We’re doing amusement and theme parks in a big way this summer, but you know, living here in Dallas, where I have quick access to the esteemed Six Flags Over Texas, has perhaps made me blind to the fact that some people just don’t have the luxury. The state of Oklahoma, for example, has only had one theme park to call its own since 2006.
Fortunately, that park is Frontier City, and better yet, it’s right smack in the state center in Oklahoma City where all Sooners can enjoy an easy drive in. Let’s take a look:
Frontier City isn’t the largest theme-park we’ve featured, but what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in personality. From the high-caliber shows to the rustic wild west-themed décor to the exuberance of the guests, this park always seems to have a lot to love. Well worth the trip from Tulsa, Lawton, Stillwater, even Arkansas and Kansas.
Of course, if our recent poll is any indication, we know it’s all about the rides (and when you’re the only game in the state, every attraction gets to be ”Oklahoma’s first/fastest/tallest/longest/newest”).
The high-speed, looping Silver Bullet is the must-ride as Oklahoma’s tallest roller coaster and one of its fastest attractions. A recent addition, the Steel Lasso is especially popular because it offers a load of coaster thrills but is still kid friendly (min. height: 38″). For hardcore entertainment, head straight to Eruption, a high g-force jaunt 240 feet into the air.
The shows are worth you time as well. This season’s two new shows take after popular brands and both involve audience participation. While the live Bob the Builder program is great for the kids, groups will want to head straight to Survivor Live. Based on the popular (still?) reality series, Survivor Live pits four audience members against each other in a test of wits and wills, and only one can win. It’s something different, and we appreciate that.
You’ll also want to keep an eye on the concert schedule. If you can get over pain of seeing these once world-class acts playing a theme park gig in central Oklahoma, Frontier City has got a full summer planned for you. This Saturday is The Guess Who, and through the summer there will be shows by Loverboy, Grand Funk Railroad, Randy Travis and Colbie Caillat.
As the only amusement park in Oklahoma, the place can get crazy busy, so they recommend visiting Monday-Thursday if possible.
Frontier City is currently open daily through mid-August with weekend hours continuing through the end of October. You can buy discount tickets online for $28.99, or you can spend $34.99 at the gate for a “BODAGROYF” ticket, meaning Buy One Day and Get Rest of Year Free. There are also two-park tickets with admission to the water park Whitewater Bay.
It’s USA Travel Guide’s first trip to Oklahoma City, but we’ve already got the place. We always have a positive experience with the SpringHill Suites Oklahoma City Hotel – Quail Springs. Complimentary breakfast, Internet and parking!
Have fun!
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Frontier City looks like a blast! Thanks for the post. My family can’t get enough of amusement parks and we may just have to hit this one on our next family vacation.
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