Discover What's New in OKC
Every destination has a story and Oklahoma City's story is defined by an openness and enterprising nature. True to its frontier roots, OKC embodies the spirit of adventure with a welcoming atmosphere. And, with an all-new convention scene, OKC offers the whole package for meetings and conventions of all sizes. From a new state-of-the-art convention center, Omni headquarter hotel, brand new Downtown Park and modern streetcar system to a booming culinary and arts scene---there's never been a better time to meet in Oklahoma City.
The $288 million Oklahoma City Convention Center offers 500,000 square feet of meeting space featuring a glass-walled design that will flood the center with natural light. With nearly 20,000 rooms city-wide, OKC offers a wide range of price points and amenities including 25 downtown hotels within walking distance of the convention center and the Bricktown Entertainment District. Omni Hotels & Resort opened a 605-room headquarter hotel directly adjacent to the convention center. Come see all of the progress our city has made and choose Oklahoma City for your next meeting destination.
Venue Details
Hotels188
Convention center500,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms10,000
Guest rooms at 1 hotel605
Special event venues-
Average room rate$169
Occupancy rate100%
Restaurants1,912
Daily food cost$66
Tax rate9.25%
Venue typeCVB
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Getting Here
Oklahoma City is located at the crossroads of Interstate 35, Interstate 40 and Interstate 44. With more than 2,400 miles of four-lane roads, getting to and around Oklahoma City is a breeze.
OKC is within a day's drive of many other major metropolitan areas:
-105 miles south of Tulsa, OK
-162 miles south of Wichita, KS
-205 miles north of Dallas, TX
-353 miles southwest of Kansas City, MO
-501 miles southwest of St. Louis, MO
-680 miles southeast of Denver, CO
Will Rogers International Airport offers nonstop air service to many U.S destinations, including West and East coast cities. Visit FlyOKC.com to learn more.
Visitors to OKC have a convenient new way to move around downtown. The Oklahoma City Streetcar, with beautiful green, blue and pink cars, connects visitors to hotels, dining and attractions throughout Downtown, Bricktown, Automobile Alley and Midtown. Seven cars run on two loops, with varying schedules six days a week. With 22 platforms on the six-mile loop, passengers only need to walk a couple blocks to find a platform.
Distance from airport
15 mi
Distance from airport 15 mi
10 mi from Will Rogers World Airport
Distance from Will Rogers World Airport airport 10 mi
Location
Local Attractions
First Americans Museum
Museum
The First Americans Museum tells the collective histories of the 39 tribal nations in Oklahoma. FAM features selections from the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) and exhibitions in history, culture and art, live public and educational programs, a full-service restaurant presenting unique Native-inspired cuisine and an extensive gift shop with Native made and artisan wares.
Riversport Adventures
Recreation
Enjoy whitewater rafting and tubing at RIVERSPORT Rapids. Catch a wave on the Surf OKC surfing experience. Reach for the sky on the 80-foot SandRidge Sky Trail, then zip 700 feet across the Oklahoma River. Zoom down one of four Sky Slides, step off the six-story Rumble Drop free-fall, then get on the water in a kayak or stand up paddle board, all in the Boathouse District downtown on the Oklahoma River. You'll also find a youth zone, 13+ miles of trails for running or cycling, mountain bike trails and pump tracks.
800 Riversport Dr
Oklahoma City, OK, US 73129
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Scissortail Park
Park
3 blks
Scissortail Park is Oklahoma City's newest 70-acre outdoor recreation space just steps away from the core of downtown Oklahoma City and the all-new convention center complex. Stroll through the gardens and groves, relax on the lawn, catch a concert or live performance, play like a kid on the Children's Playground, get on the water with pedal boat, kayak and standup board rentals from the Boathouse or play on the sports courts.
300 SW 7th St
Oklahoma City, OK, US 73109
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Mix-Tape at Factory Obscura
Museum
Mix-Tape at Factory Obscura is a 6,000-square-foot immersive and interactive art experience with dynamic light installations, nostalgic music and operable wall décor.
25 Northwest 9th Street
Oklahoma City, OK, US 73102
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Oklahoma City Zoo & Botanical Garden
Recreation
8 mi
The Oklahoma City Zoo & Botanical Garden is home to more than 2,000 animals, including 50 endangered or threatened species. At the Zoo, you can discover the brand new Expedition Africa, Elephant Habitat, as well as the Great EscApe, Cat Forest, Lion Overlook, Children’s Zoo and more.
2101 NE 50th St.
Oklahoma City, OK, US 73111
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Oklahoma History Center
Museum
4 mi
Oklahoma’s history goes well beyond the cowboys and Indians that often come to mind. Aviation, movies, World War II, fashion – Oklahomans played a role in it all. A Smithsonian-affiliate, the Oklahoma History Center features five extraordinary galleries housing more than 200 hands-on audio, video and computer activities. Located across the street from the State Capitol and filled with thousands of artifacts, the History Center is the place to discover the multifaceted story of Oklahoma.
800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive
Oklahoma City, OK, US 73105
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Science Museum Oklahoma
Museum
8 mi
It’s the place for hands-on, science-related family fun with activities and exhibits focused on aviation, space and so much more. And just happens to be right next door to the Zoo.
2100 NE 52nd St
Oklahoma City, OK, US 73111
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Myriad Botanical Gardens & Crystal Bridge
Recreation
1 blk
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of downtown Oklahoma City with a stroll through the Myriad Botanical Gardens & Tropical Bridge Conservatory. Located on the southern border of downtown, this 17-acre outdoor wonderland includes interactive water features, a children’s garden, dog release area, grand event lawn, and, if you find yourself here during the winter months, an outdoor ice skating rink. The Tropical Bridge Conservatory – or the “tube” as it’s referred to by locals – houses more than 2,000 plant varieties in two distinct climates.
301 W. Reno
Oklahoma City, OK, US 73102
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Oklahoma City Museum of Art
Museum
4 blks
Glorious galleries, fine dining, amazing art, afternoon tea, art classes, film screening, a treasure-filled gift shop and more – The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is big on activities, culture and fun. Each year more than 125,000 people come through the doors of the museum to explore collections covering five centuries of European and American art, not to mention a growing collection of contemporary art and a comprehensive collection of glass sculpture by Dale Chihuly.
415 Couch Drive
Oklahoma City, OK, US 73102
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Bricktown Entertainment District
Nightlife
2 blks
What do you get when you take an old warehouse district, spruce it up and fill it with restaurants, shops and entertainment options? In this case, you get Bricktown, the fastest-growing entertainment district in the southwest. Its prime location – just east of downtown and a short walk from the Cox Convention Center and the Chesapeake Energy Arena – should have it at the very top of your list. Here are a few other enticements: Dozens of restaurants. The opportunity to cruise the Bricktown Canal. Home to the American Banjo Museum. A great place to catch the latest flicks (at Harkins Theatre). A wide array of nightlife options, including a local brewery. A great place for live music enthusiasts. The best place to catch a foul ball (at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark). What more could you ask for?
2 S. Mickey Mantle Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK, US 73104
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National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Museum
8 mi
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is America’s premier institution of Western history, art and culture. Founded in 1955, the museum in Oklahoma City collects, preserves and exhibits an internationally renowned collection of Western art and artifacts while sponsoring dynamic educational programs and ground-breaking scholarly research to stimulate interest in the enduring legacy of our American West. More than 10 million visitors from around the world have sought out this unique museum to gain better understanding of the West: a region and a history that permeates our national culture.
1700 NE 63rd Street
Oklahoma City, OK, US 73111
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Boathouse District
Recreation
1 mi
Located on the Oklahoma River in downtown Oklahoma City, the Boathouse District is emerging as one of the world’s premier sites for both rowing and canoe/kayak – and as a “go to” place for Oklahoma City metro area families and visitors looking for outdoor fun.
RIVERSPORT Adventures offers family fun March to October with adventure courses, zip lines, rock climbing, cycling and on-the-water activities including kayaking, dragon boating and stand up paddle boarding. Visit riversportokc.org to learn more.
The Oklahoma River also hosts family festivals, races and regattas on the river throughout the year. Check the calendar to see what’s coming up.
The U.S. Olympic Committee has recognized the Oklahoma River as a U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Site, and you’ll find Olympic hopefuls in both rowing and canoe/kayak training at the OKC National High Performance Center.
725 S Lincoln Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK, US 73129
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Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
Museum
1 mi
Your visit to the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum will consist of two distinct components.
The Memorial Museum will take you on a chronological, self-guided interactive tour through the story of April 19, 1995, and the days, weeks, months and years that followed the bombing of Oklahoma City's Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.
The Outdoor Symbolic Memorial is a place of quiet reflection. This Memorial honors the victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now-sacred soil where the Murrah Building once stood, as well as the surrounding area devastated during the attack.
Memorial Museum Admission & Hours:
Adult - $12
Senior (62+) - $10
Military (With ID) - $10
Student (6-17 or college student with current ID) - $10
Children (5 years and under) - Free
Monday through Saturday - 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday - 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Outdoor Symbolic Memorial is free of charge and open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
620 N. Harvey
Oklahoma City, OK, US 73102
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Convention Centers
Oklahoma City Convention Center, an ASM Global Managed VenueThe new Oklahoma City Convention Center opened in 2021 and features 200,000 square feet of exhibit space; a 30,000 square feet ballroom and 45,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.
Exhibit Space200,000 sq. ft.
Total meeting space500,000 sq. ft.
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