Go West of the Metro

The Mustang and Yukon communities are favorite outlying areas around Oklahoma City. A quiet, small-town feel and easy access to the city, airport, and a nearby fishing lake create a close-knit community where you can get anywhere and everywhere quickly. Will Rogers World Airport is just 15 minutes from town, so residents can easily hop on a flight with any major airline and jet off to whatever destination they choose. Just north in Yukon are the Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge and Lake Overholser, both popular outdoor destinations. There are a variety of community activities to entertain residents and draw visitors to the “Czech Capital of Oklahoma.”

Castlewood Trails in Yukon offers small-town charm with safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a low crime rate. The community is quiet and features a beautiful playground, picnic area, creek, lots of green space, and a splash pad at the heart of the neighborhood. Yukon schools are highly rated and award-winning.

Living in Mustang’s Skyline Trails, residents are just minutes from great shopping and restaurants. Skyline Trails offers a wooded walking trail with a creek running through the neighborhood. It’s so peaceful, you’ll forget you’re so close to all the conveniences of the city. Kids will love the neighborhood playground.

Also in Mustang, Somers Pointe | Yukon and Mustang, OK New Homes | Ideal Homes is a family-friendly community combining the convenience of easy access to I-40 and the Kilpatrick Turnpike with a country atmosphere. Residents enjoy a large central park, playground, and gazebo that are perfect for family events.

Students in both Skyline Trails and Somers Pointe will attend the highly respected and sought-after Mustang Public Schools. Castlewood Trails students attend Yukon Public Schools, also an award-winning public school system.

Here's just a brief snapshot of what the west side of the metro, in the Mustang/Yukon area, has to offer residents and visitors. There are also plenty of activities close by in Oklahoma City.

Things to do

• Visit the Express Clydesdales. If you’re into horses, head on over for a hands-on meeting of these gentle giants. ExpressClydesdales.com
• Czech Festival. An annual tradition in Yukon, this festival provides a fun weekend in October with a parade, good vendors, and a nice car show, not to mention plenty of polka dancing! Usually held on the first Saturday of October. Czechfestivaloklahoma.com
• Farfalla. A relaxed upscale winery and vineyard with a tasting room, wine, and wine accessories for purchase. Outdoor seating. Farfallawines.com
• Lake Overholser Park. Bridges and scenic walking areas offer the best in outdoor Oklahoma!
• Archery Traditions of Oklahoma. A family-owned business promoting archery. The indoor range offers 20 shooting lanes. Also features a unique indoor 3D range. The convenient pro shop carries a full inventory of bows and accessories. ArcheryTraditionsok.com
• Yukon Czech Hall. Fun for all ages. Large dance floor and plenty of polka! Good facility for gatherings. CzechHall.com
• Yukon’s Best Railroad Museum. Along historic Route 66 on 3rd and Main in Yukon. 405-354-5079.
• The Sanctuary Escape is located at 7650 W Reno Ave in Oklahoma City. An immersive, detailed escape game adventure. Your team will have 60 minutes to discover and solve clues to escape your highly themed room. TheSanctuaryOKC.com
• Wild Horse Park, is located at 1201 N Mustang Rd in Mustang. Dog park, splash pad, walking trails, playgrounds, and other great kid activities. 405-376-3411

Where to grab a bite

• The Lokal Yukon
  10 W Main St., Suite 165, Yukon
  
  
• The Lokal Mustang
  1036 E State Highway 152, Mustang
  American (new), cocktails, and wine. thelocalyukon.com
  
  
• Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
  1603 Garth Brooks Blvd, Yukon
  Hawaiian cuisine and fast food. Hawaiianbros.com
  
  
• Toni’s Taco
  1119 S Ranchwood Blvd, Yukon
  Mexican food. 405-265-7554
  
  
• Wich Pho
  1781 Garth Brooks Blvd, Yukon
  Vietnamese cuisine, bubble tea, noodles. 405-577-6432
  
  
• Del Rancho
  462 W State Highway 152, Mustang
  Best steak sandwich anywhere! Also feature burgers and all the sides. delranchousa.com

Shopping fun

• Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City
  7624 W Reno Ave

There are lots of quaint gift shops in each community (too many to mention), plus plenty of mall shopping within easy driving distance: NorthPark Mall (NW 122nd & May); Quail Springs Mall (W Memorial Rd between May and Penn); and Penn Square Mall (NW Expressway at N Penn).

Schools

Castlewood Trails students attend Yukon Public Schools.

• Myers Elementary School
• Yukon Middle School
• Yukon High School

Skyline Trails students attend Mustang Public Schools.

• Mustang Trails Elementary School
• Mustang North Middle School
• Mustang High School

Somers Pointe students also attend Mustang Public Schools.

• Riverwood Elementary School
• Mustang North Middle School
• Mustang High School

So, if you’re looking for your ideal home in a quiet, charming setting close to the city, take a look at the homes in these Mustang and Yukon communities. You’ll be glad you did!

Sources:
TripAdvisor.com