Oklahoma City/Downtown

Crystal Bridge Oklahoma City - Myriad Botanical Gardens Crystal Bridge and fountain

Downtown in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is the central business neighborhood and has several areas, including the Plaza neighborhood, Midtown, Automobile Alley, Metro Park, Film Row, Riverside and Bricktown.

Travel to Oklahoma City/Downtown

Interstate 40 (I-40), also called the Crosstown Expressway, runs along the southern side of the downtown area. Downtown is located just east of Interstate 235 (I-235). The city bus service downtown is better than in the rest of the city, but most people drive. The city's Amtrak train station is located in downtown Oklahoma City.

Amtrak train station | 100 South E.K. lord Boulevard 35.4655, -97.5127 Opening Hours: Daily 7:30–8:45AM, 9–11PM Santa Fe Depot (Oklahoma City) - - Historic train station that may expand to connect better with local transit options. The Heartland Flyer makes the four-hour trip to, Texas every morning, and then returns every evening.

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Get around

Most people drive cars in this city. As of 2022, parking in city-operated parking garages costs $2/hour, with a $10 maximum each day.

EmbarkOK Metro Transit - . /use/schedules?route=050 Route 50], which runs from the Transit Center through the OKC Museum of Art, Red Earth Museum, Bricktown, Bricktown Landing, and Chesapeake Energy Arena to Myriad Gardens, stops at several attractions and sightseeing opportunities.

Neighborhoods of particular interest to visitors include:

Bricktown]: a former warehouse neighborhood that has been converted into a restaurant and night club hot spot adjacent to downtown. This area is home to the Bricktown Ballpark, several live music venues and the Harkins movie theatre, and Mickey Mantle's steakhouse. On the the east side of downtown, between E.K. lord Ave. and Lincoln Blvd. and includes Reno Ave., Sheridan Ave. and Main street.
Plaza District]: Offers art galleries, restaurants, and performance arts. Named after the historic Plaza Theatre, where Lyric Theatre performs. Block party on the second Friday evening of each month. Near the theatre on Northwest 16th Ave.
Midtown: Near Northwest 10th and Walker, Midtown boasts Brasilian, Latin, and American food restaurants, as well as OKC's oldest boutique ice creamery and a bakery. On weekends, a rooftop bossa nova bar offers a beautiful view of this area's interesting architecture.

What to See

OKC National Memorial Chairs - |Oklahoma City National Memorial chairs

Oklahoma City National Memorial | 620 North Harvey Ave 35.472778, -97.517222 located between N. Harvey Ave and N. Robinson Ave at Northwest 5th St. ☎ +1 405 235-3313 Opening Hours: 24 hours. Park rangers on site 8:30AM Monday - 5PM, daily Outdoor memorial is free Oklahoma City National Memorial Oklahoma City National Memorial 4910 This is the memorial for the Oklahoma City bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building that occurred at 9:02AM on April 19th, 1995. At each end of the memorial are the bronze 'Gates of Time'. At one end 9:01 for before and the other 9:03 for after. Between the gates is a reflecting swimmingpool and on the south side are the 168 memorial chairs, one for each person that perished and smaller chairs for the children. On the north side of the swimmingpool is the Survivor Tree, an American elm that survived the blast. At the west end along Harvey Ave. is the fence where visitors leave memorabilia.

Memorial Museum - 620 Harvey Ave Opening from Monday to Saturday 9AM–6PM, Sunday noon–6PM. Last ticket sold at 5PM Adults $15, Senior (62+) $12, Student (6-17 or college student with current ID) $12, 5 years and under are free The average visit lasts an hour and a half. The museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Myriad Botanical Gardens - 301 West Reno 35.465027, -97.517932 ☎ +1 405 297-3995 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 9AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday noon-6PM Adults$6, students 13-18 & College ID $5, children 4-12 $3, children under 4 free

BricktownOKCcanal - Bricktown canal with Bricktown Ballpark in the background

American Banjo Museum - 9 East Sheridan 35.466692, -97.511529 Bricktown ☎ +1 405 604-2793 | Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - 6PM Adults $6, seniors $5, youth (5-17) $4 A world class museum dedicated to celebrating the music and legacy of America's Instrument - the banjo. See the largest collection of banjos on public display in the world and witness the history of the banjo from its humble African roots, throughout its heyday during the Roaring 20s to its present day voice in Bluegrass, folk and world music.

Bricktown Mosaic Murals - Bricktown - Painted on the buildings in Bricktown.

Oklahoma Buffalo Corral - 1 East Main Bricktown - There used to be a herd of buffalo on Main Street near the Amtrak tracks, however now there's only one left there. Each buffalo was decorated by artists. The project was by The Nature Conservancy to raise money. There are still several throughout Oklahoma City.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Oklahoma City/Downtown

OKC National Memorial 901 - |Oklahoma City National Memorial 9:01 Gate of Time

This is the business neighborhood of Oklahoma City. Many people work in this area during the day and then head out for an evening drink or meal.

Civic Center Music Hall - 201 N. Walker 35.469, -97.5234 ☎ +1 405 297-2264 +1-800-364-7111 Civic Center Music Hall Civic Center 2013-08-27 13-19 Various performances and home for The Oklahoma City Philharmonic.

Oklahoma City Thunder - 100 W. Reno Avenue Chesapeake Energy Arena in Bricktown ☎ +1 405 208-4800 - Oklahoma City Thunder - The city's NBA team is likely the toughest ticket in town, thanks to a roster loaded with young talent, most notably superstar Russell Westbrook.

Oklahoma City Dodgers - 2 South Mickey Mantle Drive Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Bricktown ☎ +1 405 218-1000 +1 405 218-1011 - Oklahoma City Dodgers Attend a Dodgers baseball game.

Water Taxi of Oklahoma - 111 Mickey Mantle Dr Bricktown ☎ +1 405 234-8294 Narrated canal cruise on the Bricktown canal. Round trip is about 40 minutes and all-day passes are available.

Cocktail Cruises - Bricktown - On the Water Taxi in season cruises run on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings beginning around 6:30PM and run until about 10:30PM.

Buggy Rides - Around Bricktown and downtown Oklahoma City. Bricktown is host to both human powered and horse powered buggies and carriages. The horse carriages are generally seen on family oriented event nights, although they are open for business all days of the week if there is a demand. Their hours of operation generally end at midnight. The pedal-cab companies generally come out Tuesday - Saturday between 4PM and 2AM, and are often seen on event nights any day of the week as well. The pedal cab companies also attend local sports games by transporting their bikes to Norman and Stillwater.

Shopping

Bass Pro Shops | 200 Bass Pro Dr 35.463258, -97.502994 Bricktown ☎ +1 405 218-5200
Painted Door - 124 E. Sheridan 35.466022, -97.509423 Bricktown

Dodgers Team Store - 2 Mickey Mantle Dr Bricktown

Exhibit C Gallery - 1 East Sheridan, Ste. 100 Next door to the American Banjo Museum in Bricktown ☎ +1 405-767-8900 | Opening Hours: 11AM to 8PM - Exhibit C houses an art gallery, which features hand-crafted art pieces created by Chickasaw and southeastern Native American artists. Exhibit C also serves as a visitor information center for Chickasaw Country. The large gallery features art for display and also for sale, with a new artist featured every four months. Jewelry, pottery, painting, clothing and more are available in the retail portion of Exhibit C. Also offered are a wide selection of Bedré Fine Chocolates, Chocolates barks and cold Chocolates soda.

Halal Restaurants in Oklahoma City/Downtown

Coney Island OKC - |Coney Island Wieners

The Buzz Coffee and Café 120 North Robinson In downtown's underground tunnels. Enter at BancFirst and take elevators down to the lower level ☎ +1 405 232-1109 - Monday to Friday 8AM–4PM $5 - Breakfast, lunch, Coffee, and ice cream in an unusual location.

Coney Island 428 West Main Street 35.46765, -97.52085 ☎ +1 405 239-8568 | Opening Hours: Monday to Saturdayt 9:30AM–5PM $5, cash only - Family-owned local place that is nearly a century old. Offers great wieners (hot dogs) for a low price. All kinds of OU Sooner memorabilia on the walls, and football scores on the wall going back to the 1940s.

Greek & Seafood - arashm405@ 119 North Robinson 35.46849, -97.51677 in the Robinson Renaissance Building ☎ +1 405 235-3115 - Monday to Friday 10:30AM–2PM $8 - Mediterranean, Greek and Persian food. Lunch only.

Ground Floor Café & Bakery 211 N.Robinson 35.46948, -97.51691 Leadership Plaza ☎ +1 405 232-2233 - Monday to Friday 7AM–3PM $6–10 - Breakfast and lunch. Short orders, soup, sandwiches, bagels and Coffee. Also, Krispy Kreme doughnuts.

(Thai) Kitchen Cafe 327 Dean A. McGee Ave 35.47119, -97.51926 ☎ +1 405 236-0229 | Opening Hours: Monday to Saturdayt 11AM–8:45PM Lunch $10, supper $15 - Phat thai noodles, curries, and other (Thai) food]s. Busier at lunch than in the evening.

HeyDay Bowling and Arcade | 200 S. Oklahoma Ave Suite HD 35.46365, -97.50977 Bricktown ☎ +1 405 602-5680 | Opening Hours: M–Thursday 11AM–11PM, Fri–Sat 11AM–1AM, Sunday 11AM–10PM - An upscale version of bowling, dining and café. Parking validation.

Spaghetti Warehouse Italian Grill - 101 E. Sheridan Bricktown ☎ +1 405 235-0402
Stumpy's Burgers House 7 Mickey Mantle Bricktown ☎ +1 405 228-0081
Zio's Italian Kitchen - 12 E. California Bricktown ☎ +1 405 278-8888
Anchor Down - 30 NE 2nd Street 35.46951, -97.51292 ☎ +1 405 605-8070 - $10 - Gourmet corn dogs and full café.

Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy - 17 E. Sheridan 35.466664, -97.511268 Bricktown ☎ +1 405-235-1422
Bourbon Street Café - 100 E. California Bricktown ☎ +1 405 232-6666 N'awlins style dining.

Chelino's Mexican Restaurant 15 E. California Bricktown ☎ +1 405 235-3533

Park Avenue Grill | One Park Avenue 35.46891, -97.51394 in the Skirvin Hilton ☎ +1 405-702-8444 - Monday to Friday 6:30AM–2PM and 5–10PM, Sat–Sun 7AM–2PM and 5–10PM Breakfast or lunch $15; supper $30–50 - This upscale restaurant features contemporary cuisine and a modern take on Southern traditions. Full-service hotel restaurant.

Red Prime Steaks - 504 N. Broadway Ave 35.47219, -97.51381Automobile Alley Opening Hours: M–Thursday 5–10PM, Fri-Sat 5–11PM, Sunday 5–9PM $50 - Fine-dining Steaks house.

Flint - 15 North Robinson Ave 35.46658, -97.51662 in the Colcord Hotel, Across the street from the Myriad Botanical Gardens and the Cox Convention Center ☎ +1 405 605-0567 | Opening Hours: 6:30AM–10PM Breakfast, brunch, lunch, $15–25; dinner, $25–35 - Upscale casual restaurant and lounge featuring contemporary American cuisine; takes a direct and simple approach to cooking, using the best available ingredients. Full-service fine-dining hotel restaurant offering breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, and dinner, plus a "small bites" menu served from 2–5PM every afternoon. Valet parking validation.

Café Cuvée | 1200 North Walker Ave 35.48151, -97.52070 inside the Ambassador Hotel ☎ +1 405 898-8120 | Opening Hours: 7AM Monday - 9PM - Formerly known as the Viceroy Grille, Café Cuvée is a bistro that serves authentic French comfort food. Offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Friday, and breakfast, brunch, and dinner on Saturdays and Sundays.

Vast - 333 W. Sheridan Ave. 35.4668, -97.51759 ☎ +1 405 702-7262 | Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - 1:30PM and 5PM Monday - 10PM - Fresh fare and cool cocktails. Date-night dinners and leisure lunches. Smiling staff and vast views in the heart of downtown. Good food, sourced from local producers, and even better service.

Earl's Rib Palace - 216 Johnny Bench Dr 35.463422, -97.508488 Bricktown ☎ +1 405 272-9898
Mickey Mantle's Steakhouse - 7 South Mickey Mantle Dr 35.465586, -97.509393 Bricktown ☎ +1 405 272-0777 - They have a very nice bar with $1.50 domestics and hors d'oeuvres from 4-7PM weeknights (no hors d'oeuvres on Hornets nights).

Pearl's Crabtown - 303 E. Sheridan 35.466644, -97.507240 Bricktown ☎ +1 405 232-7227
The Mantel 201 E. Sheridan Bricktown ☎ +1 405 236-8040 Another nice upscale dining location.

Bricktown Brewery - 1 North Oklahoma Ave 35.466697, -97.510898 Bricktown ☎ +1 405 232-2739 - They have free Wi-Fi, also a happy hour special from 4-7PM weeknights and pints are $1.75

City Walk 108 E. Main Bricktown ☎ +1 405 239-6246
TapWerks Ale House - 121 E. Sheridan 35.466696, -97.509541 Bricktown ☎ +1 405 319-9599
Toby Keith's I Love This Grille - 310 Johnny Bench Dr 35.463201, -97.507404 Bricktown ☎ +1 405 231-0254 - One huge room with two bars and a huge stage. A bus is coming out of the wall next to the stage.

JJ's Alley - 212 East Sheridan Ave 35.466246, -97.508471 Bricktown ☎ +1 405 605-4543 - Small local bar which has live acoustic music every night and never charges a cover. It was built in an alley between two buildings and manages to have two downstairs non-smoking and one upstairs smoking café. This is the closest Bricktown has to a dive café.

Drinkz 115 East Reno Ave 35.464702, -97.509987 North entrance, facing canal in Bricktown ☎ +1 405 231-8660 - Drinkz is a casual bar with a very extensive drink selection, knowledgeable bartenders, and a comfortable atmosphere. Live bands every weekend are usually contemporary rock.

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Colcord Hotel - 15 N. Robinson Ave 35.46679, -97.51671 ☎ +1 405 601-4300 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: noon Varies - This boutique hotel is in the heart of the Central Business District near the Myriad Botanical Gardens and is the city's new hip joint.

Courtyard Hotel - 2 West Reno, Downtown 35.463836, -97.513743 AAA 3.5-Diamond, this hotel is also one of the hippest place to lay your head in the city.

The Skirvin Hilton - 1 Park Avenue, Downtown 35.468934, -97.513948 ☎ +1 405-272-3040 - This renovated hotel features an elegant lobby and new restaurant and the Park Avenue Grill. It features 225 guestrooms, including 20 suites and one Presidential suite. It is a short walk to the Cox Business Services Convention Center in Oklahoma City Meeting rooms incorporate state of the art technology including high speed internet throughout. The historic fourteenth floor Venetian room has been restored to its former glory and is available for events. The stylish and comfortable Red Piano lounge is just off the lobby.

Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel - 10 N. Broadway 35.466838, -97.513977 AAA 4.5-Diamond accommodations in the heart of the Central Business District.

Ambassador Hotel - 1200 North Walker Ave 35.48151, -97.52070 ☎ +1 405 600-6200 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: 11AM Varies - Historically elegant yet completely modernized. Situated within the beautifully renovated Osler Building - at the intersection of Northwest 11th and Walker Streets – Midtown Oklahoma City’s only hotel.

Courtyard by Marriott - 2 West Reno Bricktown ☎ +1 405 232-2290 +1 405 232-2202
Marriot Renaissance - 10 N. Broadway Bricktown ☎ +1 405 228-8000
Residence Inn - 400 E. Reno Avenue Bricktown Extended stay accommodations in Bricktown's first hotel.

The Sheraton Hotel - One North Broadway Ave AAA 3.5-Diamond. The Sheraton was renovated and is the largest hotel in the Central Business District.

Waterford Marriott - 6300 Waterford Blvd Bricktown ☎ +1 405 848-4782 - Upscale suites, relaxing spa, on-site dining.

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