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 hotel
OKC’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 hotel
See 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 hotel
In 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 hotel
After 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 hotel
Learn 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 hotel
Wander 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 hotel
This 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 hotel
This 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 hotel
Drop 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 hotel
The 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 hotel
Led 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 hotel
OKCU 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.