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Oklahoma City Travel Tips

Having come into existence in just a few hours after announcement of official white settlement this once barren prairie land is now a hustling bustling commercial center. Oklahoma City offers a lot to its visitors who visit either for business or on a vacation trip.

Tip 1 - People who would like to experience Oklahoma from the famous Bricktown Canal can definitely opt for the Brick town Water Taxi that runs like a bus service through the day. The peak seasons are from April to October and all-day passes can be availed for as less as $8.00. Taxis leave every 15 minutes and are a real treat for those who wish to know about Oklahoma in an idyllic fashion.

Tip 2 - People interested in knowing what makes the world go round and who wish their kids to get a better understanding can always visit the Science Museum in Oklahoma. Right from Planetariums, aviation, space exploration to who dun its this museum has it all.

Tip 3 - Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma is home to more than a 1000 species of plants from each and every continent on the planet. One can see plants from deep Amazon forests to Central Africa and Asia. Programs include rain forest conservation, ecology and surviving in a rain forest.

Tip 4 - Anyone with a love for westerns and fascination for cowboys can head to the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. Visitors can experience American Cowboy, Rodeo and Native American galleries in addition to fine arms and museum of the Frontier West. There are more than 2000 works of art when it comes to the American West.

Tip 5 - Collections at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art house works of art from the colonial ages through the 60s. In addition to contemporary art they also feature European artists, photographer galleries and post war expression.
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Cowboy Hall Of Fame

The Cowboy Hall of Fame and Museum was established in 1955. It was renamed National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Museum in the same year. In 1960, its name was changed to - 'National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center'. It originated from an idea given by Chester A. Reynolds who wanted to set up the museum in the honor of cowboys.

The Official website

http://www.nationalcowboymuseum.org/

The museum is located in Oklahoma City. It forms an important part of the Oklahoma City travel and tourism. It is spread over 200,000 square feet. There are over 2000 works of western art. A 15,000 square foot space is dedicated to portraits, still life forms, sculptures and landscapes. It is home to over 28,000 American Indian and Western artifacts and artworks. It also has a vast collection of saddles, barbed wire, American Rodeo photographs and rodeo trophies.

The main purpose of the museum is to interpret and preserve the American West heritage. Art works are sold by the museum during an annual exhibition known as Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition and Sale. It is conducted in the month of June. The proceeds are used for the betterment of the museum.

Prosperity junction is a section of the museum that is dedicated to Western prairie towns that existed at the beginning of the century. There are streets, stores and furnished buildings that visitors can walk through. "A Night before Christmas" is celebrated each year at the time of the annual holiday open house.

There are three halls of fame at the museum. They are - The Hall of Great Western Performers, Rodeo hall of fame and the Hall of Great Westerners. On travel to Oklahoma City, the museum is a great place to witness history.

The Chester A. Reynolds Memorial Award has been instituted by the museum, in the memory of its founder. It is given to an institution or individual who contributes towards preserving American West Heritage and History.

Cowboy Hall of Fame and Museum on wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Cowboy_&_Western_Heritage_Museum

Cowboy Hall of Fame and Museum reviews

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Cowboy Hall Of Fame Address
1700 Northeast 63rd Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73111-7997

Contact:
Tel: (405) 478-2250
Email: info@nationalcowboymuseum.org

Cowboy Hall Of Fame Hours:
Open daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day

Ticket Information for the Cowboy Hall Of Fame:
Parking is free.

Adults: $12.50
Seniors (62+): $9.75
Student with valid ID: $9.75
Children (4-12): $5.75
Children (3 and under): Free

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Bricktown
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National Memorial & Museum
Oklahoma City Zoo
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Oklahoma City Museum of Art
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