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Sight Uptown 23rd, Oklahoma City

Tower Theatre

A sight in Uptown 23rd, Oklahoma City, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Evening.

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Tower Theatre in Uptown 23rd, Oklahoma City
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Why go

Restored 1937 movie house with a neon marquee on Route 66's 23rd Street.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Oklahoma City, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Tower Theatre and Picasso Cafe. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Uptown 23rd
Price
Free
Time needed
20 min
Best time
Evening

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Oklahoma City. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Tower Theatre

    Restored 1937 movie palace in Uptown 23rd, now a concert venue that throws a ticketed NYE dance party.

    Drinks · Downtown OKC & Bricktown · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Picasso Cafe

    Paseo Arts District restaurant with a patio and local art on the walls.

    Food · 0.5 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Milk Bottle Grocery

    Tiny 1930 building topped with a giant milk bottle on Route 66.

    Sight · 0.7 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

    Outdoor memorial and museum for the 1995 bombing victims.

    Sight · 1.4 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Oklahoma City National Memorial

    The outdoor memorial to the 1995 bombing, with its reflecting pool and 168 lit chairs, open around the clock.

    Sight · Downtown OKC & Bricktown · 1.4 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Skirvin Hilton

    Oklahoma's oldest hotel, opened in 1911 and restored in 2007, with the Red Piano Lounge off the lobby.

    Stay · Downtown OKC & Bricktown · 1.7 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Tower Theatre is a stop on our Oklahoma Route 66 route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Oklahoma City

2 more curated sights in Oklahoma City. See the full Oklahoma City guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Oklahoma City run from 47°F in January to 94°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Tower Theatre itself, we suggest: Evening.

Modelled monthly averages for Oklahoma City from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Oklahoma City weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Tower Theatre, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
425 NW 23rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73103, USA
Coordinates
35.49345, -97.52013
Destination
Oklahoma City
Website
towertheatreokc.com

Tower Theatre: quick answers

How much time do you need at Tower Theatre?

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

When is the best time to visit Tower Theatre?

Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Check the calendar for concerts and film nights.

Is Tower Theatre free?

Yes, we list Tower Theatre as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Tower Theatre?

Tower Theatre is at 425 NW 23rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73103, USA, in Uptown 23rd. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Tower Theatre?

Tower Theatre appears on Oklahoma Route 66, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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