Oklahoma City holidays

You’ll discover on your holiday to Oklahoma City that the city’s agricultural roots are not a thing of the past. Historic Stockyards City, where thousands of cattle are auctioned weekly, houses Western-wear shops, a famed steakhouse and a saloon with a 15-metre-long wooden bar. Put it in context at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, home to a world-renowned collection of Western art and artefacts.

The First Americans Museum is one of Oklahoma City’s most vital new additions. The museum’s wealth of historical artefacts and modern artworks by Indigenous artists chronicle the history and culture of 39 First American nations in modern Oklahoma. Don’t skip the Thirty Nine Restaurant, whose menu honours Indigenous flavours and culinary traditions, or the FAM store, which is stocked with goods designed by First American artists.

Oklahoma City’s museums range from traditional to highly specific. Get your fill of classic and cutting-edge works at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art and the Oklahoma Contemporary Art Center. Visit the Museum of Osteology to see hundreds of skeletons, from rhinos to whales. Or dig deep into niche subjects at the American Banjo Museum or Porcelain Art Museum.

Oklahoma City’s culture is closely tied to agriculture, and that shows in the food scene. You’ll find a farm-to-table ethos at many restaurants, both casual and upscale, plus meat-driven menus serving steak, burgers and fried chicken done right. The city also pops with international cuisine from all corners of the globe — it’s especially famous for its Vietnamese food.