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Oklahoma City, Okla. - Experience adventure in your own backyard this spring break. Explore what Oklahoma City's Adventure District has to offer from famous comedians and hands-on science activities to a glimpse of Greece and horse races galore.

Oklahoma City's Adventure District is home to seven exciting attractions, with events, activities and exhibitions for every member of the family. The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, Omniplex Science Museum, Remington Park Racing Casino, Cinemark Tinseltown USA Theater, National Softball Hall of Fame and the Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum await your arrival at the crossroads of I-35 and I-44 in northeast Oklahoma City.

Swing by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum and experience the West in all its glory. The magnificent exhibit Beaded Brilliance: Exquisite Wearable Art from the Columbia River Plateau is on display through May 14, 2006. This major exhibition includes a variety of Indian peoples pictorial beadwork on beaded flat bags, men's vests, women's dresses, yokes and personal accessories. Many of the exhibit items are drawn from private collections in Oregon and Washington and have never been publicly displayed.

Kick up your boots and enjoy the humor of the world's top-selling cowboy poet Baxter Black on March 11, 7 p.m., at the National Cowboy Museum. The Washington Post said Black, "… could make a dead man sit up and laugh." Don't miss this hilarious, laugh-until-you-cry spectacle.

Go wild at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, recently ranked one of the top three family-friendly zoos in the nation by Child Magazine. Take a stroll down the winding pathways and watch animals munch on tasty enrichment treats during Munch Madness March 11-19. Animals are not the only ones receiving treats during spring break; all guest ages 65 and older receive admission for 65 cents on March 17.

Take a trip down science lane at Omniplex Science Museum. Kids can join Mrs. Frizzle as she embarks on another amazing Magic School Bus adventure March 11-19 at 1 p.m. daily. Children from second through sixth grade can learn how to make slime and decode secret messages during the hands-on educational spring break sessions March 13-17.

Explore the majesty of the Greek islands and take a glimpse of the Parthenon's original glory through stunning computer-generated imagery in Greece: Secrets of the Past now playing at Omniplex's OmniDome Theater, Oklahoma's largest dome-screen theater.

Saddle up for the American quarter horse meeting March 10 through June 4 at Remington Park Racing Casino, Oklahoma's only major horseracing facility and casino attraction. Pull up a seat at one of the 650 state-of-the-art gaming machines and enjoy fine dining at the Silks Restaurant or Remi's Buffet.

If you want a getaway without leaving the best seat in town, Cinemark Tinseltown USA Theatre is your best bet for Hollywood's hottest movies. Set back and watch hit releases like Aquamarine, 16 Blocks and The Shaggy Dog. Adult evening tickets are only $5.50.

Blaze on by to the Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum. The museum houses a remarkable collection of antique fire apparatus and memorabilia dating back to the mid 1700s. Learn the fascinating history behind the heroic strides of fire technology.

The National Softball Hall of Fame is a homerun for sports enthusiasts. See how softball has become one of America's most popular sports. View memorabilia from players, coaches and fans who contributed to the sport's glorious past.

The Oklahoma City's Adventure District is your place to play this spring break. For more information, call (405) 290-PLAY or visit www.okcadventure.com.

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