Set almost right in the center of the state, Oklahoma City is not only its capital and most populous settlement, but its economic and cultural heart, too. Straddling the banks of the Oklahoma River, OKC (as it is often referred to) is one of the Great Plain’s major metropolitan areas, and as such, has lots for visitors to see and do.

While many sights – such as the splendid Museum of Art and the touching Oklahoma City National Memorial – lie in downtown, it is well worth exploring further afield. The Paseo, a former artists’ colony, is home to lots of exquisite art galleries, Art Deco buildings and boutiques, and ‘Little Saigon’ is awash with excellent Asian restaurants and shops.

In addition to its innumerable historical, cultural and architectural sights, OKC also sports the family-friendly Frontier City where exhilarating rides and attractions take you back to the old Wild West. Riverside parks and walks also abound in the city with the stunning seven-story Myriad Botanical Gardens being just one of the center’s many standout attractions.