Oklahoma City: Bricktown

       As we drove out of Arkansas and into Oklahoma, the rain slowed down. The further we got into this new state, the sunnier it became. We passed a lot of plains, farms, and flat land, until we arrived in Oklahoma City.
       Please note: I've never been to Oklahoma before, and I didn't know what to expect, but when we pulled up to our hotel in Bricktown, a neighborhood in downtown, I was pleasantly surprised; there were so many things to do within walking distance! We checked in and went out to dinner at a restaurant down the street with Ben's friend from work, Joe, who lives in the area. After dinner, we went our separate ways, and Ben and I went to find ice cream for dessert. On the way, we stumbled across canal streets lined with restaurants, shops, and stores. It was beautiful (think a scaled-down version of San Antonio's Riverwalk). We bought our ice cream and walked up and down the canal eating it, talking, and enjoy everything around us. On our way back to the hotel, we noticed that the AAA baseball stadium in Bricktown was open, so we popped in and watched a little bit of a local high school game that was playing there.

The canal streets in Oklahoma City

Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark

       The beautiful weather allowed us to enjoy a good run along the canal in the morning (stopping to pose for pictures with statues along the route, mind you!) and then eat breakfast with a great view. After a stop at the Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial (which was beautifully done!), we headed out. Like I said, Oklahoma City was a pleasant surprise!

One of the many statues we took pictures with during our run.

The Memorial Fence that still stands as a part of the Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial.

       Now, it's time to carry on to stop #5: Amarillo, TX!