Did you know that Wichita Falls is also home to the "world's littlest skyscraper"?
Population: 104,553
Best way to travel: Car
#1 thing to do: Lake Arrowhead State Park
#2 thing to do: Wichita Falls Museum & Art Center
#3 thing to do: Castaway Cove Waterpark
Fun Fact: A flood in 1886 destroyed the original falls on the Wichita River for which the city was named. After nearly 100 years of visitors wanting to visit the non-existent falls, the city built an artificial waterfall beside the river in Lucy Park.
#1 Car Rental Company: Enterprise
Wichita Falls is located in the Northeast corner of the Texas Panhandle in North Texas. Called the “Gateway to Texas”, this is a progressive city with many industries, including the Sheppard Air Force Base. Here are five things you must do in Wichita Falls:
1. Take in a hockey game at the Kay Yeager Coliseum
Enjoy the roar of the crowd at a local hockey game or other spectator sport at the Multipurpose Event Center in the heart of the city.
2. Walk through a consumer trade show or convention at the Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall
With many trade shows featuring original Texas, horseback riding and rodeo events, you'll get a taste of original Texas flare at this exhibit hall, open to the public.
3. Take in eighteen holes of golf at the Weeks Golf Course
Open all year round, this championship golf course has impeccably-kept, bent grass greens for golfers of all skill levels. Pro instruction is available for those wanting to improve their game.
4. Have pint of ale and sing Irish songs at the Iron Horse Pub
>Deep in the heart of Texas is a little bit o' the blarney at the Iron Horse Pub, an authentic Irish pub open Monday through Saturday.
5. Sing a song at Krank It Karaoke
This lively karaoke bar is open seven nights a week for those wanting to try their hand at karaoke. This site boast more than 15,000 song selections.
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Book At | Miles/km to Wichita Falls | Directions to Wichita Falls | Latitude | Longitude |
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Sheppard Afb | 5/9 | Directions | 33.97205 | -98.50695 |
*Distance is calculated aerial. Actual will be different. |