OU, Norman

Name: OU
Address: 660 Parrington Oval, Norman, United States

#19 among attractions in Norman

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The University of Oklahoma is a public research university in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it had existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. In Fall 2018 the university had 31,702 students enrolled, most at its main campus in Norman. Employing nearly 3,000 faculty members, the school offers 152 baccalaureate programs, 160 master's programs, 75 doctorate programs, and 20 majors at the first professional level. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1890 (134 years ago)Coordinates: 35°12'31"N, 97°26'45"W

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660 Parrington OvalNorman United States

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OU – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Barry Switzer Center, Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, Moore-Lindsay House.

~1630 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman
8 min walk • Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, also known as Owen Field or The Palace on the Prairie, is the football stadium on the campus of the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. It serves as the home of the Oklahoma Sooners football team.
~1840 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Specialty museum
Barry Switzer Center, Norman
9 min walk • The Barry Switzer Center, on the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman, Oklahoma, houses football offices, the football locker room, equipment room, the Siegfried Strength and Conditioning Complex, the Freede Sports Medicine Facility and the Touchdown Club Legends Lobby.
1 miS
Museum, Natural history museum, History museum
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, Norman
26 min walk • The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum located on the campus of the University of Oklahoma. The museum was founded in 1899 by an act of the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature. Its current building was completed in 1999.
1.2 miN
Museum
Moore-Lindsay House, Norman
30 min walk • The Moore–Lindsay House is a Queen Anne style Victorian historic house located in Norman, Oklahoma. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and now houses a museum.
0.9 miS
Library
University of Oklahoma College of Law, Norman
23 min walk • The University of Oklahoma College of Law is the professional graduate law school of the University of Oklahoma. It is located on the University's campus in Norman, Oklahoma.
0.9 miN
Museum
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman
22 min walk • The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art is an art museum on the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman, Oklahoma.
~220 ftS
Library, Gothic Revival architecture
Bizzell Memorial Library, Norman
2 min walk • The Bizzell Memorial Library, known also as Bizzell Library, is a five-story brick structure located at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma.
0.7 miS
Museum
International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame, Norman
18 min walk • The International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame was founded in 1996 "to honor leaders in the fields of continuing education and adult learning and to serve as a record and inspiration for the next generation of continuing education leaders".
0.5 miNW
35°12'48"N • 97°27'12"W
Norman Firehouse Art Center, Norman
14 min walk • Museum
0.4 miS
Observatories and planetariums
University of Oklahoma Observatory, Norman
12 min walk • University of Oklahoma Observatory is an astronomical observatory. It is located in Norman, Oklahoma on the campus of the University of Oklahoma.
~1220 ftN
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Campus Corner, Norman
6 min walk • Campus Corner is a college-oriented commercial district in Norman, Oklahoma located directly north of the University of Oklahoma campus. The area is bounded by White Street, University Boulevard, Boyd Street, and Asp Avenue.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to OU?

Nearby attractions include Bizzell Memorial Library, Norman (2 min walk), University of Oklahoma College of Arts and Sciences, Norman (3 min walk), Campus Corner, Norman (6 min walk), Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman (8 min walk).

How to get to OU by public transport?

The nearest stations to OU:

Bus

Physical Sciences Center/Fine Arts • Lines: 52 (4 min walk)
Elm/Brooks • Lines: 52 (4 min walk)

Train

Norman (21 min walk)