Ginger’s guidebook
Food scene
Blackbird Gastropub
575 S University BlvdGreat interior and lovely patio, delicious food.
Tasty, simple, casual bar food and atmosphere with a charming patio. The best nachos I've ever had.
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Library Bar & Grill
607 W Boyd StTasty, simple, casual bar food and atmosphere with a charming patio. The best nachos I've ever had.
Tacos, burritos & other order-at-the-counter eats served in bright, casual surroundings. I’ve always liked the food here
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Pepe Delgados
786 Asp AveTacos, burritos & other order-at-the-counter eats served in bright, casual surroundings. I’ve always liked the food here
A Norman classic, “American” and Mexican eatery, famous for its charming, landscaped patio and frozen swirl drinks.
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The Mont
1300 Classen BlvdA Norman classic, “American” and Mexican eatery, famous for its charming, landscaped patio and frozen swirl drinks.
Hip, modern eatery serving “New American” cuisine and craft cocktails amid industrial chic décor. As hinted by the name, everything is made from scratch, including the sauces and cocktails. Amazing cocktails! Lovely interior and charming enclosed and covered patio. Food is hit or miss.
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Scratch Kitchen & Cocktails
132 W Main StHip, modern eatery serving “New American” cuisine and craft cocktails amid industrial chic décor. As hinted by the name, everything is made from scratch, including the sauces and cocktails. Amazing cocktails! Lovely interior and charming enclosed and covered patio. Food is hit or miss.
Classic meals with a modern flair, sizable whisky collection, craft cocktails and draft beer, including local beers. Beautiful enclosed and covered patio out front. Creative foods and great atmosphere, especially to get a feel for downtown on the patio, with trains going by regularly
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The Winston
106 W Main StClassic meals with a modern flair, sizable whisky collection, craft cocktails and draft beer, including local beers. Beautiful enclosed and covered patio out front. Creative foods and great atmosphere, especially to get a feel for downtown on the patio, with trains going by regularly
The local hipster café. Plenty of mismatched, charming furniture to sit or lounge on while you sip your coffee and sample the home-made baked goods. Delicious muffins and scones that they make right in house—new flavors every day. Great place to sit and people watch, chat, or work. My favorite way to start the day here is to walk there first thing in the morning and sit outside, if it’s nice out, and soak in the sun while enjoying a latte. They also have a back courtyard.
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Gray Owl Coffee
223 E Gray StThe local hipster café. Plenty of mismatched, charming furniture to sit or lounge on while you sip your coffee and sample the home-made baked goods. Delicious muffins and scones that they make right in house—new flavors every day. Great place to sit and people watch, chat, or work. My favorite way to start the day here is to walk there first thing in the morning and sit outside, if it’s nice out, and soak in the sun while enjoying a latte. They also have a back courtyard.
Hip haunt with festive decor, featuring pints & samples of its homemade brews, plus outdoor seating. Food truck nearby during events. Roughly charming courtyard with picnic tables and some minimal playground equipment, and a stage where local musicians play regularly. Fun for adults and kids alike.
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Lazy Circles Brewing
422 E Main StHip haunt with festive decor, featuring pints & samples of its homemade brews, plus outdoor seating. Food truck nearby during events. Roughly charming courtyard with picnic tables and some minimal playground equipment, and a stage where local musicians play regularly. Fun for adults and kids alike.
A great casual spot to spend quality time with family, share laughs with friends, or even just stop by for a glass of our prosecco on tap. Be sure to try a Norman exclusive menu item, the Denco Darlin’—it’s elbow pasta, Denco chili, cheddar cheese and two eggs lookin’ at ya. It is very popular for breakfast. Get on the waitlist online before heading over on weekends.
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Neighborhood JAM
102 W Main StA great casual spot to spend quality time with family, share laughs with friends, or even just stop by for a glass of our prosecco on tap. Be sure to try a Norman exclusive menu item, the Denco Darlin’—it’s elbow pasta, Denco chili, cheddar cheese and two eggs lookin’ at ya. It is very popular for breakfast. Get on the waitlist online before heading over on weekends.
Laid-back, family-owned cantina with a bar & a patio dishing Mexican & Tex-Mex classics. The best frosty, salt and lime rimmed glass of Mexican beer you’ll find anywhere.
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Tarahumara's Mexican Cafe
702 N Porter AveLaid-back, family-owned cantina with a bar & a patio dishing Mexican & Tex-Mex classics. The best frosty, salt and lime rimmed glass of Mexican beer you’ll find anywhere.
Low-key joint for BBQ classics, including brisket, chopped pork & St. Louis-style ribs, plus sides. Delicious BBQ—I love the turkey especially.
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Ray's BBQ
1514 W Lindsey StLow-key joint for BBQ classics, including brisket, chopped pork & St. Louis-style ribs, plus sides. Delicious BBQ—I love the turkey especially.
Penny Hill Bar and Char
1150 W Lindsey StLong time, classic, well-loved, local deli
Great for delivery (or dine in--especially for cheap pitchers during happy hour). The pizzas are LARGE!
New York Pizza & Pasta
217 West Boyd StreetGreat for delivery (or dine in--especially for cheap pitchers during happy hour). The pizzas are LARGE!
Great Mexican food chain for delivery! Across on the west side of town.
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Chuy's
760 N Interstate DrGreat Mexican food chain for delivery! Across on the west side of town.
Some of the best thin crust pizza I’ve ever tried, lovely bar, two indoor levels and a beautiful rooftop patio and bar. 315 White St. (the tallest building on “Campus Corner”—you can’t miss it). Nice way to get a view of the whole campus, and the town for that matter. If you want to avoid the student crowd during the school year, go for happy hour at 4:00 PM on weekdays! Or early on the weekend nights. Otherwise, enjoy the multi-age, mildly bustling social scene while you enjoy the delicious food.
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Volare
315 White StSome of the best thin crust pizza I’ve ever tried, lovely bar, two indoor levels and a beautiful rooftop patio and bar. 315 White St. (the tallest building on “Campus Corner”—you can’t miss it). Nice way to get a view of the whole campus, and the town for that matter. If you want to avoid the student crowd during the school year, go for happy hour at 4:00 PM on weekdays! Or early on the weekend nights. Otherwise, enjoy the multi-age, mildly bustling social scene while you enjoy the delicious food.
The best bar food I’ve ever had, lots of screens, fun atmosphere, good service. It’s a favorite Oklahoma chain. The listing here may direct you to the OKC location--a glitch in the system I guess. But there is one close by the OU campus at 301 W Boyd St
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Louie's Grill & Bar
9401 Lake Hefner PkwyThe best bar food I’ve ever had, lots of screens, fun atmosphere, good service. It’s a favorite Oklahoma chain. The listing here may direct you to the OKC location--a glitch in the system I guess. But there is one close by the OU campus at 301 W Boyd St
Forward Foods has the finest selection of cheese, charcuterie, and pantry goods in Oklahoma. If you're looking for some delicacies to enjoy "at home" during your stay, look no further than Forward Foods, right downtown, just a few minutes drive or 15 minute walk (tops). The owner, Steve Reynolds, is a Norman native so you can feel good about supporting a very local business. Sure, you may want to pick up your more basic items at the regular grocery store--but for those extra special items and a fine array of cheeses to pair with your evenings "at home" with a bottle of wine on the front or back porch (or cozy inside), Forward Foods is your friend. Plus you'll get to experience a little "local flavor" of the town, both literally and figuratively.
Forward Foods
215 N Western AveForward Foods has the finest selection of cheese, charcuterie, and pantry goods in Oklahoma. If you're looking for some delicacies to enjoy "at home" during your stay, look no further than Forward Foods, right downtown, just a few minutes drive or 15 minute walk (tops). The owner, Steve Reynolds, is a Norman native so you can feel good about supporting a very local business. Sure, you may want to pick up your more basic items at the regular grocery store--but for those extra special items and a fine array of cheeses to pair with your evenings "at home" with a bottle of wine on the front or back porch (or cozy inside), Forward Foods is your friend. Plus you'll get to experience a little "local flavor" of the town, both literally and figuratively.
Sightseeing
Eastwood Park
1001 S Ponca AveEnjoy playground equipment and pollinator garden right across Ponca Street!
An art studio located in historic downtown Norman, Oklahoma. They currently offer classes to kiddos ages 4 and up - that includes you, big kids! :)
Oil & Clay Studio
315 East Gray StreetAn art studio located in historic downtown Norman, Oklahoma. They currently offer classes to kiddos ages 4 and up - that includes you, big kids! :)
The campus itself is a lovely place to stroll around and enjoy the landscaping and architecture, as well as hosting many cultural, music and sporting events. Premiere sporting teams in football, softball, and gymnastics.
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The University of Oklahoma
660 Parrington OvalThe campus itself is a lovely place to stroll around and enjoy the landscaping and architecture, as well as hosting many cultural, music and sporting events. Premiere sporting teams in football, softball, and gymnastics.
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
555 Elm AveFree admission for all
Muséum d'histoire naturelle d'Oklahoma
2401 Chautauqua AveGreat for adults and kids.
Neighborhood park with a playground, splash pad, skate area, paved paths, and an amphitheater (check for events)
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Parc Andrews
201 W Daws StNeighborhood park with a playground, splash pad, skate area, paved paths, and an amphitheater (check for events)
Tours available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 1 PM (must book probably at least 2 weeks in advance though). Very interesting place to learn about weather all over the country, and specifically about severe weather and storm chasers.
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National Weather Center
120 David L Boren BlvdTours available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 1 PM (must book probably at least 2 weeks in advance though). Very interesting place to learn about weather all over the country, and specifically about severe weather and storm chasers.
Shares the collective histories of 39 distinctive First American Nations in Oklahoma today.
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First Americans Museum
659 First Americans BoulevardShares the collective histories of 39 distinctive First American Nations in Oklahoma today.
The national premier institution of Western history, art, and culture.
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National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
1700 NE 63rd StThe national premier institution of Western history, art, and culture.
A lively, bohemian area filled with art galleries, shops selling chic women’s clothing and stylish homeware, as well as restaurants serving New American cuisine, Asian food, and casual burgers. In the evenings, the area is a bustling mix of trendy cocktail lounges and dive bars.
51 recommandé par les habitants
Paseo Arts Association
3024 PaseoA lively, bohemian area filled with art galleries, shops selling chic women’s clothing and stylish homeware, as well as restaurants serving New American cuisine, Asian food, and casual burgers. In the evenings, the area is a bustling mix of trendy cocktail lounges and dive bars.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Norman. Many charming shops, restaurants, and bars. Stash is a great place to find souvenirs. The second Friday of every month, downtown hosts an artwalk, starting around 6 PM.
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Norman
Downtown Norman. Many charming shops, restaurants, and bars. Stash is a great place to find souvenirs. The second Friday of every month, downtown hosts an artwalk, starting around 6 PM.
Features attractions like the OKC Museum of Art, the OKC National Memorial and Museum, commemorating the 1995 bombing, and Civic Center Music Hall
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Arts District
Features attractions like the OKC Museum of Art, the OKC National Memorial and Museum, commemorating the 1995 bombing, and Civic Center Music Hall
Historic home to over 50 local auto dealers, now offering restaurants, art galleries, and a general urban gathering place. Great place to get some cool photos.
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Automobile Alley
Historic home to over 50 local auto dealers, now offering restaurants, art galleries, and a general urban gathering place. Great place to get some cool photos.
Vibrant business district, home to many shops, restaurants, and bars. Plenty of sports bars with lots of TV screens. The Deli is an old standby hole in the wall, grungy music venue. Also plenty of night life. Just follow your ears!
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Campus Corner
Vibrant business district, home to many shops, restaurants, and bars. Plenty of sports bars with lots of TV screens. The Deli is an old standby hole in the wall, grungy music venue. Also plenty of night life. Just follow your ears!
Old downtown OKC, now the premier entertainment district, full of restaurants, bars, art galleries, etc
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Bricktown
Old downtown OKC, now the premier entertainment district, full of restaurants, bars, art galleries, etc
Known for its African American heritage, this district is recapturing its glory days as a vibrant urban neighborhood. A collection of cozy neighborhood restaurants, clubs, and art galleries can be found here.
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Deep Deuce
Known for its African American heritage, this district is recapturing its glory days as a vibrant urban neighborhood. A collection of cozy neighborhood restaurants, clubs, and art galleries can be found here.
Complex of art galleries, shops, live music, theater, restaurants, and a winery.
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Quartier Plaza
Complex of art galleries, shops, live music, theater, restaurants, and a winery.