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Arbuckle Country
- Location:
- 4000 W. Highway 7
- Phone:
- 866-843-6858
- Description:
- Home to some very scenic and beautiful landmarks, including the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Turner Falls, Arbuckle Mountains, Crossbar Ranch, Lake Murray State Park and the Texoma Lake region. Each is a photographer?s dream, not to mention a wonderful playground for water sports, hiking, biking and fishing. Oklahoma?s Premier exotic animal theme park, Arbuckle Wilderness, is also not to be missed. 75 minutes from Norman.
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Bricktown
- Location:
- 2 South Mickey Mantle Drive
- Phone:
- 405-236-8666
- Description:
- Take a horse-drawn carriage ride along the brick paved streets or a water taxi cruise downs the river canal. Stop by the American Banjo Museum to learn the history behind the banjo and be in awe of the collections exhibited. The Bricktown Ballpark is home to the Houston Astro AAA Redhawks. 20 minutes from Norman.
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Chickasaw Cultural Center
- Location:
- 867 Charles Cooper Memorial Rd
- Phone:
- 580-622-7130
- Description:
- The largest tribal cultural center in America leads one through a gripping interactive story of ancestors, mounds, artifacts, and the migration story of the split of the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations. See the living history Traditional Village which consists of replicas of Chickasaw homes and demonstrations of traditional games, and dances. A 350 person theatre features films about Chickasaws and their stories. 75 minutes from Norman.
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Frontier City Theme Park
- Location:
- 11501 NE Expressway
- Phone:
- 405-478-2413
- Description:
- Oklahoma's largest theme park full of amusement rides for all ages. Exciting thrill rides, spashing water rides and fun rides for the kids as well. Action packed shows and carnival games make your trip full of nonstop fun. 28 minutes from Norman.
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Norman Welcome Center
- Location:
- 2424 Springer Drive, Suite 107
- Phone:
- 405-366-8095
- Description:
At the Norman Welcome Center, talk to the Norman experts about our favorite day trips in and around Norman. Pick up information on regional attractions, a copy of the Official Norman Visitor Guide, maps, and materials on nearly 40 attractions in Norman, Oklahoma City and the state.
Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to one hour before kick-off on game days.
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Oklahoma City National Memorial
- Location:
- 620 N. Harvey Ave.
- Phone:
- 405-235-3313
- Description:
- The Outdoor Symbolic Memorial and the Memorial Museum offers a unique insight into the events of April 19, 1995, but to truly experience this place of honor and hope, we encourage you to visit both. In fact, the outdoor grounds will be more meaningful and memorable after experiencing the entire story of the bombing as presented in the Museum. 22 minutes from Norman.
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Oklahoma City's Adventure District
- Location:
- I-35 and I-44
- Phone:
- 405-290-7529
- Description:
- Home to some of the most outstanding tourist attractions in the state... Experience the excitement at Remington Park. Make memories with the family at the ASA National Softball Hall of Fame Complex. Take a journey through the exciting world of the OKC Zoo. Learn about the old west at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. 28 minutes from Norman.
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Oklahoma History Center
- Location:
- 2401 N. Laird Ave.
- Phone:
- 405-522-5248
- Description:
- Experience more than 200 years of Oklahoma History and Culture. Interactive and multi-media exhibits showcase 2,000-plus artifacts covering over 50 topics including an authentic land run wagon, Wild West Shows and Oklahoma in the movies, a sunken 1838 riverboat, landmark inventions ? shopping cart, parking meter, trencher, Gemini 6 space capsule and pioneering aviation artifacts. Explore the traditional historic past of native peoples of Oklahoma as well as experience contemporary Indian cultures of 39 Native American tribes currently associated with Oklahoma. 22 minutes from Norman.
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Pauls Valley
- Phone:
- 405-238-6491
- Description:
- Two guilty pleasures reside in Pauls Valley: The Toy & Action Figure Museum with over 10,000 items on display and a behind-the-scenes look at the world of action figures, and the Bedre Chocolate Factory is a state of the art chocolate factory with a viewing area and a retail store. The Museum is at 111 S Chickasaw; The Factory is at 2001 W. Airline Rd. 40 minutes from Norman.
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POPS / Route 66
- Location:
- 660 W. Highway 66
- Phone:
- 405-928-7677
- Description:
- Thirsting for a quick adventure? Take a cruise to historical Route 66 and stop by POPS. When you see the 66-foot pop bottle, you're there. See the over 7,000 bottles of sodas and explore your favorite taste of soda. 45 minutes from Norman.
