Cecilia’s guidebook
Sightseeing
In the land lottery of 1901, in which the federal government opened southwest Oklahoma for settlement, the second name drawn was that of Mattie Beal. This determined young woman from Wichita, Kansas chose her 160-acre allotment south of the Lawton town site. Instant fame was hers and she received hundreds of marriage proposals, but it was local lumberyard owner, Charles Payne, who stole her heart. They were married in 1902.
Visiting this historic home will help you understand Lawton's history and its people much better.
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Historic Mattie Beal Home
1008 SW 5th StIn the land lottery of 1901, in which the federal government opened southwest Oklahoma for settlement, the second name drawn was that of Mattie Beal. This determined young woman from Wichita, Kansas chose her 160-acre allotment south of the Lawton town site. Instant fame was hers and she received hundreds of marriage proposals, but it was local lumberyard owner, Charles Payne, who stole her heart. They were married in 1902.
Visiting this historic home will help you understand Lawton's history and its people much better.
Over three decades in the making, the Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center (CNMCC) offers fascinating insight into the largest American Indian tribe in the Lawton-Fort Sill area. CNMCC is more than just a traditional museum. It is an experience that brings to life the "Nʉmʉnʉʉ," both past and present.
In 2001, the Comanche Nation received a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Grant for the planning of a tribal museum. Discussion for a museum had begun 20 years prior; however, nothing materialized at that time. With NEA funding, the Nation held a series of meetings with several tribal museums with the aim of developing a cultural center/museum for the Comanche people. Five years later, in September 2007, CNMCC officially opened its doors. CNMCC is funded by the tribe’s Gaming Contribution Fund, which does not include federal funding.
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Comanche National Museum & Cultural Center
701 NW Ferris AveOver three decades in the making, the Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center (CNMCC) offers fascinating insight into the largest American Indian tribe in the Lawton-Fort Sill area. CNMCC is more than just a traditional museum. It is an experience that brings to life the "Nʉmʉnʉʉ," both past and present.
In 2001, the Comanche Nation received a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Grant for the planning of a tribal museum. Discussion for a museum had begun 20 years prior; however, nothing materialized at that time. With NEA funding, the Nation held a series of meetings with several tribal museums with the aim of developing a cultural center/museum for the Comanche people. Five years later, in September 2007, CNMCC officially opened its doors. CNMCC is funded by the tribe’s Gaming Contribution Fund, which does not include federal funding.
Established in 1901,Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge is one of more than 556 refuges throughout the United States managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The 59,020 acre refuge hosts a rare piece of the past - a remnant mixed grass prairie, an island where the natural grasslands escaped destruction because the rocks underfoot defeated the plow.
The refuge provides habitat for large native grazing animals such as American bison, Rocky Mountain elk, and white-tailed deer. Texas longhorn cattle also share the refuge rangelands as a cultural and historical legacy species. More than 50 mammal, 240 bird, 64 reptile and amphibian, 36 fish, and 806 plant species thrive on this important refuge.
Visitors to the refuge can enjoy wildlife watching, hunting, fishing, special events and much more.
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Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Established in 1901,Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge is one of more than 556 refuges throughout the United States managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The 59,020 acre refuge hosts a rare piece of the past - a remnant mixed grass prairie, an island where the natural grasslands escaped destruction because the rocks underfoot defeated the plow.
The refuge provides habitat for large native grazing animals such as American bison, Rocky Mountain elk, and white-tailed deer. Texas longhorn cattle also share the refuge rangelands as a cultural and historical legacy species. More than 50 mammal, 240 bird, 64 reptile and amphibian, 36 fish, and 806 plant species thrive on this important refuge.
Visitors to the refuge can enjoy wildlife watching, hunting, fishing, special events and much more.
This is a different kind of history museum. Through interactive exhibits and self-directed activities, our visitors investigate the past, present, and future. Try it, you'll like it.
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Museum of the Great Plains
601 NW Ferris AveThis is a different kind of history museum. Through interactive exhibits and self-directed activities, our visitors investigate the past, present, and future. Try it, you'll like it.
Lake Lawtonka
Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area (LETRA) is Fort Sill’s premier recreation destination with close proximity to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Medicine Park, and Fort Sill. LETRA is located at the base of Mt. Scott on a 360 acre, no wake lake with year round camping availability and summer season recreation activities.
Located 12 miles NW of the main post, LETRA can be reached by using Apache Gate on Hwy 49 and all other by Sheridan Road Gate and Key Gate.
Letra Campground and Picnic Area
Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area (LETRA) is Fort Sill’s premier recreation destination with close proximity to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Medicine Park, and Fort Sill. LETRA is located at the base of Mt. Scott on a 360 acre, no wake lake with year round camping availability and summer season recreation activities.
Located 12 miles NW of the main post, LETRA can be reached by using Apache Gate on Hwy 49 and all other by Sheridan Road Gate and Key Gate.
This is a cute little town 15/20 min away from Lawton. You can walk around and also have lunch/dinner. There are some concerts in the Spring/Summer. You have picnic and camping areas around. you can get into the water during warm season. There's also an aquarium there that you can take your children to learn about local fauna and flora.
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Medicine Park
This is a cute little town 15/20 min away from Lawton. You can walk around and also have lunch/dinner. There are some concerts in the Spring/Summer. You have picnic and camping areas around. you can get into the water during warm season. There's also an aquarium there that you can take your children to learn about local fauna and flora.
If you are looking for a fun activity, this is the place to go! Family friendly. Call for reservations: 580-919-3040
Lawton Axe Throwing
1008 W Gore BlvdIf you are looking for a fun activity, this is the place to go! Family friendly. Call for reservations: 580-919-3040
Geronimo's Grave
Bowling Alley Road
Bowling Alley RoadLawton Farmers Market
77 Southwest 4th StreetFood scene
This is a local favorite. Their specialties are the delicious organic ice cream and buffalo burgers.
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Meers Store and Restaurant
26005 Oklahoma 115This is a local favorite. Their specialties are the delicious organic ice cream and buffalo burgers.
Tu Familia Mexican Restaurant
111 SW Lee BlvdGood Mexican Food
Aranda's Méxican Grill
406 SW Lee BlvdGreat Mexican food.
Chef India
2621 NW Cache RdGreat Indian food.
Burgess Grill
617 SW C AveThis is one of the local’s favorites if you want to try burgers!
Backporch Drafthouse
1925 W Gore BlvdAnother favorite for locals!
S&B's Burger Joint - Lawton
1060 NW 38th StGreat place! Nice ambiance.
Polly's Thai Kitchen
1807 SW Sheridan RdThai food.
Seafood Party
7401 NW Cache RdFiro Fire Kissed Pizza
3902 NW Cache RdGreat authentic Italian pizza!
Wonderful place right next to the lake. Nice outside area to eat enjoying nature.
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Riverside Cafe
180 E Lake DrWonderful place right next to the lake. Nice outside area to eat enjoying nature.
Buffalo Grove Coffee Company LLC
605 SW E Ave
Bricktown Brewery Lawton
45 Northwest 2nd StreetCracker Barrel Old Country Store
601 E Gore BlvdLas Margaritas
615 8th StThe Old Plantation Restaurant
140 E Lake DrLos Tres Amigos
6106 NW Cache RdStarbucks
3908 NW Cache RdTexas Roadhouse
5340 NW Cache RdBoomarang Diner
331 Southwest C AvenueKimono Steak & Sushi Bar
1754 Northwest 82nd StreetQDOBA Mexican Eats
1772 Northwest 82nd StreetPanda Express
1936 Northwest 82nd StreetOlive Garden Italian Restaurant
4021 NW Cache RdAtlanta Bread Lawton
2 NW Sheridan RdMcAlister's Deli
2910 NW Cache RdRed Lobster
3112 Northwest Cache RoadRED PEPPER
1905 Northwest Sheridan RoadMutti's German Restaurant
1410 SW Sheridan RdBuffalo Wild Wings
2506 NW Cache Rd