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ATTRACTIONS
Within a three-mile radius of Casa Bella, you will find exciting
diversity.
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma’s premiere
institution of learning is home to 30,000 students. The historic campus
is well worth a tour. For an insightful look at this source of
successful alumni and college athletics, contact:
OU Visitor Center
(405) 325-1188 or
1-800-234-6868
www.visit.ou.edu
OU Athletic Department
(405) 325-8200
www.soonersports.com
FRED JONES JR. MUSEUM OF ART
410 W. Boyd
(405) 325-3272
www.ou.edu/fjjma
Located on the OU
campus, the museum completed a $24 million renovation and expansion in
2005 to create the leading showcase of fine art in the Southwest.
Included are collected works of artists from Georgia O’Keffe to Vincent
van Gogh. A multi-million dollar collection of French impressionism,
American paintings, Native American art, Asian and contemporary art,
ceramics and photography.
SAM NOBLE OKLAHOMA MUSEUM OF NATURAL
HISTORY
201 Chautauqua
(405) 325-4712
www.snomnh.ou.edu
See record-breaking
dinosaurs that cannot be viewed anywhere else in the world, including
the world’s largest Apatosaurus at more than 93 feet. Visit the Hall of
the People of Oklahoma with archeological evidence of early people and
artifacts and exhibits of the Native American people living in the state
today.
CAMPUS CORNER
Corner of Boyd and University
Just north of main campus
www.oucampuscorner.com
Established in 1917, this shopping and restaurant district serves the needs of the students and faculty at the University of Oklahoma.
THE CRUCIBLE FOUNDRY, GALLERY & SCULPTURE GARDEN
110 E. Tonhawa
(405) 579-2700
www.thecruciblellc.com
The Crucible is home to
bronze sculptures by nationally known artists and responsible for some
of Oklahoma’s most important art pieces, including the Native American
sculpture topping Oklahoma’s state capital building and 45 larger than
life Land Run pieces created to celebrate the state’s upcoming
centennial.
FIREHOUSE ART CENTER
444 S. Flood Avenue
(405) 329-4523
www.normanfirehouse.com
This center for visual
arts education offers art classes, exhibits and special events for
adults and children. The gift gallery presents unique items including
paintings, furniture, pottery, fine jewelry and blown glass.
JACOBSON HOUSE NATIVE ART CENTER
609 Chautauqua Avenue
(405) 366-1667
www.jacobsonhouse.com
An influential exhibit
of American Indian fine art is housed in this historic home. It also
plays host to year-round cultural events.
SOONER THEATRE
101 E. Main Street
(405) 321-9600
www.soonertheatre.com
Called the Grande Dame
of the City, this Spanish Gothic theatre has a continual offering of
concerts, movies, theatrical productions, and more.
LAKE THUNDERBIRD STATE PARK
13 miles East of
Norman, SH 9
(405) 360-3572
www.oklahomaparks.com
With 86 miles of
shoreline and 1,874 acres of park, the area is popular throughout the
year for water sports, hiking, biking, fishing, horse-back riding, eagle
watches, and seasonal hunting.
RIVERWIND CASINO
I-35 EXIT 106
(405) 322-6000
www.riverwind.com
Over 2300 games with 55 poker and blackjack tables.
REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS
Norman is less than 30 minutes from some of
Oklahoma’s most popular tourist attractions.
NATIONAL COWBOY AND WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM
1700 N. E. 63rd, OKC
(405) 478-2250
www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
The museum spotlights the history of the American
West through a collection of contemporary Western and Native American
art and a full-scale Old West town.
Warren Theater
1000 Telephone Road, Moore OK
(405) 703-3777
www.warrentheaters.com
The Moore Warren Theatre has 14 luxurious auditoriums, providing for a wide selection of today's current movie releases.
OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL
620 N. Harvey Avenue, OKC
(405) 235-3313
www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org
A memorial to the tragic bombing of the Alfred P.
Murrah Federal Building on April 19, 1995 .
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