Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
houses a notable collection of French Impressionist art and a large collection of the Taos Society of Artists.
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
Make sure to see the "Cooper Skull," the crushed skull of a now-extinct bison, which is the oldest known painted artifact in North America.
The Crucible
(http://www.thecruciblellc...), 110 e. tonhawa st., a bronze foundry, gallery and sculpture garden. it is a couple of blocks from main st. but worth the walk.
The Firehouse Art Center
(http://www.normanfirehous...), 444 s. flood ave., offers classes in a variety of artistic forms.
George M. Sutton Wilderness Park
2000 12 ave. ne, is a great place to find a little country right in the city. it is small, but has so many trails that you can explore for hours. it is a peaceful and scenic place to walk or jog, with two or three ponds and native oklahoma scenery.
local music scene
Norman has a surprisingly active local music scene (http://www.normanmusicsce...). See especially the free Summer Breeze Concert Series, organized by the Performing Arts Studio and held in the evenings in local parks during the warmer months.
Salon Zen
a full service salon and spa on the corner of Main and Porter in downtown Norman.
Tribes 131 Native American Fine Art
Norman's premier gallery for Native American Fine Arts, Jewelry & Gifts. A 20 year fixture in Norman, previously on Main street. The gallery has a vast inventory of some of the Nation's most seasoned artists. From contemporary to traditional and ledger art, all styles all mediums are represented. Website: tribes131.com
Gambling
Riverwind Casino
I-35 and hwy 9 west, from i-35, take exit 106 405 322-6000, (http://www.riverwindcasino.com).
Thunderbird Wild Wild West Casino
15700 east state highway 9, +1 405 360-9270.