Oklahoma City Stockyards, called Stockyards City, refers to a western-themed district in Oklahoma City, which attracts visitors who want to experience a cowboy town. It is also one of the largest cattle markets in the world and is home to a wide range of businesses selling farm and ranch necessities and western clothing that caters to the needs of cowboys and cowgirls. Entertainment options and exquisite dining draw visitors seeking an Old West experience from across the United States and the world to Stockyards City. Celebrating Western heritage on a grand scale is certainly unique and unique to the OKC Stockyards district.
The district is dominated by 20th century architecture and Western-themed shops. But it’s the events that take place here that offer a firsthand glimpse of life in the Old West. The weekly cattle auctions that run from 8am on Mondays and Tuesdays are loud and give you a fair idea of how business is conducted in this part of the world. Annual events held in Stockyards City include the Longhorn Cattle Drive held each December, the sidewalk sales held between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the parade, and other themed activities. western that are held as part of Cowboy Christmas, and bull riding, crafts and other events. which is part of the Stockyards Stampede which is held every June.
One of Oklahoma City’s most popular restaurants, Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, is located here. Some of the other popular stores here are Langston’s, which offers western clothing, the oldest library in the metropolitan library system: The Wright Library, National Saddlery Rodeo & Gift, National Saddlery/Cross Bar Gallery, and the Oklahoma Centennial Rodeo Opry, which houses a weekly event. talent showcase.
Visitors staying at OKC hotels are offered shuttle services to the city’s most popular tourist destinations, as well as the Oklahoma City Stockyards, located southwest of Bricktown and downtown Oklahoma City.