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A Native Heritage & Bricktown Day in Oklahoma City

This source-faithful plan centers on the First Americans Museum and Bricktown. The museum visit includes substantial historical exhibits; allow time to explore at a thoughtful pace. The creator reported a $20 museum adm…

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This source-faithful plan centers on the First Americans Museum and Bricktown. The museum visit includes substantial historical exhibits; allow time to explore at a thoughtful pace. The creator reported a $20 museum admission and a Bricktown water taxi fare of about $15, but confirm current prices before going.

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Day 1 — First Americans Museum & Bricktown

Start at the First Americans Museum, then head to Bricktown for its canal ride, public art, and dining. The museum is about a 10-minute drive from downtown; the creator used Uber. The water taxi was described as a roughly 40-minute tour, with the ride experienced as taking about an hour.

  1. First Americans MuseumFirst Americans Museum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

    Allow time for exhibits on removal, termination, assimilation, self-determination, Jim Thorpe, Native Americans in sports, and military service. The creator reported paying $20 for admission; verify current prices.

  2. First Americans MuseumFirst Americans Museum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

    The museum's family discovery space is set up for children to play. It was busy during the creator's visit.

  3. First Americans MuseumFirst Americans Museum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

    Thirty-Nine is the museum restaurant, described as award-winning and focused on Indigenous foods.

  4. First Americans MuseumFirst Americans Museum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

    The museum grounds have outdoor mounds that visitors can walk on. They were closed during the creator's visit because of the weather, so check access conditions before planning around them.

  5. BricktownBricktown, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

    Explore Bricktown on foot: the creator describes a former warehouse area with restaurants and a brewery, and notes public art and sculptures along the canal. A minor league baseball team and a sports hall of fame were also mentioned in the district.

  6. Bricktown Water TaxiBricktown Water Taxi, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

    Take the Bricktown water taxi for a slow-moving canal tour with views of sculptures and other sights that would take a longer walk to reach. The creator quoted about $15 for a roughly 40-minute tour; their ride took about an hour. Check current fares and departure details.

  7. Mickey Mantle's SteakhouseMickey Mantle's Steakhouse, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

    For a Bricktown dinner, the creator recommends Mickey Mantle's Steakhouse and especially praised the red fin fish. The restaurant is named for Oklahoma-born baseball player Mickey Mantle.