Sharon’s guidebook
Food scene
A great local coffee shop within walking distance. They have pastry items as well, and and some evenings food trucks and music.
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Collective Coffee + Community
4001 Taft BlvdA great local coffee shop within walking distance. They have pastry items as well, and and some evenings food trucks and music.
A good place for dining within walking distance of our suite. Be sure to reserve a table, this place fills fast!
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Pelican's
2301 Midwestern PkwyA good place for dining within walking distance of our suite. Be sure to reserve a table, this place fills fast!
Fazmoz Caribbean Cuisine
2611 Plaza PkwyFor great food and drinks at reasonable price, visit Fazmoz!
A great brewery with their own craft brews. They also have other domestic, wines and ciders, and non-alcoholic options. Progress and Provisions also provides Detroit style pizza, sandwiches, nachos, and on some occasions, street tacos. Be sure to check out their FB page for their daily menu, specials, trivia nights, and live music.
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Wichita Falls Brewing Company
701 Indiana AveA great brewery with their own craft brews. They also have other domestic, wines and ciders, and non-alcoholic options. Progress and Provisions also provides Detroit style pizza, sandwiches, nachos, and on some occasions, street tacos. Be sure to check out their FB page for their daily menu, specials, trivia nights, and live music.
A great comfort food location at moderate prices.
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Progress Provisions Craft Kitchen
900 8th StA great comfort food location at moderate prices.
A more upscale venue with great food, drinks, and also has a cupcake bar.
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Karat Bar and Bistro
800 Ohio AveA more upscale venue with great food, drinks, and also has a cupcake bar.
An upscale restaurant that has local, seasonal cuisine. The exterior of Fox Hill is their gardens, which provide many of the resources for their menu.
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Fox Hill Restaurant & Gardens
800 Kemp BlvdAn upscale restaurant that has local, seasonal cuisine. The exterior of Fox Hill is their gardens, which provide many of the resources for their menu.
Samurai of Tokyo
2518 Mallard DrA great habachi and sushi location.
Our local health spot for smoothies, supplements, and limited food options. On Saturdays, they also have free detox or energize shots (drinks) with a smoothie purchase.
Absolute Wellness
2501 Kemp BoulevardOur local health spot for smoothies, supplements, and limited food options. On Saturdays, they also have free detox or energize shots (drinks) with a smoothie purchase.
Sightseeing
A fun location for fellow nerds, kids that grew up in the 90's, or to force your younger family members to experience scrolling, low resolution, and controls with only two buttons! Play vintage game consoles and enjoy a variety of cereals.
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Maniac’s Mansion (TAG’s)
710 8th StA fun location for fellow nerds, kids that grew up in the 90's, or to force your younger family members to experience scrolling, low resolution, and controls with only two buttons! Play vintage game consoles and enjoy a variety of cereals.
During the oil boom, a scam artist asked investors for money to build a skyscraper in Wichita Falls. However, the blueprints were in inches, not feet, and this 40' building is a reminder to read the fine print. This building is connected to a local furniture shop, so please support them and be mindful that the skyscraper only has steep stairs.
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World's littlest skyscraper
During the oil boom, a scam artist asked investors for money to build a skyscraper in Wichita Falls. However, the blueprints were in inches, not feet, and this 40' building is a reminder to read the fine print. This building is connected to a local furniture shop, so please support them and be mindful that the skyscraper only has steep stairs.
Local Art Scene
A historical site in Wichita Falls, this was once a library but has now been donated to the Arts Council. The Arts Council has created multiple venues in our city to support local artists, events, and workshops.
Kemp Center for the Arts
1300 Lamar StA historical site in Wichita Falls, this was once a library but has now been donated to the Arts Council. The Arts Council has created multiple venues in our city to support local artists, events, and workshops.
A historical site in Wichita Falls, this was the Women's Forum but has now been donated to the Arts Council. The Arts Council has created multiple venues in our city to support local artists, events, and workshops.
The Forum
2120 Speedway AvenueA historical site in Wichita Falls, this was the Women's Forum but has now been donated to the Arts Council. The Arts Council has created multiple venues in our city to support local artists, events, and workshops.
Our local theater scene with shows, comedy improv, and musicals.
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Backdoor Theatre
501 Indiana AveOur local theater scene with shows, comedy improv, and musicals.
Shopping
A local antique shop with multiple vendors and some friendly felines.
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Alley Cat Vintage Mercantile
1505 Lamar StA local antique shop with multiple vendors and some friendly felines.
Open every Saturday from 9am-1pm, supports local artists, farmers, and small businesses. You can purchase local fruits, veggies, honey, and herbs as well as soaps and beverages.
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Wichita Falls Farmers Market
713 Ohio AveOpen every Saturday from 9am-1pm, supports local artists, farmers, and small businesses. You can purchase local fruits, veggies, honey, and herbs as well as soaps and beverages.
A waste-free local shop that supplies personal goods, herbs and teas, and household items. Please bring your own reusable container or they have bags and containers that can be purchased.
RE:SUPPLY
816 Indiana AvenueA waste-free local shop that supplies personal goods, herbs and teas, and household items. Please bring your own reusable container or they have bags and containers that can be purchased.
Natural Grocers
3910 Lawrence RdNatural Grocers has personal goods, household items, and groceries.
Smith's is our go-to location for veggies and herbs, indoor and outdoor plants, bird seed, and to see some friendly felines. They also have a small koi pond in their houseplant section, it is a great place to just take a stroll.
Smith's Gardentown
4940 Seymour HighwaySmith's is our go-to location for veggies and herbs, indoor and outdoor plants, bird seed, and to see some friendly felines. They also have a small koi pond in their houseplant section, it is a great place to just take a stroll.
Nature and Trails
Wichita Bluff Nature Area
3828-4098 Seymour HighwayA great trail that helps you see some local nature and enjoy a quick walk.
Wichita Mountains is a great location to see wildlife and trails. This is located in Lawton, Oklahoma so it is less than an hour's drive.
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Wichita Mountains
Wichita Mountains is a great location to see wildlife and trails. This is located in Lawton, Oklahoma so it is less than an hour's drive.
Our nature center with trails and local wildlife. Admission costs a few bucks but it supports the center.
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River Bend Nature Center
2200 3rd StOur nature center with trails and local wildlife. Admission costs a few bucks but it supports the center.
An hour away by car, this site provides nature and science programs as well as hiking, astronomy, and bird watching.
Three Rivers Foundation for the Arts and Sciences
4187 Farm to Market Rd 654An hour away by car, this site provides nature and science programs as well as hiking, astronomy, and bird watching.
The Whiteside Museum of Natural History
310 North Washington StreetA natural history museum about an hour away.