Oklahoma City has a unique and rich history dating back to the 1800s. The first settlers of modern Oklahoma City arrived in April 1889, when the area called "Unassigned Lands" was commissioned for settlement in what was known as "The Land Run." Around 10,000 people settled in Oklahoma City on that day. This set the path for a sharp population increase, with Oklahoma City later becoming the state capital of Oklahoma. In its early years, the town grew rapidly, with the population doubling between 1890 and the early 1900s. Some of the early leaders that participated in the development of the city included John Shartel, Anton Classen, James W. Maney, and Henry Overholser. By the time the state of Oklahoma was admitted into the Union in 1907, Oklahoma City was ahead of Guthrie, the territorial capital, as Oklahoma's new commercial hub and population center. A few years later, the state capital was moved from Guthrie to Oklahoma City. In the early part of the 20th century, Oklahoma City was a major stopover on Route 66. You will hear the place mentioned in Nat King Cole's "Get Your Kicks on" which was released in 1946. The popular jazz song grew Oklahoma City's popularity, attracting more people to the city. In 1993, a significant redevelopment package known as Metropolitan Area Projects (MAPS) was passed. The project intended to reconstruct the city's core and build a new downtown. The project saw the addition of a central library, a new baseball park, a convention center, and fairgrounds. Today, Oklahoma City has a unique landscape thanks to the MAPS initiative.

As expected, Oklahoma City offers a wide range of outdoor attractions. Perhaps, the most popular outdoor attraction is the Myriad Botanical Gardens found within the city. It is arguably the most romantic urban park with a lake filled with goldfish, waterfalls, and several amphitheaters. The Crystal Bridge tropical conservatory is also found in the northern part of Oklahoma City. The conservatory offers boating facilities, a golf course, and biking trails. The area surrounding the conservatory has five more golf courses, making it an ideal place to be for golf lovers.

Less than four miles away from the city is Oak Tree Museum, a great place to learn about the city's history. You will also get to see rare artifacts dating back hundreds of years. The museum has an open ground where children can engage in fun activities. Adults can engage in physical activities like jogging within the park.

Oklahoma City's nightlife is always buzzing. It is more Cosmopolitan than you think. Bricktown, found in the city's downtown, is a growing entertainment area that features world-class restaurants, dance clubs, bars, and live performances theaters. You simply can't have a dull day in Oklahoma City. The diverse culture in the city offers different entertainment options. Regardless of your age, you won't lack fun things to do and see in this great city.