Oklahoma City/Northwest

Oklahoma City/Northwest

Sunset over Lake Hefner Northwest district of Oklahoma City is along and on both sides of the Northwest Expressway and includes the Lake Hefner area.

Understand

The area includes the NW 39th Street Enclave sometimes called "The Strip" located off I-44 in Oklahoma City, which is the largest LGBT community in the state. Most of the points of interest are along NW 39th Street between Pennsylvania and May Ave. or in the surrounding area. Once you are in the area it is a short walk (less than a block or two) to most establishments. Some areas might not be accessible to those in wheelchairs.

Get in

See

  • Lake Hefner Park, 35.54672°, -97.57337°. Nine-mile walking trail, bike trail, kite-flying, watch the sail boats. Great place to people watch. Enclosed heated fishing dock, restaurants, bars and golf course are located around the lake.

Do

Events

  • OKC Pride. late June, three days. Annual weekend gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex Pride Parade and Festival.

Buy

  • Canterbury UK Imports, 2913 N. May Ave, 35.4991°, -97.56597°. The only shop in the area that carries a full line of grocery store imports from the United Kingdom. These imports include: tea, frozen food, canned goods, chocolates, biscuits (cookies), condiments, gifts and many more items that any blue blooded Brit or Anglofile would crave.
  • Guestroom Records, 3701 N Western Ave. Another good independent record store
  • Blue Seven, 7518 N May Ave. Modern furniture, unique gifts, and vintage clothes.
  • Full Circle Bookstore, 50 Penn Pl (North Penn and Northwest Expressway). A great local independent book seller. They have great service and a very decent selection of everything from children's books to the latest news.
  • Wilshire Village. Located on Western, north of 63rd, at the intersection of Wilshire and Western. Has a great variety of shops, such as:
    • The Learning Tree. Toy store offering lots of educational toys.
    • Gil's. Hip, modern clothing. Great jeans selection.
    • The Lingerie Store. Carries good brands of lingerie, very soft bathrobes, and good pajamas.

Eat

Mexican

  • Los Pericos, 4521 N.W. 63rd St, 35.53720°, -97.60217°.
  • Chelino's Mexican Restaurant, 5900 N. May Ave. 1 of 10 metro locations.
  • San Marcos Mexican Restaurant, 12201 N Rockwell Ave. Includes live music on some Fridays and Saturdays. 2021-03-07
  • Ted's Cafe Escondito, 2836 NW 68th St (just off N. May Ave.), +1 405 848-8337. You may have to wait to get into Ted's, but it is worth the wait. Some of the best Mexican food in Oklahoma City. 2021-03-07

Japanese

Indian

African

American

Chinese

  • Grand House, 2701 N. Classen. A classy and authentic Chinese restaurant in the heart of the Asia District. Features Dim Sum on the weekends.
  • Chen's Buffet. Windsor Hills Shopping Center, N.W. 23rd and Meridian. A full buffet.

Fine dining

  • Castle Falls, 820 N. MacArthur Blvd.
  • The Grill, 2824 W. Country Club Dr.

Italian

French

German

  • Ingrid's Kitchen and Delicatessen, 3701 N. Youngs Blvd.

Greek

  • Mediterranean Imports and Deli, 5620 N. May Ave.
  • Zorba's Mediterranean, 4621 N. May Ave.
  • Gyro City Cafe, 7300 NW Expressway.

Pizza

  • The Wedge Pizzeria. 11AM–9PM daily. Gourmet pizza in a brick-oven style. Two locations (NW and downtown). 2021-03-07

Seafood

Thai

  • Tana Thai Bistro, 10700 N. May Ave.
  • Lai Thai, 7419 NW 23rd St.
  • Thai House, 4548 NW 23rd St. Serves the best crab fried rice in town.

Vietnamese

Ice cream

  • Braum's, 4335 NW 23rd St. And throughout city. Get the ice cream; skip the French fries.

Drink

NW 39th Street Enclave

NW 39th Street Enclave sometimes called "The Strip" located off I-44 in Oklahoma City has the largest LGBT community in the state, and attracts many visitors as they travel along I-35. The area is most popular on Friday nights.

Like most LGBT areas, drag shows are a common staple. See The Boom, Phoenix Rising, and sometimes the Copa.

Cafes

  • Cafe Oasis, 1135 NW 25th St. Next to the Super Cao Nguyen Asian grocery. This cafe is really more of a bubble tea house although they serve coffee as well. They also serve a variety of Chinese food. It feels like you are stepping into a modern Japanese hot spot. Free Wi-Fi.
  • Full Circle Bookstore Cafe, 1900 NW Expressway (Inside 50 Penn Place). Nice cafe with free Wi-Fi inside an excellent independent bookstore.
  • The Red Cup, 3122 N. Classen Blvd, +1 405-525-3430. Funky atmosphere, veggie food and free Wi-Fi. An OKC gem. 2015-06-07

Sleep

  • Habana Inn, 2200 N.W. 39th Expy, 35.512538°, -97.549661°, +1 405 528-2221. Self-proclaimed as the largest gay resort in the Southwest, the Habana Inn anchors they 39th District with two bars, a restaurant and piano bar, gift shop, and two large pools. It is common for some guests to leave their doors unlocked or windows open. If you want a quieter night, request a room away from the more promiscious side during check-in. 2018-02-24
  • Oklahoma City Marriott. AAA 3-Diamond, One of the NW Business District's finest hotels.

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