Experience Norman like a Local

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Experience Norman like a Local

Food Scene in Downtown

Great weekday breakfast spot & excellent coffee! Opens at 7AM.
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syrup.
123 E Main St
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Great weekday breakfast spot & excellent coffee! Opens at 7AM.
Probably Norman's oldest & most famous restaurant, this is the spot for a big hearty breakfast. Opens at 6:30AM on weekdays, 7AM on weekends. Expect a wait on Saturday & Sunday.
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The Diner
213 E Main St
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Probably Norman's oldest & most famous restaurant, this is the spot for a big hearty breakfast. Opens at 6:30AM on weekdays, 7AM on weekends. Expect a wait on Saturday & Sunday.
Best craft cocktails in town! Food is great also, everything is made from scratch.
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Scratch Kitchen & Cocktails
132 W Main St
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Best craft cocktails in town! Food is great also, everything is made from scratch.
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The Moon Sushi and Asian Bistro
326 E Main St
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great sandwiches...but save room for a soft pretzel and an Italian ice.
Tino's
209 W Main St
great sandwiches...but save room for a soft pretzel and an Italian ice.
pad thai....OMG yum
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Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine
211 W Main St
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pad thai....OMG yum
Matt loves the wedge salad...check out $2 Tuesday menu (tacos, mimosas and Cham-bongs!).
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The Winston
106 W Main St
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Matt loves the wedge salad...check out $2 Tuesday menu (tacos, mimosas and Cham-bongs!).
Chocolate, caramel, fudge, gelato.
Apple Tree Chocolate
209 East Main Street
Chocolate, caramel, fudge, gelato.
yummy cookies, with Oklahoma themes (hours vary, so check their social media) the cookie cottage is adorable and filled with vintage cookie jars.
Okie Baking Co
231 West Main Street
yummy cookies, with Oklahoma themes (hours vary, so check their social media) the cookie cottage is adorable and filled with vintage cookie jars.

Arts & Culture

Every 2nd Friday of the Month, the Norman Arts Council hosts an Art Walk in Downtown Norman.
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MAINSITE Contemporary Art
122 E Main St
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Every 2nd Friday of the Month, the Norman Arts Council hosts an Art Walk in Downtown Norman.
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Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art
555 Elm Ave
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Moore-Lindsay Historical House Museum
508 N Peters Ave
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
2401 Chautauqua Ave
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Historic train depot featuring an art gallery and frequent music events. The space can be rented for private parties. Also, an active Amtrak Station (the Heartland Flyer runs daily from OKC to Fort Worth).
The Depot
200 S Jones Ave
Historic train depot featuring an art gallery and frequent music events. The space can be rented for private parties. Also, an active Amtrak Station (the Heartland Flyer runs daily from OKC to Fort Worth).
Our new central library opened in late 2019 and it absolutely stunning! Visit the top floor for incredible views of Norman and don't miss the incredible public art in the plaza.
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Pioneer Library System - Norman Public Library Central
103 W Acres St
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Our new central library opened in late 2019 and it absolutely stunning! Visit the top floor for incredible views of Norman and don't miss the incredible public art in the plaza.

Entertainment & Activities

Beautiful gardens and public art all over the campus.
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The University of Oklahoma
660 Parrington Oval
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Beautiful gardens and public art all over the campus.
Historic Theatre in Downtown
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Sooner Theatre
101 E Main St
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Historic Theatre in Downtown
If you are in town during the summer, Westwood Waterpark is the place to cool off!
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Westwood Family Aquatic Center
1017 Fairway Dr
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If you are in town during the summer, Westwood Waterpark is the place to cool off!
This historic bowling alley is family-owned and is a great place for families as well as serious bowlers. They also operate a catering company and have space for private parties. Their food is fantastic and they have a full bar.
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Sooner Bowling Center
550 24th Ave NW
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This historic bowling alley is family-owned and is a great place for families as well as serious bowlers. They also operate a catering company and have space for private parties. Their food is fantastic and they have a full bar.
Bowling, mini-golf, laser maze, arcade and more.
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HeyDay Entertainment
3201 Market Pl
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Bowling, mini-golf, laser maze, arcade and more.

Drinks & Nightlife

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Blu
201 S Crawford Ave
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Norman's most iconic restaurant and favorite patio.
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The Mont
1300 Classen Blvd
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Norman's most iconic restaurant and favorite patio.
Live music everyday! Don't miss Hosty Solo every Sunday night!
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Deli
309 White St
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Live music everyday! Don't miss Hosty Solo every Sunday night!
cozy neighborhood pub with a great patio
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Library Bar & Grill
607 W Boyd St
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cozy neighborhood pub with a great patio

Parks & Nature

Norman's oldest park featuring historic WPA amphitheater and brand new Skate Park.
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Andrews Park
201 W Daws St
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Norman's oldest park featuring historic WPA amphitheater and brand new Skate Park.
Lake Thunderbird State Park Information Center
13101 Alameda Dr
Follow this paved trail along the railroad tracks through downtown Norman. Several monuments outlining Norman's history line the path.
Legacy Trail
Legacy Trail
Follow this paved trail along the railroad tracks through downtown Norman. Several monuments outlining Norman's history line the path.

Shopping

Best shop to find a unique or Oklahoma-themed gift. If you are in town during a 2nd Friday Artwalk, trek down to the artsy 400 East Block of Main St.
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Stash
412 E Main St
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Best shop to find a unique or Oklahoma-themed gift. If you are in town during a 2nd Friday Artwalk, trek down to the artsy 400 East Block of Main St.
awesome locally owned toy & offices supplies store.
Copelin's Office Center
425 W Main St
awesome locally owned toy & offices supplies store.
gourmet cheese shop
Forward Foods
215 N Western Ave
gourmet cheese shop