This former industrial center is the geographic heart of Oklahoma City. The centerpiece of this district is the Bricktown Canal, constructed by excavating an old street. Many restaurants and clubs built patios to take advantage of the view and provide prime spots for people watching. Water taxis are a popular and enjoyable means of transport between shops, cafes, and nightclubs.

Artists and art lovers enjoy the galleries, studios, and restaurants in this historic part of town. This tree-lined artists' community, which resembles a Spanish village with stucco buildings and clay tile roofs, serves as home to writers, painters, potters, photographers, dancers, and actors. Enjoy studio visits, performances, shopping, and dining in this delightful area.

This moving and beautiful memorial is a somber reminder of the April 19, 1995 bombing of the Murrah Federal Building. The facades of two massive bronze gateways, one symbolizing the moment before the blast and the other one the moment after, are embellished with faint handprints. A large reflection pool is set between the gates and 168 granite and crystal chairs, representing those who died, are situated in rows that depict the number of floors in the Alfred P. Murrah Federal building. The Survivor Tree, a single American elm, along with a wall inscribed with the names of those who lived serves a symbol of hope to the citizens of Oklahoma City.