Local Events
There’s always something exciting happening in
OKC. Live music, art openings, festivals and
fundraisers fill up the calendar every week. Listed
are a few. For an up-to-date listing,
visit: www.visitokc.com/events/
Shop Hop on Auto Alley
May 19th
Cruise historic Automobile Alley for open house
events at local shops, extended shopping hours at
retailers, live music, street artists and performers,
and kids’ activities.
Broadway & 8th St.
1 mile
Civic Center Music Hall
performance of “Top Girls”
May 12 to May 22nd
Visit: www.okcciviccenter.com
201 North Walker Ave.
0.5 miles
Bleu Garten
A food truck park and outdoor dining experience
featuring light music and entertainment.
www.bleugarten.com
301 NW 10th St.
1.2 miles
Transportation
Taxi Service
Yellow Cab Company
Checker Cab Company
Thunder Cab
(405) 232-6161
(405) 239-7710
(405)600-6161
EMBARK
Buses serve much of the OKC metro area. Route’s
hours of operation vary, but many popular routes run
about every 30 minutes. The Downtown Discovery is
a free transit service with stops located through
downtown and Bricktown. www.embarkok.com
UBER Oklahoma City
Visit: www.uber.com/cities/oklahoma-city
Bricktown Pedicabs (405) 278-1702
Welcome
to OKC!
Oklahoma City
Resource Guide
To make your visit to
Oklahoma City memorable, the
Junior Officer Advisory Group’s
(JOAG) Outreach Committee
put together information on
things to do, how to get around
OKC, as well as some helpful
links and contact numbers.
USPHS
Scientific & Training Symposium
USPHS Espirt de Corps
Opportunities
USPHS Commissioned Corps
Music Ensemble Annual Concert
Tuesday, May 17th, 6:15 pm
Renaissance Convention Center Ballroom
Come relax and enjoy the annual concert put on
by “The Surgeon General’s Own” through these
officers’ gift of music.
USPHS Joint Combined Social
Wednesday, May 18th, 7:30 pm
Wormey Dog Saloon (in Bricktown)
311 E. Sheridan Ave., OKC, OK 73104
Come out and have fun with fellow officers!
Jointly planned by JOAG and officers throughout
all categories of USPHS, the combined social will
feature a night out on the town in fellowship.
May 16th — 19th, 2016
Be sure to stop by JOAG sponsored
events, including:
JOAG General Meeting
May 17th, 12:45 - 2 pm
Junior Officer
Career Enhancement Booth
May 18th - 19th, Exhibit Hall
Uniform Inspection Booth
May 16th - 19th, near registration
Things to Do
Come discover all there is to do in Oklahoma City!
Bricktown Entertainment District
Grab a bite to eat, watch a ballgame, see a movie,
cruise down a canal in a water taxi, sip a cocktail on
a patio, hear live music and so much more in
Bricktown. Visit: www.welcometobricktown.com
Sheridan Ave. & Mickey Mantle Dr. 0.4 miles
Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
A symbol of strength in the wake of unspeakable
violence, the memorial and museum is a place of
amazing transformation offering insight into the
events of April 19, 1995. Visit: http://okcnm.org.
620 N. Harvey Ave.
0.8 miles
Shopping
Oklahoma City has a great variety of shopping
options, from outlet malls to local art and charming
boutiques.
Classen Curve
5825 NW Grand Boulevard
6.4 miles
Bass Pro
200 Bass Pro Drive
1.3 miles
Penn Square Mall
1901 NW Expressway
4.7 miles
The Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City
7624 W. Reno Ave.
8.7 miles
Quail Springs Mall
2501 W Memorial Road
14.1 miles
50 Penn Place
1900 NW Expressway
4.7 miles
Downtown OKC Boutiques, Art & Gift Shops
For listing visit:
www.downtownokc.com/shopping
www.visitokc.com
www.downtownokc.com
Attractions
Myriad Botanical Gardens and Crystal Bridge
Take a break form the hustle and bustle with a stroll
through the Myriad Botanical Gardens & Crystal
Bridge Tropical Conservatory.
Visit:: http://oklahomacitybotanicalgardens.com/
301 W Reno Ave.
0.5 miles
OKC Riversport Adventures
The Boathouse District along the Oklahoma River is
a hotspot for outdoor recreation. It’s the official US
Olympic & Paralympic Training Site for rowing and
canoe/kayak. Rentals for kayaking and paddle boarding are available. There’s also the world’s tallest
adventure course, featuring a Sky Zip, Sky Trail, Sky
Slide and 80-foot free fall.
Visit: http://boathousedistrict.org/adventures/
725 S. Lincoln Blvd
1.7 miles
Oklahoma City Zoo & Botanical Gardens
2101 NE 50th St.
6.4 miles
Science Museum Oklahoma
2100 NE 52nd St
6.4 miles
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
1700 NE 63rd
7.1 miles
Oklahoma City Museum of Art
415 Couch Dr.
0.5 miles
Oklahoma History Center
800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr.
3.2 miles
Remington Park Racing Casino
One Remington Place
6.4 miles
Dining
Many dining options are available within walking
distance of the convention center. Bricktown,
Midtown, and Automobile Alley offer a myriad of
choices. Below are just a few local highlights.
1492 New World Latin Cuisine
1207 N. Walker Ave
0.8 miles
Bolero Spanish Grill and Tapas Bar
200 Oklahoma Ave
0.9 miles
Bricktown Brewery
1 N. Oklahoma Ave.
0.8 miles
Café do Brasil
440 NW 11th St.
0.7 miles
Chelino’s Mexican Restaurant
15 E California Ave
0.9 miles
Earl’s Rib Palace
216 Johnny Bench Dr.
1.0 miles
Hideaway Pizza
901 N Broadway Ave
0.7 miles
Iguana Mexican Grill
9 NW 9th St.
0.9 miles
In the Raw Sushi
200 S Oklahoma
0.9 miles
Jazmo’z Bourbon Street Café
100 E California Ave
0.8 miles
Kevin Durant (KD’s) Southern Cuisine
308 Johnny Bench Dr.
1.1 miles
Kitchen No. 324
324 N. Robinson Ave
0.2 miles
Louie’s Grill and Bar
1215 N Walker Ave
0.8 miles
Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse
7 S. Mickey Mantle Dr
0.9 miles
Nic’s Diner & Lounge at Ice House
101 Ron Norick Blvd.
0.5 miles
Packard’s New American Kitchen
201 NW 10th St.
0.8 miles
Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
1201 N Walker Ave
0.8 miles
Tap Werks Ale House & Café
121 E Sheridan Ave.
0.8 miles
The Garage Burgers & Beer
1117 N Robinson Ave.
0.7 miles
Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill
310 Johnny Bench Dr.
1.1 miles
West in Bricktown
1 Mickey Mantle Dr.
0.8 miles