Exploring the Best of OKC!
Schools closed, restaurant dine-in banned, most sports events and concerts cancelled…what is there to do during this pandemic season in OKC? While this may be shaping up to be the strangest Spring Break Oklahoma has ever seen, you can still enjoy and support OKC. So take a moment, turn off the news or your socialContinue reading “Positive Things to Do in OKC During the Pandemic”
The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum has long been one of my absolute favorite art museums in Oklahoma. I especially look forward every year to the Prix de West. The Prix de West is a prestigious nationwide Western art competition hosted annually by the Museum and it involves more than 300 pieces of art.Continue reading “Prix de West: An Artistic Peek into Life in the Wild West”
“Pickin’ and grinnin’” is a phrase often associated with banjo playing. I have to admit that my experiences with the American Banjo Museum have only left me smiling! I had wanted to visit the Banjo Museum in OKC’s Bricktown for a while before I finally got a chance. The Museum admission is already quite cheapContinue reading “American Banjo Museum: Foot Tappin’ Fun for All!”
It’s the middle of another hot Oklahoma summer. What better time to get into the water? In OKC’s Boathouse District, we’ve got Olympic training-quality water sports, alongside amazing ways to get in the water or climb to the sky for the whole family at RIVERSPORT Adventures OKC. Plus, read on to learn about how toContinue reading “RIVERSPORT: OKC’s Top-Notch Adventure Park”
Did you know there are over 90 miles of trails in OKC? It’s part of Oklahoma City’s initiative to get people outside into a healthier lifestyle. With the Memorial Marathon this weekend and the weather warming up, I thought this was a great time to give you a guide to some of the these trails!Continue reading “Exploring OKC’s 90+ Miles of Trails”
A Tour of OKC’s Best International Grocery Stores If you’ve traveled internationally, then you’ve likely experienced culture shock when you first stepped foot in a new country: strange smells, foreign languages spoken around you, exciting new flavors. It’s that very feeling that can be so addictive to those who love traveling. And even if youContinue reading “Travel the World Without Leaving OKC!”
Food from countries on six continents can be found at OKC’s newest international grocery store, World Fresh International Market! Whether you’re looking for particular ingredients for your favorite ethnic foods or you like exploring new flavors from around the world, you should definitely check out the almost 65,000 square feet of products at this newContinue reading “World Fresh: OKC’s Newest International Food Market”
Fly a helicopter in the Vietnam War. Sit at a desk of an Indian school and watch educational film on atomic bomb drills. Sing in the musical Oklahoma! You can do these things and more in the interactive and multimedia experiences at the Oklahoma History Center, which will have you feeling like you’ve really traveledContinue reading “This OKC Museum Makes Time Travel Seem Possible!”
It’s February and the Oklahoma City Streetcar is now in its first month where you have to pay to ride. Whether you’re visiting or an OKC local, you may be wondering exactly how to use the streetcar and if it’s really that practical. If so, this post is for you! I’ve used mass transit (buses,Continue reading “Better to Walk? OKC Streetcar Questions Answered!”
We all know that we can get books at the library. But what you may not know is that the OKC Metropolitan Library offers far more – from free concerts to TV show streaming! Who doesn’t like free stuff? 1. Free Performances and Classes Over the years, I’ve enjoyed everything from Irish music concerts toContinue reading “5 Free Things You Didn’t Know Your OKC Library Offers”
Not Bored in OKC 