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10 Norman attractions
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10 Norman attractions
1.Football: The Sooners, the University of Oklahoma's football team, draw thousands to Norman for games. Heisman Park and The Barry Switzer Center are near Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. 180 W Brooks St., www.soonersports.com.
2.Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art: The art museum's collection includes American Indian art, contemporary art and French Impressionism paintings. 555 Elm Ave., www.ou.edu/fjjma.
3.Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History: The museum's galleries cover the state's natural history. It offers classes and activities. 2401 Chautauqua Ave., www.snomnh.ou.edu.
4.University of Oklahoma: The university has about 30,000 students enrolled. There are events scheduled on the campus year-round. 660 Parrington Oval, www.ou.edu.
5.Festivals: The city has arts, music, and cultural celebrations planned year-round, including the Medieval Fair in March.
6.Little River Zoo: The nonprofit zoo offers family entertainment and education programs. It is home to more than 400 exotic animals. 3405 120th Ave. SE, 366-7229
7.Sooner Theatre: The theater holds camps and hosts concerts, plays, musicals and movies throughout the year. 101 E Main St., www.soonertheatre.com
8.Lake Thunderbird State Park: With more than 1,874 acres, the park offers a variety of outdoor activities like sailing, swimming, horseback riding, camping and fishing. An estimated 800,000 people visit the park each year, according to park officials. 13101 Alameda Drive,
360-3572
9.National Weather Center: Five government organizations work together at the National Weather Center to track severe weather and conduct weather research. The center is open for public tours at 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. State Highway 9 and Jenkins Avenue, http://nwc.ou.edu/index.php
10.Shopping: Norman offers plenty of shopping opportunities, including the historic downtown district, East Main; the Campus Corner district, Boyd and Asp; and University Town Center, Interstate 35 and Robinson Ave.
Source: Norman Convention and Visitors Bureau
