kids age 17 and under stay with an adult at no extra cost. off interstate 44, this low-key hotel is 2 miles from bike trails at the riverside lucy park and 3 miles from kay yeager coliseum, a multipurpose arena. accessed by exterior corridors, the cozy rooms offer free wi-fi and flat-screens, plus tea and coffeemakers. freebies include parking, continental breakfast, and coffee in the lobby. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also a seasonal outdoor pool and a gym, along with coin-operated laundry facilities. pets are permitted without charge. upgraded rooms add minifridges and microwaves, while suites feature living rooms with pull-out sofas; some have whirlpool tubs Wichita Falls Regional Airport 12 min
Castaway Cove Waterpark (7 min) All-ages amusement center with thrill rides, slides, play areas, a lazy river, pools & volleyball. Kell House Museum (6 min) Tours of a grand, preserved 1909 house with period art, furniture & clothing, plus formal gardens. Lucy Park (6 min) 176-acre park set in a river bend, with a pool, nature center & paved trail for hiking & biking. Wichita Falls Railroad Museum (7 min) Nonprofit railroad museum since 1980 with rolling stock units on display, a gift shop & memorabilia. Scotland Park (4 min) The World's Littlest Skyscraper (7 min) Narrow, circa-1919 brick structure with a legendary history involving a fraudulent developer. River Bend Nature Center (5 min) Butterflies and nature O'Reilly Park (5 min) Hamilton Park (8 min) Lake Wichita (17 min) Man-made lake with a 234-acre park on the north shore offering a paved trail & picnic facilities. Wee-Chi-Tah Statue (5 min) Sacred Heart Catholic Church (4 min) Museum of North Texas History (6 min) Museum with exhibits on the area's Native Americans, the gas & oil industry, cowboys hats & dolls. Sheppard AFB Heritage Center (11 min) Exhibits & artifacts highlight the mission of the Air Force base & aviation history. Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum (6 min) Straightforward facility with trophies, pictures & wrestlers' outfits, plus commemorative plaques. |