3 Best Landmarks in Oklahoma City, OK

“Centennial Land Run Monument celebrates the opening of the Unassigned Land in Oklahoma Territory with the Land Run of 1889. The monument is one of the largest bronze sculptures in the world. The site features 45 heroic figures of land run participants, frozen in motion as they race to claim new homesteads. This memorial is open year-round to the public. The memorial depicts 50,000 people rushing across the frontier to claim land in an area historically known as Oklahoma Territory's Unassigned Lands. The sheer scale of the statues reflects the historical significance of the event. The memorial has convenient access for disabled people to enter the trail. The park has adequate parking spaces where tourists can begin their iconic walk. Centennial Land Run Monument offers free entry.”

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“The Oklahoma State Capitol is a Greco-Roman building that is surmounted by a dome and houses murals and paintings from the history of Oklahoma. The capitol consists of 650 rooms and 11 acres of floor space with walls, preserved stained glass, a plaza tribal flag, and exhibits of evolving art. The building has over 100 acres in NE Oklahoma City, and the Oklahoma Capitol is the only state capitol in the world surrounded by active oil wells, integrated with the building's original design plans. Four walls depict scenes from the battles of the First World War, the Second World War, Korea, and Vietnam, along with a bronze statue. The building is the only state capitol grounds in the United States with active oil wells. The Oklahoma State Capitol also provides self-guided tours.”

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“Henry Overholser Mansion was established in 1903 and highlighted the Overholser family's heritage and the history of Oklahoma City. The 11,700-square-foot Châteauesque-style mansion was designed by London-trained architect W. S. Matthews. The mansion is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving the state's historic cultural residences and structures. The three-story house retains its original furnishings and fittings, offering a unique experience when tourists enter another time and see the house as a family home. Guided tours are given to help tourists learn its history. Henry Overholser Mansion served as the official residence of US Senator Mike Monroney from 1956 to 1968. The mansion also offers free admission for children under the age of 6.”

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