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35 Best and Fun Things To Do In Norman, Oklahoma


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This city, situated in the center of Oklahoma, is renowned for its National Weather Center. Norman is abundant with institutions such as the National Severe Storms Laboratory, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, and Storm Prediction Center.

There is a wide variety of activities and attractions available in Norman, such as visiting the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, where visitors can see the fossils of real dinosaurs! There are also art museums in Norman, like the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, perfect for spending an afternoon.

Nature lovers will be delighted by Norman’s Lake Thunderbird State Park and can take part in some fishing or skiing in the winter months. Additionally, Norman is home to attractions that can be enjoyed on an evening out, like the Riverwind Casino.

Read on for our list of more great things to do in Norman, Oklahoma

The 35 Most Popular Things To Do In Norman, Oklahoma

35. Jacobson House: Native Art Center

4.5 ★★★★★ (15 reviews)

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Location: 609 Chautauqua Ave Norman OK

Web Address:   https://jacobsonhouse.art/

34. June Benson Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (19 reviews)

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Location: 209 E Alameda Street Norman OK

Tel:  405 366 5472

Web Address:   https://normanok.gov/residents-visitors/parks-recreation/parks/june-benson-park

33. Ruby Grant Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (29 reviews)

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Location: 3110 W Franklin Road Norman OK

Tel:  405 366 5472

Web Address:   https://normanok.gov/residents-visitors/parks-recreation/parks/ruby-grant-park

32. Canadian River Vineyard and Winery LLC

4.8 ★★★★★ (54 reviews)

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Location: 7050 Slaughterville Road Lexington OK

Tel:  405 872 5565

Web Address:   http://canadianriverwinery.net/

31. National Weather Museum and Science Center

4.5 ★★★★★ (63 reviews)

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Location: 1200 W Rock Creek Road Norman OK

Web Address:   http://nationalweathermuseum.com/

30. Brandt Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (66 reviews)

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Location: E Lindsey Street Norman OK

Tel:  405 325 0311

Web Address:   http://ou.edu/

29. Tull Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (87 reviews)

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Location: Norman OK

Web Address:   https://normanok.gov/residents-visitors/parks-recreation/parks/tulls-park

28. Splash Pad

4.5 ★★★★★ (92 reviews)

Location: 4401 Melrose Dr Moore OK

Tel:  405 793 5000

Web Address:   https://cityofmoore.com/departments/parks-recreation/locations-amenities/apple-valley-park

27. Post Oak RV Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (98 reviews)

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Location: Norman OK

26. Discovery Cove Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (110 reviews)

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Location: 1201 Clear Bay Ave Norman OK

Tel:  405 321 4633

Web Address:   https://travelok.com/state-parks/lake-thunderbird-state-park

25. Saxon Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (129 reviews)

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Location: 2876  2958 36th Ave SE Noble OK

Tel:  405 366 5472

Web Address:   https://normanok.gov/residents-visitors/parks-recreation/parks/john-h-saxon-park

24. Norman Splash Pad

4.3 ★★★★☆ (147 reviews)

Location: 1589 1631 E Lindsey Street Norman OK

Tel:  405 366 5472

23. Colonial Estates Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (176 reviews)

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Location: 1641 E Lindsey Street Norman OK

Tel:  405 366 5472

Web Address:   https://normanok.gov/residents-visitors/parks-recreation/parks/colonial-estates-park

22. Griffin Community Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (185 reviews)

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Location: 1001 E Robinson Street Norman OK

Tel:  405 366 5472

Web Address:   https://normanok.gov/residents-visitors/parks-recreation/parks/griffin-community-park

21. National Weather Center (NWC)

4.6 ★★★★★ (204 reviews)

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Location: 120 David L Boren Blvd Norman OK

Web Address:   https://ou.edu/nwc.html

20. Norman Community Dog Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (353 reviews)

Location: 1001 E Robinson Street Norman OK

Tel:  405 321 1600

Web Address:   http://normanok.gov/parks/norman-community-dog-park

19. Lake Thunderbird State Park-Little Axe Area

4.5 ★★★★★ (399 reviews)

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Location: Norman OK

Tel:  405 360 3572

18. Lions Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (428 reviews)

Location: 450 S Flood Ave Norman OK

Tel:  405 366 5472

Web Address:   https://normanok.gov/residents-visitors/parks-recreation/parks/lions-park

17. Legacy Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (432 reviews)

Location: 1898 Legacy Park Dr Norman OK

Tel:  405 366 5472

Web Address:   https://normanok.gov/residents-visitors/parks-recreation/parks/legacy-park

16. Westwood Park.

4.6 ★★★★★ (572 reviews)

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Location: 2400 Westport Dr Norman OK

Tel:  405 366 5472

Web Address:   https://normanok.gov/residents-visitors/parks-recreation/parks/westwood-park

15. Westwood Family Aquatic Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (630 reviews)

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Location: 1017 Fairway Dr Norman OK

Tel:  405 447 7665

Web Address:   https://normanok.gov/residents-visitors/parks-recreation/westwood-family-aquatic-center

14. Sutton Wilderness Trail Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (746 reviews)

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Location: 1920 12th Ave NE Norman OK

Tel:  405 366 5472

Web Address:   https://normanok.gov/residents-visitors/parks-recreation/parks/george-m-sutton-wilderness-park

13. Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

3.6 ★★★★☆ (789 reviews)

Location: 2800 S Telephone Road Moore OK

Tel:  405 655 5805

Web Address:   https://urbanair.com/oklahoma-moore

12. Reaves Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,396 reviews)

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Location: 2501 Jenkins Ave Norman OK

Tel:  405 366 5472

Web Address:   https://normanok.gov/residents-visitors/parks-recreation/parks/reaves-park

11. Goldsby Gaming Center

3.6 ★★★★☆ (1,902 reviews)

Location: 1038 W Sycamore Road Norman OK

Tel:  405 329 5447

Web Address:   https://goldsbycasino.com/

10. Thunderbird Casino

3.8 ★★★★☆ (2,128 reviews)

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Location: 15700 OK 9 Norman OK

Tel:  405 360 9270

Web Address:   http://playthunderbird.com/

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9. Moore-Lindsay Historical House Museum

4.8 ★★★★★ (48 reviews)

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Location: 508 N Peters Ave Norman OK

Tel:  405 321 0156

Web Address:   http://normanmuseum.org/

8. Native Spirits Winery

4.8 ★★★★★ (64 reviews)

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Location: 10500 E Lindsey Street Norman OK

Tel:  405 329 9942

Web Address:   https://nativespiritswinery.com/

7. Lake Thunderbird

4.2 ★★★★☆ (150 reviews)

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6. Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art

4.7 ★★★★★ (331 reviews)

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Location: 555 Elm Ave Norman OK

Tel:  405 325 3272

Web Address:   http://ou.edu/fjjma/

5. Andrews Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (915 reviews)

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Location: 201 W Daws Street Norman OK

Tel:  405 366 5472

Web Address:   https://normanok.gov/residents-visitors/parks-recreation/parks/andrews-park

4. Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,280 reviews)

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Location: 2401 Chautauqua Ave Norman OK

Tel:  405 325 7977

Web Address:   https://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/

3. Lake Thunderbird State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (2,651 reviews)

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Location: 13101 Alameda Dr Norman OK

Tel:  405 360 3572

Web Address:   http://travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.4386

2. Newcastle Casino

3.8 ★★★★☆ (10,358 reviews)

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Location: 2457 Highway 62 N Service Road Newcastle OK

Tel:  405 387 6013

Web Address:   http://newcastlecasino.com/

1. Riverwind Casino

3.9 ★★★★☆ (10,696 reviews)

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Location: 1544 OK 9 Norman OK

Tel:  405 322 6000

Web Address:   https://riverwind.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Norman, Oklahoma! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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