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Oklahoma City (/ ˌ oʊ k l ə ˈ h oʊ m ə-/ ⓘ), officially the City of Oklahoma City, and often shortened to OKC, is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, it ranks 20th among United States cities in population, and is the 8th largest city in the Southern United States.
May 25, 2024 · Oklahoma City is the 16th best place to live. According to the study, Oklahoma City's charms include its Western heritage, making it the place to find cowboy history, festivals, horse shows, museums and the world's largest stocker-feeder cattle market.
Western charm goes metropolitan in Oklahoma's capital city. Oklahoma City, also known as the Modern Frontier, offers plenty of interesting things to do and boasts big-league attractions, including the Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Basketball team.
Jun 21, 2024 · Oklahoma City, city, Canadian, Cleveland, and Oklahoma counties, capital of Oklahoma state, U.S., and seat (1907) of Oklahoma county. It lies along the North Canadian River near the centre of the state, about 100 miles (160 km) southwest of Tulsa. The city site, at an elevation of about 1,200 feet.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has all the big-city amenities you’d normally find in a state capital, but it’s also got a friendly heart and never forgets its Old West heritage.
Oklahoma City embodies the Modern Frontier and defines its own future. A young city steeped in Native American and Western culture, openness, and an enterprising nature, OKC embraces its roots and continues to pave the way as a center of innovation and entrepreneurship where anything is possible.
Named one of the Best Places to Visit by Frommer’s Travel and Travel + Leisure, Oklahoma City offers all of the culture, cuisine, attractions and amenities you’d expect in a modern metropolis.
Oklahoma City, officially the City of Oklahoma City, and often shortened to OKC, is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, it ranks 20th among United States cities in population, and is the 8th largest city in the Southern United States.
Oklahoma City, City (pop., 2020: 681,054), capital of Oklahoma, U.S. Settled during the Oklahoma land rush in 1889, it was incorporated as a city in 1890 and became the state capital in 1910. It expanded rapidly after the discovery of petroleum in the area in 1928.
Add to that world-class museums, a rich history in cattle ranching, oil, and gas, and Native American culture, and you have a town that is quickly making many must-visit lists around the country.
