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Wichita Falls is a city of about 105,000 people in North Texas, just south of the Oklahoma border, on the Wichita River. The original small waterfall that gave the city its name was washed away by a flood in 1886, so in 1987 the city built a new 54-foot waterfall beside Interstate 44, now its best-known landmark. An oil boom in the early 1900s brought sudden wealth and many of the downtown buildings still standing today.
Downtown is home to the Newby-McMahon Building, nicknamed the World's Littlest Skyscraper, a four-story tower built as a famous swindle during the oil boom. Depot Square has railroad exhibits and the Wichita Falls Railroad Museum, and the Museum of North Texas History covers ranching, oil and the region's military heritage.
The Circle Trail loops around the city past the falls and along the Wichita River, and Lake Wichita Park offers fishing and sunset views. Midwestern State University adds a campus feel, Sheppard Air Force Base trains pilots from across NATO, and the Kay Yeager Coliseum hosts concerts and events.
The city's namesake waterfall, recreated as a 54-foot cascade on the Wichita River in 1987 after the original small falls washed away in the 1880s. It is visible from Interstate 44 and can be reached by a walking trail from Lucy Park. Go when the pumps are running for the best view.
Known as the World's Littlest Skyscraper, this tiny four-story brick building from 1919 is the result of a famous oil boom swindle in which investors approved plans in inches instead of feet. It stands in the Depot Square area. It is quick to see; read the plaque for the story.
A public university with a pleasant campus of Spanish Mission style buildings, red tile roofs and landscaped quads. It hosts the Wichita Falls Museum of Art and public concerts and lectures. Visitors can walk the grounds freely; check the events calendar for performances.
The historic heart of downtown Wichita Falls near the old Fort Worth and Denver depot, with brick buildings from the oil boom era housing restaurants, bars, antique shops and the railroad museum. It hosts monthly art walks and events. Walk it with a stop at the Newby-McMahon Building.
A grand 1909 home built for local businessman Frank Kell, preserved with the family's original furniture and belongings. Guided tours show early 20th century life in the booming city. It is decorated festively at Christmas. Check tour days before visiting.
A downtown museum with exhibits on the people and history of North Texas, including ranching, the oil boom, local businesses and military history from nearby Sheppard Air Force Base. Admission is by donation. Allow about an hour and check opening days.
A museum in the Depot Square area displaying vintage locomotives, cabooses and passenger cars, along with exhibits on how railroads shaped the region. Volunteers lead tours of some of the equipment. It is open on limited days, so check the schedule; kids enjoy climbing into cars.
An art museum on the Midwestern State University campus with a permanent collection of American art and prints, rotating exhibitions and educational programs. It is small but well curated and admission has been free. Pair it with a walk around the campus grounds.
A large wooded park along the Wichita River with a suspension bridge, a duck pond, playgrounds, a disc golf course, sports fields and trails, including the path to the city's waterfall. It is a popular spot for picnics and walks. Look for the ducks at the pond near the entrance.
A park on the shore of Lake Wichita on the south side of town with a walking trail along the levee, fishing spots, a playground, a dog park and sports fields. It is a good place for sunset walks over the water. The trail links to the Circle Trail around the city.
A long paved trail system circling Wichita Falls for about 20 miles, linking Lucy Park, the river, Lake Wichita and many neighborhoods. It is used by walkers, runners and cyclists. Start at Lucy Park for a scenic riverside section and bring water, as summers here are hot.
One of the largest single-day cycling events in the United States, held each August in Wichita Falls with 100-mile and shorter road rides through the hot Texas countryside, plus trail races and a consumer expo. Thousands of riders take part. Book hotels early for that weekend.
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