MelissaClint’s guidebook
Food scene
The chicken fry steak is our personal favorite thing to eat here.
36 locals recommend
The Old Plantation Restaurant
140 E Lake DrThe chicken fry steak is our personal favorite thing to eat here.
Our personal favorite place to grab a burger in our local town, Elgin.
6 locals recommend
Boompa's Burgers
8298 US-277Our personal favorite place to grab a burger in our local town, Elgin.
Great place near mountains/refuge. Sit on the patio that over looks medicine park, ok. They have live music on weekends. Sunday brunch is yummy
7 locals recommend
Chad's El Sabores Mexican Restaurant
Oklahoma 49Great place near mountains/refuge. Sit on the patio that over looks medicine park, ok. They have live music on weekends. Sunday brunch is yummy
new patio seating that overlooks the creek. live music on weekends.
22 locals recommend
Riverside Cafe
180 E Lake Drnew patio seating that overlooks the creek. live music on weekends.
Pizza Corral
7927 U.S. 277Best Pizza in Elgin! Gluten free crust
Upscale dining for the area. Check website for concerts and events.
12 locals recommend
Apache Casino Hotel
2315 E Gore BlvdUpscale dining for the area. Check website for concerts and events.
City/town information
Medicine Park
a must to visit if you are in our area. historic to our state. diverse little town with art, music, and fantastic humans! sits right outside the refuge and mountains.
75 locals recommend
Medicine Park
a must to visit if you are in our area. historic to our state. diverse little town with art, music, and fantastic humans! sits right outside the refuge and mountains.
Sightseeing
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Go to Mount Scott!!
Medicine Park Aquarium and Natural Sciences Center
1 Aquarium Drdrive to the top! its windy and wonderful! the sunsets are the best!
42 locals recommend
Mount Scott Observation Area
drive to the top! its windy and wonderful! the sunsets are the best!
local history. tornado exhibit is interesting. hands on activities for children.
32 locals recommend
Museum of the Great Plains
601 NW Ferris Avelocal history. tornado exhibit is interesting. hands on activities for children.
A must see if you are in the area. Learn about the rich comanche tribe history and culture.
10 locals recommend
Comanche National Museum & Cultural Center
701 NW Ferris AveA must see if you are in the area. Learn about the rich comanche tribe history and culture.
Listen, If you are here for a graduation, you must go see the historic sites on Fort Sill. The jail where Geronimo was held. The historic post guard house. The chapel. We grew up visiting these, but miss them since the base was secured from the general public post 9/11.
9 locals recommend
Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum
435 Quanah RdListen, If you are here for a graduation, you must go see the historic sites on Fort Sill. The jail where Geronimo was held. The historic post guard house. The chapel. We grew up visiting these, but miss them since the base was secured from the general public post 9/11.
Prairie Dog Town
westward area of the wildlife refuge, towards Sunset trail
Most beautiful trail in the refuge. Take plenty of water. Watch for snakes. Take in the beautiful scenery, you wont believe you are in Oklahoma.
Charon's Garden Trail
Charon's Garden TrailMost beautiful trail in the refuge. Take plenty of water. Watch for snakes. Take in the beautiful scenery, you wont believe you are in Oklahoma.
Holy City Of Wichitas
262 Holy City Rdoldest performed Easter pageant
Shopping
Great little local boutique to stop and shop. We love to support our local small businesses.
Woven by Grace
7727 US Hwy 277Great little local boutique to stop and shop. We love to support our local small businesses.
Williams Discount Food
8287 US-277omg you guys have to go here!! grab some goodies to bring back and enjoy at the cabin.
6 locals recommend
Medicine Creek Olive Oil
213A E Lake Dromg you guys have to go here!! grab some goodies to bring back and enjoy at the cabin.