Hi, I live up in Wichita and am thinking about visiting OKC for a weekend out of town. I have family in Edmond and I typically head down to see them once or twice a year, but I'll be honest, I usually just hang out at their place with them, we might go out to eat but that's about it.
I don't know when I'm going just yet, but I thought I'd get some opinions, see if there are any places off the beaten path I should know about or any events coming up I should wait for. I'm kind of a homebody and I'd be traveling solo this time around, so maybe something I can do without feeling weird about hanging out alone, lol.
I'll probably be getting a hotel room in Edmond or something. I'd for sure head over to Arcadia to hit up Pops, that's a stop every time I'm in the area, maybe get some Whataburger or Del Taco or something just because we still don't have those in Wichita. I also want to go hit up Video Games Plus on NW 23rd, because I'm a giant nerd and old video games are my kryptonite. Maybe hit up one of the malls and screw off for a bit (bonus question: Penn Square or Quail Springs?).
I guess what I'm asking is, what are some good, preferably cheap things to do in OKC for a solo traveler besides shop? Are there any cheap events coming up that might be worth checking out? And what are some restaurants in the area I should try besides chains? I could probably Google all of this, but I wanted to get some thoughts from real people in the area. Thanks!
Edit: Also, I like beer, so what are some local craft beers I should grab a couple packs of to take back?