Bike Art and Architecture Tour: Downtown Oklahoma City

Two and a half hours on a bike through Oklahoma City's art, architecture and unbelievable history

A guided bicycle tour of downtown Oklahoma City and surrounding districts on comfortable 3-speed bikes, led by a knowledgeable guide who covers art, architecture and the city's founding story. The tour includes a water bottle, helmet, and bike. It runs 2.5 hours and covers landmarks from the Oklahoma City National Memorial to the Land Run Monument, Bricktown Canal, and the city's first mansion. Suitable for all fitness levels, though not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Oklahoma City's art and architecture

• See Oklahoma City's first mansion and historic neighborhood
• Visit Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum
• Learn about Olympic Training Site and boathouse architecture
• Observe Bricktown Canal, water taxi, murals, and sculptures
• Discuss history of the ballpark and famous athletes
• View Jim Thorpe statue and hear his story
• Learn about Art Deco design and Oklahoma founding
• See historic Art Deco and Neoclassical building
• Pass by Olympic Training Site again
• Pass by Land Run Monument
• See world's largest freestanding bronze monument
• Begin tour with park history
• See Oklahoma's largest skyscraper and modern design
• See Oklahoma's first skyscraper and architectural design
• Discuss large glass building and monumental sculpture
• Pass by Civic Center WPA buildings
• See historic building and discuss adaptive reuse
• Visit ultra modern houses district and learn about architects
• See new Federal Building and discuss design and safety codes
• Visit best spot in OKC and learn about surrounding skyscrapers

The experience

The tour starts in a historic neighborhood where Oklahoma City's first mansion still stands, and the guide walks you through the founding story and the settlers who built the city. From there you ride past the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, the site of the 1995 bombing, and learn about the worst act of domestic terrorism on U.S. soil, how the city recovered, and the meaning behind the memorial's sacred design. The comfortable 3-speed bikes let you cover ground without strain, and water bottle cages keep you hydrated as you move through the districts.

The route takes you to the Olympic Training Site and the modern boathouse architecture on the Oklahoma River, which became a world-class destination for rowing and kayaking athletes. You'll see the Bricktown Canal with its water taxi and stop to look at public art murals and sculptures. The guide explains the history and meaning behind each one. The tour also passes the ballpark, where you'll hear about famous Oklahoma athletes and how the stadium was funded, and you'll see the Jim Thorpe statue and his remarkable story of overcoming the odds.

Downtown architecture anchors the second half: Art Deco buildings, the city's first and largest skyscrapers, the Civic Center with its WPA buildings from the Great Depression, and the new Federal Building that replaced the one destroyed in 1995. You'll see the Land Run Monument, the world's largest freestanding bronze monument, and learn about the artist and Oklahoma's founding. The tour ends at the best viewpoint in OKC, where the guide points out the surrounding skyscrapers, their architects and designs, and who occupies them.

What’s included

• Use of a 3-speed bicycle.
• bottled water.
• helmet.
• knowledgeable live guide in English.
• water bottle cage on your bike.
• baskets available upon request.

Information

Lasts 2h 30m, runs Friday to Sunday at 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00, from US$ 64.99 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesFriday to SundayDepartures at 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00Another day? ›

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (under 18)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Ride OKC

Is this one for you?Choose this bike tour if you want to cover downtown, Bricktown, the Memorial and Olympic Training Site on two wheels at a relaxed pace, letting you see neighborhoods and details you'd miss from a car.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (under 18).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Oklahoma City National Memorial and why does the tour spend time there?

The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum marks the site of the 1995 bombing, the worst act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history. The tour explains what happened, how the city recovered, and the symbolism of the memorial's sacred design.

What kind of bike will I ride?

You'll ride a comfortable 3-speed bicycle with a water bottle cage. Helmets are optional, and baskets are available upon request.

How long does the tour take and what neighborhoods does it cover?

The tour runs 2.5 hours and covers downtown Oklahoma City and surrounding districts, including the historic mansion neighborhood, Bricktown, the Olympic Training Site, and the Civic Center.

Who leads the tour and what is their background?

The tour is led by a knowledgeable, live guide. Ride OKC was founded by native Oklahomans including a registered architect, cyclist, and off-the-beaten-path travel enthusiasts.