CAMPUS CORNER
What’s There to Do at Campus Corner at Oklahoma University? BY STEVEN FINKELSTEIN
The University of Oklahoma is regarded as one of the state's better institutions of higher learning. It was founded in 1890 and has almost 30,000 students enrolled for the 2022 fall season. It’s a traditional four-year college, and the main campus is in Norman. The students there study hard, but they play hard as well. If you’re attending the university this year, or if you’re visiting and want to figure out something to do to pass the time, you’ll probably want to check out Campus Corner. It’s located just across from the university, and it’s a small, student-centric shopping and entertainment district. It’s a place to grab some souvenirs, enjoy a beer while watching football, or to shoot some games of pool or play darts while hanging out with your buddies. Let’s talk about some of the better-known venues there that should be on your list to visit.
Bars There are more than a few bars and restaurants that have achieved little less than legendary status at Campus Corner. Some of them have the tradition of being gameday hangout spots for multiple decades. The first one we have to mention is The Bird’s Nest. It’s located at 575 S. University Blvd. They have bike parking there as well as car parking, which is convenient for any cyclists who want to stop by. There are typically multiple TVs showing University of Oklahoma football games whenever the team is playing, and there’s also food available for both takeaway and eat-in dining. The locals say it’s one of the better spots around campus because they don’t blast the music so loud you can’t hear your neighbors. The best nights to visit are undeniably Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, when there’s a rowdy college crowd looking to blow off some steam. Note that smoking is still allowed in there, though, so this might be an option to avoid for anyone with asthma or individuals who find secondhand smoke offensive.
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