Family Fun in Full Bloom
School’s out for a week, what will you do? Will you hit the road for outdoor recreation in Chickasaw Country? Will you fill the days exploring top attractions in the OKC metro? Here is your guide to destinations sure to fill your Spring Break with excitement, relaxation and plenty of smiles.
OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO
2000 Remington Place • Oklahoma City
Get wild this Spring Break with your favorite animals! Book a Wild Encounters experience to go behind the scenes and enhance your trip by getting up close and personal with bears, Galapagos tortoises, Indian rhinos, bison, Komodo dragon and Asian elephants.
NEARBY: Adventure District, Remington Park, The Zoo Amphitheatre
MAMA ROJA MEXICAN KITCHEN
9219 Lake Hefner Parkway • Oklahoma City
Take to the outdoor patio overlooking Lake Hefner to enjoy mouth-watering, border-style Mexican cuisine in a festive, resort-style atmosphere. This is the perfect place to watch the sunset and toast to much-needed downtime and beautiful spring weather!
NEARBY: Redrock Canyon Grill, Lake Hefner, Lake Overholser
FACTORY OBSCURA
25 NW 9th St • Oklahoma City
In a world of drag-and-drop, Factory Obscura has hand-crafted its own 20th-century take on the classic audio autobiography. The permanent Mix-Tape is 6,000 square feet of hand-crafted, immersive art experience created just for you. This is far from your average art museum.
NEARBY: Plenty Mercantile, Iguana Grill, Shop Good
THE ESCAPE OKC
912 NW 23rd St • Oklahoma City
This group-based game involves puzzles, mysteries and a simple yet important goal: escape the space before the hour is up! Pick your poison between five different challenges with themes like an undercover spy, space aliens and more.
NEARBY: Guyutes, Pho Cuong, Tower Theatre, The Pump
HEYDAY ENTERTAINMENT
3201 Market Place • Norman
Bring the whole family to test your skills on the two-level, 7,000-square-foot lazer tag area, tee off on an 18-hole mini golf course, go for the strike on 24 bowling lanes and channel your inner daredevil with the indoor ropes course! Are you ready?
NEARBY: Summit (Norman), Waters Edge Winery, Stella Nova (Norman)
MONTFORD INN
322 W Tonhawa St • Norman
Combining quaint elegance with country charm, this relaxing bed and breakfast provides a comfy, cozy escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Each room is uniquely decorated with options of private bathrooms, fireplaces, outdoor private hot tubs and walk-in showers.
NEARBY: STASH, The Winston, Sooner Theatre
TOY & ACTION FIGURE MUSEUM
111 S Chickasaw St • Pauls Valley
With over 13,000 action figures and hundreds of drawings from famous cartoonists in the Oklahoma Cartoonist Collection, this Pauls Valley attraction is a must-visit for kids and kids at heart. There’s a reason it draws visitors from every state and over 40 countries!
NEARBY: Bob’s Pig Shop, Jet Stream Casino
ARBUCKLE TRAIL RIDES
4401 N U.S. Hwy 177 • Sulphur
If you’ve yet to experience the beauty of the Arbuckle Mountains from the saddle of a horse, do it this Spring Break! At Wolfe Ranch, you get to connect with nature in a unique way while taking in the scenic views of the Arbuckle Mountains.
NEARBY: Chickasaw National Recreation Area, The Artesian Hotel, Bromide Mountain Co.
CHICKASAW RETREAT & CONFERENCE CENTER
4205 Goddard Youth Camp Rd • Sulphur
To fit all the fun you have planned into one Spring Break, you’re going to need lodging! Located near a myriad of outdoor recreation in Chickasaw Country, here you can unwind at the spa, enjoy walking trails and take a dip in the indoor pool before a full day of exploring.
NEARBY: Lake of the Arbuckles, Aaimpa’ Café
FRONTIER CITY
11501 N 1-35 Service Rd • Oklahoma City
Reopening March 11, start the Spring Break family fun off right with a trip to the Wild West! At Frontier City, you’ll find rides for all ages, live shows, new food items and much more. You won’t want to miss out on days full of thrills, fun and excitement!
NEARBY: National Softball Hall of Fame Museum & Gift Shop, UCO Jazz Lab
A Spring In Your Step
Ready to succumb to spring fever? There’s plenty of time to try it all!
Spring Break Destinations
Imagine stepping out the door of your hotel to see a vast, scenic landscape laid out before you, the rolling hills meeting the sun-soaked painted sky. That’s exactly what you get at Sulphur’s Chickasaw Retreat & Conference Center — and more.
A trip to the Arbuckle Mountains isn't complete without booking an afternoon at the Arbuckle Trail Rides, a rustic, guided experience that will take you for a relaxing ride through mountainous scenery and lush green landscapes.
Whether you're a kid or just a kid at heart, the Toy & Action Figure Museum in Pauls Valley is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the art and sculpting of action figures. Founded in 2005, the accredited museum features over 13,000 action figures, as well as hundreds of drawings from some of Oklahoma's most famous cartoonists in the Oklahoma Cartoonist Collection.
Custom-designed to combine quaint elegance with country charm, Montford Inn & Cottages provides a relaxing bed and breakfast experience in the heart of the college town of Norman, Oklahoma.
HeyDay Entertainment in Norman, Oklahoma, has it all, from laser tag and bowling to mini golf and a ropes course. There's even a 21+ upstairs area featuring pool tables, HD TVs and drinks of all varieties.
A concept completely unique to Oklahoma, Factory Obscura fuses the talents of local artists to create immersive art experiences for visitors of all ages. Journey through interactive environments filled with mystery and fantasy. Curious adventurers, this is for you.
For a one-of-a-kind experience in the heart of Oklahoma City, check out The Escape OKC. The group-based game involves puzzles, mysteries and a simple yet important goal: escape the space before the hour is up!
The Oklahoma City Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in the southwest and is one of only seven zoos in the entire country with the distinction of being a fully accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the American Association of Museums (AAM) as both a living museum and a botanical garden.
Mama Roja serves eclectic Mexican cuisine on the edge of Lake Hefner. Enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner and their assortment of 25 different tequilas in a festive and relaxed setting.
Take a ride on Oklahoma’s tallest roller coaster, enjoy a funnel cake and a live performance before winning a big prize from a carnival-style contest. Are you ready for the twists, turns and thrills Frontier City has to offer?
