South Oklahoma City encompasses the lands south of Oklahoma River, including the Capitol Hill Historic District and the Hispanic downtown of Oklahoma City.
Get in
editBy plane
editSee
edit- 1 First Americans Museum, 659 First Americans Blvd, ☏ +1 405-594-2100, info@famok.org. M & W-F 10AM-5PM, Sa Su 11AM-3PM. Tu closed. Adults $15; Tribal, Senior (62+), active-duty military and students (13+) $10; Youth (4-12) $5; Children (3 & under) Free.
- 2 Charles B Hall Air Park at Tinker Air Force Base (take I-44 exit 157B, go south on S Air Depot Blvd then take immediate left into visitor parking lot before reaching base entry gates.). usually daily 7AM-6PM. Walk among retired military aircraft in this visitor park just off base.
Do
edit- 1 Orr Family Farm, 14200 S. Western, ☏ +1 405 799-FARM (3276), info@orrfamilyfarm.com. Farm-themed family-oriented amusement park. Supervised summer camp in June. Camping facilities. Some activities, including pony rides, cost extra. $15–50.
- 2 Wheeler Ferris Wheel at Wheeler District, 1701 S Western Ave, ☏ +1 405-655-8455. Ferris wheel that used to be on Santa Monica Pier now offering rides overlooking Oklahoma River and the downtown skyline. $6 per ride.
Buy
editEat
edit- 1 Cattlemen's Steakhouse, 1309 S. Agnew Ave. Listed in Patricia Schultz's 1,000 Places To See Before You Die.
- 2 Sunnyside Diner, 824 SW 89th St, ☏ +1 405-703-0011.
- 3 Rococo, 4308 N. Western Ave, ☏ +1 405-400-7495.
- 4 McFinn's Pub, 902 Straka Terrace. Irish food and refreshments.
- 5 Zio's Italian Grill, 2035 S Meridian Ave, ☏ +1 405 680-9999. Maybe something like Buca di Beppo without the family style ordering.
- 6 Bwon Korean Restaurant, 4517 S. Sunnylane Rd., ☏ +1 405 670-1170. Bibimbap and all of those delicious Korean side dishes.
- 7 Thai Garden, 3913 S Western Ave, ☏ +1 405 635-1752. Delicate Thai food with daily lunch specials.
- 8 Tacos San Pedro, 2301 SW 44th St. This is real Mexican food, not Taco Bell.
Drink
editSleep
edit- 1 Home2 Suites by Hilton Oklahoma City South, 1001 Straka Terrace, ☏ +1 405-536-4663. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Suites with full kitchens. Includes breakfast and WiFi, and has an outdoor pool.