Isola Bella

St Paul's Cathedral

by mrclay2000

Listed on the National Register of Historic Sites and built in the first decade of the last century, the prospect of St Paul's Cathedral has commanded its surroundings for over a century. Built in a weak sort of Gothic style, the tower has since become overgrown with ivy, which coupled with the stained glass windows makes this Episcopal church a wonderful throwback to when Oklahoma City was little more than a glorified village.

On the Grounds I MIGHT Be Wrong

by mrclay2000 about Zio's

The long dining hall is generally filled with satisfied patrons, and the restaurant itself (part of a small chain operating in CO, TX, OK, KS, MO, and NM) is often listed among Oklahoma City's favorite Italian restaurants. Sometimes I wish I could understand my fellow man. This food to me tastes like the best frozen food you can buy at a restaurant. The last serving I ate from here led to a well-publicized VT forum by Ivan_Jimenez, to whom I confided a food-related condition that kept me confined in the bathroom. I have no favorite dish at this restaurant.

Cole Gardens

by Edgeon

Cole gardens is made of up of several themed gardens interspersed with bronze, stone and wood sculptures by various local artists. Themes include a desert garden, a two-level koi fish pond with a waterfall between them and an English garden with painted wooden horses once owned by Queen Victoria.

The gardens, although beautiful, are quite small, capable of being seen in under an hour, especially if you're not that into flowers. So it's not worth the $7 cover price, but it is worth going to with a member of the opposite sex and say you looking for a place to get married. Because the gardens also include a place to hold the ceremony and reception, they let you in to look around. Buy a packet of fish food for 50 cents from the souvenier store, feed the koi and generally enjoy the beauty.

Scene of the Crime

by mrclay2000

This picture depicts the open space where once stood the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Only the staircases and some hardened walls remain of the original structure. At the left in the photo is St Joseph's Cathedral, and in the background the Regency Towers, many of whose windows were blown out during the bombing. Designs for the National Memorial were chosen by a committee comprised of family members, survivors, rescuers, civil leaders and design professionals.

Oklahoma City, OK

by frankcanfly

Oklahoma City: I lived here for two years in the late 1980's when I was in the Air Force. I didn't move here by choice, but ended up enjoying my stay very much. I found enough charm to keep returning for visits at least once a year.

See my "Off the Beaten Path" segment for a unique description of the activity shown here......

It's the most fun you can have with your pants on in this town!!

I visit Patty and her family whenever I get back to town....