Guidebook for Norman
Food Scene
Scratch Kitchen & Cocktails
132 W Main StCraft cocktails and great, locally sourced food.
Lots of margaritas! Try the Blood Orange. Great, authentic Mexican food. Live music nightly.
Puebla Tacos Y Tequileria
305 East Main StreetLots of margaritas! Try the Blood Orange. Great, authentic Mexican food. Live music nightly.
Great coffee. Good atmosphere. Live music by locals.
6 locals recommend
Michelangelo's Coffee & Wine Bar
207 E Main StGreat coffee. Good atmosphere. Live music by locals.
Try the roasted red pepper soup! Blu chips are very yummy. Great crab cake. Excellent wine selection.
23 locals recommend
Blu
201 S Crawford AveTry the roasted red pepper soup! Blu chips are very yummy. Great crab cake. Excellent wine selection.
Pub food at its best! Excellent selection of beers on tap. The black bean burger is great!
9 locals recommend
McNellie's Abner Ale House
121 E Main StPub food at its best! Excellent selection of beers on tap. The black bean burger is great!
The best patio in town! And walking distance from The Prancing Pony. Try the iconic Swirl! A frozen sangria and margarita together.
53 locals recommend
The Mont
1300 Classen BlvdThe best patio in town! And walking distance from The Prancing Pony. Try the iconic Swirl! A frozen sangria and margarita together.
Arts & Culture
This gallery, in the heart of the Historic Downtown Arts District, is run by the Norman Arts Council (yup! I am the Director!). Revolving exhibits from local, regional, national, and international artists. Just ask me what is up currently!
6 locals recommend
MAINSITE Contemporary Art
122 E Main StThis gallery, in the heart of the Historic Downtown Arts District, is run by the Norman Arts Council (yup! I am the Director!). Revolving exhibits from local, regional, national, and international artists. Just ask me what is up currently!
One of the best University Art Museums I have ever visited. Fantastic collection of Impressionist art. Plus excellent visiting exhibits.
41 locals recommend
Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art
555 Elm AveOne of the best University Art Museums I have ever visited. Fantastic collection of Impressionist art. Plus excellent visiting exhibits.
You have to call ahead to join one of the public tours, but if you are here on Monday, Wednesday or Friday afternoon, it is a must see!
22 locals recommend
National Weather Center
120 David L Boren BlvdYou have to call ahead to join one of the public tours, but if you are here on Monday, Wednesday or Friday afternoon, it is a must see!
Historic theatre in the Downtown Arts District. Excellent series of broadway shows and concerts.
9 locals recommend
Sooner Theatre
101 E Main StHistoric theatre in the Downtown Arts District. Excellent series of broadway shows and concerts.
This working train depot (if you arrived on AmTrack, this is where you came into town, in the Historic Downtown Arts District, is also an art gallery and performance space. Check out their website for a Summer Breeze and Winter Wind concert series.
The Depot
200 S Jones AveThis working train depot (if you arrived on AmTrack, this is where you came into town, in the Historic Downtown Arts District, is also an art gallery and performance space. Check out their website for a Summer Breeze and Winter Wind concert series.
Fantastic natural history Museum on the south end of the University of Oklahoma campus.
60 locals recommend
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
2401 Chautauqua AveFantastic natural history Museum on the south end of the University of Oklahoma campus.
Shopping
The Social Club
209 E Main StBoutique gifts! Plus, a hair salon, if you need a cut and color while you visit!
Stash
412 E Main StGreat, locally made, artisan products!
Awesome vintage, antique, and repurposed furniture and design pieces.
Robinson's Repurposed an Eclectic Market Place
300 S Porter AveAwesome vintage, antique, and repurposed furniture and design pieces.
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
559 W Main StTarget
720 SW 19th StHomeland
2600 W Robinson St