Experience · Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Early Outing: Pastries, Aquarium, and Food Hall
Start your day with French-Asian pastries and milk teas at TOUS les JOURS Bakery Café before heading north to touch stingrays and see sharks at Blue Zoo Aquarium. Finish your outing in downtown Oklahoma City at Parlor OKC, where your group can sample dishes from multiple local kitchen vendors.
A 3.5-hour Oklahoma City afternoon plan for families — TOUS les JOURS Bakery Café - OKC, Blue Zoo Aquarium Oklahoma City, Parlor OKC.
- Duration
- 3h 30m
- Cost
- $40–$70
- Stops
- 3 stops
- Area
- Central Oklahoma City + 2 more
- Walking
- Light walking · Total 16.1-mile driving route
- Best time
- 12:00 – 5:00 PM
- Ideal for
- Families · Friends
The plan
The plan
- 1TOUS les JOURS Bakery Café - OKC(45 min)→
- 2Blue Zoo Aquarium Oklahoma City(1 hr 30 min)→
- 3Parlor OKC
Why this plan works
The stops span roughly 16.1 miles across Oklahoma City, so plan on driving — the order below keeps that driving in one direction. Blue Zoo Aquarium Oklahoma City is the main event and takes the biggest block of time; the other stops are built around it. It finishes at Parlor OKC — a short, low-effort stop you can skip if you're ready to call it. Best suited to families and friends who want a planned Oklahoma City outing without improvising between stops.
The story
Overview
Start your day with French-Asian pastries and milk teas at TOUS les JOURS Bakery Café before heading north to touch stingrays and see sharks at Blue Zoo Aquarium. Finish your outing in downtown Oklahoma City at Parlor OKC, where your group can sample dishes from multiple local kitchen vendors.
The itinerary
3 stops, one great day
- 145 minTOUS les JOURS Bakery Café - OKC
Food & Drink · Central Oklahoma City
What to do — Pick out some sweet or savory pastries, enjoy a coffee for adults, and a juice for the kids.
6.2 mi · 17 min drive
Then A quick 5-minute drive will take you to a nearby park, perfect for some outdoor play.
21h 30mBlue Zoo Aquarium Oklahoma CityFamily · Northwest Oklahoma City
What to do — Engage with the touch tanks, watch the live shows, and discover the diverse aquatic life from around the world.
9.9 mi · 25 min drive
Then Drive a short distance to a cozy bakery for some afternoon treats.
3OptionalParlor OKCFood & Drink · Flat Iron
Vibrant, warehouse-chic food hall offering pasta, sushi & cocktails, plus evening entertainment.
What to do — Wrap up the day at this multi-level food hall, where everyone can grab their choice of brick-oven pizza, or sushi.
Book it · Parlor OKC
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Planning this outing
- Is this a good Oklahoma City itinerary for families?
- Yes. It's built for families and friends and runs about 3 hr 30 min across 3 stops, starting at TOUS les JOURS Bakery Café - OKC.
- How long does this outing take?
- Plan on 3 hr 30 min door to door, including time between stops.
- How much does this Oklahoma City itinerary cost?
- Roughly $40–$70 per person, before parking and tips. Free and low-cost stops are marked on each card.
- Is this itinerary walkable?
- Not entirely. The stops cover about 16.1 miles, so you'll drive or rideshare between at least one pair.
- Do I need reservations?
- No. Every stop on this plan takes walk-ins, though weekends move faster if you arrive early.
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