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19 Best and Fun Things To Do In Wichita Falls, Texas


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Situated two hours north of Dallas and Fort Worth, this dynamic city is known as the “Gateway to Texas”.

It’s home to a thriving arts scene, beautiful historic architecture, stunning parks, and numerous annual festivals and events.

Despite its lively atmosphere, Wichita Falls still manages to retain its small-town feel, making it the perfect getaway for couples looking for a romantic weekend retreat, outdoor recreation enthusiasts seeking adventure, or professionals looking for an escape from the daily grind.

While here, you can wander through the historic district with its charming old buildings and museums, catch a show at one of the acclaimed performing arts theaters or the Wichita Falls Ballet Theater, explore the art galleries at the Kemp Center for the Arts, or cool off at the local water park known as Castaway Cove.

These are just a few examples of what Wichita Falls has to offer. If you’d like to find out more, continue reading for a comprehensive list of all there is to do here

The 19 Most Popular Things To Do In Wichita Falls, Texas

19. Angel of Hope Memorial Garden

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

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Location: 255 201 Lamar Street Wichita Falls TX

18. Holliday Creek

4.6 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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17. Sikes Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ (19 reviews)

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16. CrashWorks STEAM Studio & Makerspace

4.7 ★★★★★ (19 reviews)

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Location: 900 na Ave Wichita Falls TX

Tel:  940 264 7836

Web Address:   http://crashworkswf.com/

15. Lake Wichita

4.3 ★★★★☆ (30 reviews)

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14. Weeks Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (74 reviews)

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Location: 2006 Southwest Pkwy Wichita Falls TX

Web Address:   http://wichitafallstx.gov/73/Weeks-Park

13. Wichita Bluff Natural Area

4.6 ★★★★★ (81 reviews)

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Location: 3828 4098 Seymour Hwy Wichita Falls TX

Tel:  940 761 7490

12. Wee-Chi-Tah Statue

4.4 ★★★★☆ (129 reviews)

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Location: 501 603 Wichita Street Wichita Falls TX

11. Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

3.9 ★★★★☆ (339 reviews)

Location: 2505 Kemp Blvd Wichita Falls TX

Tel:  940 222 6460

Web Address:   https://urbanair.com/texas-wichita-falls

10. Lake Wichita Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (670 reviews)

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Location: 5205 Fairway Blvd Wichita Falls TX

Tel:  940 761 7490

Web Address:   http://wichitafallstx.gov/index.aspx

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9. Kell House Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (90 reviews)

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Location: 900 Bluff Street Wichita Falls TX

Tel:  940 723 2712

Web Address:   https://kellhouseheritagecenter.org/

8. Wichita Falls Museum of Art

4.6 ★★★★★ (98 reviews)

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Location: 2 Eureka Cir Wichita Falls TX

Tel:  940 397 8900

Web Address:   https://wfma.msutexas.edu/

7. Museum of North Texas History

4.5 ★★★★★ (136 reviews)

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Location: 720 na Ave Wichita Falls TX

Tel:  940 322 7628

Web Address:   https://museumofnorthtexashistory.org/

6. Kemp Center for the Arts (Arts Council WF)

4.8 ★★★★★ (147 reviews)

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Location: 1300 Lamar Street Wichita Falls TX

Tel:  940 767 2787

Web Address:   http://artscouncilwf.org/

5. Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum

4.8 ★★★★★ (160 reviews)

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Location: 712 8th Street #100 Wichita Falls TX

Tel:  940 264 8123

Web Address:   http://pwhf.org/

4. River Bend Nature Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (210 reviews)

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Location: 2200 3rd Street Wichita Falls TX

Tel:  940 767 0843

Web Address:   http://riverbendnaturecenter.org/

3. The World’s Littlest Skyscraper

4.5 ★★★★★ (255 reviews)

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Location: World’s littlest skyscraper 701 La Salle Wichita Falls TX

Tel:  940 761 9955

Web Address:   http://wichitafallstx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19745

2. Castaway Cove Waterpark

4.2 ★★★★☆ (763 reviews)

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Location: 1000 Central E Fwy Wichita Falls TX

Tel:  940 322 5500

Web Address:   http://castawaycovewaterpark.com/

1. Lucy Wichita Falls Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (1,469 reviews)

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Location: 100 Sunset Dr Wichita Falls TX

Tel:  940 761 7490

Web Address:   http://wichitafallstx.gov/index.aspx

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Wichita Falls, Texas! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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