Norman, Oklahoma Attractions

Riverwind Casino.

Top-flight gaming is the name of the game at Riverwind Casino. This popular Norman, Oklahoma destination features nearly three dozen tournament-level blackjack tables, almost two dozen poker tables where Texas Hold ‘Em rules, and over 2,000 enticing electronic games. For more information, visit http://www.riverwind.com.

Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History.

Take a 300 million year journey back in time to examine the people and state of Oklahoma in this incredible natural history museum located on the University of Oklahoma campus. Exhibits range from the Hall of Ancient Life to the Hall of the People of Oklahoma and feature thousands of artifacts. For more information, visit http://www.snomnh.ou.edu/. [Top]

National Weather Center.

Find out how weather works by taking a tour of the National Weather Center at the University of Oklahoma. Go behind the scenes of the School of Meteorology, Storm Prediction Center, Norman National Weather Service Forecast Office, and National Severe Storms Laboratory. For more information, visit http://nwc.ou.edu/.

Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.

The biggest sports arena in Oklahoma, Oklahoma Memorial Stadium is where the University of Oklahoma Sooners football team plays their home games. Ranked as one of the country’s 15 largest university facilities, the stadium also hosts major rock bands like U2. For more information, visit http://www.soonersports.com/facilities/memorial-stadium.html [Top]

Lloyd Noble Center.

The Lloyd Noble Center is where to go for exciting University of Oklahoma men’s and women’s basketball, as well as women’s gymnastics competitions. For more information, visit http://www.ou.edu/lnc/index1.html.

Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art.

Discover a wide variety of artwork, from American and Native American to Asian and European, at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art on the University of Oklahoma campus. An extensive photography exhibit is also on display. For more information, visit http://www.ou.edu/artcollections/collections/index.html. [Top]

Bricktown Entertainment District.

Located in downtown Oklahoma City, Bricktown is chock full of things to do. Shop at eclectic gift shops, chow down at a great selection of restaurants, and explore unique attractions that include Coca-Cola Bricktown Events Center, AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, and Harkins Theatres. For more information, visit http://bricktownokc.org/.

Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum.

The 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building was an event that forever changed the people of Oklahoma City. Built to honor those who lost their lives, as well as those who survived, the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum is designed to educate, inform, and inspire hope. For more information, visit http://www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org/. [Top]

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

Since 1955, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum has been the number one repository for exhibits focusing on the history, art, and culture of the American West. Discover a first-rate collection of Western art and artifacts along with eye-opening educational programs. For more information, visit http://www.nationalcowboymuseum.org/.

Oklahoma City Museum of Art.

Expose yourself to a wide range of European and American art, plus the world’s most complete collection of Dale Chihuly glass pieces, at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Plus, enjoy many fine independent, foreign, and classic films at the museum’s exceptional repertory cinema. For more information, visit http://www.okcmoa.com/index.php.

Oklahoma Motorsport Complex. The Complex features one of the top kart racetracks in the country and will be hosting the national Rotax Championship in September 2009. Visitors can come and get initiated into Kart racing and rent a real Kart to test one's skills. The Oklahoma Motorsport Complex is located only 6 miles from the NCED Conference Center. For more information visit, www.oklahomamotorsportscomplex.com [Top]