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Oklahoma City is referred to as 'The City' by the locals. Street car or trolley services are available to navigate through some of the busy city streets. Business conventions and other types are held at Cox Convention Center. For entertainment, the Cox Convention Center Arena, located in the Bricktown area, hosts concerts and performances. Family and business-oriented accommodations are located close to major attractions and sports arenas. This city is home to multiple museums, including the Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum and 99S Museum of Women Pilots.

Key facts

The Bricktown area, or downtown Oklahoma City, was once a warehouse district. This historic portion of town offers water cruises using water taxi service. The American Banjo Museum and Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark are also in this part of Oklahoma City. The Boathouse District runs along the Oklahoma River. In this sector of the city, outdoor activities including zip lining over the river and dragon boating are available. For those that enjoy fine dining, heritage and culture, Western Avenue combines all three in one area.

Hints and tips

Each November, the American Quarter Horse World Championship Show takes place at the State Fair Park. Along with steak houses and family restaurants, the streets of Oklahoma City also have a variety of food trucks that feature signature and local menu options.