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Oklahoma City, OK Area Guide

The capital of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City is also the largest city in the state and ranks 31st in the United States in terms of size. An important livestock center, it is also an important player in the world’s oil, natural gas and petroleum products, situated in the middle of an oil field with oil derricks even on the capitol grounds. Business is good with several prominent energy companies headquartered there and the city has varied light and heavy industries. Oklahoma City is also the home of Tinker Air Force Base and the United States Department of Transportation’s Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center.

A primary corridor into Texas and Mexico, Oklahoma City is just three hours by car to the Dallas-Fort Worth area and convenient to many other areas. If you’re looking to begin a new career or ready to settle down, there are great opportunities there to take advantage of, and all you have to do is visit to see what Oklahoma City has to offer!

For more information, visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_City

History

Settled in 1889 when the land was known as “unassigned,” the area was part of the famous “Land Run.” Homesteaders numbering around 10,000 made a dash to stake out land that would become the capital of Oklahoma. It grew quickly, the population doubling in ten years and by the time Oklahoma was admitted to the Union in 1907, it had passed the territorial capital of Guthrie and shortly after the capital was indeed moved to Oklahoma City.

Before WWII, Oklahoma City developed major stockyards and with the 1928 discovery of oil within the city limits, it became a major center of oil production. Oklahoma City has passed a redevelopment package to revive its downtown area, adding a new baseball park and central library as well as renovations to the civic center, convention center and fairgrounds.
For a complete history, visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_City#History

Attractions & Activities

Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
Comprised of two distinct components, the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum is a 3.3 acre site in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City memorializing the devastating Murrah Building Bombing. As you enter you will be met by the Gates of Time and learn the story through symbolic elements including a reflecting pool, the survivor tree and many others. Come visit this site and learn about the history of Oklahoma City in a hands on environment.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org/index.php

Oklahoma City Bricktown

The Bricktown Entertainment District, Oklahoma’s most unique entertainment destination and neighborhood, is the vibrant home to many restaurants, nightclubs, sporting facilities, shops, attractions, condos, and a spectacular canal. Located in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City, Bricktown, as it now stands, was once a warehouse neighborhood that has been magnificently restored. It has enjoyed a physical revival and gained immense popularity since the early 1980s, becoming a hot spot, known for its diverse and often varied entertainment options. Be it enjoying a baseball game at its AAA stadium watching the Redhawks, catching a movie at the Harkins Theatre, or drinking and dining at its many fabulous restaurants and nightspots, there is always fun for the entire family. Information provided by http://www.bricktownokc.com/.

Oklahoma Aquarium
Thousands of salt and fresh water fish and animals through eight exhibit galleries offer a wide array of entertainment and learning experiences for young and old alike. See fish that can see both above and below water. The Oklahoma Aquarium is located in Jenks, Oklahoma. 
To learn more, visit: http://www.ok.gov/redirect.php?link_id=643

The Oklahoma City Zoo
Vision Statement: The Oklahoma City Zoological Park and Botanical Garden will be one of the world's premier zoological institutions, providing visitors and the community with exemplary recreational and educational opportunities.Such a great place for the family! 
For more information, visit: http://www.ok.gov/redirect.php?link_id=644

Parks and Recreation

For a complete list of all the beautiful parks and their amenities, visit: http://www.okc.gov/Parks/index.html

Events Calendar

There’s always something going in Oklahoma City, from January December! To learn more, visit: http://www.keyokc.com/current/events.html

To learn more about Oklahoma City, visit: http://www.ok.gov/