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Bricktown Water Taxis
Go for a fun and leisurely float down the Bricktown canal on a Water Taxi ride - Here's information on the Bricktown Water Taxis from how much they cost to what to expect

Oklahoma City's White Water Bay Profile
Oklahoma City's White Water Bay is the premiere amusement park for outdoor fun in the water. Located on Reno Avenue between Meridan and Portland, west of I-44 and north of I-40, White Water Bay was owned and operated by the Six Flags company before being sold in early 2007 to Florida-based PARC 7F-Operations Corp.

Oklahoma City Museum of Art - Profile
With its complicated history that dates back to the early 20th century, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art is one of the most incredible visual arts museums in the region. Located at the Donald W. Reynolds Visual Arts Center in downtown OKC, the museum features fantastic travelling exhibits as well as the largest collection of Dale Chihuly glass in the world. Other highlights include the Noble Theatre, which offers showings of classic, foreign and independent films.

Lake Hefner Profile
Located in northwest Oklahoma City, Lake Hefner was built in 1947 and is an excellent lake for sailing, picnicking, recreation and fishing. The lake often holds weekend sailboat races and is home to extensive jogging trails, playgrounds and a golf course.

Harn Homestead and 1889ers Museum
The Harn Homestead in Oklahoma City is a nonprofit history museum within a 1904 farmhouse filled with pre-Oklahoma statehood furnishings. On nearly ten acres of land, the Homestead features holiday events such as "A Territorial Christmas," rental of the homestead for parties or weddings and extensive tours.

Oklahoma City's Bricktown
One of the most popular areas of the city, the ever-expanding Bricktown region of downtown Oklahoma City is one of the most popular areas of the metro - With restaurants, sports, entertainment and shopping, Bricktown is one of the true hotspots in OKC. Here's a full profile of Oklahoma City's Bricktown with information on location, parking, restaurants, nightlife, entertainment, sports, shopping and more.

Moore - Oklahoma City Metro Area Community Profile
Neighborhood Profile for Moore, located south of Oklahoma City, with housing information and home values, demographics, shopping, attractions and entertainment.

Norman - Metro Area Community Profile
Community Profile for Norman, located south of Oklahoma City, with housing information and home values, demographics, shopping, real estate, attractions and entertainment.

Bethany - Metro Area Community Profile
Community Profile for Bethany, located in west Oklahoma City, with housing information and home values, demographics, shopping, real estate, attractions and entertainment.

The Oklahoma Regatta Festival
The Oklahoma Regatta Festival takes place each October at Regatta Park on the Oklahoma River - Along with OCU's Head of Oklahoma, corporate rowing and a dragon boat challenge, the Oklahoma Regatta Festival includes several family-friendly events such as live music, food, an art show, children's activities and more.

Shawnee's Boo on Bell Street
There are plenty of frightening Halloween events around the Oklahoma City metro, but take the short drive to Shawnee for the annual Boo on Bell Street if you want a fun, safe event for the entire family. Held downtown, Shawnee's Boo on Bell has carnival games, live music, a costume contest, car show, story-telling, trick-or-treating and much more.

SoundBites in the Park Downtown Concert Series
Presented by the Downtown Oklahoma City Business Improvement District, the SoundBites Concert Series takes place during lunch hour in downtown OKC's Couch Park. Every Friday from 11:30am to 1pm during the month's of April, May and June, catch live music in a number of different genres including blues, jazz, reggae, country, r&b, rock and more.

Midwest City - Metro Area Community Profile
Neighborhood Profile for Midwest City located in east/southeast Oklahoma City with housing information and home values, demographics, shopping, attractions and entertainment.

The Oklahoma State Fair Profile
The Oklahoma State Fair is held every year in September at State Fair Park on NW 10th St. - Here is your Oklahoma State Fair Headquarters with information on dates, cost, tickets, food, rides, events and more.

Edmond - Oklahoma City Metro Area Community Profile
Neighborhood Profile for Edmond, located north of Oklahoma City, with housing information and home values, demographics, shopping, attractions and entertainment.

The Oklahoma City Airport (Will Rogers World Airport)
The primary Oklahoma City airport is called Will Rogers World Airport - This Oklahoma City airport is located in southwest OKC and named after famous humorist and Oklahoma native, Will Rogers - Here is a full profile of the Oklahoma City airport with information on location, directions, parking, amenities, airlines and more.

Septemberfest in Oklahoma City
Septemberfest at the Governor's Mansion in Oklahoma City is an annual family festival celebrating the history and heritage of Oklahoma - Septemberfest features attractions and activities as well as hands-on learning for children such as crafts and old-fashioned games and plenty of food, live entertainment and story-telling - Here is a full profile of Septemberfest in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma State University Cowboys Football
Recent years have been somewhat of a resurgence for the Oklahoma State University Football team - After the star-studded teams of the late 80's Oklahoma State suffered some down years before putting together several winning seasons of late - Get Cowboys information on schedule, tickets, roster, season outlook, coaches and more.

University of Oklahoma Sooners Football
The Oklahoma Sooners have one of the most storied programs in NCAA football history - Coach Bob Stoops has won one National Championship since joining OU in 1999 and has made the team competitive each and every year - Get information on the University of Oklahoma Sooners football team including roster, coaching staff, schedule, season outlook and more.

The Oklahoma City Thunder
The former Seattle SuperSonics franchise is now the Oklahoma City Thunder and will play at the Ford Center downtown - Get information on the complicated history of the relocation as well as details on the team and games in OKC

Science Museum Oklahoma in OKC - Formerly Called the Omniplex
Science Museum Oklahoma, formerly called the Omniplex, is one of OKC's premiere educational entertainment attractions. With exhibits, a planetarium, galleries, gardens and greenhouses, Science Museum Oklahoma offers a rare opportunity to experience amazing and interactive education.

Oklahoma History Center Profile
A seven year, $60 million project, the Oklahoma History Center saw hundreds attend a November 16th fireworks display over the 40,000 square foot facility on approximately 18 acres near NE 23rd and Lincoln. It would mark the beginning of what is sure to become one of Oklahoma City's most important attractions.

Oklahoma Christian University Profile
Oklahoma Christian University is a private 4-year institution affiliated with the Church of Christ and located in north Oklahoma City and Edmond - It was founded originally as a 2 year Bartlesville Oklahoma college in 1950 called Central Christian College before relocating to Oklahoma City as Oklahoma Christian University in the late 1950's.

Oklahoma City Blazers
A member of the Central Hockey League since its inception in 1992, the Oklahoma City Blazers are a professional hockey team. Playing in the Ford Center in downtown OKC, the Blazers are one of most successful low-level hockey franchises of all time, often rivaling some NHL teams in attendance figures.

Oklahoma City's Adventure District - Neighborhood Profile
Neighborhood Profile for Oklahoma City's Adventure District around NE 50th and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue with housing information, shopping and entertainment.

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