McKinley Park
Park
McKinley Park
1300 N McKinley Ave, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
OKC Parks sprayground at 1300 N. McKinley Ave. with water features for kids to cool off in summer.
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Topgolf Oklahoma City
Attraction
Topgolf Oklahoma City
13313 Pawnee Dr, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73114
Three-level golf entertainment venue with 100+ all-weather hitting bays (102), powered by Toptracer scoring; play with complimentary clubs or your own and aim at giant outfield targets.
Martin Park Nature Center
Park
Martin Park Nature Center
5000 W Memorial Road, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73142
Nature education hub at 5000 W Memorial Rd with 2.5 miles of woodland trails, a visitor center with live animals and guided hikes.
Fassler Hall
Bar
Fassler Hall
421 NW 10th St, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73103
German-inspired beer hall in Midtown Oklahoma City from the McNellie's Group, opened in 2014 and modeled after the Tulsa location.
99s Museum of Women Pilots
Cultural
99s Museum of Women Pilots
4300 Amelia Earhart Drive, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73159
One of the few museums in the world dedicated solely to the history of women in aviation, operated by the Ninety-Nines (the international organization of women pilots, named for its 99 charter members); opened to the pub…
Remington Park
Attraction
Remington Park
1 Remington Place, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73111
Oklahoma City's combined horse racing and casino destination: two annual live racing seasons featuring Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds, plus simulcast wagering.
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