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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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National Memorial & Museum

The National Memorial and Museum is located in Oklahoma City. In the year 1995, a bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City killed many people and left several injured. The museum was built in memory of those people. The main purpose of the memorial and museum is to enlighten visitors about the outcome of violence. One learns about the events that led to the bombing and its impact.

The official website

http://www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org

An Oklahoma City travel guide will list the several points to be seen on a visit to the museum. 'The Gates of Time' are two monumental bronze gates. They form the entrance to the Outdoor memorial and mark the moment of destruction which is 9:02. 'The Field of Empty Chairs' has 168 chairs that are hand-crafted and have been made from bronze, stone and glass.

The chairs are said to be a representation of the empty chairs in the homes of the victims. The names of victims are written on the base of each chair. They are arranged in nine rows and these rows are meant to stand for the nine floors of the building.

The Survivors' wall is the only wall of the Murrah Building that survived the blast. The names of more than 800 survivors are inscribed on the wall. 'The Survivor Tree' is an American elm on the north of the memorial.

The tree which is almost 103 years old, survived the blast. 'The Reflecting Pool' is a structure that is made up of polished granite. It has water flowing over it. Those who see the reflection in the water are said to see the face of an individual who has been affected by terrorism.

'The Memorial Fence' is a fence that is 10 foot tall and surrounds the reflecting pool and field of empty chairs. Over the years visitors leave items of tribute at the fence. Those who travel Oklahoma City must take time out and pay their tribute at the Memorial.

Image gallery

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_City_National_Memorial#Image_gallery

List of events

http://www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org/secondary.php?section=5

National Memorial & Museum Address
620 N. Harvey, Oklahoma City

Contact:
Tel: (405) 235-3313 / (888) 542-4673
Fax (405) 235-3315
Email: N/A

National Memorial & Museum Hours:

Symbolic Memorial
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Memorial Museum
Monday through Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Ticket Information for the National Memorial & Museum:
For plan your group visit, see Group Programs page:
http://www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org/secondary.php?section=4&catid=44 for more information on group rates.

Adult: $10
Senior (62+): $8
Military (With ID): $8
Student (6-17 or college student with current ID): $8
Children (5 years and under): Free

More on Oklahoma City Travel:
Bus System
Cowboy Hall Of Fame
At & T Bricktown Ballpark
Events
Nightlife
Luxury Spas
Golf Courses
Metropolitan Library
Oklahoma State Capitol
Lloyd Noble Center
Clubs & Fitness
Oklahoma Steak
National Softball Hall of Fame
Cox Convention Center
Omniplex Science Museum
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