| Riddle of Wichita Falls Wichita Falls, Texas First there was a falls, then there wasn't, and now there is. That's the riddle of Wichita Falls, a busy industrial town on the Texas plains, just a short ramble from the Oklahoma border. After the Wichita Indians were evicted, settlers moved into the area and found a little ripple on the Wichita River. It was only five feet high, but in these flat lands, that precipitous drop must have seemed a minor miracle to the pioneers passing this way. In 1882, the railroad arrived and the town's future became secure. Unfortunately, the little waterfalls' was not. Four years after the town's founding, it lost its namesake when the falls washed away in a flood. But now there is a falls again. It took 100 years, but the town fathers finally got around to building Wichita Falls, a falls. See the falls, see a couple museums; it's a nice way to spend an afternoon. Use our route planner to find hotels for your next trip.
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| Wichita Falls Waterfalls Wichita Falls, TX 76308 Call (940) 761-7490  |  | The new Wichita Falls is a manmade cascade on the south bank of the Wichita River. At 54 feet, it's ten times the height of the original, which disappeared under flood waters in the late 19th century. Nearby, you can enjoy the trails, trees, pool, log cabin, and pavilion at Lucy Park. The falls and park are just west of I-44 and north of Seymour Drive downtown. | | |||||||
| Wichita Falls Railroad Museum 500 9th St Wichita Falls, TX 76308 Call (940) 723-2661 |  | Wichita Falls was born when the railroad arrived, so it is only fitting that this museum commemorates its transportation roots. Located at the site of the old Union Station, the museum's displays include equipment from seven Texas railroads. Most impressive is the large collection of rolling stock from the famous Katy Railroad, formally known as the Missouri-Kansas-Texas line. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday, from noon to 4pm. | | |||||||
| Wichita Falls Museum of Art at Midwestern State University 2 Eureka Circle Wichita Falls, TX 76308 Call (940) 692-0923 | | The museum features a permanent collection of American art and traveling exhibitions of international and American art. Media gallery features new technology-based art. To get there, take Midwestern Parkway west from Route 79 toward Midwestern State University. The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 9:30am-5pm and Saturday 10:30am-5pm. | | |||||||
| The Plex 4131 Southwest Pkwy Wichita Falls, TX 76308 Call (940) 696-1222 | | Take the kids to this family amusement facility featuring go-carts, bumper boats, and two 18-hole miniature golf courses. It also has laser tag, a video arcade, kiddie rides, and what is reputed to be the largest outdoor batting cage in Texas. Recommended eateries nearby include McBride Land & Cattle Co (a family-oriented place with a rustic, Old West feeling) at 501 Scott and El Chico (Mexican food in an Art Deco atmosphere) at Southwest Parkway and Kemp. | ||||||||
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