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    Home » Travel » 48 Hours in Oklahoma City

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City

    Published Feb 14, 2017 · Updated Nov 21, 2019 by Ginnie · 2 Comments

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    Looking for things to do in Oklahoma City? Here's how to spend 48 hours in Oklahoma City!

    From things to see to places to eat to the best hotels, this fun travel guide covers it all.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! | Hello Little Home

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    48 Hours in Oklahoma City

    Before my recent trip trip to Oklahoma City, I had only been to Oklahoma once. My husband and I cut through the corner of the state last summer as we drove from Wisconsin to Texas. It was dry, hot, and dusty!

    I was hoping to stop in Oklahoma City. Our geography was off though, and we ended up nowhere near there on that quick jaunt through Oklahoma.

    Luckily, my husband travels to Oklahoma for work frequently, so I tagged along on his most recent trip and spent 48 hours in Oklahoma City.

    The main reason I wanted to go was to check out the OKC National Memorial & Museum, so I was surprised when I discovered there are so many other awesome things to do in Oklahoma City!

    Are you ready to explore this fun, artsy, and totally walkable city with me? Grab a cup of coffee, because I took tons of pics!

    Day 1: Downtown, Museums, and more!

    We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Bricktown, a neighborhood right by Downtown Oklahoma City.

    The location was perfect for exploring the city on foot, the room was great, and there was even a free hot breakfast every morning. I'd highly recommend it if you're planning a trip to OKC.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! All About Cafe in Bricktown | Hello Little Home

    After parting ways with Joel for the day, I stopped into All About Cha, a cute coffee shop located right across from our hotel.

    The weather was quite cold during my trip, so I needed a hot drink to keep me warm as I explored the city.

    All About Cha is a small local chain, and the inside of the Bricktown location was comfy and spacious. It would be the perfect place to get some work done or hold a meeting.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! All About Cafe in Bricktown | Hello Little Home

    My plan for the first day was to visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum and to explore Downtown, Automobile Alley, and Midtown.

    And in case you're wondering, I walked everywhere I'm mentioning by myself (my husband was working). It was convenient and easy to get around, and I always felt safe.

    An elevated railroad track painted with murals depicting Oklahoma history separates Bricktown from Downtown.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Downtown OKC Mural | Hello Little Home

    Downtown had a mix of new, mid-century, and vintage architecture.

    I was struck by the details on the First National Building, which was vacant (made for a great photo op though).

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! First National Building in Downtown OKC | Hello Little Home

    I passed a number of sculptures on my way to the Oklahoma City bombing memorial.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Downtown OKC | Hello Little Home

    Another sculpture spotted Downtown ... I tried to find the name after I got home but didn't have any luck.

    Isn't it striking how it's positioned between buildings?

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Downtown OKC | Hello Little Home

    Before heading the Memorial, I stopped at Murrah Plaza Memorial Overlook. The plaza is next to the former Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building's location, where the Oklahoma City bombing took place.

    It's elevated, so you can view the Memorial from above.

    I'm sure this area of the city is bustling when it's warmer, but I was the only one in the plaza at the time, and it was very quiet.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Murrah Plaza Memorial Overlook | Hello Little Home

    The Plaza floor is embedded with emblems from the agencies that were housed in the Murrah Building at the time of the bombing.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Murrah Plaza Memorial Overlook | Hello Little Home

    Another corner holds a plaque denoting the playground for the children who attended the Murrah Building's daycare.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Murrah Plaza Memorial Overlook | Hello Little Home

    From the Plaza, you can view the Field of Empty Chairs, Reflecting Pool, and Museum from above.

    The Plaza was a peaceful place to pause before going through the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum.

    I was in my first year of college when the Oklahoma City bombing took place. It was such a scary time. The Memorial is beautiful and very well done, but it was powerful and overwhelming to go back and relive those memories.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! OKC National Memorial and Museum Field of Empty Chairs | Hello Little Home

    After the bombing, a fence was installed to protect the site of the Murrah Building. Shortly after it was erected, people began leaving tokens of love and hope in the fence.

    I saw everything from teddy bears to flags as I walked the fence.

    200 feet of the original feet still stands (see below), and the Museum has collected and archived over 60,000 of these items in their archives.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! OKC National Memorial and Museum | Hello Little Home

    You enter the Outdoor Symbolic Memorial through one of two huge gates that face each other across a reflecting pool:

    These monumental twin gates frame the moment of destruction – 9:02 a.m. – and mark the formal entrances to the Memorial. The East Gate represents 9:01 a.m. on April 19, and the innocence of the city before the attack. The West Gate represents 9:03 a.m., the moment we were changed forever, and the hope that came from the horror in the moments and days following the bombing. (Source: Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum)

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! OKC National Memorial and Museum Reflecting Pool | Hello Little Home

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! OKC National Memorial and Museum Reflecting Pool | Hello Little Home

    Each chair in the Field of Empty Chairs represents one of the 168 people who died in the attack.

    The chairs are arranged in nine rows (to represent the building's nine floors) and each chair is engraved with the name of someone killed on that floor. There are nineteen smaller chairs for the children.

    The field stands on the footprint of the Murrah Building, and it's a very somber reminder of the lives that were lost that day.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! OKC National Memorial and Museum Field of Empty Chairs | Hello Little Home

    The only surviving wall of the Murrah Building remains on the east end of the field.

    It's inscribed with names of the survivors.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! OKC National Memorial and Museum | Hello Little Home

    Across from the reflecting pool, you can see the museum and The Survivor Tree which somehow withstood the bomb's blast.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! OKC National Memorial and Museum | Hello Little Home

    The Reflecting Pool is so beautiful and peaceful.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! OKC National Memorial and Museum Reflecting Pool | Hello Little Home

    Just outside the Museum is the Children's Wall, a wall of tiles decorated by children and sent to Oklahoma City in 1995.

    If you ever have a chance to go to the Oklahoma City bombing memorial, take it. The exhibits carry you through a chronological tour of the bombing, as well as the days, weeks, and years that followed. Strikingly, the first exhibit you enter emphasizes how it was a day just like any other. Then, you'll hear a recording of the bombing (taken from a meeting across the street), followed by exhibits describing everything from the rescue and recovery to the trial and aftermath.

    Everything was done so well, and it was extremely powerful. The early exhibits left me feeling quite emotional (especially listening to audio of the bombing, seeing the artifacts, and hearing from the victims' families), but I left feeling uplifted. It's truly worth a visit.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! OKC National Memorial and Museum | Hello Little Home

    The new Federal Building stands across the street from the Museum.

    It's kind of plain from the front, but the back features has an elliptical shape that makes it feel open and welcoming. It was built adjacent to a grassy park.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! New OKC Federal Building | Hello Little Home

    After Memorial, my tour of Oklahoma City took a decidedly more uplifting turn as I headed to Automobile Alley, a nearby neighborhood.

    In the 1920's, 52 of Oklahoma City's first 76 auto dealerships were located in this area, which is where it gets it's name.

    Today, Automobile Alley is populated with upscale shops, dining, and other local services. It's the perfect place the spend an afternoon shopping and eating your way through the city.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Automobile Alley OKC | Hello Little Home

    On our way into town the night before, we had stopped for dinner at a Tex Mex restaurant that shall not be named (it was that bad). For some reason I was still craving Mexican, so my first stop in Automobile Alley was Cultivar Mexican Kitchen.

    Cultivar's menu features your standard tacos, burritos, bowls, and more, but with an innovative twist.

    I had two tacos: a Vegan Taco made with a crispy chickpea fritter, turmeric tofu scramble, and fresh toppings; and an Herb-Roasted Mushroom Taco with a arugula, red onions, and goat cheese crema. Both were delicious, but the mushroom taco was my fave. There are plenty of options for meat eaters, too, in case you're wondering!

    I did feel prices were a little high, but overall I loved the food and atmosphere, and I'd definitely return on another trip.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Cultivar on Automobile Alley OKC | Hello Little Home

    Yum ... don't those tacos look delish?

    They won me over with three hot sauce options, too!

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Cultivar in Automobile Alley OKC | Hello Little Home

    After lunch, I stopped by Plenty Mercantile, a unique store that had a little of everything from home goods to jewelry and accessories to plenty of gift options.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Plenty Mercantile in Automobile Alley OKC | Hello Little Home

    It was fun to explore the store and make a mental shopping list of everything I needed!

    You can also shop Plenty Mercantile online, so check out their website (linked above). I definitely plan to stop back as soon as possible.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Plenty Mercantile in Automobile Alley OKC | Hello Little Home

    Automobile Alley is filled with low-rise brick buildings, and the streets were easy to navigate with well-marked crosswalks.

    I appreciated that cars actually stopped for me, too ... unlike Dallas, where it feels as though drivers are more likely to run you over than slow down!

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Automobile Alley OKC | Hello Little Home

    Oklahoma City has a bike share program called Spokies, named after those hardy Oklahoma settlers, the Okies, I'm assuming.

    It was too cold while I was there, but once the weather warms this would be the perfect way to explore Downtown.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! OKC Spokies Bike Share Program | Hello Little Home

    If you look closely at that bike share photo, you'll notice a very colorful building in the background. I had no idea what it was, but I headed over the check it out!

    It's the WOMB Gallery and is owned by Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips.

    I've never been their biggest fan, but once I showed Joel my pics, he immediately knew what it was.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! WOMB Gallery in Automobile Alley OKC | Hello Little Home

    The building is covered top to bottom with a wild and colorful mural, and it's pretty awesome to behold.

    I didn't go inside (next time), but from what I've seen online, it has a similar aesthetic.

    The space holds art exhibits, a bar, and music performances.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! WOMB Gallery in Automobile Alley OKC | Hello Little Home

    Across the street was a cute little shop, Perch'd, that was housed in a revamped shipping container.

    Unfortunately, they were closed. Next time!

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Perch'd in Automobile Alley OKC | Hello Little Home

    A little further down NW 9th Street, I also spotted a beautiful mural.

    It's called “The Braid,” and was created by artists Yatika Starr Fields, Dylan Bradway, and Kristopher Kanaly.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Automobile Alley Mural | Hello Little Home

    After my little detour, I headed back to N Broadway Ave. for more window shopping.

    One of the stores I checked out was Urbane Home & Lifestyle, which you can see in the middle of the pic below. It was filled with lovely home decor items, everything from candles to kitchen accessories to furniture.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Automobile Alley OKC | Hello Little Home

    I had expected to see more vintage Auto signs in the neighborhood, but I only spotted this one perched atop a building at the corner of N Broadway and NW 10th Street.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Automobile Alley OKC | Hello Little Home

    After spotting that sign, I headed over to Midtown, which is located just north of Downtown Oklahoma City. It's another neighborhood filled with shops and restaurants.

    At this point, I was quite cold and ready for a warm up.

    I had a coffee shop in mind, and along the way I spied lots of interesting spots worth checking out next time. The Bleu Garden, a food truck plaza that's closed until spring, look cool. Dustbowl Lanes, a bowling alley, and Fassler Hall, a beer hall, also looked like places worth visiting on future trips.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Midtown OKC | Hello Little Home

    I did stop into The Black Scintilla, a cute clothing, accessory, and gift store that, luckily, you can shop online.

    The blouses and jewelry were especially tempting, and the prices were great!

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Black Scintilla in Midtown OKC | Hello Little Home

    Kaiser's Grateful Bean Cafe looked worthy of a stop, although I was still stuffed from those tacos!

    It had such a cute vintage vibe, and it's already on the list for my next visit. Hopefully, on a warmer day, when I can enjoy their homemade ice cream ... yum!

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Kaiser's in Midtown OKC | Hello Little Home

    After a little more exploring, I made it to my destination, Hank's Coffee & Wine!

    This was such a cute little coffee shop.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Hank's Coffee and Wine and Midtown OKC | Hello Little Home

    Hank's was super busy for the middle of the day, and the sweet barista was swamped. After a little wait though, I was rewarded with the best chai latte I've had in a long time ... mmm!

    I took my time warming up and savoring that chai before heading back Downtown.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Hank's Coffee and Wine in Midtown OKC | Hello Little Home

    Joel and I had plans to meet after he was finished with work, so I ended up wandering around Downtown.

    The streets and sidewalks were much busier in the late afternoon than they had been in the morning.

    This colorful building immediately caught my eye.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Downtown OKC | Hello Little Home

    I also stumbled upon this pedestrian walkway connecting Main and Colcord Streets in the Arts District.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Pedestrian Walkway Connecting Main and Concord in Downtown OKC | Hello Little Home

    On my way to the museum, I passed by the gorgeous Civic Center Music Hall.

    The setting sun provided a beautiful backdrop.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Civic Center Music Hall in Downtown OKC | Hello Little Home

    Finally, it was time to meet Joel at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art!

    Admission is only $5 on Thursdays after 5 PM, and we took advantage.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! OKC Museum of Art | Hello Little Home

    The museum's theater had a vintage ticket booth.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! OKC Museum of Art | Hello Little Home

    The exhibition that drew me to the museum was "The Complete WPA Collection".

    When the Works Progress Administration was dissolved in 1942, the Federal Art Project’s Central Allocation Unit gave twenty-eight works by twenty-six artists to the city of Oklahoma City. These works provided the basis for the Museum’s permanent collection.

    I've always been interested in the WPA, so it was cool to check out this exhibit.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Chihuly Exhibit at the OKC Museum of Art | Hello Little Home

    There was also a Chihuly exhibit at the museum. I feel like I've seen his work exhibited everywhere, from Vegas casinos to botanical gardens, so I wasn't overly excited.

    This colorful hallway installation was pretty cool though!

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Chihuly Exhibit at the OKC Museum of Art | Hello Little Home

    We also checked out the museum's permanent collection which had some great pieces. The art was displayed in a really unique way with works from the same genre (portraits, animals, landscapes, etc.) arranged together, rather than chronologically.

    Our museum tickets had coupons for a $5 cocktail at 21C Museum Hotel, so we couldn't resist heading there next. Basically, it's a hotel combined with a museum.

    Joel had been to a 21C before, but I hadn't been, so it was really fun to check out.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! 21C Museum Hotel Bar | Hello Little Home

    The art was top notch, and it was certainly fun to explore the galleries with a cocktail in hand! Even the bathroom had a video installation.

    I couldn't resist taking a selfie in the bathroom mirror.

    Notice how bundled up I am? It was freezing, and I had on three layers, plus a heavy wool coat! Brr!

    Our last stop of the night was dinner at The Wedge. It was delish, although I totally forgot to take a pic of my pizza until there were only two slices left ... oops!

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! 21C Museum Hotel | Hello Little Home

    DAY 2: Bricktown, Botanical Gardens, Downtown, Tatertots, and more!

    I didn't put much planning into this quick trip, but I still knew I'd find plenty of things to do in Oklahoma City once I got there. My plan for day two was to explore Bricktown, Downtown, and Deep Deuce, and then meet Joel for a late lunch.

    It was still super cold, so I started my day with coffee at All About Cha again, which gave me time to plot my morning. After warming up, I began my tour of Bricktown.

    I spotted another Flaming Lips landmark right away, although it was literally just an alley. Nothing exiting to see there!

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Flaming Lips Alley in Bricktown | Hello Little Home

    Bricktown is filled with old warehouses that have been updated.

    It's an entertainment district, and although it was pretty quiet while I was there, I'm sure that changes on the weekends. It seemed to be filled with a combination of local spots and more touristy places, like Toby Keith's I Love This Bar.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Bricktown Canal | Hello Little Home

    The Bricktown Canal Runs through the area and connects Bricktown, Downtown, and the Oklahoma River.

    It was empty when I was there, but I'm assuming it's filled with water during summer when you can ride the water taxi.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Bricktown Canal | Hello Little Home

    The Chicksaw Bricktown Stadium, home of the minor league Oklahoma City Dodgers, is also located in this neighborhood.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Chicksaw Ballpark in Bricktown | Hello Little Home

    The stadium's exterior features a bronze statue of Mickey Mantle, who was born in Oklahoma, as well as a mural created by local artist Susan Morrison.

    The panels depict important events in the history of Bricktown, like the first African American school in the area, which stood on the same grounds as the ballpark.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Chicksaw Ballpark in Bricktown | Hello Little Home

    One of my favorite things about Oklahoma City were the murals I found everywhere, especially Downtown along the train tracks.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Downtown OKC Mural | Hello Little Home

    The murals also extend under the train tracks on some streets.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Downtown OKC Mural | Hello Little Home

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Downtown OKC Mural | Hello Little Home48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Downtown Mural | Hello Little Home

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Downtown Mural | Hello Little Home

    The murals along the train tracks were created for Oklahoma's centennial celebration in 2007 and depict images from the state's history.

    Another thing that I spotted everywhere was plenty of OKC Thunder pride. It seemed like every business had a sign proclaiming their love for the team!

    I'm not a fan myself, but I did take a quick detour by the stadium.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! OKC Thunder | Hello Little Home

    Another one of my favorite discoveries during my 48 hours in Oklahoma City were the Myriad Botanical Gardens in Downtown.

    I spent quite a bit of time wandering around the expansive grounds, and was impressed by the massive conservatory, although I didn't go in.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Myriad Botanical Gardens | Hello Little Home

    The city views surrounding the Gardens were beautiful.

    I'm sure even more in summer when everything is green!

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Myriad Botanical Gardens | Hello Little Home

    A sculpture on the northwest edge of the Gardens caught my eye.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Myriad Botanical Gardens | Hello Little Home

    This auditorium is part of the large Devon Energy Center that's located across from the Gardens.

    I thought the design was interesting.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Devon Auditorium | Hello Little Home

    The historic Colcord Hotel also bordered the Gardens.

    When it opened in 1910, it was the first skyscraper in Oklahoma.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! View of Colcord Hotel from Myriad Botanical Gardens | Hello Little Home

    After leaving the Gardens, I wandered around Downtown again.

    Another beautiful vintage building facade I found. I think this might actually be that same First National Building I mentioned above, but I'm not sure.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Downtown OKC | Hello Little Home

    I came across this Air Force Monument.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Air Force Monument in Downtown OKC | Hello Little Home

    As I started to wend my way back toward Automobile Alley, I spotted Junction Coffee.

    It's housed in a 1974 double decker bus, and you can sit inside while enjoying your coffee. Pretty neat, right?

    Unfortunately, I was all coffee-d out, but it's on my list for next time.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Junction Coffee Truck on Automobile Alley | Hello Little Home

    I spotted this spiky sculpture near another Downtown building.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Downtown OKC | Hello Little Home

    While walking between Bricktown and Deep Deuce, I captured this image overlooking Downtown.

    Bricktown is the the left, Deep Deuce to the right, and Downtown is straight ahead.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Beautiful view of Downtown OKC. | Hello Little Home

    Before lunch, I walked around Deep Deuce for a bit. According to the neighborhood website:

    Deep Deuce is known for its historical importance as the center for black culture in Oklahoma City. It was home to warehouse district workers in nearby Bricktown after the 1889 Land Run, and grew to become the hub for local blues and jazz musicians throughout the 1940s and ’50s. Oklahoma’s first black doctor and hotelier both owned property and did business in Deep Deuce. Writer Ralph Ellison worked here, and musicians Charlie Christian and Jimmy Rushing called the district home. The Calvary Baptist Church was built in 1921 and served as the social and religious center of Oklahoma City’s black population. It is also the site where Oklahoma students organized “sit-ins” at segregated lunch counters in 1957.

    To be honest, the area I walked through was mostly new housing complexes, along with new-looking businesses, and I didn't see any evidence of that history. I'll have to research it more for my next visit.

    I met my husband for lunch at Anchor Down for corn dogs, tatertots, and cider ... it was warming and delicious!

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Lunch at Anchor Down | Hello Little Home

    We had actually stopped by Anchor Down for dinner the night before. Although we ended up at The Wedge when we realized Anchor Down was hosting a trivia night, and there was literally no where to sit. Ha ... talk about bad timing!

    It was worth the wait though.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Lunch at Anchor Down | Hello Little Home

    After lunch, we decided to drive to Uptown and The Paseo Arts District.

    This was another area with filled with local shops and restaurants.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Uptown Mural | Hello Little Home

    Our walk was mostly confined to Uptown, and I think we missed The Paseo ... apart from the sign (ha).

    It was fun to check out the area quickly before we headed to the airport though.

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! The Paseo District | Hello Little Home

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Uptown - Paseo District | Hello Little Home

    There were lots of restaurants in the area, and these colorful picnic tables caught my eye.

    Tower Theatre was being renovated while we were there and is slated to reopen soon. I loved the vintage marquee!

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! Tower Theatre in Uptown | Hello Little Home

    Before heading to the airport, we drove by the state capital, which was located near Uptown. It wasn't that exciting, so no photos were taken. After a quick drive to the airport, we were on our way home to Dallas!

    This was such a fun trip! I was surprised by everything OKC had to offer, and I can't wait to return one day ... hopefully, when the weather is a little warmer!

    48 Hours in Oklahoma City travel guide! Take a tour of this fun, walkable city ... you won't believe all the things to do in Oklahoma City! | Hello Little Home

    I hope you enjoyed reading about how to spend 48 hours in Oklahoma City!

    Have you ever been? What are some of your favorite things to do in Oklahoma City?


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    Jylli
    5 years ago

    Another destination to include in my bucket list. You’re so fortunate to see and experience wonderful places

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    Ginnie
    5 years ago
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    I hope you get to go sometime, Jylli! You'd love it, and yes, I definitely am lucky to get to travel so much. 🙂

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