Norman, the state's third-largest city, offers small-town charm and college town energy, along with sophisticated eateries, world-class museums and thriving nightlife that rival offerings of much bigger cities. Discover "Sooner Magic" in Norman with a tour of the historic University of Oklahoma campus and athletic facilities renowned for producing prolific national championships. Take in a Sooner football game in a rowdy stadium packed with 80,000 or so of your new best friends, or cheer the OU basketball team on to victory.
Uncover 4 billion years of natural history at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, the nation's largest university-based museum, where towering dinosaur giants amaze visitors. View world-renowned works of art by Monet, Renoir and Van Gogh at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, which is also conveniently located on the Norman campus. Get back to nature with a camping trip to Lake Thunderbird State Park in Norman where you can enjoy boating, swimming, hiking, biking, wildlife viewing and outstanding bird watching. Go on your own pub-crawling adventure as you become part of the lively nightlife scene of Campus Corner, where live music filters out of bars and dance music fills trendy nightclubs.
Norman is big enough to offer every lodging choice you could wish for, but friendly enough to make you feel at home wherever you stay. Enjoy a relaxing hotel stay in a well-appointed room, get swept up in a romantic escape at a top-notch bed and breakfast, or surround yourself with OU-themed decor at the Noun Hotel.
Start 2024 off on the right foot with a rewarding hike through one of Oklahoma's scenic state parks. Get a head start on those fitness resolutions, embark on a guided nature-watching adventure, or simply enjoy the crisp January air with friends and family.
From the diverse collection of restaurants, bars and shops on Campus Corner to time-honored traditions unique to the University of Oklahoma, there's no shortage of things to do, see and experience both in and around Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman. Whether you’re there to support the Sooners or in town to watch their opponent, use this helpful guide to find the attractions and events you won’t want to miss during your OU game day experience.
Whether you're looking for that perfect Valentine's Day, anniversary or ‘just because’ gift, head to one of these Oklahoma businesses for locally-crafted confections and beautiful bouquets.
Featuring more shoreline than the Atlantic and Gulf coasts combined, Oklahoma wears its Lake Country badge with pride. Glistening lakes in every corner of the state have beckoned swimmers, anglers, outdoors enthusiasts and casual vacationers for generations. Whether you want to take a swim surrounded by rolling hills, reel in the big one among ancient mountains or pilot your watercraft around lush forested shoreline, there’s a lake for every taste in the Sooner State. Here’s our rundown of standout lakes from each region of the state.
Winter brings cooler temperatures to Oklahoma, but holiday runs across the state are a great way to heat things up and keep in shape.
Use this guide for the best fishing tips at Lake Hefner, Arcadia Lake, Lake Thunderbird, Lake Dahlgren and Lake Konawa in central Oklahoma.
