This story originally appeared on VisitOKC.
The Oklahoma City Streetcar debuted in December 2018 as a downtown transportation solution to make several districts more accessible to visitors. The beautiful green, blue and pink cars – colors inspired by our iconic redbud trees, as well as blue sky and Bermuda grass – connect visitors to hotels, dining and attractions throughout Downtown, Bricktown, Automobile Alley and Midtown.
The streetcar operates with seven cars on two loops, seven days a week. With 22 platforms on the 4.86-mile loop, passengers only need to walk a couple of blocks to find a platform. The streetcar is free to ride from Jan. 5 until July 5, 2026, at which point passes are available for purchase on each platform or by using Embark’s mobile fare app. Day passes are $3 and single-use tickets are $1. Children under 6 ride free, and rates are halved for seniors, children and youth ages 7-17, as well as passengers with a qualifying disability.
Bricktown has a dedicated loop that runs from the Myriad Gardens to East Bricktown every 12-15 minutes (6 a.m. - 2 a.m. on Fridays, 7 a.m. - 2 a.m. on Saturdays and 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Sundays) along Reno and Sheridan avenues. The Downtown loop overlaps the Bricktown loop, and service begins at 6 a.m. Monday through Friday, making it convenient to get to morning business meetings. Streetcars arrive at Downtown platforms every 12-15 minutes. Use the route map to plan your ride. Here’s a quick guide to what you’ll find along the way!
THE BRICKTOWN PLATFORMS (1-3, 21-22)
The Bricktown Loop consists of nine platforms, with platform 1 in East Bricktown. That’s where you’ll find Bass Pro Shops, Toby Keith’s “I Love This Bar” & Grill, Charleston’s, Truck Yard and the Criterion, a 4,000-capacity venue for concerts. It also provides easy access to the historic Deep Deuce District, once home to OKC’s jazz scene.
Platform 2 is adjacent to the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, where you can catch an OKC Comets game! The Comets are the AAA affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Bricktown Canal, with its mix of family entertainment and restaurants, is also close, as is the plaza around Harkins Theater and the city’s newest public art installation, Cloud Embrace.
Catch a movie, eat tacos at Fuzzy’s or stroll the canal. You’ll find games for all ages at Brickopolis Entertainment, which, along with Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse — one of the metro’s outstanding prime steakhouses — is just a half block north of the platform.
Number 3 is part of the transit network; it’s a stop right by the Santa Fe rail depot, but it’s also close to Pinkitzel, one of OKC’s most popular candy shops, which carries a wild and colorful selection of candies, cupcakes and chocolates.
On the Sheridan Avenue side of Bricktown are platforms 21 and 22. This is the traditional entrance to Bricktown and an introduction to what’s in store for visitors. Beautiful murals adorn the underpass, and restaurants and shops line Sheridan.
Here you’ll find Painted Door gift boutique, with a great selection of Oklahoma products, decorative accessories, home furnishings, gourmet foods, bath and body care, fragrant candles, children’s clothing and more. Down the block is Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse, Pearls’ Crabtown and the American Banjo Museum, home to the world’s largest collection of banjos on public display.
THE THUNDER PLATFORMS (4-6, 20)
That’s not really the name, but platform 4 is sure to be one of the busiest on the loop, as it’s situated in front of Paycom Center, home to the 2025 NBA Champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Number 5 is the southernmost platform and gives you easy access to the Convention Center, Omni Oklahoma City Hotel, with Bob’s Steak and Chop House and Scissortail Park. On the northern edge of the park, you’ll find Spark, a favorite burger joint among locals.
Number 6 is the Myriad Gardens platform, a popular year-round destination. The gardens are a 15-acre botanical retreat in the middle of the city. The landscaping is changed seasonally for maximum greenery and blossoms. The Inasmuch Crystal Bridge is home to more than 700 species of plants. In the winter, the splash pad next to the restaurant is converted into an ice-skating rink.
The Century Center at platform 20 is home to Mahogany Prime Steakhouse, a popular fine dining establishment with great pre- and post-game bar crowds. Directly across the street is the Colcord Hotel, OKC’s oldest hotel, built in 1909. Flint, an excellent brunch spot, is on the ground floor. Down a causeway is the entrance to the Devon Tower, with Vast, a top-of-the-city fine dining restaurant, on the 49th floor, which also has a cocktail lounge and bar if you just want drinks with a view.
THE BUSINESS DISTRICT PLATFORMS (7-9, 18-19)
Number 7 is adjacent to the downtown library and a short walk to business destinations. Just west of the platform is the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, home to the beautiful glass artwork of Dale Chihuly. The Civic Center is one more block north. You’re also just a few blocks from some of the city’s best Italian cuisine at Patrono, as well as burgers at Bar Arbolada and latte art at Clarity Coffee.
Platform 8 is the connector for access to Embark’s bus routes, located on the edge of Midtown and just a short two blocks from Elemental Coffee, Tamashii Ramen and The Collective food hall. You can also find outstanding modern Vietnamese food at Riviere Modern Banh Mi just across the street from Elemental.
Both 9 and 18 are adjacent to the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, one of our state’s most popular and meaningful destinations. Tour the museum, walk the grounds, view the interactive screens and see how our beautiful city responded to tragedy with spirit and strength.
Platform 19 is near Kerr Park, the Skirvin Hotel and Leadership Square. It’s a short walk from Kitchen 324, one of the city’s favorite brunch restaurants. Some of OKC’s recent James Beard semifinalists can also be found nearby, as Naija Wife and Plus254 — both specializing in regional African cuisines — are located in the subterranean food court in the Robinson Renaissance Building.
THE AUTOMOBILE ALLEY PLATFORMS (10-12)
Situated on historic Automobile Alley on North Robinson Avenue, these three platforms are convenient to Hideaway Pizza, Red Primesteak, Sidecar Bar and ZamZam Mediterranean Grill. You can grab local brews at Prairie Artisan Ales or head upstairs to SoundBar, a record shop and listening lounge above ZamZam. Iguana Mexican Grill, known as the “little taco stand by the railroad tracks,” is also nearby.
For art enthusiasts, Platform 12 is your jumping-off point for Factory Obscura’s Mix-Tape, an immersive experience inspired by Meow Wolf, with Oklahoma Contemporary just steps away in a building that’s a destination in its own right. You’ll find a stunning mix of contemporary art and community spaces, as well as a cafe.
THE MIDTOWN PLATFORMS (13-16)
Other than the Bricktown platforms, the Midtown leg has the most dining and entertainment options. You’ll find modern Italian at Stella and a celestial-inspired speakeasy, Lunar Lounge, in the Midtown Plaza Court Building. Pop up to O Bar, the Ambassador’s rooftop bar, and get a craft cocktail with a view of the downtown skyline from the balcony.
McNellie’s Pub is just off the number 14 platform. The popular beer mecca has 300 selections and a solid menu of pub food, burgers and entrees. For wine and cocktails, Le Parisien is an artsy and authentic French bistro right across the street. If shopping is your thing, Platform 14 also drops you close to Wishbone Vintage, Chirps & Cheers, Barkeep and several other shops and boutiques.
Neighborhood Jam is a brunch destination, as is contemporary Southern food spot Lorena. A popular indie bookstore, Commonplace, is at the north edge of Midtown, too, right next to another location of Clarity Coffee.
A convenient way to explore downtown, and free for half the year, the OKC Streetcar makes it easy to access the city’s top attractions and restaurants all year long. Start planning your trip today!
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