Oklahoma City Skyline

Oklahoma City ~ we got it all. From Edmond in the North, Midwest City to the East Yukon in the West and Moore in the South, Best Western hospitality awaits your visit to the greater Oklahoma City area. Best Western Hotels provide convenient, safe and affordable accommodations for business and vacation stays, as well as an overnight stop. Located at the crossroads of I-35, I-40 and I-44 travel to the area is easy and Best Western Hotels are conveniently located in all directions.

Oklahoma City is the state's Capital and can boast the only capitol building in the world with an oil well under it – the well is referred to as Petunia #1 because it was originally drilled in the middle of a flower bed. The Capital is worth a visit to enjoy the art installations sponsored by the Oklahoma Arts Council. Exhibitions currently running include Transcending History: A vision of Oklahoma by local expressionist artist Ryan Cunningham. His bold lines and bright colors are recognizable, depicting both the old and modern west.

Did you know? The freeways are so efficient in the Oklahoma City area - any destination around the city can be reached in 15 minutes or less.

Oklahoma City is the birthplace of the parking meter, but don't let that stop you from a visit. The Oklahoma City area is filled with sights, tastes, and attractions for all travelers. Downtown neighborhoods have been revitalized and energized, offering a variety of interesting and fun activities and venues. You can enjoy a diversity of neighborhoods, excellent shopping, and fine dining.

The former warehouse district now known as Bricktown is action packed and a hot-spot for great restaurants and fun nightclubs. Singles and couples can find live music in the bars and clubs, or quiet restaurants for a romantic dinner. Bricktown is a great place for a date whether you live in the City or are there for a visit.

For a family night out, the Museum of Science holds scientific fun filled bright nights which include an overnight stay in the museum with hands on activities. Look for A Bright Night of Science or in March a Bright Night of Flight is on the schedule. A perfect fun and educational activity for families and groups of children.

Oklahoma City's National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, is America’s premier institution of western history, art and culture. An amazing opportunity for Fans of the American West is scheduled for April at The Museum. The annual Western Heritage Awards^® Banquet honors works of literature, music, film, and television that reflect significant stories of the American West - Make reservations now as it is anticipated to be a sold-out event. Make a full weekend of entertainment, as the schedule includes associated events on Friday April 16^th and Saturday before the banquet the evening of April 17^th.

The Myriad Botanical Gardens has sponsored the first annual photo contest and photography buffs can see the winning photos on display from January until May 2010. Come check them out and also enjoy more than 1,000 species of plants in the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, a warm, bright and colorful environment to beat the winter blues.

The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is located in the heart of Downtown Oklahoma City's Arts District houses an amazing permanent collection of glass sculpture from well known artist Dale Chihuly. Don't miss the 18 glass installations made of over 1,500 individual pieces of hand-blown glass making this the most comprehensive Chihuly collection in the world. A Chihuly glass exhibit is breathtaking and a must see. The museum sponsors a New Frontiers series for contemporary art, the inaugural show launched in January titled Anti.Gravity.Material.Light by New York artist Jason Peters, catch this exhibit through mid April.