Best hotels in Wichita Falls
Courtyard by Marriott
3800 Tarry St, TX, 76308
This Marriott puts you just 20 minutes or so from Sheppard Air Force Base, and the rooms are ideal for business travelers with a work desk, microwave and more. You can work up a sweat in the gym or enjoy some laps in the indoor pool.
Homewood Suites
2675 Plaza Pkwy, TX, 76308
This all-suite hotel provides great comfort for short stays with all the facilities you might need for a longer stay too. It’s next to Sikes Lake, so you can wake up to spending views from your large living area. You’ll also benefit from a full kitchen, pool and fitness center.
Fairfield Inn & Suites
1020 Central Fwy, TX, 76306
This modern hotel is in the northwest of Wichita Falls, well place for Lucy Park, Backdoor Theater and numerous cafes and restaurants. Rooms are suites with generous space and your own refrigerator, while Wi-Fi and pool use is complimentary.
Best restaurants in Wichita Falls
Scott’s Drive-In
4701 Old Jacksboro Hwy, TX, 76302
This piece of prime vintage Americana has been serving up diner-style food since 1960. You can dine inside or drive-in, with classic burgers, shakes, frito chili pie and freshly made cherry lime soda.
Opa’s Schnitzel Haus
2611 Plaza Pkwy #101, TX, 76308
Work your way through German classics at this hearty restaurant with a European feel. Make sure you arrive hungry – the portions of currywurst, schnitzel and meat platters are all distinctly generous. There are some delectable sandwiches and desserts include strudel and moreish funnel cake fries.
Mia’s Italian Bistro
507 Beverly Dr, TX, 76309
A family-friendly Italian that ticks all the red-sauce boxes but also has some more interesting and original options for adventurous diners. Fettucine Alfredo, lasagna and baked ziti are all flawless, the veal marsala rich with its unctuous sauce. Don’t miss the simple but fresh tilapia with capers, or the chicken carcioffee with artichoke hearts.
What to do in Wichita Falls
Lucy Park
100 Sunset Drive, TX, 76302
Pecan and cottonwood trees dot this lovely 178 acre park sat in a bend of the Wichita River. Highlights include the man-made falls, a swinging bridge and the River Bend Nature Center. It’s a very scenic place to picnic and perambulate, and is also home to sports grounds, ponds, playground and more.
Castaway Cove Waterpark
1000 Central E Fwy East, TX, 76301
Temperatures soar in the Texan summer, and what better way to cool down than at a splash park? Castaway Cove has all the thrills and spills children desire, as well as relaxing lagoon pools and cabanas if you want to chill out. Jump on a raft to plunge down Parrot’s Perch or float leisurely down Nellie’s Rolling River.
Lake Arrowhead State Park
229 Park Rd, TX, 76310
The perfect outdoor playground close to Wichita Falls, Lake Arrowhead boasts a beach, disc golf, water-skiing and places to fish, ride horses, hike, camp and boat. The park hosts fishing contests and educational ranger programs that are a great way to keep your children entertained.