Norman Past and Present Downtown Walking Tour
OKC Tours
Enjoy a stroll through charming downtown Norman while exploring historic sites and modern culture. This guided tour along Main Street discusses the city’s transformation from a surveyor’s campsite to a modern-day football powerhouse. Learn about the town's founding, symbolism of colorful murals, and stories behind local landmarks. Perfect for history buffs and casual explorers alike, this 1.25-hour tour covers less than a mile while offering insights into Norman’s past and present.
Departure Point
- Meet inside the coffee shop. We'll be at a reserved table or in the back room.
Return Details
- We end across the street from the starting point.
Duration
1 hour
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Beanstalk Coffee and Sno Downtown
207 East Main Street, Norman, OK 73069
We begin seated and indoors with an historic overview of Norman's founding in Oklahoma Territory.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Das Boot Camp
229 East Main Street, Norman, OK 73069
Founded on this corner in 1936, a local retailer grew to more than 1,000 stores across the country and once outcompeted Walmart.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: City of Norman East Gray Street Parking Lot
228 East Gray Street, Norman, OK 73069
From this municipal lot, enjoy prime viewing of the oversized "Heart of Norman" murals that tell Norman's story from past to present.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Madison's on Main
207 East Gray Street, Norman, OK 73069
Observe quirky architecture at this historic former post office. Don't miss the "cat antics" protruding from the wall!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Tamashii Ramen House- Norman
126 West Main Street, Norman, OK 73069
Outside this popular restaurant, learn how the University of Oklahoma was founded on Main Street and hear conflicting accounts of their first football game in 1895.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Sooner Theatre
101 E Main St, Norman, Oklahoma
This iconic theater was designed by a local architect and built with the finest materials and cutting-edge movie theater technology. Hear about confirmed sightings of an apparition that glides down the staircase.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: James Garner Statue
Main St and Jones Ave, Norman, Oklahoma
Snap a photo with Norman's most famous Hollywood celebrity, memorialized here in bronze. Garner is best known for playing Bret Maverick in the Western TV series.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Norman
200 South Jones Avenue, Norman, OK 73069
Pass the former gateway to Norman, Oklahoma Territory, where hundreds of settlers flooded into town on one eventful day in 1889. This historic red brick rail depot still serves Amtrak passenger trains today but is closed most of the day.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Cleveland County Courthouse
200 South Peters Avenue, Norman, OK 73069
Town leaders lobbied hard to break away from Oklahoma County and become a county seat. This Art Deco building replaced earlier courthouses that we revisit through photos. From here we head to the end of the tour.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Must be able to stand for 1 hour
- Knowledgeable guide
Exclusions
- Optional gratuity for guide
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the OKC Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Enjoy a stroll through charming downtown Norman while exploring historic sites and modern culture. This guided tour along Main Street discusses the city’s transformation from a surveyor’s campsite to a modern-day football powerhouse. Learn about the town's founding, symbolism of colorful murals, and stories behind local landmarks. Perfect for history buffs and casual explorers alike, this 1.25-hour tour covers less than a mile while offering insights into Norman’s past and present.
Departure Point
- Meet inside the coffee shop. We'll be at a reserved table or in the back room.
Return Details
- We end across the street from the starting point.
Duration
1 hour
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Beanstalk Coffee and Sno Downtown
207 East Main Street, Norman, OK 73069
We begin seated and indoors with an historic overview of Norman's founding in Oklahoma Territory.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Das Boot Camp
229 East Main Street, Norman, OK 73069
Founded on this corner in 1936, a local retailer grew to more than 1,000 stores across the country and once outcompeted Walmart.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: City of Norman East Gray Street Parking Lot
228 East Gray Street, Norman, OK 73069
From this municipal lot, enjoy prime viewing of the oversized "Heart of Norman" murals that tell Norman's story from past to present.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Madison's on Main
207 East Gray Street, Norman, OK 73069
Observe quirky architecture at this historic former post office. Don't miss the "cat antics" protruding from the wall!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Tamashii Ramen House- Norman
126 West Main Street, Norman, OK 73069
Outside this popular restaurant, learn how the University of Oklahoma was founded on Main Street and hear conflicting accounts of their first football game in 1895.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Sooner Theatre
101 E Main St, Norman, Oklahoma
This iconic theater was designed by a local architect and built with the finest materials and cutting-edge movie theater technology. Hear about confirmed sightings of an apparition that glides down the staircase.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: James Garner Statue
Main St and Jones Ave, Norman, Oklahoma
Snap a photo with Norman's most famous Hollywood celebrity, memorialized here in bronze. Garner is best known for playing Bret Maverick in the Western TV series.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Norman
200 South Jones Avenue, Norman, OK 73069
Pass the former gateway to Norman, Oklahoma Territory, where hundreds of settlers flooded into town on one eventful day in 1889. This historic red brick rail depot still serves Amtrak passenger trains today but is closed most of the day.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Cleveland County Courthouse
200 South Peters Avenue, Norman, OK 73069
Town leaders lobbied hard to break away from Oklahoma County and become a county seat. This Art Deco building replaced earlier courthouses that we revisit through photos. From here we head to the end of the tour.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Must be able to stand for 1 hour
- Knowledgeable guide
Exclusions
- Optional gratuity for guide
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the OKC Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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