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06/17/2026

Ever wondered what it feels like to be a cowboy for a night? Here's your chance.

🤠 Cowboy for a Night
📅 June 20 | 2:45pm - 8:00pm

Step into Oklahoma's western heritage with an evening of cowboy culture, great food, live entertainment, and stories that bring the spirit of the West to life.

This isn't a tourist attraction. It's a chance to experience a tradition that still runs deep in Oklahoma. You'll enjoy a classic Western atmosphere, meet fellow adventurers, and discover why cowboy culture remains such an important part of our state's identity.

Spots are still available, but not for long.

Use code SAVE 20 when you reserve your spot for 20% off at exploreokc.fun/cowboy-for-a-night

06/15/2026

When it opened in 2012, the bridge became more than a way to cross the highway. It gave Oklahoma City a landmark that felt distinctly Oklahoma. Those massive steel feathers reaching toward the sky at Scissortail Park aren’t just a striking piece of public art. They’re a tribute to one of Oklahoma’s most iconic birds.

SkyDance Bridge was inspired by the scissor-tailed flycatcher, Oklahoma’s state bird. The 197-foot-tall sculpture captures the bird in flight, its long tail feathers stretching high above I-40. And that’s what makes it special. It isn’t a sculpture that could exist anywhere. It tells a story about this place.

At night, the structure lights up against the skyline, and during the day it frames one of the most recognizable views in the city. Not bad for a bridge.

Have you ever stopped to look at it up close?

06/15/2026

A one-of-a-kind Re*****on right here in Oklahoma!

06/12/2026

Help us fill our June calendar!! We LOVE a full tour and we need your help. If you book these dates in June AND mention this post during your tour your guide will buy you a drink as a special thank you!! Plus, don't forget to use code SAVE20 when you book at exploreokc.fun to save some $$$.

The perfect Oklahoma City tour for you and your crew if you're a first-time visitor or native Oklahoman. Walk and ride the streetcar to must-see spots and hidden gems to make memories together.

06/11/2026

If you live in OKC, you probably know Lake Stanley Draper. But do you know the man it was named after?

For nearly 50 years, Stanley C. Draper worked behind the scenes shaping the future of Oklahoma City. Known as "Mr. Oklahoma City" and "Mr. Chamber of Commerce," he championed projects that transformed a prairie town into a modern city. Today, his fingerprints are all over OKC.

Draper helped bring what is now Tinker Air Force Base, the FAA Center, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and major water projects like Lake Hefner to Oklahoma City. He also pushed for long-term planning that allowed the city to grow far beyond its original boundaries.

At a time when many people were focused on the present, Draper was thinking decades ahead. He understood that a growing city would need jobs, transportation, aviation, water, and room to expand. When a new reservoir was completed in 1964, it was named Lake Stanley Draper in recognition of the role he played in securing Oklahoma City's future water supply.

So, the next time you're driving around the lake, remember: it's named after a man who didn't just build projects. He helped build the Oklahoma City we know today.

06/08/2026

Hidden inside the Myriad Botanical Gardens is a little piece of Oklahoma City magic. 🎠

Mo’s Carousel has been delighting kids (and plenty of adults) for years with its hand-carved animals, colorful details, and old-fashioned charm. Named after longtime Oklahoma City philanthropist Mo Grotjohn, the carousel has become a favorite stop for families visiting downtown. Nestled among the gardens, it feels like stepping into a storybook right in the heart of the city.

We want to know: Have you taken a ride on Mo’s Carousel? And did you ride it back when it was at Crossroads Mall?!

06/04/2026

You probably don’t expect to find whitewater rafting, zip lines, and Olympic training facilities in the middle of Oklahoma City, and yet we have all of that! Located along the Oklahoma River, Riversport Adventure Park turned a stretch of riverfront into one of the most unique outdoor recreation spots in the country.

You can raft through Class IV rapids, kayak the river, climb sky-high adventure courses, surf, zip line across the water, or just watch rowers glide through downtown with the skyline in the background. It’s also part of Oklahoma City’s Olympic and Paralympic training scene, which still feels a little crazy to most people the first time they hear it.

So if you aren’t seeing this from inside of Oklahoma and you were wondering “”WHY OKLAHOMA?”” for the 2028 Olympic Games, this facility is one reason why!

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06/02/2026

Before it became one of OKC’s trendiest districts, Automobile Alley was exactly what its name suggests. In the early 1900s, this stretch of Broadway was packed with car dealerships, showrooms, and garages as automobiles started transforming American life. At one point, nearly every major car brand had a presence here, turning the district into Oklahoma City’s automotive hub.

Today, many of those historic buildings still stand, but inside you’ll now find coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques, breweries, and some of the coolest local businesses in the city. It’s one of the best examples of old Oklahoma City meeting new Oklahoma City, history with a fresh coat of paint, local shops and a really good latte nearby.

Pro tip: look down while you walk the district. There are small plaques that tell you the history of each building along Broadway.

What’s your favorite spot in Automobile Alley? Tag your favorite business in the comments!

05/31/2026

Do you love Oklahoma City? Are you the person who notices interesting details, asks questions, remembers random facts, and genuinely enjoys meeting people? Explore OKC is looking for engaging, dependable tour guides who can create memorable experiences. Apply here!

Do you love Oklahoma City? Are you the person who notices interesting details, asks questions, remembers random facts, and genuinely enjoys meeting people? Explore OKC is looking for engaging, dependable tour guides who can create memorable experiences.

05/30/2026

If you don't have plans this weekend, you might want to make plans to head down to Scissortail Park for Kickin' It on Route 66 in celebration of the centennial of Route 66. There's a full day of fun for the whole family! And don't forget, our tours are always available to book at exploreokc.fun.