Myriad Botanical Gardens, Oklahoma City (must see)
The Myriad Botanical Gardens play host to beautiful gardens representing the popular flora of Oklahoma. Other highlights of the gardens include regular art exhibits and even an ice-skating rink. Guests of all ages will find things to love when they visit here. With 15 acres of grounds, visitors will find plenty of incredible sights to enjoy.
There are 15 gardens altogether, each with a unique collection. Some of the highlights include a seasonal garden, prairie garden, dog park, and a children's garden.
The Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory boasts thousands of desert and tropical plants, with 750 varieties to enjoy in total. There are several waterfalls with heights of 35 feet. The biggest highlight of the conservatory is the sky bridge, which allows visitors to view all the gardens from the top.
Art is also a significant feature of these gardens. Some of the art includes permanent sculptures, such as "friendship" featuring two prairie dogs, "Storyteller's Chair" crafted of wood, "Goldfish" in limestone, and the red abstract "Gateway" sculpture.
Several events take place at the gardens regularly, including the Oklahoma City Flower and Garden Festival that occurs in May. This festival features dozens of vendors who have fascinating items for attendees to buy.
Visitors can take advantage of free guided tours, as well as programs to learn more about gardening. Family-friendly classes have included an introduction to bulbs and plants used for wreath-making.
Why You Should Visit:
Hundreds of plant species spanning different types of habitats.
Enjoy catching interesting programs to help you with your gardening at home.
Tips:
The website for the gardens has an explorer feature that visitors can easily access on their phones to find each garden.
There are 15 gardens altogether, each with a unique collection. Some of the highlights include a seasonal garden, prairie garden, dog park, and a children's garden.
The Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory boasts thousands of desert and tropical plants, with 750 varieties to enjoy in total. There are several waterfalls with heights of 35 feet. The biggest highlight of the conservatory is the sky bridge, which allows visitors to view all the gardens from the top.
Art is also a significant feature of these gardens. Some of the art includes permanent sculptures, such as "friendship" featuring two prairie dogs, "Storyteller's Chair" crafted of wood, "Goldfish" in limestone, and the red abstract "Gateway" sculpture.
Several events take place at the gardens regularly, including the Oklahoma City Flower and Garden Festival that occurs in May. This festival features dozens of vendors who have fascinating items for attendees to buy.
Visitors can take advantage of free guided tours, as well as programs to learn more about gardening. Family-friendly classes have included an introduction to bulbs and plants used for wreath-making.
Why You Should Visit:
Hundreds of plant species spanning different types of habitats.
Enjoy catching interesting programs to help you with your gardening at home.
Tips:
The website for the gardens has an explorer feature that visitors can easily access on their phones to find each garden.
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Myriad Botanical Gardens on Map
Sight Name: Myriad Botanical Gardens
Sight Location: Oklahoma City, USA (See walking tours in Oklahoma City)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Oklahoma City, USA (See walking tours in Oklahoma City)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Create Your Own Walk in Oklahoma City
Creating your own self-guided walk in Oklahoma City is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Oklahoma City Introduction Walking Tour
As the state capital of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City is the largest city in this state. Much of the city's settlement occurred during the Great Land Rush of 1889. Native Americans representing several tribes were among some of the region's earliest settlers. Tribal emblems and imagery make up much of the symbolism common in this city.
Many of the city's most iconic buildings date back... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.5 Km or 2.8 Miles
Many of the city's most iconic buildings date back... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.5 Km or 2.8 Miles
Downtown To Bricktown
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On this self-guided walk, you will start from the Oklahoma City National Memorial downtown, a poignant reminder of the tragic events of April 19, 1995. The... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
On this self-guided walk, you will start from the Oklahoma City National Memorial downtown, a poignant reminder of the tragic events of April 19, 1995. The... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Oklahoma City Historical Buildings
Home to an attractive variety of historic edifices, the capital of Oklahoma State provides interesting sightseeing opportunities for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts alike. Eye-catching religious sights and structures of great architectural and historic importance abound in downtown Oklahoma City in equal measure.
A brief look at some of the notable sites is best started at the Henry... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
A brief look at some of the notable sites is best started at the Henry... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles