Oklahoma City 101 - All the Metro Basics for those New to OKC

By Adam Knapp, About.com Guide

It's likely you've heard of Bricktown, Oklahoma City's burgeoning tourist and nightlife area downtown. And that's a good thing because it's the place to go for many of the major events.

In Bricktown or nearby, you'll find Thunder basketball, concerts and family shows at OKC's Chesapeake Energy Arena, and there are plenty of attractions such as Barons hockey to join the business-related conventions at the Cox Convention Center. Just a few blocks away, the Oklahoma RedHawks, the Houston Astros' AAA affiliate, play at the Bricktown Ballpark.

But even if you have plenty of places to go and things to see in Bricktown, make sure you take the time to just walk leisurely along the canal and see the sights.

There are plenty of restaurants and clubs in Bricktown, and the retail aspect of the area will only continue to grow and grow.

Don't be fooled by all the talk of Bricktown, though. As you'll see next, it's not all you need to know about OKC...

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• STEP ONE: Get the Lay of the Land
• STEP TWO: Learn the OKC Talking Points
• STEP THREE: Sample the Heartland Cuisine
• STEP FOUR: Get to Know Bricktown
• STEP FIVE: Realize There's More than Just Bricktown
• STEP SIX: Review the Shopping Options
• STEP SEVEN: Know Where to Look for Information
• STEP EIGHT: Always Remember the Serious Stuff

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