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, 366-72297.Sooner Theatre: The theater holds camps and hosts concerts, plays, musicals and movies throughout the year. 101 E Main St., www.soonertheatre.com8.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, 360-35729.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.php10.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
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Written by paul, yukon - Jul 15, 2008 2:22 AM: Of course these are top 10 norman attractions, there is nothing else to do in that redneck town. This whole state is full of inbred hillbillies who have the IQ of an ice cube.
Paul - You live in Yukon, Oklahoma! Are you referring to yourself or your family or someone you know?
I don't know anyone in Oklahoma like you described! Maybe you don't get out enough to see ALL the people in Oklahoma. I lived here all my life and never heard about what you described. Have not seen those issue in my large extended families and our IQ's are find, thank you.
How is yours?
Think if you are writing at 2:22 am that says a lot about your life - get out more Paul, find the good things in life, stop looking for the negatives.
Don't like Oklahoma - move out!
Regarding Norman, it is a great community, really nice people.
For those of us who choose to live in Oklahoma, work in Oklahoma, raise families in Oklahoma - that is our choice. We did not choose Seattle, Dallas, or big cities - we chose the smaller city life. That's what I want, I don't want to live in anything bigger. I can visit, but I don't want to live there. Some do and that is okay, too.
Evidently, Paul either can't read, or has never visited any of the attractions listed. Any of them would be equally significant in Seattle, beautiful city that it is.
Now Paul, if you're not too busy slamming Oklahoma and Oklahomans perhaps you can turn your attentions to trying to help save Starbucks with its unwise over-expansion. Talk about a supernova!
David/Scott/Lynyrd: Don't you realize that by replying to this flamer (Paul) that you are giving him EXACTLY what he wants? Just ignore him and, like an annoying fly buzzing around your head, he'll eventually go away.
We're the "inbred hillbillies" and if you noticed, Paul was so anxious to get his slams in, he couldn't wait for his first "post" to populate, he entered it twice. And look at the time he posts: guy's a freak. The scumbag lives to slam us. What a moron. Be patient Paul, you're hatred will come on your screen in time. If you'd actually take the time to read your posts, you'd realize how incredibly stupid you are. Hurry up and slam me; can't wait. I am one of those ignorant hillbillies.
Of course these are top 10 norman attractions,there is nothing else to do in that redneck town.This whole state is full of inbred hillbillies who have the IQ of an ice cube.
Of course these are top 10 norman attractions,there is nothing else to do in that redneck town.This whole state is full of inbred hillbillies who have the IQ of an ice cube.
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Paul - You live in Yukon, Oklahoma! Are you referring to yourself or your family or someone you know?
I don't know anyone in Oklahoma like you described! Maybe you don't get out enough to see ALL the people in Oklahoma. I lived here all my life and never heard about what you described. Have not seen those issue in my large extended families and our IQ's are find, thank you.
How is yours?
Think if you are writing at 2:22 am that says a lot about your life - get out more Paul, find the good things in life, stop looking for the negatives.
Don't like Oklahoma - move out!
Regarding Norman, it is a great community, really nice people.
For those of us who choose to live in Oklahoma, work in Oklahoma, raise families in Oklahoma - that is our choice. We did not choose Seattle, Dallas, or big cities - we chose the smaller city life. That's what I want, I don't want to live in anything bigger. I can visit, but I don't want to live there. Some do and that is okay, too.
Now Paul, if you're not too busy slamming Oklahoma and Oklahomans perhaps you can turn your attentions to trying to help save Starbucks with its unwise over-expansion. Talk about a supernova!