What You Will Do
This is a leisurely tour of downtown Oklahoma City and the surrounding districts lead by a fun and knowledgeable guide. Our comfortable and easy to ride 3-speed bicycles allow for many interesting view points of the city while learning about art, architecture, and unbelievable history. Ride OKC was founded by passionate native Oklahoman's, a registered architect, cyclist, and off the beaten path travel enthusiasts. All bikes come with water bottle cages; helmets (optional), baskets are available upon request.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
We'll meet at the west side of the Myriad Gardens Park across from the carousel. Look for our black cargo trailer with big Ride OKC logo.
1
Henry Overholser Mansion
8 minutes
We will see Oklahoma City's first mansion plus surrounding historic neighborhood and hear about the history of its founding and the story of the settlers who lived here.
2
Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
8 minutes
We will see the Memorial of the worst act of domestic terrorism, learn about why it happened, how the city recovered, as well as the symbolism of the sacred design.
3
Oklahoma City Boathouse District
8 minutes
We will see the Olympic Training Site and learn about the modern architecture of the boathouse. We'll also discuss the remarkable history of the Oklahoma River became a world class destination for rowing, canoeing and kayaking athletes.
4
Bricktown
15 minutes
We'll see the Bricktown Canal and water taxi, and several public art murals and sculptures and discuss the history behind each.
5
Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark
5 minutes
We'll discuss history of the ballpark, how it was funded, famous Oklahoma Athletes, and well as the team who plays here.
6
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
Discuss the Jim Thorpe statue outside, and his unbelievable story of overcoming the odds.
7
Oklahoma County Courthouse
5 minutes
We'll learn about the Art Deco Design, the architect, and the controversial founding of Oklahoma.
8
The Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City
8 minutes
We'll observe a historic Art Deco and Neoclassical building, discuss the architecture, ghosts and urban legends.
9
Riversport Adventures
We will see the Olympic Training Site and learn about the modern architecture of the boathouse. We'll also discuss the remarkable history of the Oklahoma River became a world class destination for rowing, canoeing and kayaking athletes.
10
Bricktown Water Taxi
We will see these pass by as we ride past the canal to observe the Land Run Monument.
11
Centennial Land Run Monument
10 minutes
Travelers will see the world's largest freestanding bronze monument. We will learn about the artist and the history of Oklahoma's unbelievable founding.
12
Myriad Botanical Gardens
5 minutes
Our tour will begin here with a history of the park and how it came to be.
13
Devon Energy Center
2 minutes
We will see Oklahoma's largest skyscraper, learn about the modern design, the architect and other statistics.
14
OKCCOL – Colcord Hotel
3 minutes
We'll see Oklahoma's first skyscraper, learn about the rags to riches story of the man who built it, and the architectural design.
15
Leadership Square
3 minutes
We'll discuss the large glass building, and the famous monumental sculpture out front.
16
OKCMOA Museum Store
We'll see the Civic Center which contains all of the WPA building constructed during the great depression.
17
Midtown Plaza Court
3 minutes
We'll see the historic architecture of this building and discuss its original use, adaptive reuse, and timeless style.
18
Oklahoma Case Study House
5 minutes
Travelers will see a lesser known district full of ultra modern houses, learn about the designs, the architects, and the how the neighborhood came to be.
19
Federal Building
4 minutes
Travelers will see the new building that replaced the Federal Building that was bombed. We'll discuss the design, the architect, and the new codes that went into place to prevent future acts of terrorism.
20
Kerr Park
6 minutes
We'll see the best spot in OKC and learn about all the surrounding skyscrapers, design, architects, and who occupies them.
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