)221-1212
Northwest..........................................................(800)225-2525
Southwest..........................................................(800)435-9792
TWA..................................................................(800)221-2000
United................................................................(800)241-6522
USAir.................................................................(800)428-4322
AIRPORTS
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Downtown Airpark....................................................634-1456
Wiley Post Airport.....................................................789-4061
Will Rogers World Airport Paging............................680-3317
Police.............................680-3233
Travelers Aid.................680-3317
ENTERTAINMENT
Tickets and Information
Ballet Oklahoma................................................848-8637
Black Liberated Arts Center...............................232-2522
Blazers Hockey .................................................235-7825
Bricktown Visitor Center...................................236-8666
Canterbury Choral Society.................................232-7464
Carpenter Square Theatre...................................232-6500
Civic Center Music Hall.....................................297-2584
COX Business Center........................................297-3300
FORD Center.....................................................602-8500
Lyric Theatre......................................................524-9312
National Cowboy Museum................................478-2250
Oklahoma State Capital.....................................521-3356
Omniplex...........................................................602-6664
OKC Museum of Art..........................................236-3100
OKC Philharmonic............................................842-5387
Oklahoma Opry..................................................632-8322
Oklahoma Redhawks.........................................218-1000
Prairie Dance Theatre.........................................424-2249
Rose State College Performing Arts..................733-7960
Stage Center Presents........................................ 270-4801
State Fair Park....................................................948-6704
State Fair Speedway...........................................948-6796
Stockyards City..................................................235-7267
DID YOU KNOW?
Oklahoma doesn't have
Indian Reservations. We do,
however, have 39 federallyrecognized tribal nations
headquarters in the state.
Oklahoma has the largest
American Indian population
of any state. Many of the
American Indians living in
Oklahoma today are
descendants from the
original 67 tribes
inhabiting Indian Territory.
PUBLIC GOLF COURSES
Brookside Golf Course (18 holes)
9016 South Shields • 632-9666
Earlywine Golf Course (36 holes)
115th & S. Portland • 691-1727
James Stewart Golf Course (9 holes)
824 Carverdale Drive • 424-4353
Lake Hefner Golf Course (36 holes)
4491 S. Lake Hefner Road • 843-1565
Above:
Dancers performing at
Red Earth Festival
Lincoln Park Golf Course (36 holes)
4001 N.E. Grand Blvd. • 424-1421
Trosper Park Golf Course (18 holes)
2301 S.E. 29th Street • 677-8874
PUBLIC TENNIS COURTS
Earlywine Golf Course (12 Courts)
S.W. 119th & May Avenue
OKC Tennis Center (24 courts)
N.W. 36th & Portland
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A R T G A L L E R I E S • M U S E U M S • AT T R A C T I O N S • H I S T O R I C S I T E S
WHAT TO SEE & DO
FRONTIER CITY THEME PARK 11501 NE Expressway • 478-2412
Experience the famous Gunfight at the OK Corral, and
catch Frontier City's six live shows. Four thrilling
coasters, The Hangman—a thrilling freefall ride,
Renegade Rapids river raft ride, the perilous Tomahawk
and MindBender, and the Mystery River Log Flume. Big
fun for little mavericks at Paul Bunyan's Tiny Timber
Town. Lots of outdoor concerts by legendary artists and
other special events. (I-35 North, Exit
122nd St.) Hours: Open May-Oct.
JASMINE MORAN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
1714 Highway 9 W. Seminole • 405-382-0950
A special hands-on museum where 3 to 12 year olds
“become” TV anchors, doctors, medics, judges, artists,
pilots, firefighters and much more. Be amazed at the
13,500-gallon aquarium filled with aquatic life. The place
in Oklahoma where kids “play to learn” and adults “learn to
play.” (East of OKC on 1-40 at Seminole exit #200, 9 miles south
to Highway 9, then 1 mile west.) Hours: Tues-Sat 10-5; Sun 1-5. Closed Monday and
major holidays. Admission: $6
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MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS
100 Myriad Gardens • 297-3995
The Myriad Botanical Gardens is a 17-acre oasis in
the heart of downtown. The centerpiece of the gardens is the seven-story Crystal Bridge Tropical
Conservatory, featuring a fascinating collection
of palm trees, flowers and exotic plants from
across the globe. Hours: Mon-Sat 9-6; Sun 12-6.
Admission to Crystal Bridge: $6, adults; $5 seniors
62+ and students; $4 Groups of 20+ $3 children
(4-12); 3 & under, free.
Outdoor grounds: Free.
NATIONAL COWBOY AND WESTERN HERITAGE
CENTER MUSEUM • 1700 NE 63rd • 478-2250
The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
preserves the rugged individualism and romantic spirit of the frontier. This popular visitor attraction features a superlative collection of classic and contemporary Western art, including works by Charles Russell,
Frederic Remington, and the famous 18-foot sculpture,
The End of the Trail. New historical galleries include the
American Cowboy Gallery, the American Rodeo Gallery,
Western Performer’s Gallery and Prosperity Junction, a re-created
authentic western town. Visitors of all ages enjoy an adventure into the Old West at this
national memorial to the American cowboy. Hours: Open 9-5 7 days a week except
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Admission: adults $8.50, senior citizens $7,
children ages 6-12 $4, children under 6 are free.
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OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL
620 N Harvey • 235-3313
The Oklahoma City National Memorial remembers
those who lost their lives in the tragic bombing the
Alfred P. Murrah Building on April 19, 1995. The
outdoor symbolic memorial, stands on a three-acre
site that includes remnants of the original building
destroyed in 1995, is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year. Admission to outdoor symbolic memorial is free.
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OKLAHOMA CITY MUSEUM OF ART
415 Couch Drive • 236-3100
The new Oklahoma City Museum of Art in the Donald
W. Reynolds Visual Arts Center is a 110,000 sq. ft.
facility featuring 15 exhibition galleries, an education
center, a 250-seat theater, cafe, store and
library/resource center. Programs include world-class
traveling exhibitions, comprehensive film programs
and a variety of family activities. The commissioned
55 ft. signature sculpture by world renowned glass
artist Dale Chihuly serves as a beacon for the museum
and downtown. Hours: Tues-Sat 10-5; Thurs 10-9; Sun
12-5. Admission: Adults $9; Senior (62+), Students and
Children $7; Children under 5 Free.
OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL MUSEUM
620 N Harvey • 235-3313
The museum, housed in the historic Journal Record
Building that was damaged by the blast, is adjacent to
the symbolic memorial, provides visitors with an experience beyond what they see at the memorial monument. The storyline is presented in ten chapters beginning in Oklahoma City the morning of the bombing,
the moments immediately following the blast, through
the 16 days of rescue and recovery, and to the rebuilding of Oklahoma City. The story is told through exhibits
and recorded narratives from victims’ family members,
survivors, rescue workers and others. Hours: Museum MonSat 9–6; Sun 1–6. Museum Admission: Adults $8; Senior (62+)
$7; Student (6-17) $6; Children under 5 Free
OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO
2101 NE 50th • 424-3344
Recognized by Child Magazine as one of the top three
family-friendly zoos in the nation Family favorites
include the Centennial Choo Choo, Safari Tram Tour,
the Fins and Feathers Show and our seasonal, interactive bird adventure: Explorikeet Adventure. The Zoo
offers picnic areas, The Canopy Food Court, Safari
Gifts and services including wheelchair and stroller
rental. The Zoo is open everyday except for
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Hours are
9-6 from Memorial Day through Labor Day and 9-5from
September through May. Admission for adults ages 12-64 is $7.
Children ages 3-11 and seniors 65 and older are $4. Children 2 and under are free.
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WHITE WATER BAY
3908 W. Reno • 943-9687
Over 30 water rides, slides, pools and activities. Try
Cannonball Falls, a slide that fires you into the water
after a six-foot drop. Brave the waves in the Wave Pool
or challenge the seven story Bermuda Triangle's three
water slides. Then there's the four-person Big Kahuna
raft ride, and the 65-foot freefall Acapulco Cliff Dive.
Float down the lazy Castaway Creek. There's a Kids
Kove soft-play area (with room for the parents, too.).
Hours: Open daily thru Aug 17; Weekends until Sept 7.
Park opens 10:30 a.m.; closing times vary. Admission:
Adults $22.99 + tax; Senior Citizens $14.99, under 48" tall
$16.99; Children 2 and under free.
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OMNIPLEX
2100 NE 52nd • 602-OMNI
Discover new worlds and galaxies, explore the sciences
and arts, relive the past and peer into the future. The
complex houses several museums, a planetarium, galleries,
gardens and greenhouses and also features a museum
store for one-of-a-kind gifts. Several museums are all
located in the Omniplex, including the Kirkpatrick
Science and Air Space Museum, Red Earth Indian
Center, and the International Photography Hall of Fame
and Museum, where you can experience fascinating
exhibitions of some of the world’s most influential photographic artists. Now open is the state's first 70 mm IWERKS
movie theater, OmniDome! Hours: Tues-Sat 9-6; Sun12-6; Closed
Mon. Admission: Adults $7.50 + tax; Senior Citizens $6.75; Children 3-12, $6.
If you’re looking for a steak that will linger in your memory, Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse should be your
destination. As soon as you walk in the door, you’ll
know you have come to the right place. It looks and
smells like a steakhouse should and features a
remarkable value for great food and excellent
service.
Just about every full service restaurant serves steak,
and it tastes the same no matter where you choose to order
it.... except for Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse. In a city where
steaks are serious business, Mickey Mantle’s occupies a
prime slot - one of the best in the city.
The atmosphere is sizzling steakhouse; always busy, always
something going on. It is the place to go when you’re aiming
to impress. The flashy, bustling Bricktown location makes it a
regular stop for locals and conventioneers. The bar is packed
nightly with businessmen in dark suits, young concertgoers,
sports figures, sports fans and everything in between.
Mickey Mantle’s is a classic steakhouse with a
contemporary American flair in both menu and design. This
dramatic 10,000 square foot restaurant dazzles with a
compelling contemporary chef-driven menu, highlighted by
the creations of Executive Chef Daniel Nemec, and delivers a
sizzling dining and social experience. The restaurant has
proven itself to be a social hot spot for a stylish and celebrity
crowd, not to mention very successful business enterprises.
Mickey Mantle’s is a restaurant for today, where you can sit
down in jeans or a suit and enjoy something as simple as the
restaurant’s signature Fried Pickle Chips, a steak in the
Mickey’s Mantle’s tradition, or any of the other
contemporary American dishes. You can feast on one of the
best steaks in Oklahoma or enjoy a lighter meal -groups of people with different tastes can each get something to suit them.
Named for baseball great Mickey Mantle, the restaurant
serves prime steaks, fresh seafood and fine wines in a warm
and inviting setting. Simple food
is the best, and the hardest to
produce. Mickey Mantle’s
menu focuses on a high-quality
ingredient base, flavorful and
fresh every day. While steaks
and chops in the
Mickey Mantle’s
tradition are
headliners, equal billing is given to seafood and lighter fare.
Mickey Mantle’s proves once again that simple, unadorned
American food prepared with care and attention to details can
be as good as any cuisine on earth.
Living up to that standard, Mickey Mantle’s showcases some
of the best beef in the country. Just like the legend himself,
they strive to hit a homerun for every guest. An all-time
Oklahoma City favorite, the striking restaurant draws a varied
crowd of diners – locals and visitors alike - eager to sample
some the best cuisine and superior service in Oklahoma, not
to mention excellent, hand-cut USDA prime steaks.
Mickey Mantle's also offers an extensive wine list with over
150 quality selections focusing on American wines chosen for
their compatibility with the menu, a judicious selection of lesserpriced wines, all served in delightfully thin wine glasses.
House specialties are too many to list, but stalwarts include
their carefully edited selection of prime beef that includes a
Cowboy Cut bone-in rib-eye steak; Pepper Steak, a prime
filet mignon pressed in cracked peppercorns with cognac
pepper sauce; Prime New York Strip; Tournedos Oscar
topped with crab, béarnaise and asparagus, and a brilliant
porterhouse.
Along with its mouthwatering selection of prime steaks,
Mickey Mantle’s also serves the freshest seafood in
Oklahoma City. From Shrimp Scampi and the Grilled Salmon
Filet to Ahi Tuna Steak, Lobster and Alaskan King Crab
Legs, there is something on the menu for every taste.
The professional wait staff, groomed to be both attentive
and courteous, add to make this one truly unforgettable
dining experience. The service is exceptional – from helping
to choose the right cut, preparation and degree of doneness –
to making knowledgeable selections and pairings from the
wine list – the service is impeccable.
No evening at Mickey Mantle’s is complete without a taste
of one of the restaurant’s signature house made desserts,
including a creamy chocolate mousse, crème brulee, or the
always-favorite chocolate cake.
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, entertaining
clients, or simply having dinner with family and friends, there
is just no better place to taste and enjoy an unparalleled
dining experience than Mickey Mantle’s.
The restaurant, open for dinner daily at 5 p.m., offers a fullservice bar, open daily at 4:30 p.m., private dining rooms and
valet parking for guests. Reservations are recommended and
may be made by calling 405-272-0777.
Oklahoma City KEY •
March
2007
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Entertainment Districts
Entertainment Districts
AS YOU
ENJOY SHOPPING , DINING AND SIGHTSEEING , YOUR PATH WILL
LIKELY CROSS ONE OF THESE ‘ MUST SEE ’ NEIGHBORHOODS .
ADVENTURE
DISTRICT
The Adventure District is
the destination for entertainment the entire family
will enjoy. Located at the
crossroads of I-44 and I-35
in northeast Oklahoma
City, the district features
Oklahoma’s most outstanding visitor attractions. The
district includes eight
attractions within a stones
throw of one another.
Attractions include Coles
Garden, the National
Cowboy and Western
Heritage Museum,
National Softball Hall of
Fame, Oklahoma
Firefighters Museum,
Oklahoma City Zoo,
Omniplex, Remington
Park, and Tinseltown USA.
BRICKTOWN HISTORIC
DISTRICT
Just east of Downtown is
Bricktown, Oklahoma
City's renovated warehouse district. When the
area was built back at the
turn of the century, bricks
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made from Oklahoma's
famous dark red earth
were the most plentiful
building material available.
Today, those bricks provide the signature look to
Bricktown, which has
become OKC's biggest hot
spot for fine restaurants,
clubs, galleries and shops,
including Oklahoma's first
microbrewery. Tour boats
chug down the Bricktown
Canal, a mile-long pedestrian waterway that cuts
through the heart of
Bricktown, turns south at
the Ballpark, past water
falls and fountains to the
new Harkins Theatres and
Bass Pro Shops. Currently
under construction is the
Centennial Crossing, a
larger-than-life sculpture
depicting the Oklahoma
Land Run. When complete,
for the Oklahoma Centennial in 2007, it will consist
of 45 figures depicting
land run participants on
their way to stake claims
in the new territory.
OKLAHOMA CITY
ARTS DISTRICT
As the majestic Myriad
Botanical Gardens and the
multi-faceted Stage Center
- home of several theater
companies - remain major
anchor attractions for the
Arts District, several new
venues have recently
opened. The Civic Center
Music Hall reopened its
doors in September 2001,
presenting a classic
ambiance from stainless
steel accents to authentic
art deco chandeliers for all
to admire. The state-of-the
art facility showcases performances from ballet to
Broadway. The Oklahoma
City Museum of Art houses the largest glass sculpture by artist Dale Chihuly.
Standing nearly 55 feet tall
with over 2,400 pieces of
glass, the sculpture shines
as a beacon from the front
atrium of the museum. The
museum also showcases
numerous other exhibits as
well as an impressive
classic film library.
PASEO
DISTRICT
The Historic Paseo District
is a part of Oklahoma City
that time forgot - but the
arts remembered. The
gateway to this historic
district is considered to be
NW 30th and Shartel. The
Paseo was built in 1929 as
the first commercial shop-
ping district north of
downtown Oklahoma City.
This little Spanish village
with its stucco buildings
and clay tile roofs is the
home of Oklahoma City's
artists' community. On
this little tree lined street
you will find painters, potters, photographers, writers, and actors. Within the
two blocks of the Paseo
you can visit a stained
glass works, a pottery studio, watch a painter at
work, see a performance of
a children's theater group,
have dinner, and shop.
STOCKYARDS
DISTRICT
If you want to see a little
of the real West of today,
mosey on down to
Stockyards City, a few
minutes west of downtown. Home to the world’s
largest stocker/feeder livestock market, Stockyards
City is the "genuine article" and a "must see." For
over 80 years, Stockyards
City has continually
offered the kind of quality
products and services
which are synonymous
with the heritage of the
West. A 'must do' in the
Stockyards is Cattlemen's
Steakhouse, Oklahoma's
oldest continually operating restaurant. After a
great steak, take time to
browse the western wear
and specialty shops lining
the streets, complete with
jeans (Wranglers is the
brand of choice), wide
selection of boots, hats,
dusters, spurs and belt
buckles the size of hubcaps. If you can't find what
you need off the shelf,
there are highly skilled
artisans ready to custom
make whatever you need.
You won't find any “My
parents went to Stockyard
City and all I got was this
lousy T-shirt” shirts or
Elvis salt and pepper shakers, but you will leave
knowing what a real steak
tastes like, and that real
boots don't come from
Bloomingdale's.
WESTERN AVENUE
DISTRICT
Just north of downtown,
beginning at 36th street
and continuing north to
Wilshire, this historic area
is an eclectic collection of
restaurants, antique shops,
home furnishing specialty
stores, personal services,
art galleries and retail
shops. Frequently referred
to by locals as "Restaurant
Row", Western Avenue
features almost every
cuisine at trendy
establishments ranging
from casual to elegant.
Western Avenue is an older
commercial strip that still
maintains some of its
1940’s atmosphere with
the feel and charm of a
small town main street.
The district also features
unique shopping
opportunities with hip
stores, antique stores,
boutiques, galleries, spas
and upscale shopping.
Independently owned
restaurants and clubs, live
music, entertainment and
shopping make this area a
fun place to browse.
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The Oklahoma City Museum of Art provides visitors an
opportunity to see the largest and most comprehensive,
permanent collection of Chihuly glass in the world. Dale
Chihuly: An Inaugural Exhibition features 18 groupings of
work and installations, including a 55 foot sculpture in the
Museum’s 3 story atrium, the tallest single Chihuly sculpture
in the world. A special traveling exhibit, NAPOLÉON An
Intimate Portrait, features an extraordinary collection from
world renowned Napoleon authority and author, Pierre-Jean
Chalençon. The exhibit showcases rare, personal belongings
of Napoléon, as well as some of the most famous depictions of
the controversial military leader. The Museum’s hours are
Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday from 10
a.m. – 9 p.m., and Sundays from Noon to 5 p.m. For more
information, please call (405)236-3100, or visit online at
www.okcmoa.com.
The Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum
honors those who were forever impacted by the bombing on
April 19, 1995. The outdoor memorial sits on a three-acre site
that includes remnants of the original Alfred P. Marrah
Building, and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The
museum is located adjacent to the memorial, inside the historic
Journal Record Building. Damaged by the blast, the museum
provides visitors with an experience beyond what they see at
the memorial monument. This month, visitors can view a special exhibit on Abraham Lincoln. The special exhibit,
Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War, takes visitors on
a tense and exciting reconstruction illustrating how Lincoln
succeeded in saving our Nation in its darkest days. The
Museum is open Monday – Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and
Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Ticket sales end daily at 5 p.m.
For more information, please call (405)235-3313, or visit
www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org.
The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
invites visitors of all ages to venture into the Old West to
celebrate the history of the American cowboy. Historical
galleries include the American Cowboy, American Rodeo,
Western Performers, and Prosperity Junction, a recreated
authentic western town. A special exhibit, entitled Pinturas de
Fe: The Retablo Tradition in Mexico and New Mexico,
presents the popular Hispanic religious art tradition of retablos,
which began in Mexico and the American Southwest in the
18th century. The Museum’s hours of
operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days
a week. For more information, please call
(405)478-2250, or visit www.nationalcowboymuseum.com.
CALENDAR
OF
EVENTS
E V E N T S • T H E AT R E • E X H I B I T S • F E S T I VA L S • S H O W S • E Q U I N E
ONGOING EVENTS
ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Thru 3/8 Greece: Secrets of the PastOmniDome Theater at Omniplex Science
Museum-405-602-OMNI
www.omniplex.org
Thru 3/15 “The Prairie Landsman” by
David Halpern-Oklahoma History Center405-522-5248 www.okhistorycenter.org
Thru 3/25 Indian Modernism: Selections
from Silberman Collection-National
Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum478-2250 www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
Thru 3/31 The Eagle in American Indian
Art & Custom: An Oklahoman Centennial
Exhibition Red Earth Museum at Omniplex 405-427-5228 www.redearth.org
Thru 3/31 Dr. Pepper Vending Machine
Contest-Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical
Garden-405-424-3344 www.okczoo.com
Thru 4/1 Film: Brett Weston:
Photographer-Fred Jones Jr. Museum of
Art-Norman-405-325-3272
www.ou.edu/fjjma
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Thru 4/29 Napoleon: An Intimate PortraitOklahoma City Museum of Art-235-6262
www.okcmoa.com
Thru 4/29 Pinturas de Fe: The Retablo
Tradition in Mexico and New MexicoNational Cowboy & Western Heritage
Museum-405-478-2250 www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
Thru 6/3 Planetarium Show-Ring World 2Omniplex Science Museum- 602-OMNI
www.omniplex.org
Thru 6/30 ExploraZone Exhibit-Omniplex
Science Museum-602-OMNI www.omniplex.org
Thru 7/29 OK Rocks! Rock and Crystal
Exhibition-Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum
of Natural History, OU Campus-Norman405-325-4712 www.snomnh.ou.edu
Thru 7/29 Young Eyes On an Old World:
Galapagos Photographs by Leah Dile-Sam
Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural
History, OU Campus-Norman-325-4712
www.snomnh.ou.edu
Thru 8/31 Richardson’s Fractal Art
Exhibition-Omniplex Science Museum405-602-OMNI www.omniplex.org
Thru 9/30 Perspectives: Revealing
Wonder and Relevance in the Eye of a
Child-Omniplex Science Museum-405602-OMNI www.omniplex.org
Thru 12/31 “The Prairie Landsman” by
David Halpern-Oklahoma History Center405-522-5248 www.okhistorycenter.org
Thru 12/31 Rushes to Statehood: The
Oklahoma National Cowboy & Western
Heritage
Museum-405-478-2250
www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
Thru 12/31 Aviation Artwork ExhibitionOmniplex Science Museum-602-OMNI
www.omniplex.org
Thru 12/31 One Game-All ScienceOmniplex Science Museum-602-OMNI
www.omniplex.org
MARCH
3/1 Create an Artistic Wildlife HabitatSam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural
History-Norman-405-325-4712
www.snomnh.ou.edu
3/1 CHL Hockey-Oklahoma City Blazers
vs. Austin Ice Bats- 7:05pm - Ford Center
405-235-PUCK or www.okcblazers.com
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3/1-22 The Art of Tai Chi Yoga-Oklahoma
Museum of Art-235-6262 - www.okcmoa.com
3/5 Eric Clapton with guests The Robert
Cray Band-Ford Center- 405-235-8288
www.okfordcenter.com
3/7 Gadget Trees-Omniplex Science
Museum- 602-OMNI - www.omniplex.org
3/1-31 Territorial Farm Program-Harn
Homestead-405-235-4058
www.harnhomestead.com
3/8-10 St. Scarlet-Stage Center-232-6500
www.carpentersquare.com
3/2-25 Anton in Show Business-Oklahoma
City Theatre Co.-Civic Center Music Hall405-297-2584 www.okccivicenter.com
3/6-11 Phillips 66 Big 12 Basketball
Championship-Ford & Cox Convention
Center-235-8288 www.okfordcenter.com
or www.coxconventioncenter.com
3/2-25 Oklahoma Youth Expo western Art
Show-National Cowboy & Western
HeritageMuseum-405-478-2250
w w w. n a t i o n a l c o w b o y m u s e u m . o r g
3/9-6/3 Quarter Horse Racing SeasonRemington Park Racing Casino405-424-1000 www.remingtonpark.com
3/3 Heavenly Music-OKC PhilharmonicCivic Center Music Hall-405-232-7575
www.okcphilharmonic.org
3/3 CHL Hockey- Oklahoma City Blazers
vs. Wichita Thunder- 7:35 pm. - Ford
Center-235-PUCK www.okcblazers.com
3/4 NBA Basketball-New Orleans/
Oklahoma City Hornets vs. Utah Jazz6pm-Ford Center-208-4667 www.hornets.com
3/9-11
Wrangler
Timed
Event
Championship-Lazy E Arena-Guthrie405-282-RIDE www.lazye.com
3/9-4/28 An Oklahoma PerspectiveUntitled (Art Space)-815-9995 - www.1ne3.org
3/9-12/3 Hurricane on the Bayou OmniDome
Theater - 602-DOME www.omniplex.org
3/12 Red Hot Chili Peppers – Cox
Convention Center - 405-235-8288
www.coxconventioncenter.com
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3/1-4 St. Scarlet-Stage Center-232-6500
3/13 Lecture: Brett Weston Archive-Fred
Jones Jr. Museum of Art- Norman-405325-3272 www.ou.edu/fjjma
Oklahoma City Hornets vs. New Jersey
Nets-7pm-Ford
Center-405-235-8288
www.okfordcenter.com
3/13-18 Man of La Mancha-Celebrity
Attractions-Civic Center Music Hall405-297-2584 www.okccivicenter.com
3/15-16 Cirque du Soleil – Ford Center405-235-8288 www.okfordcenter.com
3/16-18 USTRC Winter Classic Team
RopingLazy
E
Arena-Guthrie405-282-1947 www.guthrieok.com
vs. Tulsa Oilers-7:35pm -Ford Center
235-PUCK www.okcblazers.com
3/17-4/19 The Eye Site-Oklahoma History
Center-522-5248 www.okhistorycenter.org
vs. Amarillo Gorillas-3pm-Ford Center
405-235-PUCK www.okcblazers.com
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Oklahoma City Hornets vs. Boston Celtics7pm-Ford Center-208-4667 www.hornets.com
3/19-25 Munch Madness at the ZooOklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden405-425-0218 www.okzoo.com
3/20 Tuesdays At Sundown-New Mexican
Religious Art in the Context of the
Penitente
Brotherhood-405-478-2250
www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
3/21 Evanescence with special guests
Chevelle and Finger Eleven-7pm-Ford Cntr. 405-235-8288 www.okfordcenter.com
3/22 Hal Holbrook in “Mark Twain
Tonight!”-Rose State-Midwest City405-297-2584 www.okcciviccenter.com
vs. Memphis Riverkings-7:05pm-Ford
C e n t e r - 4 0 5 - 2 3 5 - P U C K
www.okcblazers.com
3/23 The Who In Concert – Ford Center405-235-8288 www.okfordcenter.com
3/23-24 Picnic-Stage Center-405-232-6500
3/23-24 The Great Music of New Orleans
& Louis Armstrong-OKC PhilharmonicCivic Center Music Hall-405-232-7575
www.okcphilharmnic.org
vs. Wichita Thunder-7:35 pm-Ford Center405-235-PUCKS www.okcblazers.com
03/25 Oklahoma Futurity-Remington Park
Racing Casino- 405-424-1000
www.remingtonpark.com
3/25
NBA
Basketball-New
Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets vs.
Houston Rockets-2:30pm-405-235-PUCK
www.okcblazers.com
3/27 The Rose Ensemble-Oklahoma City
Community College Theatre405-682-7579 www.occc.edu/cas
Oklahoma City Hornets vs. Dallas
Mavericks-7pm-Ford Center-405-2084667www.hornets.com
3/28 Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Spring Lecture Series-Sam Noble
Oklahoma Museum of Natural HistoryNorman-325-4712 www.snomnh.ou.edu
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3/29 Tool in Concert – Ford Center-405235-8288 www.okfordcenter.com
3/29-4/1 Sesame Street: Elmo Makes
Music-Cox Convention Center-405-2358288 www.coxconventioncenter.com
3/30 Larry the Cable Guy-Ford Center-405235-8288 www.okfordcenter.com
3/30-31 Picnic-Stage Center-405-232-6500
3/30-4/1 Medieval Fair-Reaves ParkNorman-800-767-7260 www.medievalfair.org
3/31
Muse-a-Palooza-Sam
Noble
Oklahoma Museum of Natural HistoryNorman- 325-4712 www.snomnh.ou.edu
3/31 Opening Weekend at Frontier CityFrontier City-478-2412 www.sixflags.com
3/31
NBA
Basketball-New
Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets vs. New
York Knicks-7pm-Ford Center-405-2084667 www.hornets.com
3/31 To Music-OKC Philharmonic-Civic
Center
Music
Hall-405-232-7575
www.okcphilharmonic.org
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B A R B E C U E • S T E A K S • S E A F O O D • C R E O L E • M E X I C A N • I TA L I A N
RESTAURANTS
ABUELO’S MEXICAN FOOD EMBASSY
117 E. Sheridan in Bricktown, 235-1422
3001 West Memorial Road, 755-2680
Walking into Abuelo’s is like stepping into
Old Mexico - in a very posh part of town.
From the award-winning recipes to the
magnificent interior courtyard, Abuelo's is
truly the best of Mexico.
BOURBON STREET CAFE
100 E. California Ave. Bricktown • 232-6666
New Orleans style seafood, steaks and pasta in
a French Quarter atmosphere. A delightful dining experience inside or the patio on the canal.
CAFÉ DO BRASIL
440 N.W. 11th • 525-9779
Authentic Brazilian cuisine six blocks north
of the National Memorial in Downtown
OKC. Brazilian steak and seafood dishes
with a unique flare. Enjoy live music on the
weekends or watch the sunset from the
upstairs patio while sipping an exotic South
American mixed drink. Café do Brasil also
offers delicious weekend brunches.
CAJUN KITCHEN
1920 S. Meridian • 688-9888
A quick, casual restaurant featuring the best
line-up of poor-boy sandwiches in OKC and
Cajun specialties including Crawfish
Ettouffee, Shrimp Pearl, Chicken and
Andouille Jambalaya and more.
CATTLEMEN’S STEAKHOUSE
1309 S. Agnew Ave. Stockyards • 236-0416
Open since 1910 and located at the edge of
Stockyard City, Cattlemen’s Steakhouse features
first-rate beef, hand cut & aged on the premises.
CIMARRON STEAK HOUSE
201 N. Meridian • 948-7778
Cimarron is the biggest Steak House in
Oklahoma City, (big in size, not in price). You
can get steak, chicken, ribs or seafood cooked
over an open mesquite fire. They also feature
a large dance floor and have live Country
Western bands on Saturday nights.
CRABTOWN
303 East Sheridan, Bricktown • 232-7227
Bricktown’s original seafood restaurant,
featuring a variety of crab appetizers, crab
dinners and seafood, steaks, chicken and pasta.
EARL’S RIB PALACE
6816 N. Western • 843-9922
4414 N. Reno • 949-1220
216 Johnny Bench, Bricktown • 272-9898
2121 S. Broadway, Edmond • 715-1166
Featuring a wide selection of slowly cooked
hickory smoked meats with homemade side
orders. Southern style barbeque in the true
Oklahoma fashion. Also featuring, half pound
char-broiled cheese burger and famous hot wings.
LA LUNA MEXICAN CAFÉ
RENO & WALKER, OKC • 235-9596
CAMPUS CORNER NORMAN • 329-9596
For truly authentic Mexican food, don’t miss
out on a meal at La Luna. Featuring some of
the best fajitas in OKC as well as plenty of ice
cold beer and margaritas.
KONA RANCH STEAKHOUSE
2037 SOUTH MERIDIAN • 681-1000
One of Oklahoma City’s best-kept secrets,
Kona Ranch features corn fed, specifically
aged USDA Choice steaks, skillfully broiled
to your liking. Kona specialties include
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volcano onions, coconut shrimp, smoked
prime rib and smoked turkey.
MICKEY MANTLE’S STEAKHOUSE
No. 7 Mickey Mantle Drive
Bricktown • 272-0777
The Oklahoma Legend continues! Serving the
finest cuts of aged USDA prime steaks, lobster
and fresh seafood. Extensive wine list and live
entertainment is featured in the lounge.
NONNA’S EURO-AMERICAN
RISTORANTE AND BAR
1 Mickey Mantle Drive, Bricktown • 235-4410
Nonna’s, located in the “Heart of Bricktown”
in a 90+ year old warehouse is 3 floors of part
art gallery, part bakery, part fine dining, and
pure fun! From top to bottom it offers an
eclectic atmosphere featuring Euro-American
cuisine. And don’t forget the beautiful
…Purple Bar.
ON THE BORDER
120 South Meridian • 942-1100
A border is a special place where the best of
two worlds blend together. Traditions merge.
From our mesquite-grilled favorites to our
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famous Borderita GrandeTM and Mercedes
Margaritas, On The Border's Mexican food
and drinks create an experience that is anything but ordinary.
PEARL’S OYSTER BAR
928 N.W. 63rd • 848-8008
2125 S.W. 74th • 682-1500
Consistently voted Oklahoma City’s #1
seafood restaurant. Pearl’s has become an
OKC tradition with its upbeat tempo, sleek
interior and New Orleans style Cajun entrees.
ROCOCO RESTAURANT & FINE WINE
2824 N. Pennsylvania • 528-2824
Chef owned and operated, Rococo’s features
steaks, seafood, pasta, and an exquisite roast
rack of lamb. Rococo’s boasts a progressive
wine list that is affordable and compliments
the restaurant’s innovative cuisine. Owner
Bruce Rinehart moved from Boston in 2003,
specifically with the intention of opening a
great “east coast style” restaurant. He succeeded
in creating one of the best in the nation.
SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE
101 E. Sheridan Ave. Bricktown • 235-0402
Every day they roll hundreds of meatballs by
hand, prepare sauces from scratch, & layer
lasagna with fresh meats, cheeses, noodles,
spices, & sauce.
TOBY KEITH’S “I LOVE THIS BAR & GRILL
310 Johnny Bench Drive • Bricktown 231-0254
Welcome! Kick up your heels and head down
to the best honky-tonk in town. Enjoy over
100 pieces of Toby Keith memorabilia including signed guitars, platinum records and clothing Keith wore in videos. Take a seat on one of
our "Redneck Loveseats" and get ready to
Love This Bar and Grill. Open 3p.m. daily;
11a.m. on Fridays & Saturdays.
TRAPPER’S FISHCAMP AND GRILL
4300 West Reno • 943-9111
From the grizzly bear in the entry to the live
alligator inside, you’ll love the outrageous
décor. Dive into Gulf Coast specialties including seafood, fish, steaks and prime rib.
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CLUBS & ENTERTAINMENT
CITYWALK
70 North Oklahoma • Bricktown • 232-9255
9 clubs in one, 9 times the fun. Citywalk offers
the perfect destination for even the most
discriminating clubgoers. From country and
western to top 40, techno to discotech, and
dueling pianos to karaoke. Arrive early or
expect a wait. Open FRI thru Sat nights.
LIT BAR GALLERY ROOFTOP
208 E. Sheridan • 602-6246
Sophisticated and modern, LiT’s mixed
drinks, architecture, and artwork set this
Bricktown lounge apart from the rest. LiT has
been featured in several national periodicals,
including Southern Living Magazine (2004)
and Architectural Record (2003). One of
LiT’s specialty drink, the “Red Lemon,” was
declared one of the best mixed drinks in
“Shaken & Stirred,” published by the NY
Times. LiT co-sponsors a monthly independent
film screening, called SpotLiT, in collaboration
with the Dead Center Film Group. LiT also
features Bricktown’s only hookah bar.
The Western Avenue District is filled with some of the most unique shops and
restaurants in Oklahoma City. Conveniently located just minutes from almost every hotel
in Oklahoma City, visitors will find that Western Avenue is like no other shopping and
dining experience in the area.
The District is surrounded by beautiful, older neighborhoods
that offer an abundance of charm and heritage. Nestled
in between Crown Heights and Nichols Hills, many
of these neighborhoods are historic preservation
districts.
Shoppers will love Western Avenue’s wide selection
of specialty stores, from antiques, to clothing, to
cosmetics, to home décor, to art galleries, to eductional
toys. Whether you’re a window browser or certified
shopper, Western Avenue has an exciting blend of
stores that will interest all ages.
Western Avenue retailers are unique. In one store,
you may stumble upon a rare treasure that cannot
be found anywhere else, while in another store,
you may discover exclusive clothing lines or
enamelware that are typically reserved for Madison Avenue. Whichever your preference,
the District thrives because it attracts a diverse mix of shoppers, conservative and chic.
Shopping outings are meant to be savored, not rushed. That’s where Western Avenue
restaurants enter the picture. When you’re finished shopping for the day, or simply ready
to take a break, you may want to explore Western Avenue’s diverse selection of eating
establishments.
From American, to Asian, to French, to Italian, to Barbeque, Western Avenue restaurants
will satisfy almost any craving. If you’re searching for Swiss or Belgium chocolate, the
District has a candy store for you. If you’re yearning for a bread bakery, a gourmet
grocery store, a delicatessen, or a four-star restaurant, you will find it on Western Avenue.
During your visit, there may be times when you prefer to do nothing but sit back and
relax. We would suggest a smooth cappuccino or latte at one of Western Avenue’s
coffee shops. Or perhaps you would enjoy a glass of merlot as evening approaches. The
District has a number of wine bars and restaurants that serve a variety of fine wines.
Western Avenue is a perfect excursion during your stay in Oklahoma City. Western
Avenue runs north and south, between N.W. 36th and Wilshire Boulevard. If you’re
traveling on Interstate 44, simply take the Western Avenue Exit. Spend an afternoon or
an entire weekend shopping and eating on Western Avenue. For more information about
specific merchants, please visit www.visitwesternavenue.com.
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Visitors looking to experience
the feeling of the Old West are
encouraged to visit Stockyards City.
Located three short miles from
Downtown Oklahoma City, the
District is alive with Oklahoma history,
family friendly activities, and commerce.
The local businesses cater to clientele
from all over the world who are looking
for this one of a kind atmosphere.
Oklahoma City businessmen met with
the representative of the Nelson Morris
Company of Chicago in May 1909 to
propose building a packing house. The
cost of this venture included a $300,000
bonus and property concessions. (An
industrial district was formed and the
District’s first packing houses were
built.) “Packingtown” was formed
and one of Oklahoma City’s most
substantial and memorable building
booms had arrived.
The Oklahoma City Stockyards and its
meat packing plants were Oklahoma
City's first major industrial businesses
and generated the greatest demand of
labor ever seen in the Oklahoma City
area. The Oklahoma National Stockyards
Company began operating as a public
livestock market in October of 1910.
Morris & Co. (Armour Meats) opened a
large meat packing plant adjacent to the
stockyards. In 1911, Schwartzchild &
Sulzberger (Wilson Foods) opened a
similar processing plant. With the
introduction of the Morris & Co. and
Schwartzhild & Sulzberger investments,
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of approximately $3.5 million, 2,400 new jobs became available in a city with a
population of 60,000.
In the first five years of operation, the volume of livestock handling increased by 130%.
By 1966, the Oklahoma National Stock Yards Company had become the 6th largest
market in the nation, generating a sum of $125 million annually on the basis of the
number of livestock handled. The stockyards took the nation's lead in cattle sales in 1973,
when 919,280 head of cattle passed through the gates of the Stockyards’ market. To date,
the Oklahoma National Stockyards still remains the largest stocker and feeder cattle
market in the world.
Many other businesses and job opportunities for Oklahomans were generated from the
opening of the Oklahoma City cattle market. A post office, a bank, hotels, restaurants,
and other businesses needed to support the growing city
were soon established in the “Packing Town” area. The
businesses established during the stockyard boom,
maintain the romantic, rugged, flavor of the Old
West. Brick sidewalks, period lighting, and the
nostalgic “Heading to Market” bronze statue add
reminiscent accents of a by-gone era.
The Stockyards’ restaurants still serve some of the
best steaks in the area. In fact, eating a steak at
Cattlemen’s was listed in the popular book, “1,000
Things to Do Before You Die,” a New York Times
Bestseller by Patricia Schultz. The western gear and
apparel stores still boast the American cowboy way of
life: friendly, tough, and made to last. Visitors can also
meet Western Artist Jack Wells in his art studio or
enjoy a Saturday night listening to live country music
performances at the Rodeo Opry. The colorful, working
world of the Oklahoma National Stockyards provides a
glimpse into the unique history of the District and the
solid foundation upon which it was built.
There is nothing like experiencing Stockyards City
first hand. Stockyards City is located three miles from
Downtown Oklahoma City. From Downtown, visitors
may take Interstate 40 west for 2.5 miles to the Agnew/Villa
Exit. After exiting, turn left on Agnew and drive 1/2 mile south
until reaching Stockyards City. For more information, visitors
may contact (405) 235-7267.
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S H O P P I N G • A N T I Q U E S • S P E C I A LT Y R E TA I L • W E S T E R N W E A R
SHOPPING
ANTIQUES
ANTIQUE HOUSE
4409 N. MERIDIAN 495-2221 OR 659-2182
This Oklahoma City treasure features one of
the largest heirloom linen collections in
Oklahoma. Open since 1973, the Antique
House buys and sells a wide variety of fine
antiques, beautiful 1920’s figurines, china,
silver, lamps, and furniture. The staff prides
itself in providing personalized attention to
every customer. While at the Antique House,
be sure to check the Finicky Lady Boutique,
and enjoy lunch at the Rose Garden Tea Room.
23RD STREET ANTIQUE MALL
3023 N.W. 23rd • 947-3800
Nearly 100 of the finest antique dealers in
this part of the country display their wares in
the 11,000 square foot building. Whether you
are shopping for a gift or a one-of-a kind
keepsake - you'll find it here. Featuring oak
and primitive furniture, glassware, pottery,
art glass, lamps, clocks, radio's and toys.
ART GALLERIES
THE HOWELL GALLERY
6432 North Western Avenue • 840-4437
The Howell Gallery represents fine original art
by regionally and nationally recognized artists
together with exciting works by new emerging
artists. Paintings in oil, watercolor, pastel, and
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acrylic mediums are featured together with
bronzes, hand-blown glass, ceramic, stone and
marble work, and unique wood turnings. Visit
our gallery Monday through Friday 10am to
5pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm or visit us
online at www.howellgallery.com
RETAIL AND SPECIALTY
LOREC RANCH
11702 N. I-35 Service Road - 478-2023
Good things are made one piece at a time.
Make your home Cowboy Chic with our
Luxurious Leather, Hand Carved Pine furniture, and truly unique accessories. Enhance
your patio with our huge selection of
Chimeneas, Pottery, and Wrought Iron furniture. Saddle up your horse and ride over to
the Ranch for an array of Armoires, Hutches,
Pine Harvest Dining Tables, Entertainment
Centers, Beds, and one of a kind Antiques.
Open 7 days a week 10am – 7p.m. Monday
thru Saturday and 11am – 6pm Sunday. Come
visit us south of 122nd Street on the east side
of Interstate 35. Or, you can keep your pony
in the barn and shop in the convenience of
your own home at www.lorecranch.com
OKLAHOMA NATIVE ART AND JEWELRY
115 East California • Bricktown • 604-9800
Oklahoma Native Art and Jewelry is Oklahoma
City's premiere Native American unique arts
2227 Exchange • Stockyards • 232-0151
McClintock Heritage Collection manufactures boots, belts and wallets from exotic animal skins such as alligator, ostrich, caiman,
stingray, lizard, python, and eel, among others. The boots are hand constructed using an
age-old welt system, employing only the
highest quality materials throughout, and are
recognized as the best in the field for their
high quality workmanship.
SHEPLERS
812 S. Meridian • 947-6831
Western Wear and Sheplers have been synonymous for over 55 years. When we say
"World's Largest selection of western wear",
we mean the largest selection of: cowboy
boots, cowboy hats, men's and ladies' jeans,
work boots, western boots, western hats,
western shirts, western suits, western belts,
belt buckles, western décor, western wedding
and other western wear clothing items.
TENER'S
store. Nestled along the canal in Bricktown, it
houses the rare work of over 63 well-known Native
American artists and craftsmen. Authentic Native
American and Western artworks including
sculpture, jewelry, kachinas, Cherokee baskets,
handcrafted pottery, patinings and more.
PAINTED DOOR
124 E Sheridan • Bricktown • 235-4410.
Come and Enjoy a wonderful shopping experience at Painted Door, where everyone will
find the perfect gift for themselves and that
Special someone. From inside Nonna’s EuroAmerican Ristorante and Bar, the entrance to
Painted Door is located next to the Grand
Staircase, or just enter through the “Painted
Door” off Sheridan Avenue. Specialty gifts
and accessories at their finest!
SANTA FE COMPANY
4141 West Reno • 947-1990
Experience the finest in Southwest interiors and high- quality Mexican furniture
with upholstered, iron and other pieces.
Santa Fe Company features a wide variety
of lighting, rugs, tableware, pottery,
artifacts, art, bedding, other items for the
home, in addition to jewelry and gifts.
WESTERN WEAR
MCCLINTOCK HERITAGE COLLECTION
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4320 W. Reno • 946-5500
I-35 and 12th Street
Moore • 793-0900
3309 North Kickapoo
Shawnee • 275-8010
Since the 1930’s Tener's Western Outfitters
has offered cowboys and cowgirls the latest
styles in western wear, the best in name brand
choice. Teners is truly one of the most unique
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re you looking for the ultimate adrenaline rush? If
so, Pole Position Raceway in Oklahoma City is the
answer! The all-new state-of-the-art indoor karting center
is home to the fastest go karts in the area.
Pole Position Raceway has two full-size tracks that
allow you to speed up to 45 miles per hour with family
and friends, and do so with the comfort of heat and air
conditioning. These are not the karts you remember as
kids! These are real performance karts that are probably
the closest you will ever come to driving a real race car.
There’s also food, drinks, video games, pool tables, and
much more.
One of the unique qualities of Pole Position Raceway is
the SpeedSheet scoring system. Every racer receives a
copy of the results sheet that shows average lap time,
fastest lap time, overall position in the race, and how you
rank against everyone that’s ever spun laps here at Pole
Position Raceway.
“It’s an incredible scoring system,” says Oklahoma dirt
track legend Shane Carson. “It definitely adds to the whole
experience.” Pole Position Raceway is loaded with authentic
racing memorabilia and has more than a dozen flat screen
televisions that play the latest sporting events. Because the
karts use 20-horsepower electric motors, there are no toxic
fumes so you’re not gasping for fresh air.
It’s so cool that seven-time AMA Supercross Champion
Jeremy McGrath calls Pole Position Raceway “the ultimate
racing experience for family and friends!” If that’s not
enough, X-Games Freestyle Motocrosser Kenny Bartram
has said “I’ve been to a lot of kart tracks around the world
and there is nothing like Pole Position Raceway.” Former
Indy 500 racer Dominic Dobson says “I come to Pole
Position Raceway every chance I get and I always have a
lot of fun!”
Prices start at $15 per session and there are also three
different race packages (Pole Position Challenge, Grand
Prix and Super Pole) available for groups of eight or
more. It’s also an excellent place for birthday parties,
corporate team building events, product launches, bachelor
parties, church groups, sports teams and more.
Pole Position Raceway is located off I-44 on the corner
of N.W. 36th and May Ave. For more information call
405-942-2292 or visit www.racep2r.com.
western stores in the country with a complete
selection of quality western wear.
SHOPPING MALLS
50 PENN PLACE
1900 NW Expwy • 848-7588
Well-known and unusual including Talbots,
Laura Ashley, Pendelton, Balliets, Route 66
Store and Full Circle Books.
CROSSROADS MALL
7000 Crossroads Boulevard
(I-35 S at I-240) • 631-4421
Crossroads Mall has 140 shops and services
including great restaurants, and department
stores including Dillard's and ,J.C. Penney.
NORTHPARK MALL
12000 N. May • 751-1453
Many unique shops including Norwalk, The
Lime Leopard, B.C. Clark Jewelers, and Kokopelli.
PENN SQUARE
1901 N.W. Expwy • 842-4424
Dillard's, Macy's, and J.C. Penney. Features
140 specialty shops including Abercrombie
and Fitch.
QUAIL SPRINGS MALL
Memorial and N. May • 755-6530
Dillard’s, Macy’s, Sears and J. C. Penney’s,
as well as numerous specialty shops, Retro
food court in front of a multi-screen theatre.
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