Visiting OKANA resort? Here's the best restaurants, shopping and activities in OKC nearby

Visiting OKANA resort? Here’s the best restaurants, shopping and activities in OKC nearby

Posted by author February 21, 2025 Shopping

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The newest feature in Oklahoma City’s Horizon District, OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark, opens this week. Whether you’re coming from far or just as close as Edmond, there’s plenty to enjoy in one of Oklahoma’s newest districts.

The Horizon District, a collaboration between the Chickasaw Nation, OKANA and the First Americans Museum, was unveiled in 2023. It aims to be Oklahoma City’s latest “cultural and entertainment district.”

Located on the southeast corner of I-35 and the Oklahoma River, the Horizon District’s two main attractions will make it a bustling area in the city. Since it’s still a relatively new district, developments are still occurring, but there is still lots to enjoy during a visit to OKANA.

Here are some other things to do and restaurants to try near the Horizons District while you stay at OKANA.

First Americans Museum

Located along the Oklahoma River and near the crossroads of Interstates 35, 40, 235 and 44 is Oklahoma City’s First Americans Museum. The museum is dedicated to sharing the collective histories of the 39 federally recognized tribes in the state of Oklahoma.

Visitors can explore the cultural diversity of the distinctive tribes and, for many of the tribes now residing in Oklahoma, learn what the process of removal from their ancestral homelands was like 200 years ago. In addition to this history, the museum aims to showcase Indigenous-inspired food and community events that celebrate that same history.

Single-day admission for youth (4-12) is $5, while adults (18+) pay $15. Students, seniors, teachers, first responders and tribe members pay $10.

Old Paris Flea Market

Oklahoma’s largest indoor and outdoor flea market is just along S Eastern Ave at Old Paris Flea Market. The business has over 450 vendors throughout the property, each with their own business and products for sale.

The family-owned and operated company has operated in Oklahoma City for almost 50 years and continues to see visitors, locally and tourists, enjoy the products for sale.

Boathouse District

Suppose you’re looking for more activities in nearby districts. In that case, the Boathouse District includes Bar-K, the perfect bar for families with dogs or those who head to the RiverSport areas like RiverSport’s track and mountain bike trail or their rowing facility.

The district has an Olympic-level training facility and will help host the 2028 Olympics for all outdoor water sports.

Where to eat near OKANA

The Horizons District is slowly growing so eating outside of the resort has less picks than nearby districts. But still within a 10-minute drive, one can try numerous highly rated restaurants including:

Deep Duece Grill, 307 NE 2 St
The Gilded Acorn, 120 N Robinson Ave
Kitchen No. 324, 324 N Robinson Ave
Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse, #7 Mickey Mantle Dr.

Parks and outdoor locations

The area offers many opportunities for outdoor exploration. Regatta Park, Scissortail Park, and Wiley Post Park are all within a 10-minute drive of OKANA and the First Americans Museum.

Each surrounding park has a good view of the Oklahoma River and surrounding districts, such as the downtown business district or historic Capitol Hill.