It’s been 10 months since the Sooners last played a game on Owen Field and more than a dozen restaurants have opened since the 2022 season ended. Here’s a list of places to sample if you want to skip the tried and true in 2023: The 405 Burger Bar actually opened a couple of years ago near the OU…
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Not a Sports Fan? What to Do in Norman While Norman is well-known for athletics, there is something for everyone in this charming college town. At first glance it may seem like Norman is a sports town and a sports town only. The first thing most people probably think of when they think 'Norman' is…
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Whether your donut of choice might be a chocolate long john, simple glazed, powdered sugar (or Boston Creme!), apple fritters or maple long john, Norman's ample array of donut shops will make you a hero when entering a staff meeting or house full of children with a box full of sweet pastries…
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You do not have to wait for April and Norman Music Festival to hear live music, there are plenty of options every night in Norman. These seven are mainstays in the music scene. In the Walker Arts District, there are five within two blocks of each other. Opolis celebrated its 15th anniversary in the…
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Colder days may translate to desires for warmer meals: Here are seven Norman go-to eateries for hot soups that might hit the spot. Midway Deli. Midway Deli serves a variety of soups each day; favorites include the green chile stew soup, the Filipino adobo and the hearty bean soup. Midway's…
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Valentine's Day is a little more than a month away and places to take your sweetheart should not be difficult mystery to solve. These five Norman restaurants are also terrific picks for celebrating a birthday, anniversary, job promotion or other special occasion throughout the year. In Downtown…
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Coming to Norman for a Sooner game? Visiting family? Attending a wedding? Business conference? A weekend getaway? Maybe even a summer camp? Here's a list of Things to Do in Norman, Okla. for anyone making a visit. 1. Museums The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art contains the largest collection of…
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As the shortest month of the year, February is sandwiched between January and March which has us thinking about some of Norman's best places to eat one. Bison Witches has been serving a wide variety of 'wiches since the late 90s in Downtown Norman. Special shout outs to the Green Turkey, Hawaiian…
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Cradling a hot cup of coffee (or cappuccino or latte) on a cold morning is a special treat. Whether it is an early morning business meeting or a pick-me-up at a cold weekend soccer match or just a catch-up klatch with an old friend, indulge at one of Norman's coffee stops. Although there are…
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As Normanites are taking precautions and heeding advice to remain socially distant, getting outdoors may become priority for many of us. Five spots to try: Lake Thunderbird. With plenty of trails for walking, hiking and/or biking, the state park is located within Norman's city limits. George Sutton…
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