Oklahoma City/Northwest

Northwest district of Oklahoma City is along and on both sides of the Northwest Expressway and includes the Lake Hefner area.

Sunset over Lake Hefner

Understand

The area includes the NW 39th Street Enclave sometimes called "The Strip" located off I-44 in Oklahoma City, which is the largest LGBT community in the state. Most of the points of interest are along NW 39th Street between Pennsylvania and May Ave. or in the surrounding area. Once you are in the area it is a short walk (less than a block or two) to most establishments. Some areas might not be accessible to those in wheelchairs.

Get in

See

• 🌍 Lake Hefner Park. Nine-mile walking trail, bike trail, kite-flying, watch the sail boats. Great place to people watch. Enclosed heated fishing dock, restaurants, bars and golf course are located around the lake.  

Do

• Route 66 Park, 9901 NW 23rd (west of Lake Overholser). Oklahoma City's newest recreational area. A map of the entire route is in the plaza. 

Events

• OKC Pride. late June, three days. Annual weekend gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex Pride Parade and Festival. 

Buy

• Canterbury UK Imports, 2913 N. May Ave. The only shop in the area that carries a full line of grocery store imports from the United Kingdom. These imports include: tea, frozen food, canned goods, chocolates, biscuits (cookies), condiments, gifts and many more items that any blue blooded Brit or Anglofile would crave. 

Eat

• Beverly's Pancake House, 2115 N.W. Expressway. 
• Elephant Bar, 1845 NW Expressway, ☎ [phone]. Has a mix of seafood, Asian, burgers, steaks, and regional favorites. $7-16 
• Los Pericos, 4521 N.W. 63rd St. 
• Maggie Moo's, 13419 N. Pennsylvania. 
• Shiki Japanese Steakhouse, 14041 N. May Ave. 
• Shogun Steakhouse of Japan, 11900 N. May Ave. 
• Taj Indian Cuisine, 5801 NW Expressway. St. 

Drink

• Belle Isle Brewery, 50 Penn Mall, ☎ [phone]. Microbrewery; free Wi-Fi. 
• Lumpy's Sports Bar & Grill (Lumpy's), 5909 NW Expressway (East end, ground floor, 5909NW office building), ☎ [phone]. 

NW 39th Street Enclave

NW 39th Street Enclave sometimes called "The Strip" located off I-44 in Oklahoma City is the largest LGBT community in the state, and attracts many visitors as they travel along I-35. The area is most popular on Friday nights.

Like most LGBT areas, drag shows are a common staple. See The Boom, Phoenix Rising, and sometimes the Copa.

• 🌍 Angles, 2117 N.W. 39th, ☎ [phone]. Only open on select nights. Cabaret and dance club. (updated Feb 2016)
• 🌍 The Copa, 2200 N.W. 39th Expy (Located inside the Habana Inn), ☎ [phone]. Tues-Sun 9PM-2AM. Night club with with a large dance floor. Male go go dancers on Friday and Saturday nights. Popular with young crowds. (updated Feb 2018)
• 🌍 The Finishline, 2200 N.W. 39th Expy (Located inside the Habana Inn), ☎ [phone]. Western themed bar with country music and dancing with pool tables and darts. (updated Feb 2018)
• The Ledo, 2200 N.W. 39th Expy, ☎ [phone]. 
• 🌍 The Boom, 2807 N.W. 36th, ☎ [phone]. A divided venue with two sides. One a dedicated bar. The other features a stage for dinner theater and drag shows. The Boom is widely known for its weekly Sunday Gospel Brunch shows. Reservations are recommended. (updated Feb 2016)
• 🌍 Apothecary, 2125 NW 39TH ST, ☎ [phone]. T-Th 4PM-12AM. F,Sat 4PM-1AM. Sun 2PM-10Pm.. Vintage cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere. pool tables. no smoking. (updated Feb 2018)
• 🌍 Partners 4 Club, 2805 N.W. 36th, ☎ [phone]. (updated Feb 2016)
• Rockies, 3201 N. May, ☎ [phone]. 
• Sisters, 2120 N.W. 39th, ☎ [phone]. 
• 🌍 Tramps, 2201 N.W. 39th, ☎ [phone]. (updated Feb 2016)
• 🌍 Wreck Room, 2127 N.W. 39th, ☎ [phone]. (updated Feb 2016)
• 🌍 Phoenix Rising, 2120 NW 39TH ST. M-Sat 4 PM - 2AM. Sun 2PM-12AM. Drag shows on Friday nights. Excellent patio garden in the back. (updated Feb 2018)

Sleep

• Crowne Plaza Hotel. AAA 4-Diamond, newly renovated hotel is located in the NW Business District. 
• 🌍 Habana Inn, 2200 N.W. 39th Expy, ☎ [phone], toll-free: [phone]. Check-out: noon. Self proclaimed as the largest gay resort in the Southwest, the Habana Inn anchors they 39th District with two bars, a restaurant and piano bar, gift shop, and two large pools. It is common for some guests to leave their doors unlocked or windows open. If you want a quieter night, request a room away from the more promiscious side during check-in. (updated Feb 2018)
• Oklahoma City Marriott. AAA 3-Diamond, One of the NW Business District's finest hotels. 
• SpringHill Suites, 3201 W. Memorial Rd. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Suites with refrigerator, microwave, and internet. 

Connect

• Free Wi-Fi at the following locations.
  • Belle-Isle Brewery and Urban Market Deli, 50 Penn Place, 1900 NW Expressway
  • Full Circle Bookstore, 1900 NW Expressway/50 Penn Place, Phone: [phone].
  • IHOP, 7708 NW Expressway, Phone: [phone].
  • Panera Bread, 3321 NW Expressway, Phone: [phone].
  • Courtyard by Marriott, 1515 NW Expressway, Phone: [phone]