| "Already the third largest city in the state, | | | | live in Norman, you can easily dine out on a |
| Norman continues to grow and expand. Part of | | | | different delicious world cuisine every day of the |
| the secret may be that Norman is ideally located | | | | week! |
| within driving distance of Oklahoma City and even | | | | If you enjoy the arts, Norman has a number of |
| allows for weekend trips to Dallas, which is three | | | | galleries and facilities that may be of interest. Fred |
| hours away. | | | | Jones Jr. Museum of Art boasts a fine collection |
| Of course, Norman is about more than just a | | | | of French Impressionist art and an impressive |
| great location. It is also home to a number of | | | | collection of the Taos Society of Artists. The |
| attractions, including the University of Oklahoma, | | | | Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History |
| the largest University in the state. The University | | | | contains a number of celebrated exhibits. If you |
| boasts a 2 million-volume library which is accessible | | | | prefer music, there are many live music venues |
| to the public, and which local residents can use. | | | | and the Summer Breeze Concert Series is a |
| Residents of Norman can also visit the | | | | popular – and free – attraction in the |
| University’s two major museums and access | | | | summer. If you enjoy soaking in the arts |
| the many programs and courses the school | | | | outdoors, visit the bronze foundry known as The |
| offers. If you love sports, you may enjoy | | | | Crucible. Here, you will find a gallery as well as an |
| catching a game -- the University’s National | | | | impressive sculpture garden. The Firehouse Art |
| Championship-winning football team and the | | | | Center is another great local resource, offering art |
| men’s gymnastics teams are both big draws. | | | | classes. |
| The women’s basketball team at the | | | | If you are looking for recreational options, Norman |
| University of Oklahoma is considered among the | | | | has a number of green spaces and parks. Be sure |
| best in the country. | | | | to visit the George M. Sutton Wilderness Park, |
| Norman’s historic downtown core also offers | | | | which boasts many trails and a few ponds. You |
| much to see and do. From gourmet grocery | | | | may also want to visit the Little River Zoo which |
| stores to small galleries, music venues, and | | | | rescues abandoned exotic animals. If you are |
| independent stores, the downtown area offers | | | | willing to drive a little bit outside of Norman, Lake |
| much fun and recreation. Be sure to check out | | | | Thunderbird offers mountain bike trails, boating |
| the beautiful architecture in the area as well as | | | | facilities, campgrounds, and horseback riding trails. |
| the many independent and funky businesses. | | | | Also outside of Norman is The Wichita Mountains |
| Norman’s Performing Arts Studio is a great | | | | Wildlife Refuge which boasts many hike trails as |
| place for concerts and exhibitions. Sooner Theatre | | | | well as many animals native to the region. The |
| is another good option for live music and theatre. | | | | Refuge is about a 90 minute drive outside of |
| The historic downtown area also has many | | | | Norman, so it is easily accessible to the |
| wonderful cafes, bars, and restaurants. When you | | | | community’s residents. |