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ARCADIA LAKE
Arcadia Lake offers a variety of recreational opportunities such as boating,
camping, picnicking, swimming, hiking, Frisbee golf, and bird watching.
East of I-35 between 2nd and 15th (405) 216-7470
ARCADIAN INN
This elegant Bed & Breakfast is a historic register house and was the original
home of Dr. Ruhl, one of Edmond's first families. When Dr.
Ruhl wanted to add-on to this home he "jacked-up" the entire house and added a
new 1st floor! Every room is decorated to delightful and different Victorian
themes.
328 East 1st St. (405) 348-6347
ARCTIC EDGE ICE ARENA
An outstanding ice skating arena featuring lessons, figure skating, and leagues
for hockey, as well as open skating schedules.
14613 N. Kelly (405) 748-5454
BOULEVARD BOWL
Equipped with 40 lanes, computerized scoring, a large game room and club.
3501 S. Boulevard (450) 348-3210
CHOPIN SOCIETY OF MID-AMERICA
This society presents a series of concerts throughout the year featuring
distinguished performers from across the country.
Location varies (405) 340-3500
DOWNTOWN EDMOND
Historic and eclectic shopping district featuring 30+ shops including Othello's
restaurant. Unique gifts, jewelry, clothing, southwest items, and seasonal
specialties.
Broadway north of 2nd
EDMOND EVENING SUN
Edmond Evening Sun: The Edmond Sun was established by Milton W. "Kicking Bird"
Reynolds on July 18, 1889. It is the oldest continuous newspaper dating from
Oklahoma Territorial days. The building was ecently restored and guided tours
are available. 123 S. Broadway
(405) 341-2121
EDMOND HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM
Experience the history of Edmond including 1889'ers, military, genealogy,
railroad, and a children's hands-on center. Museum also features National
traveling exhibits.
431 S. Boulevard (405) 340-0078
FESTIVAL MARKET PLACE
Enjoy herbs and produce picked fresh from the garden every Saturday, from June
through fall. Come to a colorful event enjoyed by locals, farmers and visitors
alike. A vibrant outdoor festival area, Festival Market Place is more than just
the location of the Edmond Farmers Market. It is used during many other
community events.
North West of 2nd & Broadway (405) 359-4630
FINE ARTS INSTITUTE OF EDMOND
Nurturing the arts, this group hosts shows, teaches, and sponsors art in Edmond.
27 E Edwards (405) 340-4481
FIRST PUBLIC SCHOOLHOUSE
Edmond's first schoolhouse was built near the corner of east Second and South
Boulevard streets in July of 1889. It was also the first public school building
constructed in Oklahoma Territory.
2nd St. & Boulevard (405)340-0078
FRONTIER CITY
Take a step back into the old wild west at this 40 acre theme park. From the new
Eruption to the Wildcat, Silver Bullet and Diamondback roller coasters to the
Gunfighters Stunt Show, Frontier City has plenty of wild west action for the
whole gang.
I-35 south of Edmond (405) 478-2412
GRACELAWN CEMETERY
Gracelawn Cemetery was established by the citizens of Edmond in April 1895, to
replace Edmond's first cemetery (1889-1895) that was illegally placed on school
land. It is also the burial place of "Kickingbird Reynolds," one of Edmond's
founding fathers and one of the original legislators from Oklahoma's early
territorial days.
Danforth between Broadway & Boulevard (405) 348-8830
UCO JAZZ LAB
The UCO Jazz Lab is a world class entertainment venue featuring a relaxed
atmosphere styled after jazz clubs in New Orleans. The Jazz lab features live
entertainment with food and beverages provided by Hideaway Pizza located next
door.
5th & Littler (405) 359-7989
HOWARD HOME
This beautifully restored early Edmond home is a winner of an Edmond Historic
Preservation Award. It is currently a guest home for UCO.
607 N. Boulevard, UCO President Roger Webb (405) 974-2311
KICKINGBIRD CINEMAS
Located in the Kickingbird Shopping Center, this theater houses six cinemas with
first run movies for your enjoyment.
Danforth & Bryant (405) 341-7227
KIRKPATRICK CENTER
A collection of seven museums and attractions covering 10 acres, just minutes
south of Edmond, features include the Oklahoma Air Space Museum, Red Earth
Indian Center, the Science Museum Oklahoma, Kirkpatrick Conservatory and
Botanical Gardens, Kirkpatrick Planetarium, Kirkpatrick Galleries and the
International Photography Hall of Fame. Plus, the new Omnidome features an
immersive, 70-foot diameter dome screen guaranteed to take viewers to the edges
of Earth and beyond!
50th & Martin Luther King Blvd., (405) 602-6664
LAZY E ARENA
Visit the largest indoor arena in the country! Providing a full calendar of
rodeo excitement, this is the place where western legends are made. Tours are
available of this working ranch.
I-35 & Seward Road, (405) 282-3004
www.lazyearena.net
MAC
The Multipurpose Activity Center (MAC) is in Mitch Park. It houses an expanded
Senior Citizen's Center, Parks Administration offices, community meeting rooms
and an outdoor amphitheater. Many of the Parks & Recreation programs offered are
held here.
(405) 359-4630
MATHIS SKATE PARK
One of the states only skate parks, Mathis Brothers Skate Park offers 17,500
square feet of ramps, pipes, half-pipes, and bowls to challenge skater roller-bladers,
and bikers of all ages.
Kelly and Covell (405) 359-4630
MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY
This historic cemetery is the burial site of Wiley Post, famous pilot & friend
of Will Rogers, Oklahoma statesman.
Kelly & Memorial (405) 478-0556
MITCHELL HALL THEATER
See University of Central Oklahoma
MITCH PARK
This 133 acre park features several playgrounds including handicap accessible
facilities, multiple use trials, basketball courts, pavilions, picnic tables,
grills, amphitheater, Multiple Activity Center and sports fields with concession
stand and restrooms.
1501 W Covell (405)359-4630
NATIONAL COWBOY AND WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM
A unique and internationally acclaimed museum, featuring the finest collection
of western art and artifacts in the world. It is located just minutes south of
Edmond. 1700 NE 63rd (405) 478-2250
NATIONAL SOFTBALL HALL OF FAME
Annually hosting many premier events in softball, such as the NCAA Women's
College World Series, it is considered the finest softball sports venue in the
nation.
50th & Martin Luther King (405) 424-5266
OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO
Go wild at one of the country's largest and best zoos. Some of the special
features include: Great EscApe; Cat Forest / Lion Overlook; and the Noble
Aquatic Center just to name a few. Travel just a few minutes south of Edmond to
experience this award winning zoo!
50th & Martin Luther King Blvd. (405) 424-3344
OKLAHOMA FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM
See an extensive display of fire fighting equipment spanning from many ages.
Come honor and learn about these every day heroes of our times.
50th & Martin Luther King Blvd. (405) 424-3440
OKLAHOMA SPORTING CLAYS
Try your hand at skeet shooting or just enjoy the rustic atmosphere. You'll find
it is truly an unusual and exciting experience unique to Edmond.
Hiawassee Road, (405) 396-2661
OLD NORTH
See University of Central Oklahoma
OTHELLO'S
This restaurant is the original home of Edmond's first hospital over Edmond's
1st cinema! Unique tin ceilings and other details make this site a unique dinner
destination.
1 S. Broadway (405) 330-9045
PELICAN BAY
Cool off at the public aquatic center featuring colorful cabanas, swirling water
vortex, water spray-ground, leisure pool, and a lap pool.
1034 S. Bryant (405) 359-4649
PUBLIC ART
Edmond is home to numerous pieces of public sculpture. A brief walk will afford
visitors the opportunity to view many of the works that give Edmond's Cultural
District its unique character. The Edmond Visual Arts Commission continues to
add new pieces yearly and offers a separate brochure of public art. Brochures
can be picked up at the Shadid Fine Art Gallery or the Edmond Historical Society
Museum.
PUMP IT UP
This inflatable party zone has a large indoor play arena featuring huge
air-filled play structures with a separate room for parties and group events.
14400 N Lincoln Blvd (405) 751-9800
PUTT-A-ROUND
Play at Edmond's modern miniature golf course with indoor game room and snack
bar.
601 S Bryant, (405) 844-8006
REMINGTON PARK
One of the world's finest horse racing tracks features exciting thoroughbred
racing action as well as a quarter horse calendar. Off track betting available
for those who want to cover several tracks at once! Just take the 50th St. exit
from I-35 south.
50th & Martin Luther King (405) 424-1000
ROUND BARN OF ARCADIA
The famous bright red Rt. 66 landmark is located 6 miles east of Edmond in
Arcadia.
East of Edmond on Rt 66 (405) 396-0824
SCIENCE MUSEUM OKLAHOMA
Explore the Omniplex, a collection of seven museums all under one roof! While
there, visit Oklahoma Air Space Museum; Red Earth Indian Center, the Science
Museum Oklahoma, Kirkpatrick Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Kirkpatrick
Planetarium, Kirkpatrick Galleries and the International Photography Hall of
Fame, and the OmniDome, a 3-D theatre similar to I-MAX.
50th & Martin Luther King Blvd. (405) 602-6664
SHADID FINE ART GALLERY
Located within the Shadid-Schaus Building, a Edmond Historic Preservation Award
winner, this wonderful art gallery was also the first boarding house in Oklahoma
Territory.
19 N. Broadway (405) 341-6741
SHANNON MILLER PARK
Adjacent to the Edmond Public Library, this public green space includes one the
community's finest pieces of public art, a bronze statue honoring Edmond native
and seven-time Olympic medalist Shannon Miller. Main & Jackson (405)359-4630
SUMMERSTOCK PRODUCTIONS
Summerstock Productions is dedicated to providing a high quality, affordable
theater experience in an outdoor setting. They present two musical productions
each summer in Edmond's Mitch Park Amphitheater.
(405) 249-7477
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
Originally the "Normal School" this was Oklahoma's first public school of higher
education. It began as a teachers college, and is now a premier institution of
education in this region of the United States. Many of the campus buildings date
to the 1890's. Mitchell Hall Theater produces a variety of Broadway style
performances every fall, winter & spring.
2nd St. & University Dr. (405) 974-2000
UCO - MITCHELL HALL
The UCO performing arts venue since 1926, Mitchell Hall is the showcase of
several theatrical productions and concerts. Mitchell Hall features beautiful
period architecture and decorations.
1st St & University Dr. (405) 974-3375
UCO - Old North
First opened for classes in 1893, Old North was the first building of higher
education in the state of Oklahoma. Listed on the National Register of Historic
places, it has become a community icon and the enduring symbol of the University
of Central Oklahoma.
University Dr. & Campbell (405) 974-2000
UCO Museums and Galleries.
Several art galleries and museums can be found n the campus of the University of
Central Oklahoma. The Central Museum of Art and Design is located in the art
building, while frequently changing exhibits welcome visitors of the Donna Nigh
Gallery.
100 N. University Dr. (405) 974-2771