Wichita Falls Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Prairie Dog Park

Prairie Dog Park, Wichita Falls

 1 Review  There are not alot to do in Wichita Falls but there is a good park to spend time in. My favorite one is on Southwest, across from the cemetery. It has some nice playground equipment, a baseball diamond, and a nice walking trail. Its quiet and laid back. Lots of children bring shovels and pails. And... 

Wichita Lake

Wichita Lake, Wichita Falls

 1 Review  One of our Favorite Sunday afternoon activities was a picnic by Wichita Lake. And there is a dandy picnic area by the lake off Southwest Blvd. In addition to covered playgrounds there is a flight feild for modle airplanes, a basketball court and some really well kept playground eguipment. This is... 

Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls, Wichita Falls

 1 Review  Wichita Falls is known for it's man made falls. And they are quite nice. But there also part of a great park. It has a really large walking trail that begins in Lucy park and ends in Reilly Park. There are some great covered Picnic spots. If you go on around the way a little there is a pool and... 

Hotels  

Budget Host Inn Wichita Falls

 1 Review and 13 Opinions

Econo Lodge Wichita Falls

 2 Reviews and 10 Opinions  Of course I didn't expect to get a 4 star room for such a cheap price, but it was a bit disgusting.... 

Restaurants  

Cici"s Pizza: Best Pizza Anywhere

Cici"s Pizza: Best Pizza Anywhere, Wichita Falls

 jayshell00 Says:  Cici's is our Favorite restarant anywhere. And this one is a great one. It's an all you can eat Pizza Buffet, complete with salad, pasta, pizza and dessert. It's 3.99 each which is really a Pizza bargain The staff will bend over backwards to make you happy. By far the best... 

El Mejicano Restaurant: Something you don't see everyday, Mexican Buffet

El Mejicano Restaurant: Something you don't see everyday, Mexican Buffet, Wichita Falls

 jayshell00 Says:  No I am not kidding there really is a mexican buffet in Wichita Falls. It can be a bit pricey and you want to get there when dinner hits the bar. But it's a really good way to try several diffrent mexican dishes at once. They have like three kinds of enchalitas on the bar,... 

China Star: Fantastic Chinese Food

China Star: Fantastic Chinese Food, Wichita Falls

 Suet Says:  After a week of eating fast food while travelling around the States for a month, I stumbled upon this gem of a place. This is an all you can eat buffet, starters, mains, veg and dessert. The dishes were stunning, so tasty I nearly cried! I went back only twice because the... 

There are too many to pick...

There are too many to pick..., Wichita Falls

 mpingree Says:  There are too many to pick just one. My favorites include Pioneer, Parkway Grill, Jalapeno Tree, On the Border, El Chico's, Scott's Drive In, Gene's, Ronnie's, Johnny Carinos, Cheddars, Ruby Tequila and Olive Garden. You will many chain restaurants as well as a lot of local... 

Chilis: Sometimes You just need some spice

Chilis: Sometimes You just need some spice, Wichita Falls

 jayshell00 Says:  Chilis is a good place for some casual cooking. They have a good aray of choices, that don't consist mostly of refried beans. It has some great appitizers too. And did i recommend the chicken? But if you don't catch the chillis here, don't worry its a big chain. Try the... 

Don Jose's Mexican Restaurant: Don Jose's voted inconsistant

Don Jose's Mexican Restaurant: Don Jose's voted inconsistant, Wichita Falls

 jayshell00 Says:  I would say that this restarant is inconsistant. See mom went here on a date and talked about how great it was. She loved the enchalatias. And she said the beer was pretty groovy too. She said it had a real mexican feel to it. My friend took me on my Birthday and I wasen't... 

Uncle Kais: Chinese Close to Base

Uncle Kais: Chinese Close to Base, Wichita Falls

 jayshell00 Says:  If you are in no mood to cross town from post then you gotta try Uncle Kais It's a small cozy buffet right outside the Sheppard Air Force base main gate.They have the best Crab rangoon in town too. They run a real god lunch bar for those of us on the go Did I mention that... 

Los Tres Amigos: Mucho Mexican

Los Tres Amigos: Mucho Mexican, Wichita Falls

 jayshell00 Says:  My favorite mexican restarant in all of Texas is Los Tres Amigos on SouthWestern Blvd. They have the best food as it is authintic and did I mention Cheap! It is kinda off the main Mall strip so It is rarely packed, unlike other chains you don't have to sit and wait. They... 

Nightlife  

Hot spots in WF: Places to go

Hot spots in WF: Places to go, Wichita Falls

 ginaowen2 Says:  Iron Horse Pub- live music on the weekends, nice atmosphere, older crowd...pool tableswww.theironhorsepub.com615 8th StWichita Falls, TX 76301(940) 767-9488Toby's- college aged students, drink specials, one of the places to hop to or from..patio or inside seating, pool... 

Graham's Central Station: Only place to be...

Graham's Central Station: Only place to be..., Wichita Falls

 jayshell00 Says:  There is only one happening place after dark as far as I am comcerned. There is a bar behind the mall, that is more then a bar. It's actually 5! You pay one cover charge and get addmission to all of them They have a karoke club, piano bar, disco bar, hiphop club and one with... 

Transportation  

American Airlines offers...

American Airlines offers..., Wichita Falls

 mpingree Says:  American Airlines offers flights from Dallas/Fort Worth airport. Driving in Wichita Falls is very easy. There is a good local bus sytem as well as taxi cabs. 

Local Customs  

Everybody is quite friendly...

Everybody is quite friendly..., Wichita Falls

 mpingree Says:  Everybody is quite friendly and helpful. There are several smaller strip malls around town but in the southwest part of town there is Sikes Senter which is a large indoor shopping mall with Sears, JC Penney, Dillards, Bealls, Gap, On the Border, Old Navy, and many other... 

Warnings and Dangers  

There are a lot of school...

There are a lot of school..., Wichita Falls

 mpingree Says:  There are a lot of school highway zones that very slow driving speeds. They are monitored by the police and you will get a speeding ticket. 

Tourist Traps  

The Plex

The Plex, Wichita Falls

 jayshell00 Says:  Part of the charm of the Plex is the kiddie feel, The problem is that it has giant prices. The Plex is a amusment place of sorts. See it has video games, batting cages, mini golf bumper boats and go carts. It also sells refresments. But all this fun cames at a price, a big... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Day trip to Wichita Mountains, Oklahoma

Day trip to Wichita Mountains, Oklahoma, Wichita Falls

 jayshell00 Says:  If you want to take a little day trip then drive up to the Wichita Mts near Fort Sill Oklahoma. Its about 45 minutes away. They have a wild life reserve that houses Buffalo and Long Horn Cattle. You can drive thru the park and get some great pictures. There is also a sight... 

Favorites  

In the summer, catch a...

In the summer, catch a..., Wichita Falls

 bungalow Says:  In the summer, catch a Drillers game. Forget about those overpaid, middle-aged brats from Dallas - the Drillers are a REAL football team. And I don't even particularly care for football.In the winter: The Fantasy of Lights, front lawn of Midwestern State University. It's... 

You absolutlely must go to Bar...

You absolutlely must go to Bar..., Wichita Falls

 mpingree Says:  You absolutlely must go to Bar L and have a red draw, Beer with tomato juice. And while you there sample good Texas BBQ ribs as well. Don't forget to visit the falls either. Wichita Falls is home and is a great town for working and raising a family. 

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