Oklahoma City Guided Bicycle History Tour

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.

Meeting Point

Ride OKC Bike Tours and Rentals

428 W California Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102, USA

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.

What's included:

• Helmet
• Knowledgeable Guide

Not included:

• Gratuity

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Henry Overholser Mansion

405 NW 15th St, Oklahoma City, 73103-3503, Oklahoma

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.

8 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

620 N Harvey Ave, , Oklahoma City, 73102-3032, Oklahoma

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.

8 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Oklahoma City Boathouse District

725 S Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, 73129-4430, Oklahoma

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.

8 minutes

Bricktown

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

We'll see the Bricktown Canal and water taxi, and several public art murals and sculptures and discuss the history behind each.

15 minutes

Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark

2 S Mickey Mantle Dr, , Oklahoma City, 73104-2433, Oklahoma

We'll discuss history of the ballpark, how it was funded, famous Oklahoma Athletes, and well as the team who plays here.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame

20 S Mickey Mantle Dr, Located on the north side of the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, Oklahoma City, 73104-2433, Oklahoma

Discuss the Jim Thorpe statue outside, and his unbelievable story of overcoming the odds.

Pass by without stopping

Oklahoma County Courthouse

320 Robert S Kerr Ave STE 203, Oklahoma City, OK 73102, USA

We'll learn about the Art Deco Design, the architect, and the controversial founding of Oklahoma.

5 minutes

The Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City

One Park Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102, USA

We'll observe a historic Art Deco and Neoclassical building, discuss the architecture, ghosts and urban legends.

8 minutes

Riversport Adventures

800 Riversport Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73129, USA

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.

Pass by without stopping

Bricktown Water Taxi

111 S Mickey Mantle Dr, , Oklahoma City, 73104, Oklahoma

We will see these pass by as we ride past the canal to observe the Land Run Monument.

Pass by without stopping

Centennial Land Run Monument

200 Centennial Ave, South End of Bricktown Canal, Oklahoma City, 73102, Oklahoma

Travelers will see the world's largest freestanding bronze monument. We will learn about the artist and the history of Oklahoma's unbelievable founding.

10 minutes

Myriad Botanical Gardens

301 W. Reno, , Oklahoma City, 73102-5030, Oklahoma

Our tour will begin here with a history of the park and how it came to be.

5 minutes

Devon Energy Center

333 W Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City, 73102-5010, Oklahoma

We will see Oklahoma's largest skyscraper, learn about the modern design, the architect and other statistics.

2 minutes

OKCCOL – Colcord Hotel

15 N Robinson Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102, USA

We'll see Oklahoma's first skyscraper, learn about the rags to riches story of the man who built it, and the architectural design.

3 minutes

Leadership Square

211 N Robinson Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102, USA

We'll discuss the large glass building, and the famous monumental sculpture out front.

3 minutes

OKCMOA Museum Store

415 Couch Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73102, USA

We'll see the Civic Center which contains all of the WPA building constructed during the great depression.

Pass by without stopping

Midtown Plaza Court

Oklahoma City, OK 73103, USA

We'll see the historic architecture of this building and discuss its original use, adaptive reuse, and timeless style.

3 minutes

Oklahoma Case Study House

825 NW 7th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73106, USA

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.

5 minutes

Federal Building

301 NW 6th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73102, USA

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.

4 minutes

Kerr Park

102 Robert S Kerr Ave, Oklahoma City, 73102-6407, Oklahoma

We'll see the best spot in OKC and learn about all the surrounding skyscrapers, design, architects, and who occupies them.

6 minutes