When you are traveling with teens, you want active fun you can do together. I have lived in Oklahoma City for more than 20 years, raised three teenagers here myself, and I still add new stops to this list every year. Below you will find more than two dozen OKC attractions that are sure to thrill your teenagers on your next visit, plus a few paid experiences I recommend booking ahead since they tend to sell out.
Quick Answer: Top Picks for Teens in OKC
If you only have a day or two, start here. These are the experiences I send friends and readers to first when they ask what to do with teens in Oklahoma City:
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- For the Thrill Seeker: iFLY OKC for indoor skydiving
- For the Water Lover: OKANA Indoor Resort & Waterpark
- For the Cyclist: The Ride OKC Art and Architecture bike tour
- For the Theme Park Lover: Six Flags Frontier City
- For the Foodie: The Asian District Food Tour
If you are traveling with younger children, check out our things to do in OKC with children.
Reserve these OKC Experiences in Advance
A few of the best teen experiences in OKC sell out, especially on weekends, so I always tell readers to book these before you arrive rather than showing up and hoping for a spot.
iFLY OKC
At iFLY, your teen gets the full sensation of skydiving without ever leaving the ground. Flyers as young as 3 suit up and float inside a 12 foot tall indoor wind tunnel with an instructor guiding them through maneuvers. It is one of the single most requested activities from teens who visit us, and flights book up fast on weekends, so reserve your spot online before you go. Book your iFLY OKC flight here.
Ride OKC Art and Architecture Bike Tour
This is my favorite way to introduce teens to downtown OKC. It is a leisurely, roughly 7.5 mile guided bike ride that covers the Oklahoma City National Memorial, the Overholser Mansion, public art murals, and plenty of off the beaten path spots most visitors never see. The tour runs about 2.5 hours and a bike is included. Reserve the Art and Architecture Tour here.
Asian District Food Tour
A newer favorite of mine. This guided walking tour takes you through OKC’s Asian District, home to one of the highest concentrations of Vietnamese and Asian owned restaurants in the state. You will hit three food stops and two drink stops over about a mile of easy walking, roughly 2.5 hours total, and it is genuinely one of the best introductions to OKC’s food scene for teens who are up for trying something new. Book the Asian District Food Tour here.
Rail Cruiser Experience
Run by Joy Rails in the Adventure District, this is a fun, slightly quirky one. You and your teen pedal a four seat cruiser along a set of railroad tracks for about 75 minutes, taking in scenery most visitors never see from the road. It is a nice change of pace after a busy day of walking. Book the Rail Cruiser Experience here.
Before You Visit OKC
Oklahoma City moves fast. New attractions open, some close, and hours shift seasonally, so always confirm current hours and admission before you build your day around any single stop. I update this list regularly, but a quick call or website check the morning of your visit never hurts, especially for seasonal attractions like Frontier City and Orr Family Farm.
- Quick Answer: Top Picks for Teens in OKC
- Reserve these OKC Experiences in Advance
- Before You Visit OKC
- Hotels and Airbnbs near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Best Things to Do with Teens in Oklahoma City
- Six Flags Frontier City
- Factory Obscura Mix Tape
- Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden
- Glamping at Orr Family Farm
- Historic Route 66
- Wheeler Park and Wheeler Ferris Wheel
- RIVERSPORT Adventures
- Truck Yard
- Bricktown
- National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
- Plaza District and Plaza Walls Mural Project
- Slick City Action Park
- Don't Stress Meowt
- Museum of Osteology
- The Escape OKC
- Top Golf OKC
- OKANA Indoor Resort and Waterpark
- iFLY OKC
- Urban Air Adventure Park
- Andretti Indoor Karting and Games
- Main Event
- Chaos Factory
- American Banjo Museum
- Winchester Drive In
- Dust Bowl Lanes
- Live Music Worth Knowing About
- Where to Eat in OKC
- Frequently Asked Questions
Hotels and Airbnbs near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Best Things to Do with Teens in Oklahoma City
Six Flags Frontier City
For thrill seekers, head to the city’s only theme park, home to five roller coasters and 28 total attractions across 55 acres. Frontier City runs a seasonal schedule, generally March through October, with more limited hours on weekdays, so check the current calendar before you plan around it. If you are local or staying in the area for several days, an OKC Venture Pass can bundle savings with other attractions on this list. Get Discounted Tickets for Frontier City at Groupon here or at Tiqets.com here.
Factory Obscura Mix Tape
What used to be a rotating, free art installation is now a permanent, ticketed experience called Mix Tape, still housed in The Womb building owned by Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne. It is a 6,000 square foot, fully immersive art experience built around music and memory, and it is still one of the most photographed spots in the city. Teens can touch, climb, and interact with nearly everything inside. Check the website before you go, since the space occasionally closes for short stretches for updates.
Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden
The OKC Zoo is fun for all ages, but for teens, I always point people toward the Wild Encounters rather than the general admission experience alone. The Galapagos Tortoise Encounter is my personal favorite. You actually go inside the enclosure with the keeper and get to interact with the tortoises, which makes it feel far more special than a typical zoo visit.
The Indian Rhino Feeding is another great option if your teen wants something a little more adrenaline-inducing. Plan around the current encounter list on their website. Read about our animal encounter experiences at OKC Zoo here.
Glamping at Orr Family Farm
Orr Family Farm is a 50 plus acre working farm with pumpkin picking, a petting zoo, train rides, and more, but the real draw for teens is the glamping. The farm itself runs seasonally, generally spring through late June and again mid September through mid November, but the Conestoga Wagon and canvas teepee glamping runs more consistently across the year. These air conditioned and heated wagons sit right on the farm, so even outside the farm’s open season, you still get access to the grounds, playgrounds, fishing pond, and campfire.
Historic Route 66
Oklahoma has more miles of the historic Mother Road than any other state, and you can drive right through it here in Oklahoma City and nearby Edmond and Arcadia. Stop by the Milk Bottle Grocery, the Gold Dome, the Arcadia Round Barn, and Pops for a photo with the giant soda bottle sign.
Wheeler Park and Wheeler Ferris Wheel
Wheeler Park sits along the south bank of the Oklahoma River and is home to the Wheeler Ferris Wheel, a former Santa Monica Pier attraction purchased and relocated by a local businessman. From the top, you get a great view of the OKC skyline. On the ground, you can relax in hammocks, play lawn games, or grab a bite from a rotating lineup of food trucks. Confirm current operating hours before your visit, since seasonal schedules can shift.
RIVERSPORT Adventures
RIVERSPORT is home to the US Olympic and Paralympic Training Site and one of the few places in the country where you can white water raft on a manmade course. Beyond rafting, teens can try tubing, flat water kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, an elevated ropes course, and ziplining. Surfing is also offered here, but it is a seasonal, summer only activity, so plan your visit accordingly if that is the draw for your teen. Find discounted tickets at Undercover Tourist here.
Truck Yard
A newer addition to Lower Bricktown, Truck Yard is a backyard party style venue with free live music every day, rotating food trucks, yard games, and a full bar. It is a great early evening stop for teens, just know the venue shifts to a 21 and older crowd after 9 PM, so plan an earlier visit if you are bringing the whole family.
Bricktown
Oklahoma City’s Bricktown Entertainment District is packed with restaurants, entertainment venues, and the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, home of the OKC Comets. The Bricktown Water Taxi runs along the canal much like the San Antonio Riverwalk, with hop on and hop off access, and the captains share great local stories along the route. December water taxi rides are free as part of Downtown in December. If your family follows basketball, the OKC Thunder now play at Paycom Center, formerly known as Chesapeake Energy Arena, a short trip from Bricktown.
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
The American West comes to life here, with exhibits on western expansion, Native American art, cowboys, and rodeo history. The outdoor Liichokoshkomo’ exhibit, whose name means Let’s Play in Chickasaw, is a fun, interactive stop suited for all ages, and one of the best weekends to visit is during the annual Chuckwagon Festival. Visit their website for current exhibits.
Plaza District and Plaza Walls Mural Project
Beyond the city’s established art museums like the Oklahoma City Museum of Art and Oklahoma Contemporary, many teens love wandering the Plaza District to see the ever changing Plaza Walls mural collection, managed by the Oklahoma Mural Syndicate. It sits in the alley behind Bad Granny’s Bazaar, a local vintage shop, so make a stop there or grab a bite in the district while you are in the area.
Slick City Action Park
An indoor slip and slide style action park that has quickly become a go to for teens who want an active, high energy day indoors.
Don’t Stress Meowt
A cat cafe where guests can order coffee and lattes while spending time with adoptable cats. It is a low key, social media friendly stop that pairs well with a day of higher energy activities.
Museum of Osteology
The only museum in America dedicated solely to skeletons. More than 450 skulls and skeletons are on display, including a humpback whale, rhinoceros, and dozens of bird species. It sounds a little creepy, but it is genuinely one of the most educational and memorable stops on this list for teens. Get tickets here.
The Escape OKC
Oklahoma’s first live action escape challenge, with six themed rooms ranging in difficulty. Our family has done the alien themed Area 405 room and had a blast. It is a great group activity for teens and young adults.
If you live in or around Oklahoma City, save $5 off an OKC Venture Pass that provides big savings on local attractions, restaurants, and stores including Incredible Pizza, Star Skate, and more.
Top Golf OKC
Reserve an outdoor bay, order from the full menu, and play a variety of golf based games at Top Golf. Tuesdays offer half off game play, which is worth knowing if you are planning around a budget. Find Play and Food Deals at Groupon here.
OKANA Indoor Resort and Waterpark
One of the newest and biggest additions to the city. OKANA opened as an 11 story resort with the fourth largest hotel pool in the country, a sandy beach lagoon, an inflatable obstacle course, and a zipline over the water. The indoor waterpark alone runs 100,000 square feet with a wave pool, lazy river, and 15 slides. Read my OKANA Resort review here.
Right next door, OKANARAMA offers arcade games and two story laser tag. This is a full day destination on its own. Book Your Stay at OKANA via Expedia here.
iFLY OKC
Already covered above in the Book Ahead section, but worth repeating here since it belongs on any complete list. At iFLY, flyers as young as 3 get the sensation of skydiving inside a 12 foot wind tunnel, with the option to add a VR experience for an extra layer of fun. Book your flights here.
Urban Air Adventure Park
Located in Moore, about 15 to 20 minutes south of downtown OKC, Urban Air is a large indoor trampoline and adventure park with attractions like a sky rider zipline, dodgeball courts, and stunt bag jumps. It is outside city limits, so plan for the short drive, but it is a strong option on a rainy or extremely hot day. Visit their website for hours.
Andretti Indoor Karting and Games
Electric go karts paired with augmented reality games make this a favorite with teens looking for something fast paced and a little different from a typical arcade. Check Groupon here for discounted experience tickets.
Main Event
A massive entertainment destination in the Chisholm Creek area with bowling, laser tag, an elevated ropes course, pool, and arcade games. Their Food and Fun Combos are a solid value, and they also run birthday party packages if you are celebrating while in town.
Chaos Factory
With locations in both Edmond and Norman, Chaos Factory has become a popular teen hangout in the metro. Both locations are a short drive from OKC proper, so it is worth checking current hours and pricing directly before you build a day around it.
American Banjo Museum
A genuinely unusual, only in Oklahoma museum dedicated to the history of the banjo. It pairs well with a Bricktown visit and fits right in with the quirky, only here attractions on this list.
Winchester Drive In
The last standing drive in movie theater in Oklahoma City. Bring lawn chairs or stay in the car and let your teens experience watching a movie under the stars the old fashioned way.
Dust Bowl Lanes
A retro style bowling alley with food delivered straight to your lane. It has the nostalgic, nonchain feel that makes it a favorite with local teens.
Live Music Worth Knowing About
Oklahoma City has a genuinely strong all ages live music scene, which surprises a lot of first time visitors. The Oklahoma City Zoo Amphitheatre is an outdoor, all ages venue with a capacity of 7,000 that has hosted acts like The Chicks, Willie Nelson, and hometown favorites The Flaming Lips. Downtown, the Tower Theater, Diamond Ballroom, and The Criterion also regularly book all ages shows, so it is worth checking their calendars against your travel dates if your teen is a music fan. Try SeatGeek for tickets to upcoming shows.
Check Out Groupon for discounted attraction tickets to local escape rooms, restaurants, and more. Also check out Undercover Tourist for discounted attraction and movie tickets.
Where to Eat in OKC
Oklahoma City has just about every cuisine you can imagine, so no matter what your teen is craving, you can find it. Here are our picks, with an emphasis on locally owned spots alongside a few Oklahoma born favorites.
Bunny’s or Tucker’s Onion Burger
Flat top seared burgers with thinly sliced onions were a Depression era staple here, and Oklahoma City still does them well. For the classic version, head to Bunny’s on NW 50th (note: there is limited seating). For a modern twist, try Tucker’s Onion Burger (various locations).
Ma Der Lao Kitchen
A locally owned Laotian restaurant that has become one of the most talked about spots in the OKC food scene. It is a great pick if your teen is up for trying something new, and it gives you a genuinely different flavor profile than the rest of this list.
Waffle Champion
A locally owned, casual spot serving waffles\ any time of day. It is an easy, low pressure choice that consistently shows up on local family favorite lists.
Zorba’s Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar
A locally owned, family run Mediterranean restaurant on North May Avenue that has served the community for more than 20 years. Beyond the gyros, kabobs, and hummus, Zorba’s hosts family friendly belly dancing nights on the first and third Saturday of each month, which makes for a genuinely memorable stop if your visit lines up.
The Mule
Locally owned and based in the Plaza District, The Mule is known for gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, a strong craft beer list, and a casual, industrial style space. It has a full bar, but the vibe and menu work well for families, and kids menus with crayons are available for younger siblings tagging along. A second location has since opened in Edmond.
Hideaway Pizza
Hideaway got its start in Stillwater, Oklahoma and has grown into a small, homegrown Oklahoma chain with a handful of metro locations. It remains a go to for teens, and it is worth saving room for the chocolate chip cookies.
Sunday Brunch
Head to my full guide on the Best Brunch in OKC for my complete list, including a Guatemalan spot that is worth the wait and rated one of the top brunch spots in the country year after year.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How difficult is to get there from a foreing country? I am planning a trip and this place looks amazing
We have a major airport, Will Rogers Airport (OKC). There are no direct international flights, but all major airlines do fly into OKC. You can also drive from Dallas/Fort Worth, a 3 hour drive.