Great Plains Country

Where the Road Leads TO

Comanche County

Happenings

• Feb - Polar Plunge

• Mar - Parkstomp

• Apr - April Fools Mountain Bike Festival

• Apr - V-Dubs in the Park

• May - Roots Ball

• Jul - Rockin’ the Park

• Sep - The Blues Ball

• Dec - Christmas Parade

Visit Medicine Park’s Facebook for

current events.

Eats

• Bootleggers

• BurgerKing

• Cobblestone Creamery

• D&D Sweets

• Englewood Coffee Shop

• Heritage Farm & Ranch Market

• Joe Mountain Breakfast Bar

• Little Bear Street Eats

• Mrs. Chadwick’s Bakery

• Nice Ice Baby

• Riverside Cafe

• Shiver’s Sno Co

• Small Mountain Street Tacos

• Sonic Drive-In

• Subway in Love’s Travel Stop

• The Healthy Hippie Cafe

• The Old Plantation Restaurant

• Tu Familia

• Willow Drink Co

Adventure Starts Here

Visitors can explore the Medicine Park Aquarium & Natural Sciences Center, catch an event at Medicine Park Music Hall or begin outdoor adventure by swimming and enjoying Bath Lake, hiking Lawtonka Trailhead, connect with BaseCamp Mountain Bike Organization, or use Medicine Park as the perfect starting point for visits to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Holy City of the Wichitas, Mount Scott, Fort Sill & Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area, Lake Lawtonka for swimming, boating and recreation as well as Primitive Camping at Medicine Creek

Explore, Shop & Unwind

Spend the afternoon browsing local favorites including 1908 Emporium, Chaps My Ass, Comanche Shirt Co., Discovery Outpost, Happy Hollow, Harley Davidson Store, Medicine Creek Olive Oil, Medicine Park Mercantile, Misty’s Popcorn Shop, Pete’s Uncommon Garden, The Potter’s Shop, Purple Thistle, Tacklebox, The Knife Shop, and White Buffalo Trading Post.

Relax & Recharge

Food, Music & Nightlife

When the sun begins to set, Medicine Park takes on a whole new personality. Enjoy a glass of wine at Amy’s Winehouse, relax with friends at Refuge Ale House, catch live entertainment at Park Tavern, or explore local favorites including Nice Ice Baby, Great Ash Cigars, Up The Creek Spirits and Tacklebox Liquor Store. Throughout the year, live music, special events & community gatherings help make Medicine Park one of Southwest Oklahoma’s favorite destinations for an evening out.

Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or an extended stay, Medicine Park offers lodging options ranging from Airbnbs, Birdhouse Cottages & Blue Eyed Coyote B&B to InnHabit Tiny House Resort, Stardust Inn & Lodging, Medicine Park Properties, Medicine Park Rentals, Medicine Park Retreat, Wichita Mod Lodge, and The Old Plantation Inn.

Everything You Need for a Comfortable Stay

Visitors will also find convenient services throughout town including Blissful Body & Massage Studio, Blue Jade Salon, American Legends Tattoo, Dollar General, Bubba’s Convenience Store, Hop & Sack, School House Slough, and other businesses that help make extended stays comfortable and convenient. The First Baptist Church always welcomes visitors on Sunday morning.

Made possible through support from the

Park Economic Development Association

Medicine Creek - Photo by Steve Enter

Medicine Creek - Photo by Steve Enter

Letter from the editor

Howdy

y’all,

There’s something special about Southwest Oklahoma that’s hard to put into words—but if you’ve ever watched a prairie sunset stretch across the sky, explored a historic Main Street, or discovered an unexpected stop down a country road in one of the small towns that dot these 14 counties, you know exactly what I mean.

My roots here run deep. Both sides of my family have called Southwest Oklahoma home since 1898, and like so many folks around here, this land isn’t just where I live—it’s part of who I am. I care deeply about preserving the stories, traditions, and experiences that make this region worth exploring for generations to come.

This travel guide is more than a collection of places to visit. It’s an invitation to experience the people, the stories, the communities and history that make this region worth exploring—and worth preserving for generations to come.

Whether you’re traveling Route 66, discovering local history, adventuring out to our lakes and mountains, attending a hometown festival, or simply taking the scenic route to relax and enjoy the charm of towns like Medicine Park, I hope these pages inspire you to slow down, take the scenic route, and experience Southwest Oklahoma the way we do.

We’re proud of this land, where the road leads to adventure—and we’re mighty glad you’re here to discover it.

Thank you, and have a great day on the prairie, Sandra Harrison-Oliver

Executive Director

Great Plains Country Association

greatplainscountry.com

gpc@greatplainscountry.com

580-482-5001

@GreatPlainsCountryOK

greatplainscountry

Traditions

Elk City

April

• Southwest Farm & Home Expo & Bull Sale

May

• Ackley Park Opening

June

• Route 66 Festival

• Block Party Elk City

• City Wide Garage Sales

• Oil & Gas Industry Appreciation Golf Tournament

July

• Fireworks Display in Ackley Park

• Sizzlin’ Summer Sidewalk Sale

August

• Block Party Elk City

September

• Fall Festival - Convention Center

• PRCA Rodeo of Champions Rodeo & Parade

October

• WOHS Flea Market

• Moonlight Madness

November

• Oklahoma National Junior Heifer Show

• Thanksgiving Evening Late Night Shopping

December

• Big Holiday Christmas Retail Drawing

• Christmas in the Park - Largest

Lights Display & Activities in SWOK

For Complete List of Event Dates and Times

Where Route 66 history, hometown hospitality, and wide-open Oklahoma come together, Elk City welcomes travelers with more than enough to fill a weekend. From world champion cowboys and Mother Road memories to family attractions, outdoor recreation and some of Southwest Oklahoma’s most impressive museums and historic landmarks, Elk City offers plenty of reasons to pull over, stay awhile, and discover what makes this corner of Oklahoma special.

Small-Town Fun, Big-Time Memories

For generations, families have gathered at Ackley Park to make memories and enjoy some of Elk City’s most beloved attractions. Ride the beautifully restored Centennial Carousel featuring 36 hand-carved horses, hop aboard the Express Miniature Train, challenge the family to a round of miniature golf at Puttin’ in the Park, cool off at the Thunderbird Bay Aquatic

Center or Splash Pad, or spend the afternoon enjoying Kid’s Zone Skate Park or the playgrounds, hang out at Thunder Basketball Court or open spaces and community events. From seasonal festivals to everyday family fun, Ackley Park remains one of those special places where childhood memories are still made the old-fashioned way.

Hit the Trails, Links & Fields

• Arrowhead Center is a massive, state-of-the-art modern indoor community recreation center housing indoor courts for basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and a dedicated e-sports arena.

• Elk City Lake Recreation Area features native hiking, wooded mountain bike trails, and two separate 18-hole disc golf courses (Lake Elk City Course and the dense, wooded Yeti’s Forest Course).

• 5-Plex Baseball and Softball Turf Fields

• Elk City Motocross Track

• Elk City 18-hole Golf Course & Country Club

Historic Photo Stops Along the Mother Road

• Casa Grande Hotel

• Parker Drilling Rig #114 - World’s Tallest NonOperating Rig (181 ft.)

• Mountain Boomer Mural

Drop by the Chamber office when you are in Elk City and let them tell you about their wonderful community and what all they have to offer.

and welcOmes yOu tO rOute 66

Step Back Into Oklahoma’s Story - Elk City Old Town Museum Complex

This complex feels like a small Oklahoma town frozen in time. Preserved by the Beckham County Historical Society, the campus invites visitors to explore Oklahoma’s heritage through a collection of museums and outdoor historic exhibits. Highlights include the National Route 66 & Transportation Museum, Old Town Museum, Beutler Rodeo Hall, Farm & Ranch Museum, Blacksmith Museum, Military Exhibit, Train Depot, Rock Bluff School & Historic Marker and the Whited Grist Mill. Visitors can easily spend hours exploring this remarkable destination.

Neon Nights

Erick

• Lonestar Inn & Suites Sayre

• Western Motel

• 5 Points Ranch & Cattle - Unique Stay

• Bobcat Creek RV Park

• Sayre RV Park at Sayre City Park

• Sayre City Park Campgrounds

Elk City has over 1,100 hotel rooms to rest after a long day out on the trail. Just right for family weekends, business travelers or extended stays. Consider these for your Route 66 experience:

• Best Western Executive Plus Inn

• Bluebird Inn

• Comfort Inn & Suites

• Elk Creek RV Park

• Elk Run RV Park

• Hampton Inn & Suites

• Historic Flamingo Inn

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites

• La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham

• Sleep Inn & Suites

Route 66 Beats & Eats

Erick

• Highway40 Pizza and Dhaba

• Main Slice Pizza

• Main Street Bakery & Cafe

• Subway Sayre

• Branbar Diner

• First Response Coffeehouse and Cafe

• Our Family Cafe

• El Charro

• Over ten more dining options Carter Country Cafe

Elk City features an extensive list of dining options with the most delectable alternatives to home cooking and right up your alley for exploring shops along historic Route 66 and their unique downtown.

• Down-home Southern

• BBQ

• Steaks

• Seafood

• Asian

• Mexican

• Italian

Main Street Treasures

Texola

• Historic One Room Jail

• Magnolia Service Station Historical Site

• Sandhills Curiosity Shop Erick

• Sandy Sanders Wildlife Management. Area

• Historic First National Bank & 100th Meridian Museum

• West Winds Motel Historic Photo Opp Sayre

• Gallery @112 Art Gallery

• Rock Island Railroad Depot & Shortgrass Country Museum

• Black Kettle National Grassland (Beckham Access)

• Old Beckham County Courthouse Sayre City Park has adventure around every bend for tourist and campers alike.

• Sayre Municipal Golf Course (9-hole)

• Miniature Golf Course (18-hole)

• Municipal Swimming Pool

• Tennis Courts & Sand Volleyball Court

• Basketball Goals

• Softball & Little League Baseball Fields

• Fishing Pond & Walking Trail

• Sayre Rodeo Arena

• Sept – Beckham County Fair

Elk City features Historic and New Shopping along the beautifully renovated downtown Main Street.

Texola

• The Water Hole #2 / Tumbleweed Grill

Anadarko

American frontier spirit and rich Native heritage come together in Anadarko. Home to seven Tribal Nations, and several tribal complexes that help shape Southwest Oklahoma today. While some facilities are closed for sovereign privacy, the Caddo Nation, Delaware Nation, Apache Tribe, and Wichita & Affiliated Tribes Complexes welcome travelers with visitor information, maps, brochures, and cultural displays. For authentic Native American arts and crafts, visit the Oklahoma Indian Arts & Crafts Cooperative inside the Southern Plains Indian Museum. Then wander to downtown favorites including The Pendleton Pony and McKee’s Indian Store & Susan Peters Gallery.

Echoes of the Plains Festivals & Fairs

Anadarko

• June: Honor America Day Celebration

• August: American Indian Expo

• August: Caddo County Free Fair

• August: Wichita Annual Dance

• October: Kids, Kites, and Frights

• December: Cowboy Town Christmas & Parade

Check out Cowboy Town near Anadarko, a family venue for events and Old West Theme Days!

• National Hall of Fame of Famous American Indians

• Wichita Tribal History Center

• Anadarko Heritage Museum located inside the Rock Island Depot & Passenger Station

• Historic Downtown Buildings

• Mopope Murals at the Historic Post Office & Multiple Unique Murals around Anadarko

• Caddo County Veterans Memorial

• The Doughboy Statue WWI Memorial

Rest Along the Trail

• Anadarko Motel

• Budget Inn Anadarko

• Castle Inn & Suites

• Geneva’s Get-Away - Unique Stay

• River’s Bend RV Park

• Unity Park – Representing Eight Nations as One

• Historic Warrior Theatre

• Rotary Park & Old Town Park Cookout & Picnic Areas

• Rotary Park Skate Park

• Iscani Community Pool & Aquatic Center

Historic Randlett Park Complex

• 38 Beautiful Acres

• Visit the Peacocks at the park

• Splash Pad

• Washita River Fishing

• 1908 Power Plant & Dam

• Disc Golf Course (9-hole)

• Walking Paths & Playgrounds

• Historic Landmark Structures

Visit Great Plains Country’s Lucky Trails Map for Caddo County’s six Casino Locations!

Local Flavor

• Darko Grill

• Downtown Bakery

• Jacks BBQ of Anadarko

• Jo’s Burgers/Soda Fountain Eatery

• Happy Mei’s Buffet

• Munoz’s Mexican Restaurant

• Taqueria La Herradura

• Wrights Donuts and Thai

• apache • carnegie • fOrt cObb • hintOn...and where the cOunty rOad leads

Along the County Roads

Scenic county roads lead to hidden stories and unexpected discoveries. Explore the Apache Historical Society Museum inside the 1901 Apache State Bank, stop by the 24-Hour Prayer Teepee, and take photos in front of the historic 1902 Amphlett Brothers Drug & Jewelry Store Building, now home to Apache City Hall. In Binger, visit the Johnny Bench Museum and Field before picking up fresh peanuts and homemade brittle at Crainco Quick Mart. Discover The Grapes of Wrath historic Bridgeport Bridge, catch a show at Carnegie’s 1917 Liberty Theatre, and explore the Kiowa Tribe’s Gáuihòñàun Museum. Continue to Cyril’s impressive Sia: The Comanche Eagle & Raptor Center, photograph the Historic Fort Cobb Depot, visit Hinton Historical Museum & Parker House, and Rock Mary Marker, see the Wichita Buffalo Company herd, and finish your journey at Hydro’s famous Lucille’s Place and Nutopia Nuts & More along Route 66.

Adventure Beyond the Main Road

Outdoor adventure awaits across Caddo County. Spend the day boating, fishing, swimming, or camping at Apache Lake Recreation Area, Fort Cobb Wildlife Management Area, or nearby Fort Cobb State Park. Explore the breathtaking Sugar Creek Canyon Area near Hinton, home to an 18-hole golf course, a 50-mile all-terrain adventure loop for 4WD vehicles and dual-sport motorcycles, and Red Rock Canyon Adventure Park. Known for its towering canyon walls and striking red rock formations, the park offers premium glamping, RV and tent camping, hiking trails, creek access, swimming, fishing, climbing, and rappelling. For guided outdoor experiences, Gracemont’s No Mercy Hunting Services offers high-end hunting adventures and luxury lodging unlike anything else in Southwest Oklahoma.

Prairie Plates

Apache

• E and J Cafe

• Griff N Bar N Grill

• Na’I’Sha Bistro

• Sara’s Fireside Kitchen

• Wagon Wheel Express

Binger

• Binger Drive-Thru

• Meeks 152 Diner Carnegie

• El Charo Restaurant

• Georgia’s Country Kitchen Cyril

• El Charro’s Eakly

• Cobb Creek Cafe Fort Cobb

• Deckboat Steakhouse & Motel

• Main Street Diner

• Sunset Cove Marina Restaurant Hinton

• Pecina’s Mexican Café

Festivals & Fairs

April

• Apache Rattlesnake Festival, Rodeo & Tribal War Dance Competitions

June

• Caddo Nation Annual Powwow & Festival in Binger

July

• Kiowa Gourd Clan Ceremonial & Powwow in Carnegie

• Rumble at Red Rock Canyon in Hinton

August

• The Gathering Oklahoma Car & Truck Show in Hinton & Hinton Fair

• Hydro Free Fair - oldest free fair in OK

September

• Binger Annual Clara Brown Dance

• Spectacular Blooming Season at Horn Canna Farm in Carnegie

October

• Carnegie Tri-County Free Fair at City Park

• Carnegie Round-Up Club Arena Rodeo

• Hydro Harvest Festival

Stay Awhile

Apache

• Countryside Inn

Binger

• The Rustic Spot - Unique Stay

Carnegie

• Carnegie Inn Fort Cobb

• Backwoods Bison RV Park

• Grey Betty House - Unique Stay

• Bunkhouse on Momma Tried Ranch

• Deckboat Motel Hinton

• Best Western Hinton

• The Haven at Box Canyon - Unique Stay

• Territory Route 66 RV Park & Camping

Local County Flavor

From hometown Southern cookin’ to authentic flavors from around the world, the Lawton area serves up everything from German, Italian, Indian, Mexican, Asian, and Thai cuisine to familiar national favorites.

Wichita Mountains Area

• Meers Country Store & Restaurant (photo above)

• Ann’s Country Kitchen Lawton

• Ally’s German Bakery & Bistro

• Backporch Drafthouse

• Bricktown Brewery

• Burgess Grill

• Chef India

• Kimi’s Country Cafe

• Dry Beaver Supper Club

• John & Cook’s Real Pit BBQ

• La Grand Cantina

• Mike’s Sports Grille (25 beers on tap including 7 local craft beers)

• Milano’s Italian Restaurant

• Mutti’s German Restaurant

• Polly’s Thai Food

• Red Dirt Reloaded Bar & Grill

• Southwest Oklahoma Brewing

• Tu Familia Mexican Restaurant

• Wayne’s Drive Inn est. 1950

History Discovery & Fun

History, Heritage & Military Legacy

Explore the stories that shaped Southwest Oklahoma at the Museum of the Great Plains, Historic Mattie Beal Home and the Lawton Carnegie Library Town Hall. Discover Native American heritage at the Comanche Nation Museum and Cultural Center, visit the final resting place of Apache Chief Geronimo, and experience military history at the Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum, U.S. Field Artillery Museum, and Air Defense Artillery Museum.

Family Fun Starts Here

Play a Round, Take a Swing

Whether you’re chasing birdies or throwing discs, Lawton offers plenty of ways to get outside. Enjoy 18 holes at Lawton Country Club or Lawton Municipal Golf Course, or test your skills at local 18-hole Disc Golf Courses at Cameron University, Elmer Thomas Park, and Greer Park. Art lovers can stop by the Lawton Carnegie Library Town Hall to view local works by members of the Wichita Wildlight Photographic Society, then visit the Leslie Powell Art Gallery just a few blocks away to explore regional and traveling exhibits. From trendy local boutiques and hometown mercantiles like Massad’s Gifts to nationally recognized retailers, Lawton offers plenty of opportunities to shop, browse, and discover something unexpected.

Cool off at the Lawton Aquatic Center Water Park, explore hands-on learning at Curiosity Avenue, challenge the family at Laugh Out Loud Family Fun Center, roll a few frames at Thunderbird Lanes Bowling, or spend the day at one of Lawton’s many neighborhood parks. Catch the excitement of Saturday night racing at Lawton Speedway, skate with friends at the Lawton Skate Park, or step back in time at the historic Vaska Theatre, entertaining moviegoers since 1947.

See area casinos on our Lucky Trails Casino Map See our Medicine Park pages for more area information.

Photo courtesy of City of Lawton

where histOry, culture & adventure meet

Lawton Fort Sill Festivals & Fairs

• Easter - Prince of Peace Passion Play

Apr

• Lawton Xtreme Bulls

• Red River Craft Beer Festival

May

• Arts for All Festival

• Armed Forces Day Parade

Jun

• Tour of the Wichitas cycling event

July

Lawton Fort Sill Freedom Festival

Lawton Farmers Market Tomato Festival

Aug

• Lawton Rangers PRCA Rodeo

Sept

• International Festival

Oct

• Comanche Nation Fair & Powwow

• Lawton Farmers Market Fall Fest & Harvest

Market

• Spirit of Survival

• Cox’s Store VFD Annual Fish Fry

• Trail of Fear Scream Park

Nov

• Arts for All Gala

• Craft Harvest Show

Dec

Elgin

Elgin Birthday Parade & Celebration

Elgin

Arts for All Gala

Pull on your boots and celebrate 30 years of the Arts for All Gala at the Longhorn Gala on November 6, 2026.

• Holiday in the Park @ lawtonartsforall

This beloved Southwest Oklahoma tradition combines western elegance, dining, live entertainment, dancing, and auctions with a purpose—supporting Arts for All’s mission to keep the arts thriving across Southwest Oklahoma. Since 1977, Arts for All has united creative voices across the region, ensuring the arts continue to inspire, educate, and enrich lives for generations to come.

Visit lawtonartsforall.org for details and to support Arts for All!

County Happenings & Main Streets

Main Street Finds

• Blue Moon Custom Apparel & Boutique

• Cactus Floral & Gifts

• Misty’s Popcorn Shop

• Red Dirt Revivals - home decor & gifts

• Reesie’s Relics

• Tate Family Store

• Trading Post Restaurant and Gift Shop

• Hardzog Carpet & Gifts

• West Wing Boutique - 55 local vendors

• The Rustic Ranch

• Hayslee Rae’s Boutique - kids’ western

• Rancher’s Market

• Spooky Hallow Orchard

Local County Flavor

Cache

• Trading Post Restaurant and Gift Shop at Old Eagle Park

• Pizza Express

• Love’s Travel Stop - 3 dining options Chester’s Chicken, Subway, Taco John’s

• Wahlburgers

• Four more local flavors to discover Elgin

• Boompa’s Burgers

• Burritos Mico

• Fee-Mue Thai Cuisine

• Hacienda Las Margaritas

• Native Smoke Barbecue

• Pizza Corral

• Pizza Express

• Rising Eagle Brewery

• The Tunnel

• Nine more familiar chains to discover Fletcher

• Cole Street Cafe

• Fletcher Quick Stop Grill

• JAMN That’s Good!

• Rasty’s Bar B Que

Pumpkin Center

• Cowboy’s Pumpkin Center Cafe

Sterling

• Balls Cafe

Out Where the Buffalo Roam

Wild & Scenic Adventures

Southwest Oklahoma’s greatest outdoor adventures begin where buffalo still roam beneath ancient granite peaks. Covering nearly 60,000 acres, the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge is home to free-ranging bison, elk, deer, longhorn cattle, eagles, scenic lakes, hiking trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, and the winding drive to the summit of Mount Scott. Stop by the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center to see artifacts before discovering the Holy City of the Wichitas, one of Oklahoma’s most unique landmarks. For more information about refuge activities, trails, wildlife viewing, camping regulations, and seasonal programs, visit fws.gov/refuge/wichita-mountains.

Nearby, Lake Lawtonka offers 2,400 acres for boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming, with marinas, campgrounds, RV hookups, hiking and biking trails, while Lake Ellsworth provides additional opportunities for fishing, paddling, camping, picnicking, and regulated hunting.

At Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area on Fort Sill, visitors can enjoy a 360-acre no-wake lake, waterslide, miniature golf, disc golf, archery, paintball, paddleboarding, kayaking, and lakeside log cabins. No military ID is required for entry, though a daily gate fee applies. Complete your adventure with a visit to Medicine Park, Oklahoma’s Original Resort Town, where shops, dining, lodging, and small-town charm await at the gateway to the Wichita Mountains

Roadside Discoveries

Beyond the mountains, Comanche County’s backroads hold a few more surprises. In Cache, photograph the Historic 1912 Boulder Cabin, Ferguson House, and Ingram House, then play a round at Cache City Park Disc Golf Course Elgin’s Osborne Park offers a 9-hole disc golf course, while Fletcher’s D & L Christmas Tree Farm continues a beloved choose-and-cut tradition. In Indiahoma, the Historic 1909 First State Bank stands as a reminder of the area’s early days.

kick Off yOur bOOts and stay awhile

Whether you’re settling in for the night or staying a few days, Comanche County offers more than 70 places to rest your head, with over 2,700 guest rooms, Airbnbs, campsites, cabins, cottages, lodges, and RV parks waiting along the way.

Cache

• Lazy Buffalo Airstream Glamping

• The Lazy Buffalo Cabins Elgin

• The Painted Silos - Unique Stay

• Porter Hill RV Park

• Ralph’s Resort - Cabins, RV Sites, Camping

Fletcher

• Ozark Trail Motel & RV Park

Fort Sill

• IHG Army Hotels

• Lake Elmer Thomas RA Cabins

Indiahoma

• Elk Haven Cabins

• Lawton Lawton offers more than 50 places to stay, from trusted hotel brands to unique stays. Here are just a few to get you started.

• Hilton Garden Inn & Lawton Fort Sill Convention Center

135 NW 2nd Street - 580.280.2100 lawton.hgi.com

• Apache Casino Hotel

• Beautiful boathouse on Lake Lawtonka

• Baymont by Wyndham Lawton

• Buffalo Bob’s RV Park

• Comancheria Hotel & Convention Center

• Days Inn by Wyndham Lawton

• Extended Stay America Suites

• Fairfield Inn & Suites

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites

• La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham

• Luxurious Lakehouse Living Boathouses

• MySuites Lawton

• Plaza RV & Trailer Park

• The Tiny Farmhouse - Unique Stay

• Tiny Cabin at the Donkey Ranch Medicine Park Area

• Medicine Creek Lodging - Historic 1920 cobblestone cottages

• Wichita Mountains Lodge

• Meers Scenic Ridge Cabin

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

• Numerous RV Parks & Campsites Visit recreation.gov for information.

where Open fields and quiet rOads lead tO walters • temple

Rockin H Land & Cattle Co.

Steakhouse & Saloon in Temple

Prairie Plates

Devol

Apache Lonestar Casino

• Lonestar Bar & Grill

• The Ranchhouse

Comanche Red River Hotel Casino

• The Chop House at Red River

• Comanche Burger Company Bar & Grill

• Red River Cafe

• Winning Wake Up Coffee House

Kiowa Casino & Hotel

• Morning Star Steakhouse

• Winners Circle Café

Randlett

Love’s Travel Stop

• Godfather’s Pizza Express

• Subway Walters

• Cali Burrito

• CT Patman’s Pizza LLC

• Nak’s Food & Fuel

• Sonic Drive-In

• Tong’s

• Urban Bakery at The Wild Urbans Farm - This artisan boutique bakery operates directly on the farm property serving Southern home cooking, fresh breads and pastries.

See our Lucky Trails Casino Map for more gaming destinations.

Where Cotton Was King

History, Heritage & Hometown Charm

Begin in Walters, the county seat and largest community in Cotton County, where history comes alive at the 1920 Cotton County Museum housed in the historic Rock Island Depot, the 1926 Cotton County Courthouse, the First United Methodist Church built in 1917, and the Walters Historic Main Street District. Continue to Temple, where Historic Downtown showcases early-1900s red-brick architecture from the community’s days as the original Gateway to the Big Pasture and the Temple History Museum preserves stories from the area’s early settlement days.

Outdoor Adventure & Open Spaces

Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to explore across Cotton County. Waurika Wildlife Management Area spans more than 10,000 acres of hunting, wildlife viewing, and primitive camping surrounding the northern reaches of Waurika Lake. Enjoy fishing, boating, and lakeside recreation at Waurika Lake and Walters Lake Recreation Area, play a round at Lakeside Golf Course (18-hole), or challenge yourself on the Sultan Park Disc Golf Course Experience professional hand-fishing adventures with Big Fish Adventures near Temple, visit BlackOak Farms for upland hunting, special events, and lodging, or unwind at Redneck Riviera Resort & Ranch, a private retreat featuring cabins, fishing, & family-friendly getaways.

Festivals & Fairs

July

• July 4th Celebration

• Comanche Nation Homecoming Powwow

• 3rd Week - Walters Round-Up Club Annual Championship Rodeo & Parade August

• 2nd - Cotton County Free Fair October

• Walters Annual Fall Festival

• Car Cruz & City-Wide Garage Devol - September

• Comanche Red River Art & Music Festival at Comanche Red River Hotel Casino

Rest Stops & Retreats

• Kiowa Casino & Hotel

• Comanche Red River Hotel Casino

• Comanche Red River RV Park

• Redneck Riviera Resort & Ranch Walters

• Southern Plains RV Park

• The Bunkhouse Cabins and RV Park

• Sultan Park Campgrounds

Hometown Finds

• Naked Mermaid Soapery

• Horse Sense Trading Post

• Crooked Skull Leather & Ranch Gear

Walters

Devol

Photo by Connor Hance of Elk and Antler Photography

Crooked Skull Leather & Ranch Gear

Quartz

Mountain Happenings in the Hills

• Lodge offers 118 rooms, 12 suites, 10 cabins, and an RV park

• Murals celebrating the history of the area

• Heated swimming pool

• Conference & Meeting Facilities

• Gift Shop

• Nature Center & Naturalist Programs

• Twin Peaks Performance Hall

• Open Air Amphitheater

• Lake Altus/Lugert (5,089 acres) offers boating, water skiing, fishing, a swimming beach, and breathtaking views

• Camping, backpacking, biking, hiking, rock climbing

• Jun - Summer Art Institute

• Oct - Adult Art Workshops

• Nov - March: Eagle Watching

quartzmountainresort.com

Mangum Nights

• Duffer Motel of Mangum

• The Outside Inn Bed & Breakfast

Mangum

• Apr - Mangum Rattlesnake Derby

• Jun - Wild West Days & Mountie Rodeo

• Jul - Independence Day Fireworks & Food

• Sep - Ozark Trail Car Show & Citywide Garage Sale

• Dec - Greer County Christmas Parade, Santa Photos, Bingo, Craft Booths, & American Legion Chili Supper Granite

• Feb/Mar - Red Dirt Predator Hunt & Silent Auction

• Jul - Crafts, Food & Fireworks

• Dec - Holiday Festival & Bingo Willow

• July 4: Parade & Picnic

Adventure Around Every Bend

Mangum

• Old Greer County Museum (1907)

• Margaret Carder Library

• “Up The Trail” Cattle Drive Monument

• Mangum Municipal Golf Course (9-hole)

• Public Park, Splash Pad & Pool

• Centennial Park & Veterans Wall

• Historic First United Methodist Church

• Historic Mangum Power Plant

• Family Diners & Chain Favorites

Willow

• Sandy Sanders Wildlife Area

• 1st Shelterbelt in the U.S. 1935

• Haystack Mountain

Granite

• National WWI Centennial Veterans Memorial

• 12’ Tall Metal Guitar

• 28’ X 30’ Mosaic Bust of Will Rogers

• Comecos Cemetery - Just for fun

• City Park & Swimming Pool

• Headquarters Mountain Hiking Trail & Butterfly Garden

• OK State Reformatory

• USAO Granite Habitat Area & City Park

• The 1916 Rexall Drug Store , now Granite Drug Co. Step back in time at an oldfashioned soda fountain & lunch counter.

Greer County Chamber

February

• Annual Weatherford Livestock Show

February

• Annual SWOSU Jazz Festival

April

• Clinton’s Spring Carnival

• Clinton’s City Wide Garage Sales

• Annual SWOSU Rodeo

May

• Cinco De Mayo Grand Parade

June

• Heartland Cruise Car Show & Cruisin’ Weatherford Sidewalk Sales

July

• Lucky Star Casino Fireworks Show

• Round-Up Club Rodeo & Parade

• Clinton Route 66 Centennial Banquet

• Rotary 4th of July Celebration

• Weatherford 4th of July Fireworks

August

• Weatherford Southwestern Oklahoma Expo & Rodeo

• Town Wide Garage Sale

September

• Clinton Chamber of Commerce Chuck Wagon Dinner & Musical Oklahoma!

• Clinton’s Century Lap on Route 66

October

• SWOSU Homecoming Parade & Festival

November

• Clinton’s Veterans Day Parade

December

• Clinton’s Chocolate Festival

• Festival of Lights & Parade

• “Bells & Whistles” Christmas Parade / Tree Lighting

where rOute 66 meets neOn nights & rOcket flights

Route 66 Legends & Roadside Americana

Few places capture the spirit of the Mother Road quite like Custer County. This Route 66 Historic Corridor features the nationally recognized Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, historic service stations, classic motels, and memorable roadside attractions. Visitors can explore the Historic Y Service Station & Café, admire the 1922 Redland Theater and Broadway Hotel, and discover the Clinton Frisco Depot. In Weatherford, Route 66 travelers can visit The Sign on 66, Lucille’s Roadhouse, Love’s Travel Stop, “Major Tom,” the Route 66 Giant Astronaut and Lucille’s Roadhouse Hotel while enjoying one of Oklahoma’s most iconic highway journeys.

History, Heritage & Exploration

The county’s story extends far beyond Route 66. History enthusiasts can explore the Heartland of America Heritage Museum, home of the historic Owl Blacksmith Shop, visit the Clinton Armory, Historic Crawford House, McLain Rogers Park, Pioneer Man Statue, Red Wheat Allotment Marker, Historic First National Bank of Custer City, and J.J. Pyeatt’s General Store Weatherford is also home to the Stafford Air & Space Museum, one of the premier aerospace museums in the nation featuring space, aviation, and military exhibits. The recently expanded Shooting Star Park adds rockets, interactive play features, a splash pad, picnic areas, and exhibits celebrating the historic Apollo-Soyuz international space mission, making it a destination for families as well as aviation enthusiasts.

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Main Street Treasures

Clinton

• Cherokee Trading Post & Boot Outlet

• Fifth & Frisco Mercantile

• Heart of the Prairie

• Lily + Rose

• Place of Grace

• Prairie Sunshine Flowers & Balloons

Thomas

• The Open Window

Weatherford

• Kings Gifts & Floral

• More Than Medicine

• The Flower Box Florist

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Mark Your Calendar

Outdoor Adventure & Family Fun

From lakes and golf courses to racing, bowling, and water slides, Custer County offers outdoor adventure for every age. In Clinton, families can make a splash at Water-Zoo Indoor Water Park & Campground, enjoy arcade games and bowling at Split Decision & Grill and The B.A.C.K. Room, or spend the afternoon at Acme Brick Park City Park Complex with playgrounds, walking trails, an 18-hole disc golf course, pavilions, and Route 66 Miniature Golf. Outdoor enthusiasts can tee off at Clinton Country Club (9-hole), Riverside Golf Course (18hole), and in Weatherford hit the greens at Prairie West Golf Club (18-hole), or Heritage Park Disc Golf Course (18-hole) or take the family to the new Shooting Star Park at Stafford Air & Space Museum. For year-round recreation both on land and water visit Clinton Motorsports Park in Clinton and Rader Park Skate Park and Southwestern Lanes in Weatherford. Foss State Park, Foss Lake, Clinton Lake Recreation Area, and the deep-water diving areas at Foss Lake provide outdoor adventure for boating, camping, hunting, sandy beach swimming and relaxing picnic areas.

Sandhills Curiosity Shop, Erick

Custer County features an extensive list of over 80 dining options with the most delectable alternatives to home cooking and right up your alley for exploring along historic Route 66 and their unique towns.

• Down-home

Southern

• BBQ

• Asian

Meetings, Conferences & Gatherings - Custer County is also an ideal destination for conferences, reunions, company retreats, and special events. In Clinton, the Frisco Conference Center offers flexible meeting space, modern amenities, catering options, and professional event services for groups of all sizes. Conference and event facilities can be found in Weatherford, including the SWOSU Day Business Enterprise Center, SWOSU Memorial Student Center Conference Facilities, SWOSU Pioneer Cellular Event Center, and Stafford Air & Space Museum, making Custer County a convenient gathering place in western Oklahoma.

Custer County has over 1,200 hotel rooms to rest after a long day out on the road. Just right for family weekends, business travelers or extended stays. Consider these for your Route 66 experience: Clinton

• Atchley’s Route 66 RV Park

• Days Inn by Wyndham

• Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

• Hampton Inn

• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

• La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham

• Motel 6

• Super 8 by Wyndham

• The Garden House Retreat - Unique Stay Weatherford

• Best Western Plus Weatherford

• Fairfield Inn & Suites Weatherford

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Weatherford

• Home2 Suites by Hilton Weatherford

• La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Weatherford OK

• Lucille’s Roadhouse Hotel

• Scottish Inns Weatherford

• Weatherford Inn

• Wanderlust Crossings RV Park

• Steaks

• Seafood

• Mexican

• Italian

Here are a few local favorites to get your taste buds ready for the flavors of Custer County. Clinton

• Café Clinton & Gift Gallery

• Lucille’s Roadhouse

• Route 66 Bar & Grill

• Shooting Star Deli & Bar at Lucky Star Casino

• T C’s Country Kitchen

• White Dog Hill Restaurant

Thomas

• Hanibal’s Grill

• MJ’s Coffeehouse

• Oklahoma Street Grill

• Thomas Drug Store & Gifts Soda Fountain

Weatherford

• Boomarang Diner - Weatherford

• Fridas Cocina Mexicana

• Jerry’s Restaurant

• Luigi’s Italian Restaurant & Lounge

• Lucille’s Roadhouse

• Rx Brew Coffee & Donuts

Route 66 Beats & Eats

Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, Clinton, OK

Water-Zoo Indoor Water Park, Clinton, OK

Frisco Center Clinton, OK

Small Town Saturdays

• Harmon County Junior Livestock Show Mar

• Harmon County Fair Premium Sale

Sep

• Harmon County Free Fair Oct

• Harmon County Fall Festival

Dec

• Christmas Market & Lighted Christmas Parade

Prairie Plates

Hollis

• Hollis Sale Barn Cafe

• Isabel’s Place

• Mr Joe’s

• Simple Simon’s Pizza

• Subway Gould

• Bethel Store Inc

Homemade Finds

• Hollis Floral & Gifts

• Stitches-N-Stuff

Stay Awhile

Hollis

• Sportsman’s 62 Motel

• Lake Hall Recreation Area Campsites & RV Spots (no hookups available)

• Doc Hollis Primitive Camping

• Lake Hall Primitive Camping

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Prairie Horizons & Outdoor Adventure

Harmon County offers visitors a chance to experience the wide-open landscapes that define Oklahoma’s southwest corner. Anglers can cast a line at Lake Hall, known for its fishing dock, boat ramp, fishing jetties, and primitive camping, or enjoy a quiet day along the shoreline at Doc Hollis Lake. Hollis Lake Recreation Area, Hollis City Park, and Hollis Park Walking Areas provide additional opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, while the Hollis Golf & Country Club offers a relaxing round on the links. Scenic drives through the Gypsum Hills and visits to Red River Bluff Access reveal some of the county’s most memorable views and showcase the beauty of the Southern Plains. Visitors looking for quiet recreation, fishing, camping, photography, or simply room to roam will find plenty of opportunities to slow down and enjoy the landscape. Harmon County offers a different kind of travel experience—one built around heritage, open spaces, and the enduring spirit of rural Oklahoma.

History, Heritage & Community Pride

The story of Harmon County is preserved through landmarks and local history sites found throughout the county. The Harmon County Historical Society Museum highlights pioneer settlement, agriculture, military service, and the people who helped shape the region. Visitors can also explore the historic Harmon County Courthouse, Hollis City Hall & Jail, Gould Community Building, United States Post Office, and the Harmon County Veterans Memorial. The county’s connection to the historic Old Greer County region remains one of the most fascinating chapters in Oklahoma history. Additional stops include the 100th Meridian Oklahoma-Texas State Line Marker, Ron School Marker, and Vinson Marker offer glimpses into the communities, schools, and historic routes that helped define life on the prairie.

Small Town Discoveries

A visit to Harmon County is also a chance to experience authentic small-town Oklahoma. Historic murals in Hollis celebrate the county’s agricultural roots, while community events throughout the year bring residents and visitors together to celebrate local traditions. From cotton fields stretching toward the horizon to quiet country roads and welcoming hometown communities, Harmon County offers a different kind of travel experience—one built around heritage, open spaces, and the enduring spirit of rural Oklahoma.

Hollis

HARMON COUNTY FORWARD

• May: General Tommy Franks Celebration of Freedom

• Aug: Kiowa County Free Fair

• Aug: Hobart’s Annual Birthday Celebration

• Sep: Hometown Harvest Day

• Dec: Hobart Christmas in the Park & Parade Hobart & Lone Wolf

• Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration & Lone Wolf Celebration Snyder

• Oct: Southern Kiowa Chamber Fall Festival & GEN Tommy Franks Museum Road Show

Shop, Sip & Savor

Hobart

• Blanket Flower Boutique

• Broadway Beanery Coffee & Tea Co.

• Cotton Creek Boutique & Designs

• Kozy Diner

• Hometown Pizza

• Main Street Grill

• Nuevo Leon Restaurant

• Small Town Scoops

• The Blissful Burro Mercantile Lone Wolf

• CJ’s Corner Mountain View

• Flowers by Charlene

• Hangar 54 Pizza

• Sweet Treats

• Sparkys Snyder

• Casa Mico Cantina & Grill

• Hoppin’ Jalapeno Restaurant

• Mountain Valley Flowers & Gifts

• Pizza Express

• Uptown Coffee & Gifts

Echoes of the Plains

Great Plains Country’s Great Outdoors

Kiowa County is an outdoor playground where lakes, granite hills, winding trails and wide-open prairie invite adventure in every season. The county’s side of Quartz Mountain State Park is home to some of Southwest Oklahoma’s best camping, featuring RV sites, primitive campsites, swimming, boating, fishing and the popular Eagles Roost ATV & ORV Riding Area, where sand dunes and shoreline trails create one of Oklahoma’s premier off-road destinations.

At Great Plains State Park, enjoy miles of hiking and biking trails that wind through rugged granite outcrops, modern campsites, swimming beaches, boat ramps, fishing docks and spectacular lake views. Nearby, the Mountain Park Wildlife Management Area offers primitive camping, birdwatching, hiking and seasonal hunting across thousands of acres of native habitat, while the AltusLugert Wildlife Management Area provides exceptional opportunities for wildlife viewing and public hunting along the upper reaches of Lake Altus-Lugert.

Cast a line in some of Oklahoma’s favorite fishing waters, or discover quieter waters at Lake Vanderwork near Gotebo and Rocky (Hobart) Lake, both popular for peaceful days on the water. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Hobart Municipal Golf Course (9-hole) and driving range before exploring downtown Hobart. Visit the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute & Museum, the Kiowa County Historical Museum, and the GI Joe Repair Shop & Museum, then stroll the Downtown Hobart Historic District, home to the iconic Esquire Theatre and the Kiowa County Courthouse, the oldest continuously operating courthouse in Oklahoma.

Unforgettable Cool Off & Camp

Kiowa County is one of Southwest Oklahoma’s best destinations for unique stays and outdoor adventure. In Hobart, choose the Hiway Inn, the Hobart Lions Club RV Park, or spend the night at the unforgettable Atlas F Missile Silo BnB, a transformed Cold War missile silo. Near Lone Wolf, Quartz Mountain State Park offers campsites, primitive camping, RV sites, and ATV/ORV sand dune campgrounds. For a quieter getaway, stay at Quartz Mountain Escape, a 1,500-acre mountain ranch, or The Homestead at Risley Ranches, a beautifully restored 100-year-old farmhouse. Mountain Park offers campsites and primitive camping at Great Plains State Park, while Roosevelt is home to Private Ranch Retreat, an authentic working cattle ranch experience. Near Snyder and Tom Steed Lake, enjoy primitive camping at the Mountain Park Wildlife Management Area

Editor’s Note: For nearby resort lodge rooms, cabins, and additional camping options, see the Quartz Mountain section in Greer County.

Hobart

Prairie Plates

Jackson County features more than 50 dining options with alternatives to home cookin’ to elegant dinners. Here are just a few to get you started.

Blair

• Backdoor Steakhouse

• Broncs Corral Cafe

• Luigi’s Pizzeria

• Second Breakfast Bistro & Tea House Altus

• Aloha Grill

• Araceli’s Restaurant

• Chávez restaurante

• El Ranchero Mexican Grill

• Estilo Jalisco

• Fortune Cookie Oriental Restaurant

• Fred’s Steakhouse & Saloon

• Friendship Inn Restaurant

• Sakura - Habachi grill & sushi bar

• Heavy Haulers BBQ

• Joey Ice Cream

• Johnnys A Taste of Chicago

• M’s Cups & Bowls

• Roma’s Italian Restaurant

• Taqueria Hernandez

• Taqueria El Ranchito #2 Food Truck

• Western Sizzlin

• White Buffalo Coffee Bar

Painted Stories & Prairie Bronze

Jackson County’s creativity stretches from gallery walls to downtown streets in Altus Discover Harold Holden’s bronze monuments, Crossing the Red at the historic Jackson County Courthouse and Vision Seeker at Hightower Altus City Park. Explore the striking Strengthening the Voids sculpture, browse local artwork and paintings at The Wigwam Gallery, and enjoy outdoor sculpture walks throughout the city. Downtown Altus is also home to colorful photo-op murals, including Celebration Alley, The Enchanted Alley at The Alley on Commerce Street, where art and imagination brighten every stroll.

Where Yesterday Still Stands

Discover the stories that shaped Jackson County in Altus at the Museum of the Western Prairie, the Altus Air Force Base Aircraft Display, and the Altus Historic Downtown District Visit the historic Jackson County Courthouse & Jail, the City of Altus Marker, the Elmer & Lela Garnett House, W.C. Baker House, and Frazer Cemetery. Venture to Duke to see the 1800s Perryman Ranch Headquarters, stop at the Navajoe/ Greer County Texas Marker in the ghost town of Navajoe, and finish your journey at the Olustee Public Library & Park.

Nothing captures small-town charm quite like a day spent shopping in downtown Altus and Blair

• Farmhouse Junction

• Lazy C Western Wear

• Treasure Chest - Antique boutique mall Altus

• Butchee Beef - Farm to table

• Cotton Patch

• Enchanted Door

• Forget Me Not Flowers & Gifts

• Jazzie Rose

• Prairie Hill Store

• Quartz Mountain Gifts - north of Altus

• The Market Place - Antique and craft boutique mall featuring over 50 vendors

• The Vinedresser

• Whirlwind Book Bar - Unique bookstore, wine bar and gourmet coffee shop in a beautifully restored historic building

Second Breakfast, Blair, OK Photo by Richard Taylor/Sticky’s Photography

Altus Festivals & Fairs Stay Awhile

• Feb: Bargain Blizzard Days - sidewalk sales

• Mar: Walking on Chalk Arts Festival

• Apr: Altus Airpower Stampede Open House & Air Show

• May: Main Street Altus Rock-N-Rumble Car Show & Cruise - Battle of bands

• Jun: Tour de Quartz Fine Arts Exhibit

Chautauqua Living History Performance series

• Late Jun: Altus American Spirit Festival

• Jul: Orange Peel Concert

• Aug: Jackson County Fair & PRCA Rodeo Crazy Days - retail discount days

• Oct: Altus Balloon Fest Farm Fest & Chili Cook-off

• Nov: Christmas Open House - shopping season

• Dec: Christmas in the Park Festival & Tree Lighting 12 Days of Christmas Shopping

Outdoor Fun for Everyone

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Whether you’re looking for a leisurely stroll or an outdoor adventure, Jackson County has it. Ride at the Mountain Bike and BMX Track or enjoy the Skate Park at Missile Park/Cole Heights Park or join the city’s popular 5K Run Series. Tee off at Western Heritage Golf Club & Golf Range, cool off at the Linda Wiginton Aquatic Center or Altus Splash Pad, or fish, camp, walk the paved trail, and play disc golf at Altus City Lake. Miles of sidewalks and multi-use trails connect parks and neighborhoods throughout the city, making it easy to get outside and explore. Fun for the whole family is waiting for you at Red River Bounce and The Skate Place. Just 15 miles north, Quartz Mountain State Park offers hiking, biking, walking trails, water skiing, and lakeside family fun, with Blair’s Pebbles Beach Putt-Putt & Paddleboats nearby.

Sip the Spirit of Southwest Oklahoma

Altus offers more than 600 rooms at over 30 locations. Here are just a few to get you started.

• AmericInn Inn of Altus

• Altus RV Resort

• Cobblestone Inn Vacation Rentals

• Days Inn by Wyndham Altus

• Hampton Inn & Suites Altus

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Altus

• Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Altus

• OYO Hotel Altus

Editor’s Note: For nearby resort lodge rooms, cabins, and camping, see the Greer County Quartz Mountain section.

Altus

• Fred’s Steakhouse & Saloon

• JD’s Hideaway Bar & Grill

• Las Catrinas Taqueria & Bar

• Pump 310 Lounge

• Salt Fork Drafthouse

• The 580 Bar & Grill

• The Plaza Restaurant & Club

• Quartz Mountain Winery 122 W Broadway | Altus, OK 580.880.6500 quartzmountainwines.com

Nestled in the heart of downtown Altus, Quartz Mountain Winery offers visitors a welcoming place to slow down, gather with friends, and discover the flavors of Southwest Oklahoma one glass at a time. Founded in 2025 by Glenn and Angela Stoner, this veteran and woman-owned urban winery blends handcrafted wines with genuine hospitality in a setting inspired by the rugged beauty, history, and heritage of the nearby Quartz Mountains.

The tasting room features a diverse selection of Oklahoma-made wines, from traditional reds, whites, and rosés to distinctive fruit and specialty wines, ranging from sweet to dry. Guests are invited to sample a tasting flight before choosing a favorite, browse locally made gifts, or relax indoors or on the inviting patio while enjoying live music, seasonal events, and community gatherings.

More than a winery, Quartz Mountain Winery celebrates the stories and traditions that make this region unique. Glenn’s Native American heritage, military service, and deep connection to Southwest Oklahoma, combined with Angela’s vision and entrepreneurial spirit, have created a destination where every bottle reflects craftsmanship, local character, and a passion for bringing people together.

Whether you’re exploring Altus, visiting nearby Quartz Mountain State Park, or simply looking for a memorable stop along your journey, Quartz Mountain Winery invites you to take a sip and raise a glass to the people, places, and flavors that make Southwest Oklahoma worth discovering.

Where Neighbors Gather

Ringling

• Apr: Ringling VFD “Battle of the Fire Departments” Chili Cook-off

• Oct: Claypool VFD Annual Calf Fry & Fish Fry Fundraiser

• Dec: Ringling Chamber of Commerce Christmas Celebration, Parade & Tree Lighting

• Dec: Christmas on Main Waurika

• Apr: Waurika Rattlesnake Hunt

• May: Downtown Again Evening Art Walk

• Jun: Waurika Chamber of Commerce Ranch Rodeo

• Jul: Waurika Independence Day Celebration

• Sep: Jefferson County Free Fair

• Dec: Waurika Chamber of Commerce Annual Christmas Parade

Hometown Finds

Addington

• Addington Station Antiques

Ringling

• 5th & Main

• The Raintree Gifts

Waurika

• Nancy’s Girls Antiques

• Mesquite Blooms

• The Rusty Nail Marketplace Waurika Lake

• Waurika Lake Gifts & Décor

History Around the Bend

From the highest point in Jefferson County to the heart of downtown Waurika, history waits around every bend. Near Addington, visit Monument Hill / Chisholm Trail Lookout, where sweeping views overlook the path once traveled by cattle drives. In Hastings, the Southwestern Baptist College Marker recalls one of Oklahoma’s earliest Baptist colleges. Near Ryan, the beautifully preserved Historic Irving Baptist Church has welcomed worshippers since 1928. In Waurika, tour the restored Rock Island Depot Museum and Public Library, stroll Historic Downtown Waurika, and admire landmarks including the Historic Waurika Theater, First Presbyterian Church, the striking Jefferson County Courthouse, the Jefferson County Veterans Memorial, and the Waurika American Legion Memorial.

Camp, Cast & Explore

Jefferson County is a haven for anglers, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. Waurika Lake offers excellent fishing, boating, swimming, public hunting, scenic dam overlooks, picnic areas, recreation areas and convenient boat ramps. Explore the Red River Scenic Access, Waurika Wildlife Management Area, and Jap Beaver Wildlife Management Area, where primitive camping and abundant wildlife await.

Book a trip with Tight Lines Catfishing Guide Service, experience working ranch adventures with Stuart Ranch Outfitters, hunt wild hogs at Fortress of Faith Adventures, a 500-acre regenerative agritourism farm and hunting lodge near Hastings, or enjoy guided hunts and lodging at Mudcreek Outfitters near Ringling

Stay the night at the Waurika Lake Marina Cabins, A-OK Motel, R5 Lodge at Side X Side Ranch, or the luxury Lodge at Stuart Ranch. Campers can choose from Chisholm Trail Ridge, Kiowa Park, Moneka North, Wichita Ridge, or Waurika Lake Marina RV & Primitive Camping.

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Dinner Bell Stops

• Casey’s Lakeside Mini Mart

• Casey’s

• Mud Creek Chili & BBQ

• Ringling Mart

• GT’s Quick Stop, Hunt Brothers Pizza

• Casey’s

• Red Dirt Pizza - Waurika

• Sonic Drive-In

Bill’s Fish House - Waurika

Photo by Albert Lavallee, WWPS, Waurika WMA

Festivals & Fairs

Black Kettle National Grassland

• Jun: Annual Youth Fishing Derby Cheyenne

• Apr: Old Settlers Reunion & Pioneer Days Festival

• Spring & Fall: One Room School Classes

• Jul: Cheyenne July 4th Celebration

• Sep: Roger Mills County Free Fair

• Sep: Cheyenne Red Dirt Rodeo / Black Kettle Arena Events

• Oct: Cheyenne VFD Fundraiser

• Nov: Shop Cheyenne First/Jingle & Mingle

• Dec: Christmas in the Park Crawford

• Apr: VFD Fundraiser - Pulled pork dinner Hammon

• Jul: Hammon VFD 4th of July Celebration

• Jun: Hammon Oklahoma Garage Sales

• Dec: Hammon Christmas Basket & Lighting Program Reydon

• Jun/Jul: Reydon VFD Independence Day Fish Fry & Celebration

• Dec: Reydon VFD Holiday Food Drive Sweetwater

• Mar: Sweetwater VFD Benefit

• Jul: Annual Sweetwater FFA Rodeo

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Where History Lives

Explore Cheyenne’s Museum Complex, featuring the Centennial Museum, Pioneer Museum, Roger Mills County Railroad Depot, Roll One Room School, Kendall Log Cabin, Slief House, and the Chapel in the Park. Honor local veterans at the Roger Mills County Veterans Memorial, then discover rural life at Break O’Day Farm & Augusta Metcalf Museum in Durham

Explore Oklahoma’s Open Prairie

Experience wide-open skies, rolling grasslands, and some of the most scenic prairie landscapes in Oklahoma at Black Kettle National Grassland and Sandy Sanders Wildlife Management Area. Visitors can enjoy hiking, wildlife viewing, birding, photography, fishing, camping, and seasonal hunting opportunities throughout more than 30,000 acres of public land. Explore the Black Kettle Interpretive Trail near Washita Battlefield National Historic Site, discover native grasses and wildflowers along nature trails, or spend the day searching for deer, turkey, quail, and migratory birds. Outdoor enthusiasts can also enjoy primitive camping, picnic areas, fishing lakes, horseback riding, and peaceful backroads perfect for scenic drives and prairie photography. Whether you’re seeking adventure, solitude, or a chance to experience the beauty of Oklahoma’s mixed-grass prairie.

Visit Washita Battlefield

On November 27, 1868, Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer led the 7th U.S. Cavalry on a surprise attack on a Cheyenne village led by Peace Chief Black Kettle. The event was an example of the tragic clash of cultures that occurred during the Great Plains Wars. The Battlefield at the Washita National Wildlife Refuge is not only a wonderful place for recreation, it is also a place of remembrance.

• Down the Hatch Restaurant & Bar

• Nana’s Kitchen

• Ode’s Drive-In & Becky’s Place

• The Turtle Hole Hammon

• Kountry Kitchen

• Maria’s Taqueria Restaurant

• The Kneady Heifers Rollin Deli

• The REZ Restaurant at Lucky Star Casino

Reydon

• Mamaw’s Kitchen

• The SageBrush Cafe

Cheyenne

• Black Kettle Campground

• Croton Creek Guest Ranch & Wing Shooting Lodge

• Dead Indian Lake Primitive Campgrounds

• Red Barn Arena & RV

• Spring Creek Lake Campground

• The Bear Den Inn

Reydon

• Skipout Lake Campground

Sweetwater

• Buffalo Creek Lodge & Guide Service

Hit The Hay

Cheyenne

Festivals & Fairs

DUNCAN

• Apr: Duncan Little Theatre Shakespearean Festival

• Jun: Duncan Lions Club Annual Open Rodeo

• Jun: Food Truck Fest & Market

• Jul: Duncan Red, White & Boom

• Jul: National Day of the Cowboy

• Jul-Aug: Duncan Little Theatre’s “Super Summer Spectacular”

• Sep: Wine’n on the Chisholm Trail

• Oct: Main Street Duncan Fall Festival

• Dec: Main Street Duncan Christmas Parade & City Tree Lighting

Duncan does an incredible job of planning events for visitors that make the trip worth making. Car Cruises, Wine Festivals, Rodeos, Craft Shows, Livestock Shows, Live Concerts, & Live Plays. Check out their space at the Stephens County Fairgrounds & Simmons Center for planning your next event or conference.

Check the websites for Event Info visitduncan.org | duncancalendar.com

Continue your journey through the region’s heritage in our Military Trails and History Trails articles featuring the legendary Chisholm Trail.

Where History Rides On the Chisholm Trail

Step into the stories that shaped Stephens County. In Comanche, explore Centennial Plaza, the Comanche Theater, the Chisholm Trail Trading Post & Comanche Depot Museum, and the Historic Comanche Depot. In Duncan, stroll Historic Downtown before visiting the nationally recognized Chisholm Trail Heritage Center and Fuqua Park, home to the Stephens County Historical Museum, Rock Island 905 Railroad Museum & Tourist Center, the Vintage Oil Derrick Display, the W.T. Foreman Historic Prairie House, and the Rhythm & Routes Exhibit. Families can also enjoy Kiddieland, where genuine mid-1950s rides, a passenger train, and a beautifully restored carousel invite families to step back in time. The park also features amusement rides, a splash pad, public pool, playgrounds, walking trails, picnic areas and Pirkle Pavilion. In Marlow, discover local history at the Marlow Area Museum

Hit the Links

Play a round at Comanche Lake Golf Course or the Comanche High School Disc Golf Course. In Duncan, golfers can choose from Territory Golf & Country Club, The Golf Club at Duncan, Generations Golf Course, or Twin Oaks Golf Course, then enjoy an evening at Twin Oaks Bowl or Sk8Xpress Roller Rink.

Frontier Flavors

Stephens County features an abundant list of over 80 dining options with the most tasty alternatives to Southern home cookin’, including BBQ, Chinese, Italian, Steaks, Mexican and Tex-Mex. Here are a few local favorites to get your taste buds prepared. Comanche

• 81 Stakeout

• Bob’s Landmark Eatery

• Red Dirt Pizza

• Thirsty’s Cold Pop Shop Duncan

• BackPorch Drafthouse

• Captain Mack’s Catfish

• Eastland Grill

• Jonny’s At Oak Tree

• Kochendorfer Brewery

• La Fiesta

• Napoli’s Italian Restaurant

• Royer’s Coffee and Pastries

• Taqueria Los dos Hermanos #2

• The Barn Whole Foods and Cafe

• The Merchant Gelato Bar

• The Prairie House Restaurant & Bar (inside Territory Golf & Country Club)

• Tim’s Place

• Wanda’s Restaurant

• Wright’s Family Steak House Marlow

• B & L Smoked Meats and Catering

• Barbs Family Diner

• Chick O Fish

• Cotton Blossom Winery

• DiCintio’s Pizza Cucina

• El Campesino Mexican

• Esperanza Mexican Restaurant

• Giuseppe’s Italian Dining

• Napoli’s Express Velma

• Chuckwagon Bar-B-Que & Grill

• Nichols Drive Inn

• The Doo Whop

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From antiques and artisan finds to fresh flowers and hometown gifts, Stephens County’s Main Streets are made for wandering, you don’t want to miss Historic Main Street Shopping Districts at Comanche, Duncan and Marlow. Browse Buzzard’s Nest Antique & Boutique Mall and Cowtown Corner in Comanche. Near Edgewood, discover handcrafted goods, antiques and Made-in-Oklahoma treasures at Mud Creek Creations, then stop by Thompson’s Pharmacy for gifts with hometown charm. In Duncan, shop the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center Gift Store, the Chisholm Trail Arts Council Art Gallery, Eclectic Echo & Company, and The Flower Shoppe. Continue to Marlow for handcrafted creations at Budro’s Woodshop, vintage finds at Marlow Mercantile, and floral gifts at Marlow Floral & Gifts. In Velma, complete your shopping adventure at Velma Flowers & Gifts.

Lakes, Trails & Wide-Open Waters

Whether you’re casting a line, launching a boat or pitching a tent, Stephens County offers endless ways to enjoy the outdoors. Clear Creek Lake, Comanche Lake, Duncan Lake, Lake Fuqua, Lake Humphreys, and the Stephens County portion of Waurika Lake provide outstanding fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, camping and wildlife viewing. From quiet shoreline campsites to full-service RV parks, public boat ramps and family recreation areas, there’s an outdoor adventure for every season. Hikers and horseback riders can explore scenic trails, while anglers can reel in bass, crappie, catfish, walleye and more from some of Southwest Oklahoma’s favorite fishing waters. With six public lakes and a sprawling wildlife management area, Stephens County is one of Southwest Oklahoma’s premier outdoor destinations. For a more rugged experience, the Waurika Wildlife Management Area offers thousands of acres of public hunting, hiking and wildlife habitat where nature still sets the pace.

Nights on the Trail

Stephens County provides over 850 Guest Rooms including brand name hotels, Airbnbs, cabins, camping & RV Parks. Duncan

• Bluff Creek Lodge

• Chisholm Trail RV Park

• Derrick Motel

• Duncan Inn

• Duncan’s Grove RV Park

• Fairfield Inn & Suites

• Hampton Inn

Marlow Chamber of Commerce

Happenings

COMANCHE

• Apr: Moose Lodge Golf Tournament

• Hat Top Ranch - luxury rustic ranch house retreat

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites

• Lindley House Garden Cottages Bed & Breakfast

• Shady Oaks Lakeview RV Park

• SureStay Hotel by Best Western

• Campgrounds are available at Clear Creek Lake, Lake Fuqua and Lake Humphreys Marlow

• Century Inn Motel

• Town and Country RV Park

• Spring-Summer: Red River Little Britches Rodeo Series

• Jun-Jul: Comanche Chamber of Commerce Independence Fest

• Oct: Trick or Treat the Trail

• Oct: Fall Fest

• Dec: Christmas Parade & Fireworks

MARLOW

• Mar: Marlow Chamber Carnival

• Jul: Old-Fashioned Independence Day Celebration

• Nov: Small Business Saturday & Holiday Open House

• Dec: Marlow Christmas Parade

During August, make Marlow your weekend stop. Just miles from the famous Rush Springs Watermelon Festival, the town joins the celebration with fruit stands and hometown hospitality.

Photo courtesy of Jason Hodges

Main Street Finds

Frederick - Worth the Detour

Adventure, Art & Unexpected Discoveries

From world travelers to wildlife enthusiasts, Frederick offers experiences you might never expect to find in Southwest Oklahoma. Explore the Abernathy Boys

Statue & Exhibit and Pioneer Heritage Townsite Museum, Tour the historic 1929 Hotel Frederick, which also offers short-term stays through its Hackberry Flat Apartments, 1929 Ramona Theatre, and 1915 Carnegie Library then discover global wildlife at The Crawford Collection, home to nearly 200 remarkable trophy mounts. This remarkable private collection features wildlife from around the world and is open free to the public during Frederick festival days and by appointment. Outdoor adventure awaits at Hackberry Flat Wetlands & Center, fishing, camping, and multi-use trails at Lake Frederick, the Tillman County Barn Quilt Trail, Frederick OK Art Trail, and Frederick Golf & Country Club (18-hole). Aviation enthusiasts can visit the World War II Airborne Demonstration Team

Hangar and Frederick Municipal Airport, while art lovers won’t want to miss Jenny Perry Mosaics Gallery.

• Frederick Golf & Country Club

• Space Shavers

• Pizza Hut, Sonic Drive-In, Subway

• The Grill Mexican Kitchen

• Tong’s New Asian Cuisine

• Hop n’ Sack Convenience Store

Festivals & Fairs

• Feb: Tillman County Jr. Livestock Show

• Mar: Frederick Fantastic Oyster Fry & Craft Show

• Jun: Abernathy Boys Celebration

• Jul: WWII Airborne Demonstration Team

• Sep: Arts N Action Festival

• Roundup for Jesus Rodeo

• Tillman County Fair

• Oct: Frederick ChiliFest

• WWII Airborne Demonstration Team & Open Hanger Day

• Dec: Girls on Main

• Christmas Parade & Chamber Buck Giveaway

Shop Small, Sleep Local

• KC’s Gifts

• Pinky’s Liquor/Buds N More Floral

• Box, Inc.

• Charlotte’s Bargain Door

• Family Dollar

• Frederick Ace Hardware & Gifts

• Frederick Pharmacy & Gifts

• Deeryard Boutique & Salon

• Sparkling Wellness - holistic boutique

• The Pampered Heifer Beauty Bar

• Lake Frederick Camping & RV Sites

• Tanglewood Motel

• Budget Inn by OYO

• Hackberry Flat Apartments - short-term 1929 Hotel Frederick lodging

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Festival Days

• Mar: Bessie Fire Department Pancake & Sausage Supper

Burns Flat

• Aug/Sep: Washita County Free Fair Canute

• May: Canute Fire Dept Annual Fish Fry

• Sep: Annual Canute Day Colony

• Summer: Colony Powwow & Native American Heritage Gatherings Cordell

• Summer: Summer Fest & Market Days

• Jul: 4th of July Hometown Celebration

• Oct: Annual Cordell Pumpkin Festival & Car Show

• Dec: Christmas Market & Celebration Sentinel

• May: Sentinel Wheat Field Day

• Jul: Sentinel 4th of July Celebration

Prairie Pillow Stops

Colony

• Crowder Lake University Park Campgrounds Cordell

• aKa Stables - Event Venue and Luxury Retreat - Unique Stay

• Cordell RV Park

• Forty-One Motel Sentinel

• Homestead Hideaway - Airbnb that accommodates large groups & families

Living History Here In The Heartland

Discover Washita County’s rich heritage beginning in Canute at the 1936 Historic Canute Service Station. In Cordell, stroll the Cordell Historic Downtown District and catch a show at the beautifully restored 1931 Washita Theatre before visiting the Carnegie Public Library, Courthouse Square Historic District, the iconic Washita County Courthouse, Veterans Memorial Plaza, and the Washita County Museum. In Colony, visit the Gallery of the Plains Indian, housed inside the Historic Colony Post Office. Continue to Sentinel for a nostalgic photo with the town’s vintage Cotton Boll Motel sign, a reminder of Oklahoma’s golden age of highway travel.

Prairie Paths & Quiet Waters

Whether you’re casting a line, paddling the Washita River, or enjoying a peaceful afternoon outdoors, Washita County offers room to slow down and explore. Tee off at The Greens Golf Course in Burns Flat or Crooked Creek Golf Course in Cordell, then enjoy playgrounds, picnic pavilions, walking trails and the public pool at Lee Park. Outdoor enthusiasts can launch a canoe or kayak from Washita River access points near Foss, fish or enjoy primitive camping at Rocky Municipal Lake, or rent an e-bike from Powersports Service & E-Bikes to explore the countryside. Birdwatchers, photographers and sportsmen will appreciate the native prairie habitat at the Washita County Wildlife Management Area, while Burns Flat and Canute City Parks offer relaxing places to stretch your legs and enjoy Southwest Oklahoma’s wide-open skies.

Corn Café serves authentic German cuisine and their monthly Friday German Night draws hungry travelers from hours away. Burns Flat

• Monterrey’s Mexican Restaurant

• Street Tacos

• Three Tees Steakhouse & Grill

Dinner Bell Stops

Cordell

• Bean & Ladle

• Sunshine Café & Pizza

• Restaurante Rios (Tex-Mex)

• V’s Smokehouse

• Cordell Floral & Gifts

• Hello Beautiful Boutique

• Mustard Seed Flower Co.

• The Market on Glenn - antique, craft mall Sentinel

• Back In Time Bar & Grill and Antique Mall

• Red Barn Drive-Thru

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where the rOad Once carried cavalry...

Long before Oklahoma became a state, soldiers, scouts and explorers crossed these rolling prairies on horseback, establishing military roads that would eventually shape communities across Southwest Oklahoma. Today, those same roads lead travelers to active military installations, frontier forts, aviation landmarks, Cold War relics, and hometown memorials honoring generations of service. From the first official military contact with the Southern Plains Tribes to modern airlift missions and the exploration of space, the military story of Great Plains Country spans nearly two centuries.

Where the Trail Begins

The story begins near today’s Comanche-Caddo county line at the Camp Comanche Marker, commemorating the 1834 First Dragoon Expedition. Here, U.S. military leaders met peacefully with the Kiowa, Comanche and Wichita Nations during the first official military contact between the United States and the Southern Plains Tribes. Artist George Catlin accompanied the expedition, preserving invaluable sketches and journals that documented the people and landscape of what would become Southwest Oklahoma.

Military history continued to unfold across the prairie as Fort Cobb was established in 1859, helping protect relocated tribes and settlers during a turbulent period before the Civil War. Although the original buildings are gone, the site marks an important chapter in the settlement and defense of Indian Territory. Nearby markers honoring Black Beaver, the legendary Delaware scout who safely guided Union soldiers through Confederate territory during the Civil War, and Chief Stumbling Bear, a respected Kiowa leader who later worked toward peace between his people and the U.S. Army, remind visitors that military history here includes stories of diplomacy, leadership and cooperation as well as conflict.

From Frontier Fort to World Leader

No military destination in Southwest Oklahoma tells a broader story than Fort Sill, established in 1869 and still serving as one of the nation’s premier Army installations. What began as a frontier cavalry outpost has evolved into the home of the U.S. Army Field Artillery and Air Defense Artillery, where soldiers from around the world continue to train today.

Visitors can explore the beautifully preserved Fort Sill Historic Post, including the Old Post Chapel, Sherman House, Old Stone Corral, and the dramatic landscape surrounding Medicine Bluffs, where centuries of Native American history and military history intersect. The Fort Sill National Historic Landmark & Museum, U.S. Army Field Artillery Museum, and U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery Museum preserve everything from frontier cavalry equipment to modern missile defense systems, making Fort Sill one of the country’s most significant military heritage destinations.

Just up the road in Hobart, the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute & Museum carries that story into the modern era. Interactive exhibits explore the life and leadership of General Tommy Franks while highlighting military service, decision-making and leadership for future generations. Together, Fort Sill and the Tommy Franks Museum connect Southwest Oklahoma’s frontier military roots with the leadership that continues to shape America’s armed forces today.

When the Prairie Took Flight

Military innovation didn’t stop with horses and artillery. At Altus Air Force Base, one of the Air Force’s premier training installations, pilots and crews continue preparing for global mobility missions aboard the C-17 Globemaster III and KC-46 Pegasus. Public aircraft displays throughout Altus, along with the city’s B-47 Memorial and unique Waterbird Missile Exhibit, showcase Southwest Oklahoma’s important role during the Cold War and in today’s Air Force

Just up Route 66 in Weatherford, the Stafford Air & Space Museum tells the remarkable story of hometown astronaut General Thomas P. Stafford while looking toward the future. The museum’s newest exhibits include the recently arrived F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter, one of aviation’s most revolutionary aircraft, along with the world’s only display featuring test-fired engines from both America’s Saturn V and the Soviet N-1 Moon rocket. Visitors can also explore one of the nation’s finest collections celebrating the historic Apollo-Soyuz mission while the museum prepares for the arrival of the Smithsonian’s full-scale Apollo-Soyuz spacecraft display.

In Frederick, military history comes alive during WWII Airborne Demonstration Team events, where vintage C-47 aircraft once again take to the skies and paratroopers recreate the sights and sounds of World War II. Open Hangar Days and Jump School offer visitors one of the nation’s most authentic living history aviation experiences.

Beneath the Prairie

Not every military story rises above the horizon. Hidden beneath Southwest Oklahoma’s quiet farmland once stood one of America’s most secret Cold War defense networks. During the early 1960s, Atlas F intercontinental ballistic missiles waited underground across western Oklahoma, prepared to respond at a moment’s notice during one of history’s most dangerous eras. While most silo sites remain on private property, visitors can still discover pieces of that remarkable story through Altus’ Waterbird display and the restored Atlas F Missile Silo BnB near Hobart, now transformed into one of Oklahoma’s most unusual overnight stays.

Preserving the Story

Military collections can also be found throughout Great Plains Country. The Old Town Museum Complex in Elk City displays artifacts spanning the Indian Wars through Vietnam. The Museum of the Great Plains in Lawton explores frontier military exploration and settlement, while the Temple History Museum, Stephens County Historical Museum, Pioneer Townsite Museum Complex in Frederick, Washita County Museum in Cordell and several county historical museums preserve uniforms, photographs, personal letters and artifacts that tell the stories of local families who answered the call to serve.

Honoring Those Who Served

Veterans memorials throughout Great Plains Country ensure that military service is remembered in every generation. Found across the region, including:

• Beckham County – Old Beckham County Courthouse WWI Memorial & Veterans Memorial (Sayre)

• Caddo County – Doughboy Statue WWI Memorial • Eleven-Stone Veterans Memorial (Anadarko)

• Cotton County – Cotton County Veterans Memorial (Walters)

• Custer County – Clinton Veterans Memorial • Weatherford Veterans Memorial

• Greer County – National WWI Centennial Memorial • Greer County Veterans Memorial (Granite)

• Harmon County – Harmon County Veterans Memorial (Hollis)

• Jackson County – Jackson County Veterans Memorial (Altus)

• Jefferson County – Jefferson County Veterans Memorial • American Legion Memorial (Waurika)

• Kiowa County – Kiowa County Veterans Memorial (Hobart)

• Roger Mills County – Roger Mills County Veterans Memorial • Washita Battlefield National Historic Site (Cheyenne)

• Stephens County – Stephens County Veterans Memorial (Duncan)

• Tillman County – Frederick Veterans Memorial Park • Tillman County Veterans Memorial

• Washita County – Cordell Veterans Memorial Plaza • Washita County Veterans Memorial

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Comanche County

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Medicine Park isn’t just lunch on the weekend and nightlife after dark. It’s sunrise coffee beside Medicine Creek, lazy breakfasts with friends, afternoon treats between shopping stops, dinners worth lingering over, and evenings filled with music, laughter, and stories shared beneath the lights. Come spend a day in Oklahoma’s original resort town and discover why so many visitors end up staying longer than planned. Morning on the Creek

Some mornings are meant to be rushed. Medicine Park isn’t one of them.

Start your day with fresh coffee and breakfast at Englewood Coffee House, Joe Mountain Breakfast Bar, Mrs. Chadwick’s Bakery, Heritage Farm & Ranch Market, or The Healthy Hippie Cafe. Grab a pastry, enjoy a hearty breakfast, or simply settle into a creekside seat and watch the town slowly come to life.

From homemade baked goods and specialty coffee to health-conscious favorites and classic breakfast fare, mornings in Medicine Park have a way of convincing visitors to slow down and stay awhile.

“Some folks come for the mountains. Some stay for breakfast by the creek.”

Lunch, Legends & Local Flavor

By lunchtime, the aromas drifting through town make choosing a meal the hardest decision of the day.

Visitors can enjoy smoked barbecue and burgers at Bootleggers, authentic Mexican favorites at Tu Familia, handcrafted tacos from Small Mountain Street Tacos, casual bites at Little Bear Street Eats, Nice Ice Baby, or home-style meals at Riverside Cafe or Ann’s Country Kitchen just down the road. For more than a century, travelers have gathered around tables in Medicine Park, and that tradition continues today with restaurants that are as unique and welcoming as the town itself.

The Old Plantation Restaurant, located inside one of Medicine Park’s historic landmarks built in 1910, and the famous Meers Store & Restaurant, established in 1901 at the foothills of the Wichita Mountains, offer visitors the chance to enjoy local flavor while experiencing a piece of Southwest Oklahoma’s colorful past.

Sweet Stops & Cobblestone Treats

No visit is complete without a little something sweet.

Cool off with handcrafted ice cream from Cobblestone Creamery, grab a frozen favorite from Shiver’s Sno Co, enjoy specialty treats at D&D Sweets, Mrs. Chadwick’s Bakery, Misty’s Popcorn Shop or Heritage Farm & Ranch Market, then stop by Nice Ice Baby for frozen drinks, snacks and a little Medicine Park personality. Visitors browsing the shops and cobblestone streets will find specialties from Rose’s Jerky & More at many locations and often discover that an afternoon treat becomes part of the experience.

After Dark in the Park

As the sun settles behind the Wichita Mountains, Medicine Park shifts into evening mode. Grab your sweetheart, gather the family, or round up a few friends and settle in for dinner. With so many local favorites to choose from, you may find yourself planning the next trip before you’ve finished trying them all.

Gather with friends at Amy’s Winehouse, enjoy craft beer and conversation at Refuge Alehouse, relax with a cocktail from the Park Tavern, or catch live music and entertainment at Nice Ice Baby, InnHabit, and venues throughout town. Whether you’re listening to a local band, sharing stories around a patio table, or simply enjoying the atmosphere, Medicine Park’s nightlife feels more like a gathering of friends than a night out.

The music may end eventually, but the memories tend to linger long after the drive home.

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Some roads lead to small towns. Others lead to wide-open water, quiet campgrounds, rugged trails, and some of Oklahoma’s most beautiful scenery. Whether you’re casting a line, launching a boat, hiking a trail, watching wildlife, or simply enjoying the view, adventure is never far away in Great Plains Country. Use this map to discover lakes, outdoor destinations, and wildlife management areas across Southwest Oklahoma—then see where the road leads.

The Road to the Wild Side of the Plains

• 1. Black Kettle National Grasslands

• 2. Washita National Wildlife Refuge

• 3. Washita County Wildlife Management Area

• 4. Fort Cobb Wildlife Management Area

• 5. Sandy Sanders Wildlife Management Area

• 6. Altus-Lugert Wildlife Management Area

• 1. Foss Lake

• 2. Lake Elk City

• 3. Fort Cobb Lake

• 4. Lake Chickasha

• 5. Hunter Lake

• 6. Lake Altus-Lugert

• 7. Lake Hall

• 8. Tom Steed Lake

• 9. Lake Frederick

• 7. Mountain Park Wildlife Management Area

• 8. Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

• 9. Gist Wildlife Management Area

• 10. Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area & Wetland Center

• 11. Waurika Wildlife Management Area

The Road to Where the Water Calls The Road

• 10. Lake Lawtonka

• 11. Lake Elmer Thomas

• 12. Lake Ellsworth

• 13. Waurika Lake

• 14. Comanche Lake

• 15 - 18. Duncan Lake, Lake Humphreys, Clear Creek Lake, Lake Fuqua

• 1. Ackley Park

• 2. Foss State Park

• 3. Crowder Lake University Park

• 4. Red Rock Canyon Adventure Park

• 5. Fort Cobb State Park

• 6. Quartz Mountain State Park

• 7. Great Plains State Park

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• Museum of the Western Prairie

Elk City

• National Route 66 & Transportation Museum

• Old Town Museum Complex

• Farm & Ranch Museum

• Blacksmith Museum

Lawton Fort Sill

• Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

• Museum of the Great Plains

• Fort Sill National Landmark & Museum

• Comanche National Museum & Cultural Center

• U.S. Field Artillery Museum

• U.S. Air Defense Artillery Museum

• Chisholm Trail Heritage Center

• Stephens County Historical Museum

• Rock Island 905 Railroad Museum & Tourist Center

• General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum

• Kiowa County Historical Museum

• Old Greer County Museum

Anadarko Frederick

• National Hall of Fame of Famous American Indians

• Southern Plains Indian Museum

• Anadarko Heritage Museum

• Wichita & Affiliated Tribes Interpretive Center

Chisholm Trail

In its time, the Chisholm Trail was considered one of the wonders of the western world. Herds with as many as 10,000 cattle were driven from Texas over the trail to Kansas. From 1867 to 1889, the Chisholm Trail was the major north to south road on the plains.

Over the course of its 20 years, millions of head of cattle and thousands of cowboys traveled the trail. With them came rich stories and traditions from life on the trail.

Visible remains of the famed Chisholm Trail etched by the hooves of millions of cattle can be found at Monument Hill. Chisholm Trail markers can be found scattered throughout Duncan. Go to visitduncan.org for details.

• Abernathy Boys Statue & Exhibit

• Pioneer Townsite Museum Complex

• Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area & Wetland Education Center

• The Crawford Collection Museum (170 Trophy Mounts)

• Beckham County Courthouse

• National Route 66 Museum

Ackley Park Clinton • Oklahoma Route 66 Museum • McLain Roger’s Park & Historic

The road has changed a lot since 1966

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For 60 years, Southwestern Oklahomans have joined hands to promote area tourism. Communities, Businesses, Attractions, Volunteers, Friends. Today, that journey continues.

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The Elk City Daily News • September 23, 1966 • Courtesy of the Oklahoma Historical Society