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Skydance Bridge

A sight in Downtown OKC & Bricktown, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Night.

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Skydance Bridge in Downtown OKC & Bricktown
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Why go

A pedestrian bridge over I-40 shaped like the state bird, the scissor-tailed flycatcher, lit after dark.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Downtown OKC & Bricktown, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with NYE Party in the Park at Scissortail Park and Thunder New Year's Eve game. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Downtown
Price
Free
Time needed
20 min
Best time
Night

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 1 beyond Downtown OKC & Bricktown. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    NYE Party in the Park at Scissortail Park

    The city's free countdown on the park's main lawn, with a live band, food trucks and a drone show just before midnight.

    Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Thunder New Year's Eve game

    The Thunder traditionally host a Dec 31 home game at Paycom Center, a five-minute walk from Scissortail Park.

    Activity · 0.5 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Myriad Botanical Gardens

    Downtown gardens around the cylindrical Crystal Bridge conservatory.

    Outdoors · Oklahoma City · 0.6 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Vast

    Restaurant and lounge on the 49th and 50th floors of Devon Tower, the highest dining room in the state.

    Food · 0.7 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Mickey Mantle's Steakhouse

    Bricktown steakhouse that has served a multi-course New Year's Eve dinner since 2000.

    Food · 0.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Bricktown Canal

    A mile-long canal through the old brick warehouse district, lined with restaurants and bars.

    Sight · 0.8 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Skydance Bridge is a stop on our Oklahoma City New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go: weather by month, based on Oklahoma City

Our climate figures for Downtown OKC & Bricktown come from nearby Oklahoma City. Average daily highs in Oklahoma City run from 47°F in January to 94°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Skydance Bridge itself, we suggest: Night.

Modelled monthly averages for Oklahoma City from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Oklahoma City weather by month (covers Downtown OKC & Bricktown).

Getting there

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Coordinates
35.45650, -97.51742
Destination
Downtown OKC & Bricktown, Oklahoma

Skydance Bridge: quick answers

How much time do you need at Skydance Bridge?

Plan on about 20 minutes at Skydance Bridge. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Skydance Bridge?

Our pick: Night. Insider tip: Good skyline view of Devon Tower before or after the countdown.

Is Skydance Bridge free?

Yes, we list Skydance Bridge as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Skydance Bridge?

Skydance Bridge appears on Oklahoma City New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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