Oklahoma City/Northeast
The Northeast district of Oklahoma City includes the Paseo Arts District and the Adventure District. Located at the crossroads of Interstate 35 and Interstate 44, the Adventure District includes seven attractions and two restaurants within an area that is just slightly smaller than two square miles.
Get in
[edit]Most people drive cars in Oklahoma, and the Adventure District is located near two major highways.
The city's EMBARK bus route 022[dead link] stops at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Remington Park, and bus route 003[dead link] stops at the zoo. These run every 30 minutes on weekdays, and once an hour on Saturday. There is no bus service in this area on Sundays, holidays, or nights.
Map of Oklahoma City/Northeast
The Paseo Arts District is served by bus #4; however, be aware that the bus only runs until 7PM on weekdays and Saturdays; no buses run on Sundays.
See
[edit]- 1 National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 N.E. 63rd Street, ☏ +1 405 478-2250, info@nationalcowboymuseum.org. M-Sa 10AM-5PM; Su noon-5PM. Western exhibitions, art and historical memorabilia. Adults $12.50, seniors 62+ $9.75, children 6-12 $5.75, Children under 6 free.
- 2 National Softball Hall of Fame, 2801 NE 50th Street, ☏ +1 405 424-5266. M–F 8:30AM-4:30PM. Hours vary on weekends. Free admission.
- 3 Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum, 2716 NE 50th Street, ☏ +1 405 424-3440, museum@osfa.info. M-Sa 9AM-4:30PM, Su 1PM-4:30PM. Spend an hour or two looking over this collection of fire-fighting gear and equipment that dates back to the 1700s. Adults $6, seniors $5, children 6 and up $3, children under 6 free.
- 4 Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr, ☏ +1 405-522-0765, okhc@okhistory.org. M-Sa 10AM-5PM. Adults $10, Seniors (62+) and Students $5, Children (under 5) free. Family (up to 8 people) $25. Military, veterans, and dependents free.
- 5 Oklahoma State Capitol, 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd, ☏ +1 405-521-6813, tours@arts.ok.gov. Walk-up tours available weekdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. No reservation required. Scheduled tours available weekdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservation required.. Rare among state capitols (along with Charleston (West Virginia)), this building is not located downtown and uniquely, it also features a functional oil derrick.
- 6 Oklahoma Railway Museum, 3400 NE Grand Blvd, ☏ +1 405 424-8222, contact@oklahomarailwaymuseum.org. entrance free; train rides usually $12.
- 7 Red Earth Museum, 2100 NE 52nd St (inside Science Museum Oklahoma, 2nd Floor), ☏ +1 405 427-5228, info@redearth.org.
- 8 The American Pigeon Museum & Library, 2300 NE 63rd St, ☏ +1 405-478-5155.
- 9 International Photography Hall of Fame & Museum, 2100 NE 52nd St (inside Science Museum Oklahoma, 2nd Floor), ☏ +1 405 424-4055, info@iphf.org.
- 10 Harn Homestead Museum, 1721 N Lincoln, ☏ +1 405 235-4058, info@harnhomestead.com.
Paseo Arts District
[edit]The Paseo is between NW 23rd Street & NW 30th Street, and between Walker Avenue and Shartel Avenue.
- 11 Avalon on Paseo, 514 NW 28th.
- Studio 200: Valerie Ledbetter Pulley, Artist, ☏ +1 405-361-1012. Open First Friday and by appointment.
- Studio 600: Studio of Linda L. Land, ☏ +1 405-401-6499. Open First Friday and by appointment.
- Studio 700: Bone Dust Gallery/Cowgirl Boutique, ☏ +1 405-248-6811. Th-Sa 6PM-9PM and by appointment..
- Studio 800: MJ Alexander Photography, ☏ +1 405-694-7550. First Friday and by appointment.
- 12 Carousels & More, 3018 Paseo, ☏ +1 405-525-4377-405-659-7251. M-Sa 11AM-5PM; First Friday; by appointment.
- 13 Contemporary Art Gallery, 2928 Paseo, ☏ +1 405-601-7474. W-Sa noon-5PM; First Friday; by appointment.
- 14 Houx Studio, 2927 Paseo, ☏ +1 405-520-2516.
- 15 In Your Eye Studio & Gallery, 3005A Paseo, ☏ +1 405-525-2161-405-205-8990. Th-Sa noon-5PM; First Friday; by appointment.
- 16 JRB Art at the Elms, 2810 N. Walker, ☏ +1 405-842-6336. Tu-Sa 10AM-6PM; Su 1PM-5PM; First Friday.
- 17 Lovely Day Fine Art & Plants, 2616 N. Shartel Ave., ☏ +1 405-824-8692-405-521-9947. Tu-F 10AM-6PM; Sa 10AM-2PM; First Friday.
- 18 Mariposa on Paseo, 3003A Paseo.
- 19 Matlock Studio, 3005 Paseo, ☏ +1 405-524-3904-405-525-6719. First Friday; by appointment.
- 20 Paseo Art Space, 3022 Paseo, ☏ +1 405-525-2688. W-Sa noon-4PM; First Friday.
- 21 Paseo Pottery, 3017 Paseo, ☏ +1 405-525-3017. Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM; First Friday; by appointment.
- 22 Gallery One, 2927 Paseo. Tu-F 11AM-5PM; Sa Su 1-5PM.
- 23 Studio Six, 3021 Paseo, ☏ +1 405-528-0174. M-F 11AM-4PM; First Friday by appointment.
Do
[edit]- First Friday. F 6PM-10PM; Sa noon-6PM. Gallery walk in the Paseo Arts District that occurs the first Friday, and subsequent Saturday, of each month.
- 1 Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, 2101 Northeast 50th Street, ☏ +1 405 424-3344. 9AM–5PM daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Extra charge for some shows, tours, and rides. Bring a picnic. Non-smoking throughout, including e-cigarettes. No charge for parking. $11, children 3–11 & seniors 65+ $8, children under 3 free.
- 2 Science Museum Oklahoma (Omniplex), 2100 NE 52nd St, ☏ +1 405 602-6664, toll-free: +1 800-532-7652, reservations@sciencemuseumok.org. M–F 9AM–5PM, Sa 9AM–6PM, Su 11AM–6PM. Science and technology museum. Good for children and teens. The museum is air conditioned, so if you're trying to do everything in one day, spend the morning at the zoo and the afternoon here. $15.95; children 3–12 & seniors 65+, $12.95.
- 3 Cinemark Tinseltown USA, 6001 Martin Luther King Blvd, ☏ +1 405 424-0461, toll-free: +1 800-FANDANGO (32632646), fax: +1 405 424-0463. Movie theater
- 4 Remington Park Racing Casino, 1 Remington Place, ☏ +1 405 424-1000, toll-free: +1 800-456-9880. Su–W 10AM–midnight, Th 10AM–2AM, Sa–Su 10AM–3AM. free admission.
- 5 Lincoln Golf Course, 4001 NE Grand Blvd (near the intersection of NE 36th St and N Martin Luther King Ave), ☏ +1 405 424-1421, info@okcgolf.com. The West course is a 6600-yard, par-71. The East course is a 6400-yard, par-70 course. Reserve tee times up to six days in advance. $28; discounts available.
- 6 Frontier City (Amusement Park), 11501 N I-35 Service Rd (I-35 between NE 122nd and Hefner Road), ☏ +1 405 478-2140, info@frontiercity.com. Saddle up for some good ol' Wild West fun at Frontier City. You'll find over 50 thrilling rides and attractions to explore, featuring ErUPtion!, Oklahoma's tallest thrill ride, four nail-biting roller coasters, fantastic water rides, and hours of fun for the kids. Buy your tickets online for $19.99, a savings of $8 off the full-price admission. You can print them at home then visit the park.
- 7 Women's College World Series, Devon Park, 2801 NE 50th St. The eight-team final phase of the NCAA Division I women's softball tournament, held every June, is one of OKC's signature events, and has been growing dramatically in popularity in the current century. The stadium will host softball at the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]The zoo, the race track, and the larger museums in and around the Adventure district all sell food.
- Cheever's, 2409 North Hudson Ave (Uptown). Specializing in American cuisine with Southwestern influences.
- VZD's Restaurant & Bar, 4200 N. Western. A great place for a pint of Guinness, and listening to live music, even if not eating.
- 1 Iron Star Urban Barbeque, 3700 North Shartel Ave, ☏ +1 405-524-5925.
- Earl's Rib Palace, 6816 N. Western. A local favorite, voted Best BBQ by readers of Daily Oklahoman and Oklahoma Gazette
- Leo's Bar-B-Q, 3631 N. Kelley Ave.
- Sushi Neko, 4318 North Western.
- Tokyo Sushi Bar, 7516 N. Western Ave.
- The Metro Wine Bar and Bistro, 6418 N. Western.
- Rococo Restaurant and Fine Wine, 4308 N. Western Ave.
- Tandoor Indian Cuisine & Indian Grocery, 1901 E Reno Ave (JRS Travel Center MLK Ave and I-40), ☏ +1 405-270-0379.
- Snow Pea, 6600 N. Western Ave.
Drink
[edit]Coffee Houses
[edit]- Cuppies & Joe, 727 NW 23rd. Tu-Th noon-9PM, F Sa noon-11PM. Great coffee and tons of cupcakes.
- The Lobby Cafe & Bar, 4322 N. Western Ave, ☏ +1 405-604-4650. Inside the art deco Will Rogers Theater complex. Features locally roasted fair trade and organic coffee. Serving Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free Wi-Fi.
Bars
[edit]- Bin 73 Wine Bar, 7312 N. Western Ave.
- Picasso Cafe, 3009 Paseo.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Twin Fountains RV Park, 2727 NE 63rd St, ☏ +1 405 475-5514, toll-free: +1-866-693-1469, reservations@twinfountainsrvpark.com. $55 per night.