Location: Harold Jones Park at 9th and Broad Streets

The widely celebrated sculptor George Sugarman designed this piece in 1982 to recognize Wichita Falls' centennial birthday. The subject of this remarkable work is the city's official flower, the crape myrtle. 

3410 Taft Blvd

940-723-0623 / 940-723-2712
900 Bluff Street

Built in 1909 by Frank Kell, one of the city's founders, this home is now a Texas Historic Landmark. The house features original Kell family furnishings and is maintained by the Wichita County Heritage Society. Open Tuesday and Thursday from 9am-3pm. Wednesday and Friday from 1-3pm and Saturday and Sunday from 2-4pm. 

940-528-2211
U.S.281 South / FM 1954 east

Located in the vast, flat prairies of North Texas, Lake Arrowhead State Park attracts boaters and fishing enthusists with its 16,200 acres and more than 100 miles of shoreline. From fishing piers or by boat, visitors can angle for crappie, catfish, bass and perch. Visitors may also catch glimpses of the area's wild inhabitants, such as raccons, skunks and even prairie dogs. Several trails are provided for hiking and riding. 

corner of LaSalle Alley and 7th Street

Referred to as the "littlest skyscraper in the world", this diminutive structure stands four stories high and one room wide. According to legend, the building was part of a $200,000 stock sting during the oil boom.

Currently being refurbished into an Antique Shop and due to be open any day now (as of Nov 2005). 

940-720-3222
Southwest Parkway & Barnett Road.

Memorial Stadium boasts the first Astroturf field in Texas and the second in the nation. In June, the 14,500 seat auditorium hosts the annual Shriner's Oil Bowl All-Star football game between Texas and Oklahoma. In addition to being the home field for the three local high school play-off games. Hoskins Baseball Field is the home field for the local high school baseball teams and boasts one of the better playing surfaces in the state. Soccer, softball and track facilities are also located within the complex. 

723-2661
500 8th Street

The site of the former Union Station features equipment from six Texas railroads, including 14 pieces of rolling stock, 11 rail maintenance vehicles, a diesel locomotive and a steam locomotive. Open Monday-Saturday, noon-4pm 

940-767-0843
2200 3rd Street

This nonprofit environmental education center boasts the Elizabeth Prothro Pavilion, which overlooks one of the most beautiful parts of Wichita Falls. Visitors can enjoy the wetland pond habitat, bird habitat, weather station, and an outdoor butterfly garden as well as a one-mile interpretive nature trail that winds through the center. 

(877) 729-Royal or (940) 574-2489

940-723-7931
North Wichita Falls on I-44

940-716-5500 or 1-800-799-6732
500 Wichita Street

This statue by artist Jack Stevens is a tribute to the Native American tribes of Texoma. The piece depicts men, women and children and the Wichita River. It is on display at the Old Original Falls on Berends Landing in Wichita Falls.

For those of you who are into Geocaching (www.geocaching.com) there are two geocaches near the statue. 

761-7491
Adjacent to I-44 South, approaching Wichita Falls from the north.

Built in 1986 to replace the falls that washed away in a flood more than 100 years ago, the 54-foot man-made waterfall is a multilevel cascade on the south bank of the Wichita River. Enjoy the trails, playground, pool and pavilions at connecting Lucy Park.