Things to Do in Oklahoma City
From Thunder games and the Bricktown canal to the zoo, whitewater rafting, casinos, lake trails and world-class museums — here's a local's map of the best attractions, venues and events across the OKC metro, and where to stay near each one.
Key Takeaways
- The page groups OKC attractions into categories including sports, museums, theme parks, casinos, wedding venues, outdoors and dining districts.
- Adventure District attractions listed include the Oklahoma City Zoo, Science Museum Oklahoma, National Cowboy Museum and Remington Park.
- Casinos include Remington Park inside OKC, plus Riverwind, Newcastle, Lucky Star and Grand Casino around the metro.
- Eleven furnished homes are spread across the metro near events like the College World Series and State Fair.
Sports & Live Entertainment
Museums & Iconic Attractions
Theme Parks & Family Fun
Casinos (OKC Metro)
Wedding & Event Venues
Fairgrounds & Annual Events
Outdoors & Lakes
Dining & Nightlife Districts
Stay Minutes From the Fun
Our 11 furnished homes are spread across the metro so you can base yourself near whatever brought you to town — a game, a show, a horse expo, a lake weekend or a wedding.
Oklahoma City Attractions — FAQ
What is there to do in Oklahoma City?
Plenty — OKC packs pro basketball at Paycom Center, the Bricktown canal and ballpark, the Oklahoma City Zoo and Science Museum in the Adventure District, the moving National Memorial, whitewater rafting at Riversport, Frontier City and Hurricane Harbor for families, and casinos, lakes and standout museums across the metro. This page groups the highlights by category.
Where should I stay to be close to OKC attractions?
It depends on your plans. For downtown, Bricktown, sports and museums, our OU Medical District and Paseo & Plaza homes are closest. For the zoo, Science Museum and Frontier City, the northeast side is handy. For lakes, golf and a quieter base, our Lake Hefner and Gaillardia homes are ideal. See the interactive map on our neighborhoods page.
Are there casinos in Oklahoma City?
Yes. Remington Park offers racing and casino gaming inside the city, and several large tribal casinos — Riverwind, Newcastle, Lucky Star and Grand Casino — sit a short drive around the metro.
What big events bring visitors to OKC?
The Women's College World Series in June, the Oklahoma State Fair in September, Cattlemen's Congress in January, and a full calendar of national horse shows at the OKC Fairgrounds. Homes book fast around these dates, so reserve early.
Drive times from our homes
See homes near hereWhen to Visit Oklahoma City: Average Temperatures and Rainfall
The averages below are the official 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals for Oklahoma City, measured at Will Rogers World Airport (station USW00013967) and published by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. They describe a 30-year average, not a forecast for your dates.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Average precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F | 27°F | 1.32 in |
| February | 54°F | 31°F | 1.42 in |
| March | 63°F | 40°F | 2.55 in |
| April | 71°F | 48°F | 3.60 in |
| May | 79°F | 58°F | 5.31 in |
| June | 88°F | 66°F | 4.49 in |
| July | 93°F | 70°F | 3.59 in |
| August | 92°F | 69°F | 3.60 in |
| September | 84°F | 62°F | 3.72 in |
| October | 73°F | 49°F | 3.32 in |
| November | 61°F | 38°F | 1.68 in |
| December | 50°F | 30°F | 1.79 in |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020, station USW00013967 (Oklahoma City, Will Rogers World Airport).
On what else sits in OKC's Adventure District:
Other attractions in the Adventure District are the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum , Science Museum Oklahoma (formerly called the Omniplex), the ASA National Softball Hall of Fame, and Remington Park Racing/Casino.
— Wikipedia: Oklahoma City Zoo
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