Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Edmond

"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."

"The Centennial Land Run Monument commemorates the opening of the unassigned land in Oklahoma Territory with the Land Run of 1889. The Land Run took place on April 22nd, 1889 when a cannon was fired at noon and 50,000 people scrambled to lay claim to a piece of the two million acres available. The spectacular monument which depicts the frenzied rush during the Land Run was created by artist Paul Moore."

"MonumentsBricktown Canal South End, Oklahoma City, OK MoreLess Info. The Centennial Land Run Monument is dedicated to the opening of Indian land in Oklahoma Territory. The location, which will be completed in 2015, shall feature 45 figures of land run participants, including soldiers, cannons, dogs, and wagons."

"One of the world’s largest bronze monuments, the Centennial Land Run Monument honors the opening of the Unassigned Land in Oklahoma Territory with the Land Run in 1889. Here, you will find 45 bronze figures racing towards their new lives on their homesteads. The surrounding gardens are beautiful."

"While it appears Fuze is now closed, the buffet it offered can still be appreciated. Here are a few photos from the restaurant's Facebook page."

"Only complaint I have is they really should care about all patrons - babies. The high chair they gave ..."

"Lots of people begin their days by zipping through coffee shops. Nothing wrong with wanting a dose of delicious, nutritious caffeine to kickstart your morning, right?. Elemental’s lattes, cortados and cold brews are among the metro’s very best, but even if you don’t drink coffee, it’s a killer first stop on your daily travels."

"This spacious and industrial-style shop offers baked goods, yummy teas, in-house roasted coffee, and plenty of good vibes. The long list of delicious vegan and vegetarian food options are some of the best in OKC!. Photo credit: @elementalcoffee"

"Beneath the picturesque mountains in Southeast Oklahoma lie an abundance of local shops with local treats. At Three Rivers Pecans, Fudge Factory & Amish Store in Calera, visitors will come across Amish cheeses, fresh baked bread, homemade fudge, local honey, soup mixes and jars of cider. Over in Quinton, shoppers can peruse the delicious jars of food finds at Apple Hollow, from house-made pepper patch salsa and peach preserves to pickled asparagus and green pepper jelly."

"Got your most shiny outfit ready for a night out in Oklahoma City?. Might as well check out the offerings of The Tree Lounge. It has an enormous full bar where you can order your favorite cocktails, mocktails, premium beers, rum, whiskey, and other alcoholic beverages."