Must See Sights and Landmarks in Edmond Area

"A renowned institution of Western art and culture, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, founded in 1955, celebrates the legacy of the American west with a collection of arts and crafts that focuses on the American cowboy, Native American culture, Victorian firearms, frontier military, and rodeos. Featured artists include nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists Frederic Remington, Charles M. Russell, Edward S. Curtis and James Earle Fraser, among others. The museum also houses the Weitzenhoffer Gallery of Fine American Firearms with its collection of Colt, Sharps, Winchester, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Marlin, and Parker Brothers weapons, as well as the Hall of Great Westerners, the Hall of Great Western Performers, and the Rodeo Hall of Fame."

"Settled by pioneers during the 1889 Land Run, home to former cattle trails and cattle ranches, and the birthplace of countless Western film stars, musicians and entertainers, Oklahoma City is a can’t-miss stop in cowboy country. Witness the saga of the American cowboy come to life at the acclaimed National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum and celebrate the city’s proud Western roots. Home to the prestigious Prix de West art exhibition, this internationally-renowned museum inspires visitors with an astonishing array of Western art, American Indian and frontier artifacts and even a fully constructed turn-of-the-century cattle town."

"The museum's task is ambitious - to collect and preserve and interpret the artifacts of the American West. It's 19,000 metres square space exhibits over 2000 works of western art - paintings and sculptures - by 19th and 20th century artists and native American art. It also has an extensive collection of native American art, which hlps explore their culture, clothing, spirituality and music."

"Home of the Oklahoma City Dodgers, the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark opened in 1998 and was part of the original revitalization plans for Bricktown. The stadium can hold up to 13,000 people and since there is nothing quite like catching a ball game,  it is a great place to spend a summer evening in Oklahoma City. To see the full schedule or learn more about the Dodgers, head over to the OKC Dodgers website."

"The Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark is home to Oklahoma City’s minor baseball league team the Dodgers. The Dodgers have four league titles, two conference titles and thirteen division titles. Even if you are not fond of baseball the venue is still worth visiting to see the 7-foot tall bronze statue of Mickey Mantle which stands on a 3-foot granite base at the front of the pavilion."

"When you are finished with the boat ride, stroll around Bricktown’s entertainment hub or take in an Oklahoma City Dodgers baseball game at Bricktown Ballpark. Another cool offering would be to sip a cocktail at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill or enjoy some live music."

"Treat yourself to a dinner that you will always remember at Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse in Bricktown, a spot that should be on every itinerary for Oklahoma City. Known for the spectacular vintage and harvest wines list and succulent cuts of beef, Mickey Mantle’s delivers fine-dining in a variety of settings, from sports bar casual to romantic and cozy in one dining area."

"Bricktown is one of the neighborhoods people head to for nightlife and while I’m not a big nightlife person, I really enjoyed the Bricktown Water Taxi ride. It may be touristy, but it’s a great way to see a part of the city from a different perspective and it actually comes with a lot of knowledge and history from the guide!"

"Gigi's Cupcakes, a bakery that offers cupcakes and desserts, is another go-to, with four stars out of 53 Yelp reviews. Head over to 14101 N. May Ave., Suite 104, to see for yourself."

"The brewery itself is located in OKC's Sunshine Laundry Building and open 7 days a week. Furthermore, Stonecloud Brewing knows how to name a beer. There is the Irish Goodbye, a 13% abv Imperial Stout that should never be sold in keg form (yes, Stonecloud Brewing sells kegs)."

"Next up is Stonecloud Brewing Company, situated at 1012 N.W. First St., Suite 101. With 4.5 stars out of 69 reviews on Yelp, the brewery has proved to be a local favorite."

"Bricktown Brewery works as both a sports bar and a restaurant. Although there are locations now outside of Bricktown, make a trip to the original Bricktown Brewery for good burgers, pizza, beer, and more. Note: This outpost is popular for parties and banquets, plus catering is available."

"A local brewpub chain serving burgers, pizza, American comfort food and beer in a brick-walled space. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: Casual"