Each of these guided trips is fully customizable and highlights hidden gems that tourists don’t typically stumble upon.ĭig in to dinner at one of OKC’s restaurants. Otherwise, consider experiencing Route 66 with Oklahoma Backroads Motorcycle Tours. With 17 acres of lush vegetation, it also boasts several water features–including a faux thunderstorm–that are especially fun for children on a hot summer’s day.Īfternoon: That afternoon, if your trip coincides with one of the many year-round festivals in Oklahoma City, immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city by attending. Alternatively, Myriad Botanical Gardens is a must-see oasis in the city. Lake Thunderbird offers fishing, boating, bird watching, and more, and is a great option for a laid-back day at the lake. Then, either spend the morning at Lake Thunderbird State Park or the Myriad Botanical Gardens. Whether you crave crepes, french toast, or Guatemalan fare, OKC delights early morning taste buds! Morning: Fuel up for day two exploring Oklahoma City with the best brunch this side of the Mississippi. Day 2: Experience Oklahoma Lake Life, Gardens, and Route 66 Adventurous travelers might choose to stay in the one-of-a-kind Wang Shi China Palace, a unique bed and breakfast that transports you to another world. (You can even board the OKC Brew Tour bus!) Once you’ve had your fill, check into your room at one of OKC’s comfortable accommodation options. The impressive collections at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art will have you craning your neck to take in towering Chihuly glass sculptures and more.Īll that exercise and artwork might just leave you parched! That evening, indulge in Oklahoma City’s booming craft beer scene and diverse foodie offering. You’ll roll by Lake Hefner and the Oklahoma River, and pedal through the historic grounds of the Will Rogers Gardens.Īfternoon: After logging some miles, get acquainted with Oklahoma City’s well-established art scene. Visitors looking for more peace and quiet can surround themselves with natural scenery on the Will Rogers Trail. The northern pathway on the Oklahoma River Trail System takes you through the boathouse district and leads to the colorful and lively Bricktown, where nightlife and shopping abound. Chances are you’ll be ready to stretch your legs and breathe some fresh air after road tripping along Route 66 or flying into Will Rogers Airport! Pick up a bike rental and choose an urban trail to explore. Love that it's only 3.5hrs from DFW.Morning: On your first day in Oklahoma City, get a lay of the land. Hopefully that keeps the "squatters" out. Beautiful place though, all in all & will be back, maybe not on a holiday weekend & maybe we'll try setting up camp on a lakefront RV site w/water & electric. Not keen on the local day "squatters" that access the park for free as they move onto the adjacent, already booked sites, play their music way too loud & when families arrive to set up on their booked sites, it gets tense(2 altercations where park rangers had to be called). Nice, kept very clean, lukewarm, sometimes cold showers & toilets(cleaned early every morning), close by that surprisingly, were never crowded on a busy, holiday weekend. Marina personnel were super friendly & accommodating even as busy as they were. Marina right around the point to drop the boat in. upon waking on Friday am & seeing the lake view for the first time, downed trees were forgotten. got there after dark on 5/25 and were a bit disappointed in the downed, large pine trees still on the site, beach(due to recent high waters), for the upcoming holiday weekend. booked in tent camping area Coyote, lakefront, site CY018. Next door, there is a very nice Gift Shop, with many unique and interesting items. So, we were wilting inside the Conservatory. After all, here in Tucson, we, often have 3% humidity, and seldom does it get over 40%. Most people were taking the stairs, but we were "overcome" by the humidity, and took the elevator. Level two and three have overlook terraces, and looking down on the entire display of tropical plants on the first floor is very enjoyable. The building is as magnificent as the plants, and has three levels. We did not need to spend any time in the Tropical Dry Zone, as we are very familiar with those plants. The information boards are easy to read and understand. The plant groupings follow a logical pattern, and are nicely spaced and labeled. The Conservatory is 224 feet long, and the plant display area features two distinct climates, Tropical Wet Zone and Tropical Dry Zone. Muffin (the resident parrot) greeted us with a cheery "Hi”, as we passed her cage. We went on a Sunday, and although, there were quite a few people, it was not crowded, and we got around easily. We had planned on visiting the entire Botanical Gardens, however, it was a drizzly day, so, only visited the Crystal Bridge.
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