10 Things to Do in Newcastle That You Shouldn't Miss

April 3, 2018 Dorsey Hagwood

Newcastle is a city in McClain County, Oklahoma, United States, and part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. The population was 7,685 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Newcastle

1. Moore Warren Theatre

1000 Telephone Rd, Moore, OK 73160 +1 405-703-3777
Excellent
84%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 336 reviews

Moore Warren Theatre

Reviewed By SHANE R - OKC, United States

It's obvious that Regal has officially taken over Moore Warren. Weekday Services is Terrible!!! Purchased online tickets for I-Max theater which is on the "Far North" side of the building. Doors are locked !! find a small sign taped to door "go to main entrance for tickets" (this means walking halfway round the building in the cold, then fighting the mob to get in and retrieve tickets.) This caused everyone (at least 30+ people) to be late to the start of the movie. To top it off the concession stand for the IMAX theater area is closed.?!? .. I found an employee through passing and asked ("why the doors were locked and Why the concession stand was closed?") Employee responded (" they now close doors and concession stand for imax during the week")

Management I hope your reading This !!! When you purchase IMAX tickets they are a Premium Price (More Expensive) and with that price comes with the luxury of having the IMAX area fully open doors and concession!!! IF you are not going to offer the full Imax experience then why not 1.) reduce ticket cost (during the week) 2.) make it clear that the doors will be locked and concession closed ONLINE and outside. 3.) Or simply not offer IMAX during the week.

Movie quality - A
Staff friendliness - B
Popcorn - B
Management for daily operations - D
IMAX Experience - D (Movie was good or would have been F)

Regal you better get your crap together on this theater People of Moore have experienced a level of Excellence from the Moore Warren, and would like to keep it that way. Please don't screw this theater up it was working great before you took it over!! People of Moore and Surrounding areas Deserve Better!

2. Tiger Safari Zoological Park

963 County Street 2930, Tuttle, OK 73089-3029 +1 405-381-9453
Excellent
82%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 585 reviews

Tiger Safari Zoological Park

African Safari Huts We have brought an authentic African Village to Oklahoma . Staying on the cutting edge of leisure getaways, the Tiger Safari Zoological Park developed the Shi-Awela Safari village, Shi-Awela meaning “a peaceful place of rest”. This secluded African safari village will include two authentic African bush huts circling a small lagoon, authentic African-style landscaping with thorn trees, and natural veldt (long grass). Inside the African Hut, you are surrounded by authentic African decor. Fireplace Air-Conditioning & Heat QUEEN size bed Accmodates up to 6 people Big Screen TV With Blu-Ray Player Refrigerator/freezer Microwave Coffee-maker

Reviewed By thenextchapter2014 - New Mexico

A short drive from OK City, this Park was a great stop for our young family on our cross country road trip. Our toddler absolutely loved exploring the grounds and coming upon the variety of animals. We visited the Park on a particularly windy and misty morning, so we had the whole place to ourselves minus a children's birthday party taking place in the event space.
It was easy for us to wander the grounds and feed the lemurs. We saw so many big cats and other large animals. It was an excellent learning opportunity for our toddler, and not crowded like a traditional zoo.
We decided to increase our entrance fee so we may have a one on one session with several animals. Our toddler's mind was blown being able to pet a tortise, boa, lemur, baby kangaroo, and fennec fox for that extra time and money. Very unforgettable and highly recommended!

3. Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History

2401 Chautauqua Ave, University of Oklahoma South Campus, Norman, OK 73072-7029 +1 405-325-4712
Excellent
74%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 400 reviews

Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History

Reviewed By Brokenarrowhot1

My kids love going here! Love the different exhibits and I think it’s awesome that you can have weddings there!

4. Newcastle Casino

2457 Highway 62 Service Rd, Newcastle, OK 73065-6258 +1 405-387-6013
Excellent
7%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
34%
Poor
7%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 26 reviews

Newcastle Casino

Whether you're looking for fast-paced table action or today's hottest electronic games, Newcastle Casino has you covered! From the moment you step foot on the gaming floor, you're surrounded with the excitement of Newcastle Casino's winning atmosphere and top-notch customer service. Test your luck at Blackjack, 3-Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold'Em, and over 2500 electronic games!

Reviewed By Robert D - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

My wife and I decided to go to Newcastle Casino for Valentine's Day evening. We had a great time. There were plenty of Valentine's Day activities and giveaways...and we even ended up leaving with more than we had when we got there. All in all...MoreHi Robert, We're so excited you and your wife enjoyed spending Valentine's Day with us! We're happy you had a great time and hope to see you again soon!

5. Oklahoma Memorial Stadium

180 W Brooks St, Norman, OK 73019-1018 +1 405-325-2424
Excellent
75%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 217 reviews

Oklahoma Memorial Stadium

Reviewed By kes1639 - Bristow, Virginia

I went to OU so this place will always have a special place in my heart. While the stadium seating has expanded in the 39 years since I was a freshman the underneath concessions look to be about the same. Husband wasn't too impressed with them but I told them that people tailgate for their food and drink and come here for the game. The restrooms were clean. The PA announcer was easy to understand and the big screens were nice. We had bench seats on the west side and rented seats for $10 that we had to drag up to our seats ourselves which was a hassle. I see you can preorder the cushion seats and they will be waiting for you. We parked at Lloyd Noble which was free and took the bus that was $5 each way (about a 3 block walk to pick up and drop off site but they offer closer in for disabilities and senior citizens). We stayed for 30 minutes with our relatives who were tailgating at LN after the game and then had zero problem leaving with traffic. For me it was a great memory out of my past!

6. Yellow Rose Theater

1005 SW 4th St, Moore, OK 73160-2404 +1 405-793-7779
Excellent
78%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 85 reviews

Yellow Rose Theater

Reviewed By Mary P - Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States

I have been to the YellowRose several times. The staff is always top notch.. The food is good and the desserts are to die for! I recommend this to anyone wanting to enjoy and have fun

7. Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art

555 Elm Ave, Norman, OK 73019-3003 +1 405-325-3272
Excellent
73%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 141 reviews

Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art

Reviewed By WalterCath - Danville, Virginia

This museum is multilevel with impressive pieces of art, including authentic Van Gogh. There are sculptures, contemporary pieces, modern, Native American, etc. We were unaware that the fourth floor had a new exhibit on the body. Full nudity which was a little shocking to the children in the group! Now, we did go up the back stairs, the front stairs stated the exhibit, so that was our fault! The museum has many security to ensure the pieces are not disturbed. I appreciated how attentive they were, but also how knowledgeable. They were easy to talk to and answered all of our questions! There is a very small gift shop, but it had several unique items and it was fun to look around. I enjoyed the furniture and China that was on display.

The museum is on the OU campus. It is free, you just sign in. You cannot bring drinks in, but there is a coat space and shelves to leave items. It was not busy (we went on a Sunday in November), but there were several throughout the museum. I believe you can find something for everyone in this museum!

8. The Station at Central Park Aquatic Center

700 S Broadway St, Moore, OK 73160-5367 +1 405-793-5090
Excellent
70%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
10%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 10 reviews

The Station at Central Park Aquatic Center

Reviewed By juliedan2016 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

There is a water park, athletics, walking trails, farmers market and fun assorted classes here. I took a jewelry making class and there are summer classes for children as well. Many play indoor basket ball here as well as exercise classes. The staff is friendly and all are welcome.

9. National Weather Center

120 David L Boren Blvd, Norman, OK 73072-7268 +1 405-325-3095
Excellent
70%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 103 reviews

National Weather Center

Reviewed By csserious - Chantilly, Virginia

The center is one of its kind with more than 500 meteorologists working on all sorts of projects there. The tour requires online application beforehand, where a question relates to the citizenship of the visitor. The tour lasted about 75 minutes, with a look at the weather chaser vehicles and tornado watch control room, which is a secured facility, where you could only see the big monitors. I expected much more, with an in-depth look of all types of scanners, radars and sensors used today, and videos of deadly tornadoes and and how these calamities are actually handled in the field as well as in the control room. In essence, I expected far more attention grabbing stuff.

10. Museum of Osteology

10301 S Sunnylane Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73160-9220 +1 405-814-0006
Excellent
81%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1 reviews

Museum of Osteology

The Museum of Osteology is "America's Only Skeleton Museum". The Museum of Osteology, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is a unique educational experience. Focusing on the form and function of the skeletal system, this 7000 square ft. museum displays hundreds of skulls and skeletons from all corners of the world. Exhibits include adaptation, locomotion, classification and diversity of the vertebrate kingdom.

Reviewed By Gina M - Zephyrhills, Florida

Talk about unusual and off the beaten path -- come to the museum to see and touch skeletons from all species and sizes of animals (humans included). It is a ONE OF A KIND museum and should not be missed. You gotta love a place...MoreThank you Gina for your kind review! We are pleased that you enjoyed your visit with us.

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