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Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls, Wichita Falls

 2 Reviews  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... 

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... 

Hotels  

Budget Host Inn Wichita Falls

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Howard Johnson Plaza Wichita Falls

 1 Review and 49 Opinions  Great Stay!!! With a group of about 100 people. All the staff was great!!!!! Lots of updates done on... 

Restaurants  

Jalepeno Tree: Great Tex Mex Food !!

Jalepeno Tree: Great Tex Mex Food !!, Wichita Falls

 mpingree Says:  Youi've got to eat at least one meal here. Great Tex-Mex at great prices !! Fajitas, always try the fajitas !! 

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... 

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. 

Shopping  

Sikes Senter Mall: Shopping in Wichita Falls

Sikes Senter Mall: Shopping in Wichita Falls, Wichita Falls

 mpingree Says:  Our local mall has many stores including Sears, J C Penney, Dillards, Bealls, Old Navy,and so on. 

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 Or 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... 

What to Pack  

Packing List

Packing List, Wichita Falls

 mpingree Says:   Very hot in the months of June thru August and very cold in the months of December thru February. 

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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 Wichita Falls, Texas - I have lived in Wichita Falls for more than 30 years and am proud to call it home. It's a great place to raise a family with an excellent indpendent school district. 

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Land of a thousand prairie dogs

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 I will be honest and tell you that this is one of those towns were you will most likely find your self passing thru. It is In an area commonly refered to as Texoma because it is on the Texas Oklahoma... 

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Wichita Falls, Texas

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 I have lived in Wichita Falls for more than 30 years and am proud to call it home. It's a great place to raise a family with an excellent indpendent school district. 

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bungalow's Wichita Falls Page

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 Home, HOT home. It's not much, but it is mine and I like it. I like it all the more now that I'm away at college and know what I'm missing. For all of it's charm (or lack thereof?), ol' Dubya-F is an... 

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Wichita Falls

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Wichita Falls. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 3 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created. 

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~ Wichita Falls, Texas ~

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 While I have been on I-40 heading east out of Amarillo to Oklahoma (a sparsely traveled ribbon of road in the wee hours of the morning), I have also continued southeast down US 287 in a trek that... 

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