Near Tinker Air Force Base?
Tinker Air Force Base is located in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Midwest City has a library, grocery stores, gas stations, classes for children and all the normal things a city would have. Do not worry if you have never been; it is not a boring city compared to some areas I have lived as a military spouse.
Most likely you will be grateful to be here instead of Fort Sill which is in Lawton, Oklahoma. There is not nearly as much to do there as there in in the Oklahoma City metro area I feel. There are also more groups for moms in the Midwest City area.
Midwest City, Oklahoma is growing quite a bit over the past decade. There is plenty of places to eat, shop and public parks. Midwest City is also not too far from downtown Oklahoma City...approximately ten minutes from the Tinker Air Force Base. If you like franchises; there are plenty of those there as well.
Downtown Oklahoma City has plenty of dining and tourist attractions such as the
Bricktown water taxi. Norman, Oklahoma is south of Midwest City and about a thirty-minute drive for many Midwest City residents. There is a mall there and it gets pretty fun around football season if you enjoy sports and tailgating.
Many Midwest City residents end up moving north towards Edmond although it is pricier to live in Edmond it seems. Edmond area is beautiful I think and has a lot of upscale places to check out such as boutiques and fine dining. I think the schools are better in Edmond or Deer Creek area as well.
If you choose end up living in Midwest City a few years; you may enjoy it a lot. Traffic is not as bad as some areas such as Dallas so you can get to Edmond, Oklahoma City, Moore, Norman or Mustang within thirty-minutes in most cases. When you need to get out the house; just go to a surrounding city.
There is Paseo Arts District, Chisholm Creek, Bricktown, Martin Nature Park, Outlet mall, Trader Joe's and Lake Hefner just in Oklahoma City area alone. I do not think it is a big deal at all to drive to those areas; even if you take back roads to avoid traffic.
The city is not too overwhelming and I think people in Oklahoma seem friendlier than other states I have lived in; so that is a plus. Everyone has a different opinion but you have to make the most of it. There is a YMCA in Midwest City with affordable rates. If you enjoy thrifting; check out some of the thrift shops.
If you enjoy faith-based organizations; there are plenty in the area. A restaurant to check out would be Pelican's and Chequers. Both have been around at least twenty years in the area. Pelican's is more seafood but has a great salad bar. Chequers seems to have great prices according to friends of mine.
Star Skate is a fun indoor skating rink your children may enjoy if you are a parent. Down the street is a Bingo Hall and shopping centers. The post office and library are next door to each other in Midwest City. Welcome to Midwest City and do not forget to explore the surrounding cities if you get too lonely or bored.
Oklahoma City nightlife is pretty fun at times. Some of the best bars to visit are Kat's Tavern, Friends of Friends and Good Times. If you enjoy good brunch; take a drive to Hatch or Kneighborhood Jam. Midwest City does have a movie theater and coffee shops if you need a good date idea.
Check out these fun places to visit with children
Oklahoma City
Edmond
Mustang
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Seminole
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