Living in OKC

Living in Oklahoma City (Click on image for more information) Oklahoma City and its surrounding area offer residents and visitors many attractions ranging from cultural and historical museums to theme parks. Oklahoma City has something for every age group and every interest. Click here to see a cost of living comparison to other cities.
	Ballet Oklahoma - An outstanding regional ballet company, performing at the Civic Center Auditorium.

	Bricktown - Historical section of downtown that houses the ballpark, restaurants and shops.

	SBC Bricktown Ballpark - This 12,000-seat ballpark with its brick construction and natural grass playing field has a vintage appearance and feel while incorporating up-to-date construction and design that meets ADA and Triple-A requirements.

	Carpenter Square Theatre; Lyric Theatre; Jewel Box Theatre; Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park - Regional theatre companies with offerings for most tastes and interests. Theatre programs at The University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City University, and University of Central Oklahoma increase the choices even more.

	Cox Convention Center - Venue for major trade and professional meetings.

	Ford Center - Venue for concerts and sports events.

	Frontier City - Theme park featuring rides, games, and shows.

	Myriad Botanical Gardens - 17 acre garden with a seven-story crystal bridge that houses exotic plants.

	National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum - Extensive western art and historical artifacts.

	Oklahoma City Museum of Art - Collection features the largest permanent installation of glass pieces by Dale Chihully. Important traveling exhibits come here regularly. A theatre in the museum is the place to go for recently released and classic art films.

	Oklahoma City National Memorial - A memorial to the victims and families of the April 19, 1995 bombing of the Murrah Federal Building.

	Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Classic and Pop Concerts - Concerts throughout the year at the recently remodeled Civic Center Auditorium. Orchestra is under the direction of Joel Levine. Picture provided by: www.josephmills.com

	Oklahoma City Zoo - One of the largest zoos in the United States.

	Omniplex - A hands-on science museum and planetarium; also contains Aerospace Museum, Photography Hall of Fame, Red Earth Native American Art Gallery, Prairie Dance Theatre, special art and science exhibits.

	Omnidome - A new I Max theatre attached to the Omniplex.

	Spring Festival of the Arts, Paseo Arts Festival, Red Earth, Art Festival Oklahoma - Very popular celebrations of arts and culture in this area.

	University of Central Oklahoma Jazz Lab (UCO Jazz Lab) - A unique musical venue for local, regional, and nationally recognized jazz and blues talent.
There are also nearby lakes and State Parks that offer outdoor recreation. A major running/biking/skate boarding/walking trail system around Lake Hefner (over 12 miles in length) is easily reachable from our campus. You can go to www.travelok.com for more information.