Oklahoma City is the modern, lively capital of the state of Oklahoma and is rich in culture and attractions and proud of its Western past, cowboy culture, and titles such as the “Horse Show Capital of the World.” The vast capitol complex is vividly contrasted by the surrounding working oil wells. The Oklahoma City National Memorial, with its empty bronze and glass chairs and reflecting pool, commemorates the victims of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing. An American elm that survived the bombing is also a part of the memorial. The Myriad Botanical Gardens spreads over 17 acres and includes a lush tropical conservatory, a dog park, and formal gardens. The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is a great place to learn about the city’s cowboy history through all kinds of artifacts, art, and dioramas. Kids will love the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, which has a range of wild animals and fun shows.