Discover the best things to do near Oklahoma City

With a location just off I-40 and less than five miles from Will Rogers World Airport, the Radisson places you near the best things to do in Oklahoma City. Take a 12-minute drive to downtown after a day of meetings in the hotel to explore the dining and entertainment options of the Bricktown entertainment district. Why not gather a group to attend a minor league Dodgers baseball game or see the OKC Thunder in action? If you're a thrill-seeker, don't miss Frontier City, a Wild West-themed amusement park with roller coasters, a water park, and concerts.

For a low-key activity, make time to discover the beauty of Myriad Botanical Gardens or the popular Scissortail Park. The upper park features a lush lawn, a performance space, and an interactive fountain and splash pad, as well as a lake with pedal boats, kayaks, and standup board rentals. If museums are your forte, don’t miss the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum and the Oklahoma City National Memorial.

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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.

Chesapeake Energy Arena

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 the city, Myriad Botanical Gardens is a 15-acre oasis with walking paths, a dog park, and a splash fountain. The crown jewel of the gardens is the Crystal Bridge Conservatory, a creatively designed greenhouse.

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 Island Life exhibit for a glimpse of a Komodo dragon or a Caribbean flamingo.

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 '20s, 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

0.91 mi / 1.46 km from the hotel
Take the Acapulco Cliff Dive 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 Joel Levine, the OKC Phil performs more than a dozen times a year, dazzling audiences with pops, classics, and Discovery Family concerts.

Oklahoma City University OKCU

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.