An Oklahoma Welcome
Sightseeing
Mount Scott Observation Area
Day and time for access is subject to change.
One of the oldest passion plays in the country. The site is open for walk-through tours free of charge.
19 locals recommend
Holy City Of Wichitas
262 Holy City RdOne of the oldest passion plays in the country. The site is open for walk-through tours free of charge.
Newest tourism attraction in the area.
29 locals recommend
Medicine Park Aquarium and Natural Sciences Center
1 Aquarium DrNewest tourism attraction in the area.
To visit, guests without DOD identification must take your identification to the visitor center for a day pass. The visitor center is located at Sheridan Gate.
9 locals recommend
Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum
435 Quanah RdTo visit, guests without DOD identification must take your identification to the visitor center for a day pass. The visitor center is located at Sheridan Gate.
Mattie Beal’s name was drawn second in the Lawton Land District during the 1891 land run, giving her claim to 160 acres. She later married Charles Warren Payne, and the couple set about making a permanent home by commuting the 160 acres to individual town lots. By 1907 the couple was able to begin constructing a fourteen-room, Italian and Greek Revival–style mansion in Lawton. In this home, now listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
8 locals recommend
Historic Mattie Beal Home
1008 SW 5th StMattie Beal’s name was drawn second in the Lawton Land District during the 1891 land run, giving her claim to 160 acres. She later married Charles Warren Payne, and the couple set about making a permanent home by commuting the 160 acres to individual town lots. By 1907 the couple was able to begin constructing a fourteen-room, Italian and Greek Revival–style mansion in Lawton. In this home, now listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Check out their gift shop for unique Oklahoma/Lawton souvenirs.
32 locals recommend
Museum of the Great Plains
601 NW Ferris AveCheck out their gift shop for unique Oklahoma/Lawton souvenirs.
Cobblestone community with dining, shopping, fishing, swimming, and hiking opportunities. Stores are typically open during business hours only, but it is a great place to grab an ice cream cone and take an evening stroll.
75 locals recommend
Medicine Park
Cobblestone community with dining, shopping, fishing, swimming, and hiking opportunities. Stores are typically open during business hours only, but it is a great place to grab an ice cream cone and take an evening stroll.
Located on Fort Sill. Visitors are required to show an ID to obtain a day pass on post.
8 locals recommend
Geronimo's Grave
Located on Fort Sill. Visitors are required to show an ID to obtain a day pass on post.
Great afternoon for groups with children. Mini-museum and gift shop. Complimentary access.
7 locals recommend
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Oklahoma 49Great afternoon for groups with children. Mini-museum and gift shop. Complimentary access.
Food scene
Expect a small wait for a table on weekends. Chicken Fry Steak is great!
36 locals recommend
The Old Plantation Restaurant
140 E Lake DrExpect a small wait for a table on weekends. Chicken Fry Steak is great!
Historic rustic location, large burgers and great desserts! Cash only at this location. Expect a long wait line on weekends.
28 locals recommend
Meers Store and Restaurant
26005 Oklahoma 115Historic rustic location, large burgers and great desserts! Cash only at this location. Expect a long wait line on weekends.
Charming restaurant. Great for couples or solo travelers. Space restrictions not so great for groups or families.
12 locals recommend
The Silver Spoon
529 SW C AveCharming restaurant. Great for couples or solo travelers. Space restrictions not so great for groups or families.
Mutti's German Restaurant
1410 SW Sheridan RdAuthentic German cuisine.
Chef India
2621 Northwest Cache RoadWright's Family Diner
130 Southeast Lee BoulevardEntertainment
Apache Casino Hotel
2315 E Gore BlvdComanche Nation Casino
402 SE Interstate DrAMC CLASSIC Patriot 13
2803 NW 67th StFort Sill
Adult visitors to the post who do not have a DoD identification cards will undergo a criminal background check at the VCC. If they pass, they are issued temporary visitor's passes that shows their name, reason for visit and expiration date.
8 locals recommend
Fort Sill Visitor Control Center
T6701 NW Sheridan RdAdult visitors to the post who do not have a DoD identification cards will undergo a criminal background check at the VCC. If they pass, they are issued temporary visitor's passes that shows their name, reason for visit and expiration date.
Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum
435 Quanah RdGeronimo's Grave
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Food Delivery
Look up DOORDASH for local food delivery
Customs and culture
Reveille and Retreat Protocol on Fort Sill
Reveille formally beginning the duty day at 6am and retreat ending it at 5pm. At the sound of reveille or retreat, Soldiers not in formation, will face the music and come to attention. They will salute until the final note ends. When not in uniform, Soldiers will stand at attention, and either remove their headgear w/the right hand, holding the hat over their left shoulders and hand over their hearts or for those w/out headgear, salute until the music is finished. Civilians on post should participate. Remove hat if wearing one, stand quiet and place the right hand over your heart.