CENTRAL OKLAHOMA – Entertain mom on her special day Sunday, May 9, by taking her to one of central Oklahoma’s Frontier Country restaurants or attractions that are offering plenty of discounts and special events in honor of mom.

Oklahoma City’s Adventure District
Moms and families can enjoy a variety of activities in Oklahoma City’s Adventure District on Mother’s Day. Treat mom to a special buffet hosted by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s Dining on Persimmon Hill restaurant served in the grand Sam Noble Special Events Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Museum admission is included. Reservations are required at (405) 478-2250, ext. 281.

Go wild at the Oklahoma City Zoo where moms will receive free admission from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with any paid admission. See native Oklahoma animals in the Oklahoma Trails exhibit, plus the Great EscApe and Cat Forest and Lion Overlook exhibits or hang out in the brand new Children’s Zoo.

Take mom to enjoy some exciting gaming action at Remington Park. Moms will have an opportunity to win a special Mother’s Day gift basket including hotel nights, restaurant certificates and spa days.

Downtown Oklahoma City
In Downtown Oklahoma City, three fantastic museums will honor mothers by providing free admission to moms with a paid family member. Participating attractions include Oklahoma City Museum of Art, the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum and the newest attraction, the American Banjo Museum. On Mother’s Day, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art is open from noon to 5 p.m., the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum is open from 1 to 6 p.m. and the American Banjo Museum in Bricktown is open from noon to 5 p.m.

University of Oklahoma Museums, Norman
Bring your mother to the University of Oklahoma’s two world-class museums on Mother’s Day for some special treatment. Moms will receive free admission at the Sam Noble Museum and the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art from 1 to 5 p.m. In addition to free admission for moms, the two OU museums offer a reciprocal discount for those who visit both museums on the same day.  Show your receipt or ticket stub from one museum at the other museum on a same day visit and receive a $1 per person discount at the second museum. At these rates, a family of four can visit both museums for Mother’s Day for under $20.

Central Oklahoma’s Frontier Country is full of exciting activities to entertain mom and the entire family. For more information on these events or to request a free 2010 Travel Guide or Trips on a Tank Full coupon brochure, call 1-800-386-6552 or visit www.oktourism.com.

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Contact: Katie Puckett
Public Relations Manager
405-232-6552
katie@oktourism.com