Hotels in Oklahoma City, OK

One of the fastest growing cities in the country, Oklahoma City, nicknamed “The Big Friendly,” is the booming and vibrant Oklahoma capital with 14 distinct districts that will appeal to every type of traveler. Art enthusiasts will appreciate the city art splashed across the OKC walls, with over 25 local artists contributing to the Plaza Walls Expo. Foodies will enjoy Oklahoma’s cuisine scene with more than 125 food trucks to choose from or can opt for one of the midwestern agricultural staples offered at places like Cattlemen’s Steakhouse or Cheever’s Café. Horse lovers will be pleased to find that OKC happens to be the “Horse Show Capitol” of the world. Before heading back for the evening at Oklahoma City’s top hotels, head to Bricktown district to experience southern music and dance at one of the country dance bars.

Immerse yourself in the Old West cowboy town nearby hotels in OKC, where you can catch a live cattle auction at the Stockyards City Action House. Oozed in history and considered to be the world’s largest, the OKC cowboy culture is undoubtedly the “Real West.” Feast on a locally sourced juicy steak dinner at one of the many famed steak houses before ending your day at a rodeo. To get the full experience, pick up some western attire to dress the part as you navigate the big Midwestern City just outside Oklahoma City hotels.

Delve into OKC’s Western culture and its pioneer heritage in one of the many cultural museums that dot the city. Start at the American Banjo Museum and journey through the history of folklore acoustics, then spend an afternoon admiring the world’s most extensive collection of America rodeo artifacts at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. For a unique experience, explore the Museum of Osteology, home to over 300 human and animal bones, or take memorable pictures at the American Pigeon Museum, a museum dedicated to the heritage and history of pigeons. Before heading back to one of our OKC hotels, consider paying respect to the 168 victims of the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum.

OKC is a true family destination with plenty of options for the youngest of tourists. A great place to start is the Adventure District, home to the Oklahoma City Zoo and the Science Museum. Beyond the educational value, children of all ages will also have plenty to see and do at the Myriad Botanical Gardens, the Youth Zone in the Boathouse District, and Brickopols. For older children and teens, Frontier City offers more than 50 attractions and thrill rides during the year and more than 30 slides to keep things cool during the hot summers.

Have a good time exploring the best of Oklahoma City, and don’t forget to check out our other hotels nearby in Tulsa, Edmond and Norman.