Oklahoma City Life and Visitor Travel Tips

(Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - OK, USA)

Oklahoma City is easy to navigate and many of the city's tourist attractions and facilities are huddled together, with a cluster of amenities lining the banks of the Bricktown Canal. First time visitors to Oklahoma City will notice the apparent Western feel to the city, with a trip to Stockyards City a must on all holiday makers' itineraries for an authentic glimpse into the life of the Oklahoma cowboy.

Other evident influences on the city include Spanish and Native American. The pace of life in Oklahoma City here is not as fast of some of the country's larger metropolises and travel around the city is efficient, with regular transport links connecting most parts of the city. Here are some helpful travel tips about life in Oklahoma City.

Tourism and Tourist Information

There are a dozen tourist information offices in the state of Oklahoma providing comprehensive travel information and advice for visitors. Tourist and travel information can be found in guide books or on the Internet prior to arrival or you can find free maps, brochures and other travel tips at the airport, in hotels and at tourist attractions throughout Oklahoma City. The main tourist information center in Oklahoma City has professional staff on hand to help you with any aspect of your holiday, while free coffee is available along with a gift shop where you can stock up on souvenirs.

Oklahoma Welcome Center
Address: On I-35 at 122nd Street near the intersections of I-40, I-44 and I-35, USA
Tel: +1 405 478 4637

Language

More than 300 languages are spoken in the USA, including over 170 that are indigenous to the area, with the main spoken language in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma OK, USA being English.

Visas

Prior to your arrival in Oklahoma City, check with your nearest consulate or embassy for details about whether you require a visa when traveling to Oklahoma City and the USA. Applications for visas should always be made well in advance.

Working

A number of different categories of non-immigrant visas are available for those planning to work in Oklahoma City and the USA on a temporary basis. Working without holding a current visa is against the law in America and harsh penalties are enforced. Those intending to work in Oklahoma City should apply for the relevant working visa in their home country and may need a letter or documentation from their prospective Oklahoma City employer.

Tipping

Tipping is generally expected in Oklahoma City and in many cases required, unless service has been extremely poor. Restaurants in Oklahoma City usually expect a tip of between 10 to 20 percent, together with taxi drivers. Bars in the city also appreciate some kind of gratuity and often place special tips trays on the counter. Hotel staff in Oklahoma City also expect a small tip, which may be as little as a dollar.

Currency

Currency in circulation today in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is typical of the United States of America. The American dollar is the official currency of the USA, and is commonly known as buck. Dollar bank notes in Oklahoma City are usually called bills and come in denominations of $1, $2 (unusual), $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100. The dollar is divided into 100 cents and coins in Oklahoma City come in denominations of 1 cent (penny), 5 cents (nickel), 10 cents (dime) and 25 cents (quarter) and a 1 dollar coin.

Smoking

When eating out in Oklahoma City, you will find many restaurants now operate strict 'no smoking' policies and the attitude of locals towards smoking in most public places in Oklahoma City has changed greatly over recent years. Smoking is now also not permitted on public transport options in Oklahoma City, including trains and buses. Before smoking in public areas in Oklahoma City, check with those around you.