Oklahoma sits at the crossroads of the American South, Midwest, and Southwest, offering travelers a remarkable blend of Native American heritage, cowboy culture, Art Deco architecture, and wide-open natural landscapes. Home to 39 federally recognized tribal nations, more than any other state, Oklahoma's cultural tapestry is uniquely rich. Oklahoma City pulses with energy around Bricktown's canal district and world-class museums, while Tulsa showcases one of America's finest collections of Art Deco buildings alongside the Greenwood District, the historic Black Wall Street. Nature lovers find endless space in the Wichita Mountains, the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, and the lakes and rivers of the Ouachita region.
Family activities
Engaging experiences for travellers of every age.
Oklahoma City Zoo & Botanical Garden
Price: $15 adults, $12 children 3–11, free under 3
Science Museum Oklahoma
Price: $14 adults, $12 children; planetarium +$4
Oklahoma Aquarium (Jenks)
Price: $14 adults, $10 children 3–12, free under 3
Riversport Adventures OKC
Price: $20–$50/person USD depending on activities
Frontier City Theme Park
Price: $35–$55 adults/children (gate); online discount often available
Hurricane Harbor OKC (Water Park)
Price: $27–$40 per person
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
Price: $8 adults, $6 children 6–17, free under 6
Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark (OKC Dodgers)
Price: $10–$25 per person
Family-friendly hotels
Accommodation designed with families in mind.
Embassy Suites OKC Downtown
Aloft OKC Downtown Bricktown
Hampton Inn Tulsa-Woodland Hills
Dining with kids
Eating out as a family.
Pops Route 66 Soda Ranch (Arcadia) has 700+ specialty sodas in a family-friendly roadside setting — kids love it
Many Oklahoma BBQ restaurants are family casual — no reservations needed at Iron Star Urban BBQ (OKC) or Smoke on Cherry Street (Tulsa)
The Cheesecake Factory at Penn Square Mall (OKC) and Woodland Hills Mall (Tulsa) are reliable family options
Check if the OKC Zoo has Saturday morning family breakfast events (zoo.com for schedule)
Family travel tips
Practical advice for stress-free family trips.
Build downtime into every day — over-scheduled kids melt down faster than tired adults.
Carry snacks, water, and a small first-aid kit at all times.
Many attractions offer discounted family tickets — ask at the ticket window.