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Oklahoma City was settled on April 22, 1889. Back then, this area was known as the unassigned lands. This just means that it was untouched by European settlers and was not assigned to any Native American tribes. Because of this, the land was entirely open for settling. This period was known as "The Land Run". Between 1890 and 1900, about ten thousand people colonized the land and doubled the population. Oklahoma became a part of the Union in 1907. By this time, Oklahoma City had taken Guthrie's place as capital of the new state. Today, when staying in local hotels Oklahoma City visitors can enjoy the rich culture of this city.

Oklahoma City's Festival of the Arts has been running since 1967. Every year, it serves as a celebration for the coming of spring. The festival honors visual arts, culinary arts and performing arts and it is held at the downtown Festival Plaza. The visual arts portion features one hundred and forty-four artists from all over the country. There is also a Sculpture Park exhibit. The culinary arts section features thirty-one vendors who bring various foods, from appetizers to desserts, to the International Food Row and Youth Plaza. Each vendor benefits a non-profit organization. The performing arts features four stages with continuous performances in addition to street performers. The festival also has kids' activities at the Youth Plaza. The event takes place in April.

The Red Earth Festival and Parade honors the history and culture of Native Americans. Here, visitors can learn about ancient customs and practices. The festival also features traditional garb and dancing in addition to storytelling. There are also art exhibits and authentic Native American foods. Visitors can also participate in the three-mile walk or run. The event takes place in June.

Oklahoma City's Opening Night has been around since 1987. It is a fine celebration of the New Year and it features music, dancing, theater and fireworks. It is a family friendly event. Visitors are provided with a full line of party favors, including noise makers, New Year's hats and glow stick necklaces. Visitors are admitted via a wristband, which gives them complete access to all venues and festivities.

When staying in local hotels Oklahoma City visitors will feel right at home with the famous Southern hospitality. All of the basics are covered, including cable TV, free Wi-Fi Internet, free newspapers and twenty-four hour front desk service. Laundry, dry cleaning and luggage storage are also common. Some establishments have on-site restaurants and safety deposit boxes. Common amenities include fitness centers and swimming pools and some offer spas and jacuzzis. A few also have barbecue facilities. For those on business, meeting and banquet facilities in addition to business centers are often available.

The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum honors the American Western culture. It is a two hundred and twenty thousand square foot museum, featuring hundreds of sculptures and thousands of paintings. It also features photographs and miscellaneous artifacts, all from the "Old West". Visitors can see how this famous culture compares to the movies. The Joe Grandee Museum was recently added, containing more than five thousands pieces of this artist's collection. This includes a full size replica of a frontier town and three different galleries. One is rodeo themed, one is cowboy themed and one has a frontier soldier theme.

The Chesapeake Boathouse is hard to miss, as it is formed in the shape of a slim rowing shell. It sits along the Oklahoma riverbanks and it creates a picturesque scene with the Chesapeake building atop the river at night. The boathouse has facilities for kayaking, dragon boating and rowing. It also rents out its deck and lobby. Additionally, an event room is available for meetings, parties and receptions.

For summer guests of local hotels Oklahoma City is home to the White Water Bay Water Park. It is a great way to get relief from the heat. There is a children's area titled Kid's Kove. The rest of the park features over thirty rides. These include the Acapulco Cliff Dive, the Bermuda Triangle and the Cannonball Falls. The park also features a lazy river where the non-thrill seekers can relax in an inner tube.

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