by Jessie Brewin It’s a crime to stay at home if you live in Oklahoma City. Enjoy your youth outside your lovely four walls with the person you like. It’s refreshing. It makes you feel happier and more alive.
If you think that you have visited all the places you could, we suggest the top 10 romantic places in Oklahoma City. Your task is to check whether you have been on a date there. If not yet, you know what to do.
Share your experience in the comments below to inspire others to follow your example.
1. Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden
While preparing a description for this place, we spent around half an hour scrolling the zoo’s Instagram Feed – its animals are so cute, we can’t stop watching and uwu-ing. This zoo is one of the largest and the funniest zoos we know.
You will be surprised, but this zoo offers a number of activities except watching diverse animals:
Feeding America flamingos, rhinos and giraffes, camel rides, sea lion presentations, interaction with colorful lorikeets, etc.
What makes this place ideal for a date is a couple of cafes and places for dining. Yeah, feeding animals is great but don’t forget about feeding your stomach, as well. Lotus Pavilion, Safari Café, The Canopy, Big Rivers Café, the Carousel Café, and the Lakeside Café are at your disposal.
The visit to such a place will turn into a real adventure, exciting and fun. It’s worth adding to your checklist.
Good for: Couples, nature lovers, adventurers
Address: 2101 NE 50th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Working hours: Sunday – Saturday: 9 a. m. – 5 p. m.
Phone: 405 424 3344
Website: https://www.okczoo.org
2. Oklahoma City Museum of Art
Move to the heart of downtown to find the best art spot in Oklahoma. There, you will find the collections of modern and ancient art pieces and temporary exhibitions.
- You will be amazed by Dale Chihuly blown glass sculptures. They look like magic.
- Photography works by Elliott Erwitt, Imogen Cunningham, Alfred Stieglitz, and Brett Weston won’t leave you indifferent.
- You will see not only American pieces of art but European, as well. Maybe, it will inspire you to learn more about the Old World and even to take a trip around Europe.
Good for: Couples, connoisseurs of art
Address: 415 Couch Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Working hours: Wednesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday: 12 – 5 p.m., Closed: Monday and Tuesday
Phone: 405 236 3100
Website: https://www.okcmoa.com
3. Myriad Botanical Gardens
A beautiful space in a concrete jungle. Coming here, you dive into some other world: fragrances, a blaze of colors, freshness, natural esthetics. This place is inspirational – it will become your source of energy, which a big city takes from you.
Take your sweetheart to this place to be filled with calmness and to take a couple of adorable photos.
And no, you won’t just look at plants here. There are two interactive water features: The Thunder Fountain and the Seasonal Water Plaza. Plus, there is a cascading waterfall in the Crystal Bridge Conservatory.
Good for: Couples, photo shooting, strolling
Address: 301 W. Reno, between Hudson and Ron Norick Blvd, Reno and Sheridan Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Working hours:
Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory: Monday, Tuesday: 10 a. m. – 5 p. m.; Wednesday – Saturday: 9 a. M. – 5 p. m.; Sunday: 11 a. m. – 5 p. m. Senior hour: Monday, Tuesday, 9 – 10 a. m. are for ages 65 & up.
Myriad Botanical Gardens Outdoor Grounds: Daily 6 a. m. – 11 p. m.
Children’s Garden: Daily 9 a. m. – dusk
Water Features: 10 a. m. – 8 p. m.
Phone: 405 445 7080
4. Henry Overholser Mansion
Built by the father of Oklahoma, this mention must be visited together with your date. Why? The mansion is hauntingly beautiful. It is especially cool in October because of Halloween vibes: its visitors can listen to the spooky stories of Oklahoma history and get a rare glimpse inside the Overholser Mansion after dark.
The house is a museum now – all the interior and exterior are preserved as they were more than a century ago. It will be a great walk through the history of Oklahoma City.
One thing we can say for sure: Henry Overholser mansion totally deserves to be among the best things for couples to do in Oklahoma City.
Good for: Couples, history lovers
Address: 405 NW 15th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73103
Working hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Phone: (405) 525-5325
Website: https://www.overholsermansion.org
5. Martin Park Nature Center
Visiting this center is one of the most romantic things to do in Oklahoma City for couples.
It is a hub for nature exploration and education for visitors of all ages – a place to learn about nature and wildlife in serene, suburban surroundings.
Walking paths are cool and shaded. There are several benches to rest and have a little snack on. More than that, there are beautiful waterfalls with lots of plants. Your date there will be peaceful and romantic.
Good for: Couple, nature admirers, hiking
Address: 5000 W Memorial Rd
Working hours: Apr 1 – Sept. 30 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily Oct 1-Mar 31 5 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily
Phone: (405) 297-1429
6. Frontier City Theme Park
If you are looking for fun things for couples to do in Oklahoma City, the only amusement park will be the right choice. It features over 40 acres of roller coasters, family rides, entertainment, and fun for all ages.
Go there to have fun, even if you are around 30. We promise you will come back in childhood – that’s one of the most pleasant feelings you can experience. Lightheartedness and unbridled joy – that’s what you can get there.
Good for: Couples, fun
Address: 11501 N. I-35 Service Rd., Oklahoma City, OK 73131
Working hours: Park hours are subject to change so check park ours on the website before the visit
Phone: 405 478 2140
7. Lake Hefner and Park
Come here in the early morning to watch the birds and catch the sunrise. You can try fishing together – it’s not the typical activity for couples, but why not try something completely different from what you usually do. Or you can observe nature and enjoy the atmosphere and privacy.
Take a couple of photos near the lighthouse, drop in a restaurant nearby to finish this date full-bellied and satisfied.
Good for: Couples, strolling
Address: 4491 S Lake Hefner Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73116-1530
Working hours: 24/7
Phone: 405 297 2211
8. Bricktown
Have a stroll around one of the best Oklahoma City neighborhoods. It is an opportunity for you two to chat and catch up as you walk around. You will appreciate how the old buildings have been rehabbed for a new purpose, as well as the colorful murals.
There are places for shopping, dining, strolling, and entertainment. Take the canal boat tour. It’s a very interesting and an easy way to see much of what Bricktown has to offer.
Bricktown will present you not one but many fun dates in Oklahoma.
Good for: Couples, strolling and shopping
Address: Downtown, Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Working hours: It varies depending on the place
Phone: 405 236 4143
Website: http://www.bricktownokc.com
9. Will Rogers Park
One more place where you can enjoy the beauty of nature and cheat your fatigue is Will Rogers park. We couldn’t leave this list of best things to do in Oklahoma City on a date without this park.
Slow walk, interesting conversation – it will be a perfect romantic date. You won’t be disturbed by crowds of loud people – you will be able to focus on each other only.
Good for: Couples, strolling
Address: 3400 N Portland Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73112-6743
Working hours: Apr 1-Sep 30 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. daily Oct 1-Mar 31 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily
Phone: 405 297 1392
Website: https://www.okc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/will-rogers-gardens
10. Best Breakfast at Café Kacao
It’s a spot on in every manner. These guys serve not desserts but masterpieces – a true foodporn. Come here in the morning for breakfast or brunch, and then go to explore the city.
The place is impressively clean, warm, and welcoming. Stepping into it, you will be greeted by amazing aromas.
Coffee plus desserts plus pleasant talk equals a good mood and a successful date, which you will recollect from time to time.
During the week they offer fresh soup. Don’t leave without trying it as it is mouthwatering.
Good for: Couples, eating
Address: 3325 North Classen Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Working hours: M-F • 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM SAT • 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM SUN • 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Phone: 405 602 2883
Website: https://cafekacao.com
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These are the most amazing dating ideas in Oklahoma City we managed to recollect. We hope you are inspired now.
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