Discover the best things to do near Oklahoma City
Choose Radisson Hotel Oklahoma City Airport to stay near the best things to do in Oklahoma City. Take a 12-minute drive to downtown OKC after a day of on-site meetings to find great dining and entertainment options in the Bricktown district or see an MiLB game. Families will enjoy Frontier City, a Wild West-themed amusement park with roller coasters, a water park, and concerts. For relaxing activities, make time to explore the beautiful Myriad Botanical Gardens or the popular Scissortail Park. This vibrant recreational area features a lush lawn, a performance space, and an interactive fountain and splash pad, as well as a lake with pedal boat, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard rentals.
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Bricktown
5.44 mi / 8.76 km from the hotelOKC’s historic Bricktown district—named for its picturesque former industrial buildings—overflows with restaurants, shops, event venues, and museums. If you’re a music fan, you can tour the American Banjo Museum and attend a concert at The Criterion.
Paycom Center
5.04 mi / 8.11 km from the hotelSee all your favorite musical performers at this multipurpose arena that also hosts family-oriented events year-round. During the NBA season, you can cheer on the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Myriad Botanical Gardens
4.89 mi / 7.86 km from the hotelIn the heart of Oklahoma City, Myriad Botanical Gardens is a 17-acre oasis with walking paths, a dog park, and a splash fountain. The Crystal Bridge Conservatory, a creatively designed greenhouse, is the crown jewel of the garden.
Celebration Station
0.32 mi / 0.52 km from the hotelAfter a few rounds of Skee-Ball in the arcade, hop aboard the bumper boats, step up to the plate in the batting cages, speed down the go-kart track, or practice your putt on the mini golf course.
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
8.64 mi / 13.91 km from the hotelLearn about the triumphs and tragedies of the American West through a large collection of artifacts from the cowboys, Native Americans, and pioneers who shaped and inspired American culture.
Oklahoma City Zoo
8.67 mi / 13.95 km from the hotelWander through the Cat Forest to see clouded leopards and tigers, and then head to the Children’s Zoo area to meet friendly American flamingos.
Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
5.02 mi / 8.07 km from the hotelThis peaceful place honors the victims, survivors, and heroes of the 1995 bombing of the Murrah Federal Building. Pause under the Survivor Tree, a 90-year-old elm tree that has become a nationally acclaimed symbol of strength and resilience.
The Paseo Arts District
5.4 mi / 8.7 km from the hotelThis dense district was a thriving shopping destination in the 1920s, a bustling club scene in the ’50s, and a counterculture epicenter in the ’60s. Now, it’s OKC’s premier arts district, boasting more than 20 galleries.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor OKC
0.91 mi / 1.46 km from the hotelDrop seven stories on the Dive Bomber or pile on a raft with the whole family for a trip down the Big Kahuna at Oklahoma’s largest water park. You can also take advantage of on-site cabanas and restaurants.
Frontier City
12.55 mi / 20.19 km from the hotelThe Wild West just got wilder at Frontier City, a Six Flags theme park with tons of thrill rides, waterslides, and stunt shows. After looping through the Brain Drain roller coaster, take a break to enjoy a funnel cake or a jumbo pretzel.
Oklahoma City Philharmonic
4.77 mi / 7.67 km from the hotelLed by Alexander Mickelthwate, the OKC Phil performs more than a dozen times a year, dazzling audiences with pops, classics, and Discovery Family concerts.
Oklahoma City University
4.4 mi / 7.08 km from the hotelOKCU is guided by three core principles: community, creativity, and connectivity. This liberal arts school boasts one of the best dance curriculums in the country as well as an art gallery and a modern music center.