USA TRAVEL GUIDE, “SOUTHWEST” OKLAHOMA

OKLAHOMA: THE SOONER STATE

BY CLAY LARROY

After working and studying hard all year long families across the United States will be taking long awaited vacations. Family vacations and travel can be the most rewarding experience. Families that take vacations together build memories that will last a lifetime. Family vacations are so important, as it gives us a way to connect with each other in a stress free relaxed environment. When you need to plan a trip contact me!

Let's Visit Norman

Norman, the state's third-largest city, offers small town charm and college town energy as well as the sophisticated eateries, world-class museums and thriving nightlife 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 where ever 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 inn or surround yourself with OU memorabilia at the one-of-a-kind Sooner Legends Inn & Suites.

Lloyd Noble Center
405-325-4666
2900 Jenkins Ave
Norman, OK 73019
The Lloyd Noble Center in Norman is a multi-purpose facility that serves the University of Oklahoma .

The Crucible Art Foundry & Gallery
405-579-2700
110 E Tonhawa St
Norman, OK 73069
The Crucible is a full service art foundry, gallery, and sculpture garden.

Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
405-325-3272
555 Elm Ave
Norman, OK 73019
The University of Oklahoma’s Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art in Norman is one of the nation's finest university art museums.

Jacobson House Native Art Center
405-366-1667
609 Chautauqua
Norman, OK 73069
The Jacobson House Native Art Center in Norman is located in the former residence of Swedish-born Oscar Jacobson .

Sooner Theatre
405-321-9600
101 E Main St
Norman, OK 73069
The Sooner Theatre opened her doors for the first time in 1929 as the first movie theatre in the region built .

Firehouse Art Center
405-329-4523
444 S Flood Ave
Norman, OK 73069
The Firehouse Art Center in Norman is a non-profit community art center with an exhibition gallery and gift shop.

Calypso Cove Marina
405-360-9846
100 Calypso Cove Ave
Norman, OK 73026
Located in the Clear Bay recreation area at Lake Thunderbird State Park. This marina offers paddle boat and canoe.

Lake Thunderbird State Park
405-360-3572
13101 Alameda Dr
Norman, OK 73026
Lake Thunderbird State Park offers a variety of water activities and recreation. The park features two marinas.

Lake Thunderbird
405-360-3572
13101 Alameda Dr
Norman, OK 73026
Lake Thunderbird, situated in central Oklahoma, hosts tens of thousands of visitors each year.

Little River Marina
405-364-8335
Lake Thunderbird State Park
Norman, OK 73071
Little River Marina offers covered and open boat slips, as well as dry storage.

Clear Bay Recreation Area Trail System
405-360-3572
Lake Thunderbird State Park
Norman, OK 73026
The Clear Bay Recreation Area Trail System, located on the south side of Lake Thunderbird in Norman.

Oklahoma Motorsports Complex
888-388-5278, 405-579-2777
3501 S Interstate Dr
Norman, OK 73072
The number one sprint racing track in the U.S. and site of several national race events.

Andy Alligator's Fun Park
405-321-7275
3300 Market Pl
Norman, OK 73072
Andy Alligator's Fun Park in Norman features top attractions for the entire family.

Westwood Water Park
405-329-5422
2400 Westport Dr
Norman, OK 73069
Treat your kids to a cool time at the Westwood Water Park in Norman.

Santa Fe Depot
405-307-9320
200 S Jones Ave
Norman, OK 73069
This restored Santa Fe railroad station is a historically significant building.

Four Daughters Tree Farm
405-329-7152
4614 Churchill Downs Dr
Norman, OK 73069
Take an afternoon trek to Four Sisters Tree Farm in Norman, and you'll reap the benefits of a beautiful, live Christmas .

Antique Garden
405-321-1772
323 W Boyd St
Norman, OK 73069
Antique Garden, situated in an historic building on Campus Corner in Norman, stocks a wide selection of home .

Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
405-325-4712
2401 Chautauqua Ave
Norman, OK 73072
A family-friendly adventure, the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History

Moore-Lindsay House Historical Museum
405-321-0156
508 N Peters
Norman, OK 73069
Formerly known as the Cleveland County Historical Museum, offering visitors an excellent glimpse of late Victorian Era.

HeyDay Entertainment Center
405-310-3500
3201 Market Place
Norman, OK 73072
This family entertainment center in Norman features something for everyone, from miniature golf to a piping-hot pizza .

Clear Bay Recreation Area Trail System
405-360-3572
Lake Thunderbird State Park
Norman, OK 73026
The Clear Bay Recreation Area Trail System, located on the south side of Lake Thunderbird in Norman.

REFERENCE SITES
http://www.visitnorman.com/

http://www.travelok.com/

Oklahoma's always been good to me. 

Alan Jackson

 

Enjoy life and travel often, the more you travel, the more memories you create!