Norman, Oklahoma is located in Cleveland County and is the business center of the county. It was first established as a station site in the late 1860's and today is the third largest city in the state. Norman is the home of the University of Oklahoma but the city offers much more for visitors than the traditional college town attractions and amenities.
There are a number of museums and attractions in Norman and in the surrounding community to meet most any tastes. The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art offers a number of exhibits featuring French Impressionists and the Taos Society of Artists. The Crucible features a gallery and a sculpture garden and is well worth a visit.
The weather in Norman is hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Summer high temperatures can climb up to 90F. Winter low temperatures often fall around 20F. Fall can be one of the best times to visit the region.
There are a number of cheap flights to Norman through the Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) just a few miles outside the city. Cheap airline tickets from Los Angeles will start under $250 US. Flying in from New York will cost just a small amount more with cheap airline tickets costing around $275 US.
You can find a number of cheap hotels in Norman available all around the city. Cheap hotel rooms can have rates that start as low as $60 US. Cheap hotel rooms near the airport can offer rates around $50 US.