Bike Art and Architecture Tour: Downtown Oklahoma City

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Duration2h 30m

GroupUp to 15

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

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.

2h 30m

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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

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.