Oklahoma City blends moving history with a revitalized downtown built around the Bricktown Canal. The best time to visit is spring, from late March to early June, or fall, from September to November, when temperatures stay mild and comfortable.
The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum is the city’s most significant attraction, honoring those affected by the 1995 bombing. Other highlights include the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, the First Americans Museum, and Scissortail Park. Bricktown’s canal offers water taxi rides past restaurants and nightlife, while the OKC Zoo appeals to families.
Spring brings the Myriad Botanical Gardens Tulip Festival and the Festival of the Arts. Two to three days is enough to see the major museums and enjoy downtown at a relaxed pace.