off their skills in a true working arena. Oklahoma City is also
known as the Horse Show Capital of the World, hosting more national and international equine championships than any other city. If baseball’s more
your speed, head to the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, home of the Oklahoma City Dodgers — the Triple-A
In the old bank vault in the same building is the Library of Distilled Spirits, a speakeasy- style lounge with more than 1,500 bottles lining the walls.
affi liate of the Los Angeles Dodgers. It’s a laid-back, family-friendly way to spend an evening downtown, with all the hot dogs, peanuts, and seventh-inning stretches you’d expect.
WHERE TO EAT Oklahoma City’s food scene has grown quietly but confi dently, with a mix of old-school steakhouses and modern standouts. At the top of the list is
Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, an OKC institution since 1910. Located in Stockyards City, it’s the kind of place where the steak is always cooked right, the sides are enormous, and the atmosphere endearing. For a uniquely
Oklahoman experience, Little Mike’s Hamburgers is a must-visit. Known for
their onion-fried burgers — a local specialty where thinly sliced onions are pressed into the beef as it cooks — these patties deliver a rich, caramelized fl avor. The restaurant made
headlines after off ering to brand “Trump” onto its buns, a feature that earned a personal endorsement from the president in February. “Your hamburgers look
fantastic,” Trump said in a video message to owner Mike Laham. “When I’m out there, I’m stopping at your place.” Tellers, housed inside a
former bank in the elegant First National Center downtown, is a good spot for elevated Italian fare. The space is grand —
marble columns, soaring ceilings, and an old
vault-turned-showpiece — but the food is equally impressive. Think handmade pastas and wood-fi red pizzas served by a polished staff . In the old bank vault in
the same building is the Library of Distilled Spirits, a speakeasy-style lounge with more than 1,500 bottles lining the walls. It’s a great place for a post- dinner drink or a slow sip of top-shelf bourbon.
WHERE TO STAY The Ambassador Hotel, a beautifully restored 1920s property in midtown, mixes art deco style with modern comforts. Part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, it showcases spacious rooms, great service, and a rooftop bar with panoramic views of the city skyline. Just a few blocks away,
The National, Autograph Collection (inside the same building as Tellers) is another stunner. It’s grand, glamorous, and steeped in history, with original architecture lovingly preserved.
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