Theres the major metropolitan ofAtlanta.

Theres the country music capital ofNashvilleand the incredible soul and history ofNew Orleans.

We visit these places time and time again seeking out that indelible and palpable energy.

Automobile Alley

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Theres always something to do, something new to see, and an enigmatic spirit thats hard to define.

Here are 35 things to do on your visit to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The dinner menu features classics like chicken fried steak, bacon-wrapped meatloaf, and shrimp and grits.

The Jones Assembly

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Pair your meal with a glass from the award-winning wine list.

The restaurant serves up huge portions any time of day.

At breakfast its all about giant omelets, thick-cut French toast, and hearty hot cakes.

Flint

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For lunch and dinner, order the Presidential Choice T-Bone Steak with a baked potato and homemade roll.

Sample some of the best atSPARK, a fun, modern version of the classicburger joint.

Order a few things to share, like Queso Fundido with homemade flour tortillas or Traditional Smashed Guacamole.

SPARK Burger

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Shrimp, chicken, and beef fajitas are wood-fired.

The barley and wine bar also serves snacks and sandwiches and live music.

Stop into one or two to get a taste of what the city’s brewing.

Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

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We recommend Skydance Brewing Company, the citys only Native American-owned microbrewery.

Head to the taproom for specials and events, and see what’s on tap.

Guests can participate in artist workshops, an interactive garden, and events like open mic night.

Paseo Arts District

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Each pocket of town offers something a little different, a flavor thats unique to that specific area.

One of the most popular places in OKC isBricktown, a former warehouse district located just east of downtown.

Today, neon signs still hang on their original buildings.

Factory Obscura

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Stroll the avenue for souvenirs and apparel too.

Downtown OKC is home to Scissortail Park.

Rent pedal boats, kayaks, or canoes and get out on the lake.

Bricktown Canal

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Attend the bi-weekly farmers market, or grab a bite to eat at SPARK or a visiting food truck.

Situated on the Oklahoma River, this multi-activity adventure complex has it all.

Try surfing, skiing, whitewater rafting, stand-up paddle boarding, ziplining, and flatwater kayaking.

Scissortail Park

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What makesRoute 66so special are all the kooky, surprising, and historic landmarks along the way.

In Oklahoma City alone, you’re able to see nine.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977, visitors will see exhibits and a gift shop.

Riversport

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It’s also a good spot for pictures.

This spot is beloved by locals and visitors alike for brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Think painted ceilings, century-old murals, and stately stone columns.

Pops Restaurant and Gift shop, Route 66, Arcadia, Oklahoma

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Rooms are modern and sleek, and the hotels five food and beverage establishments each offer something different.

The 36-room boutique hotel isnt afraid to be bold.

Here, you’ll be close to the action.

Bradford House

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Book a room or suite overlooking downtown.

Hang out in the funky lobby or relax on a swing on the covered patio.

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