TRANSPORTATION to Oklahoma City and Norman from the Airport
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TRANSPORTATION to Oklahoma City and Norman The nearest airport is the Will Rogers International Airport in Oklahoma City, about 25 minutes from Norman. You can get to and from the airport on the Airport Express – The Blue Van Company. Their telephone number is 405-681-3311, or toll free 1-877-688- 3311. You do not have to make reservations to go from the airport to Norman (many Blue Vans waiting there for you), but they strongly request 24 hour advance reservations to go from Norman to the airport. Most car rental companies have offices at the airport and in Norman. The law school is not on a normal taxi route, so taxis should be called for well in advance of need. If you are driving to the competition, Norman is just off Interstate 35, south of Oklahoma City. MapQuest and/or your GPS should easily get you here. TOURNAMENT LOCATION The competition will be at Coats Hall, which houses The University of Oklahoma College of Law, 300 Timberdell, Norman, Oklahoma, 73019. Coats Hall is located several blocks from the main OU campus buildings. Parking is available on the south side of the building. The building has three floors. There will be Board of Advocates members available to give you directions throughout the tournament. Visitor parking passes for the Law School will be distributed at registration. Look for #200 – Law Center on this map of OU: http://www.soonersports.com/fls/31000/old_site/pdf/genrel/oklahoma_campus_map.pdf LODGING There are several hotels near the College of Law. If you mention you are attending an OU College of Law competition, you may get a better rate. The Sooner Suites – Cottages This hotel is right across the street from the law school, but rooms are limited 1775 Maple Ave. Norman, Oklahoma 73072-6401 Phone (405) 325-2270 or 1-888-777-0477 1 Each cottage has two queen bedrooms, a bath, living room, dining room & kitchen. There is no restaurant connected to this hotel. As with all State of Oklahoma lodging facilities, they require one night paid for at time of registration. This is refunded if you cancel by a certain date, but they will run your credit card for one night at the time of registration. http://www.ou.edu/content/housingandfood/sooner_suites/cottage_suites.html Best Western Norman Inn & Suites Hotel (2.6 miles from OU Law) (405) 701-4011 2841 S. Classen Boulevard Norman, Oklahoma 73071-4046 1 King or 2 Queen beds *Hot breakfast included The hotel does not have a restaurant on the premise. However, they have a shuttle that will take you to any nearby restaurants and the law school. http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/US/OK/Norman-hotels/BEST-WESTERN- Norman-Inn---Suites/Hotel-Overview.do?propertyCode=37114 National Center for Employee Development (3.1 miles from OU Law) 2801 East State Highway 9 Norman, Oklahoma 73071 405-447-9000 This is a great hotel even though the locals call it by its former name – The Postal Training Center. 1 queen bed (and some with a sleeper sofa) 2 TWIN beds This price includes breakfast and transportation to and from the law school. They can also make arrangements for transportation to and from the airport for $25.00 if needed. The hotel has a restaurant, spa, fitness center, and pool. Here is the website so you can look around, but you need to call to make your reservations: http://cc.nced.com/ 2 La Quinta Inn & Suites (4.1 miles from OU Law) 930 Ed Noble Pkwy Norman, OK 73072 Phone: 1-405-579-4000 As with most LaQuinta Hotels, a continental breakfast is included in the rate. http://www.laquintaoklahomacitynorman.com/ Holiday Inn Hotel Norman (4.9 miles from OU Law) 1000 North Interstate Drive Norman, OK 73072 1-888-465-4329 There is a restaurant on the premises. http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/norman/okcnr/hoteldetail RESTAURANTS AND THINGS TO DO Like most college towns, Norman has a wide variety of nearby restaurants. You can find comprehensive lists on Urbanspoon or Dinesite: http://www.urbanspoon.com/n/46/46354/Oklahoma-City/Norman-restaurants http://dinesite.com/city/city-9850/ If you need suggestions, ask one of the Board of Advocates members at the competition. There are many things to do in Norman and Oklahoma City. Here are a few suggestions: Oklahoma City Bricktown entertainment district (about 25 minutes from Norman) Restaurants and bars, movie theater, canal rides Restaurant listing: http://www.welcometobricktown.com/restaurants Oklahoma City National Museum (about 25 minutes from Norman – near Bricktown) Honoring the victims of the domestic terrorist attack in April, 1995. Memorial website: http://www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org/ Sam Noble Museum of Natural History – Shares back parking lot with College of Law http://www.snomnh.ou.edu/ Other ideas can be found at: http://www.travelok.com/norman 3 .