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Oklahoma City is home to some fabulous attractions and things to do, including the City Arts Center, the Public Farmers Market, Frontier City Theme Park and the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. The Oklahoma City National Memorial remembers those whose lives were lost in the Oklahoma City bombing of 1995. The Oklahoma City Zoological Park is the oldest zoo in the Southwestern Unites States, and the Civic Center Music Hall features ballet, opera, and off-Broadway shows. Other interesting places to visit include the Oklahoma City Museum of Art and the Crystal Bridge.
Music and the Performing Arts are also common to downtown Oklahoma City, further enhancing the culture the city has to offer. Venues and opportunities to witness these world class performances include the Ford Center, the Stage Center for the Performing Arts, the Lyric Theatre, the Jewel Box Theatre, and the Kirkpatrick Auditorium, among others.
Oklahoma City is also home to Six Flags Frontier City, a western-themed amusement park, and White Water Bay, a Six Flags Water Park. Incidentally, the headquarters for Six Flags is also located in Oklahoma City.
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