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Exploring OKLAHOMA CITY BY RENT A CAR

Oklahoma City, with a population of just over half a million in an area of more than 1600 square kilometres, is a major American city in the centre of the state of the same name.

Numerous museums, a sprawling park, lively bars and good restaurants make this city, which still has plenty of Western flair, a worthwhile destination.

And there are also many beautiful places to discover in the surrounding countryside by hire car.

VIEWS TO SEE IN OKLAHOMA CITY

You can experience the history of the Wild West when you visit the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum at the beginning of your city tour. Numerous paintings spread real Western romance, installations and display boards provide information about the rodeo, and many a classic Western movie is shown in the movie theaters. The museum is open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is $12.50.

The Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum commemorates a tragic event. On April 19, 1995, the Murrah Federal Building was destroyed by a terrorist bombing. 168 people were killed. The motive for the act has not been conclusively determined to this day. The exhibition tells the stories of victims and survivors. You can visit the museum Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. On Sunday, it opens at noon. Admission is twelve dollars. Afterwards, a walk through the park in the heart of the city offers a chance to reflect on the horrific event. It is nearly seven acres in size and has mature trees.

You can learn details about the state’s history by visiting the Oklahoma History Center. There, you can learn about the Native Americans. You will also learn many details about the history of African Americans and the fate of the first settlers. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is seven dollars.

The Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s exhibit deals with American and European art of past centuries. There is also a worthwhile collection of historic photographs on display. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. On Thursday, you can visit the exhibit until 9:00 pm. On Sunday, the gates do not open until 12:00. A ticket costs twelve euros.

At the end of a culturally-influenced stroll through the city, the spectacular “Crystal Bridge” is worth a visit. A greenhouse with no less than seven floors awaits you. Inside, a waterfall roars and three different ecosystems can be explored. The Crystal Bridge can be visited from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is seven dollars.

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FIND A GOOD RESTAURANT

A true Western atmosphere awaits when you visit Cattleman’s Steakhouse. Since 1910, huge steaks have been cooked to perfection there.

FIND A GOOD HOTEL

The choice of good hotels is limited in Oklahoma City, but cozy and comfortable rooms await you at the Renaissance Oklahoma City, along with a bar and restaurant.

A PAYING DESTINATION IN THE SURROUNDINGS

Oklahoma City is located on the legendary Route 66, which was the first continuous road link connecting the eastern United States with the West. It opened in 1926, starting in Chicago and ending in Santa Monica.

In the town of Clinton, which is about 137 kilometres from Oklahoma City, you can learn about this dream road and its history at the Route 66 Museum. The drive to Clinton takes you through lonely prairie and lasts about an hour and a half by hire car. And while you are enjoying the vastness of the landscape, you can already start thinking about which destination around Oklahoma City you would like to travel to next.