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Recommend this place 150% this our first time here and I can’t wait to go back! The atmosphere was amazing loved all the old music playing and music videos to go with. The food was so amazing and I’m somewhat of a tater tot connoisseur and these were hands down the best perfectly crisp! I left the flavor choice of both my seltzers to our server Kaylee and she chose right!
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S&B's Burger Joint - Lawton
1060 NW 38th StRecommend this place 150% this our first time here and I can’t wait to go back! The atmosphere was amazing loved all the old music playing and music videos to go with. The food was so amazing and I’m somewhat of a tater tot connoisseur and these were hands down the best perfectly crisp! I left the flavor choice of both my seltzers to our server Kaylee and she chose right!
This place was absolutely delicious. I was told by my friends to check it out and they were right! The serving staff was very quick and very responsive. I got the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese. The meal had more then what I could finish however not an overwhelming amount. The freerolls and butter I thought were more delicious then Texas Roadhouse. I would strongly recommend this place to anyone
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The Old Plantation Restaurant
140 E Lake DrThis place was absolutely delicious. I was told by my friends to check it out and they were right! The serving staff was very quick and very responsive. I got the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese. The meal had more then what I could finish however not an overwhelming amount. The freerolls and butter I thought were more delicious then Texas Roadhouse. I would strongly recommend this place to anyone
Food was amazing and although we went there on a Saturday night which was very crowded, all the personnel were friendly and accommodating. The food was exceptionally well prepared. I was very impressed by the new kabob dish and rice plate with vegetables as a side. The 16 oz Fort Worth steak was great and the bread and cinnamon butter, which is baked in-house, superb and fluffy. Honestly I can't find anything negative to say about this place, although I tried really hard!
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Texas Roadhouse
5340 NW Cache Rd
Food was amazing and although we went there on a Saturday night which was very crowded, all the personnel were friendly and accommodating. The food was exceptionally well prepared. I was very impressed by the new kabob dish and rice plate with vegetables as a side. The 16 oz Fort Worth steak was great and the bread and cinnamon butter, which is baked in-house, superb and fluffy. Honestly I can't find anything negative to say about this place, although I tried really hard!
This is one of those diamonds in the rough that you wouldn’t expect to be so good but it is! Such good food.
John & Cook`s Real Pit BBQ
This is one of those diamonds in the rough that you wouldn’t expect to be so good but it is! Such good food.
City/town information
The story of Medicine Park began in 1908, when it was founded as Oklahoma’s first resort town. The founder, John William Elmer Thomas, fell in love with every aspect of it, from the unique cobblestone deposits, to the mountains and plains that surrounded the town, to the wilderness beyond the horizon. He bought the land and began construction on what he called the “Medicine Park Summer Resort and Health Spa”, referring to the medicinal qualities of the nearby Medicine Creek that the Plains Indians had told him about.
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Medicine Park
The story of Medicine Park began in 1908, when it was founded as Oklahoma’s first resort town. The founder, John William Elmer Thomas, fell in love with every aspect of it, from the unique cobblestone deposits, to the mountains and plains that surrounded the town, to the wilderness beyond the horizon. He bought the land and began construction on what he called the “Medicine Park Summer Resort and Health Spa”, referring to the medicinal qualities of the nearby Medicine Creek that the Plains Indians had told him about.
Lawton is located in the south western portion of Oklahoma, close to the Wichita Mountains in Comanche County. The city is the cultural and commercial center for the region. Lawton is known for huge granite deposits as well as cotton. The city has been included on the Forbes' List of the "Best Small Places for Business and Careers."
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Lawton
Lawton is located in the south western portion of Oklahoma, close to the Wichita Mountains in Comanche County. The city is the cultural and commercial center for the region. Lawton is known for huge granite deposits as well as cotton. The city has been included on the Forbes' List of the "Best Small Places for Business and Careers."
Stir Crazy? Try these local favorites!
The last of Lawton's original movie theatres. Offering a no-hassle, family environment at affordable prices.
Some $1 specials
Shadowcast showings you won't see anywhere else!!
And even live stage entertainment!!
ALWAYS THE BEST POPCORN IN TOWN!!
Vaska Theatre
1902 NW Ferris AveThe last of Lawton's original movie theatres. Offering a no-hassle, family environment at affordable prices.
Some $1 specials
Shadowcast showings you won't see anywhere else!!
And even live stage entertainment!!
ALWAYS THE BEST POPCORN IN TOWN!!
This park features a playground, a splash pad, a covered picnic area, restrooms, a pond & more.
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Elmer Thomas Park
501 NW Ferris AveThis park features a playground, a splash pad, a covered picnic area, restrooms, a pond & more.
The Lawton Farmers Market is a fun, family friendly market located in the heart of the Ware District in downtown Lawton. Visitors to the market will find a wide variety of items ranging from 21-day aged beef, Angus beef, pastured pork and lamb to a bountiful selection of farm fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, baked and canned goods. Vendors come from all over southwest Oklahoma to share their Made In Oklahoma gourmet spreads. Homemade salsas, jams, jellies, gourmet dog biscuits, local lavender items, artisan and handmade goods abound. Come prepared to stock up on delicious, local goods at the Lawton Farmers Market. They also offer fun and educational weekly events at the market, including the annual Tomato Festival held every July.
Lawton Farmers Market
77 Southwest 4th StreetThe Lawton Farmers Market is a fun, family friendly market located in the heart of the Ware District in downtown Lawton. Visitors to the market will find a wide variety of items ranging from 21-day aged beef, Angus beef, pastured pork and lamb to a bountiful selection of farm fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, baked and canned goods. Vendors come from all over southwest Oklahoma to share their Made In Oklahoma gourmet spreads. Homemade salsas, jams, jellies, gourmet dog biscuits, local lavender items, artisan and handmade goods abound. Come prepared to stock up on delicious, local goods at the Lawton Farmers Market. They also offer fun and educational weekly events at the market, including the annual Tomato Festival held every July.
Sightseeing
Located on the eastern edge of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Mount Scott is one of Oklahoma's most prominent mountains. A three-mile-long paved road leads to the summit and a breathtaking view of southwest Oklahoma. The peak towers 2,464 feet above sea level. Parking is available on the summit so that you can get outdoors and enjoy the vistas and some rock hopping or hiking. Don't forget to bring your camera to snap photos of the beautiful views from the top of Mount Scott.
Please note that hikers have exclusive access to Mount Scott on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Friday through Sunday, hikers must be off the mountain by noon. Cars and bikes have exclusive access to the mountain Friday through Sunday in the afternoon.
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Mount Scott Observation Area
Located on the eastern edge of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Mount Scott is one of Oklahoma's most prominent mountains. A three-mile-long paved road leads to the summit and a breathtaking view of southwest Oklahoma. The peak towers 2,464 feet above sea level. Parking is available on the summit so that you can get outdoors and enjoy the vistas and some rock hopping or hiking. Don't forget to bring your camera to snap photos of the beautiful views from the top of Mount Scott.
Please note that hikers have exclusive access to Mount Scott on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Friday through Sunday, hikers must be off the mountain by noon. Cars and bikes have exclusive access to the mountain Friday through Sunday in the afternoon.
Located in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge just 22 miles northwest of Lawton, the Holy City of the Wichitas stands on a 66-acre area that looks much like Israel during Biblical times. Inside the city, you'll find numerous full-sized buildings and structures, including the temple court, the Lord's Supper building, Herod's Court and Pilate's judgment hall, all built with locally-quarried granite in the 1930s. You can also explore areas designated as Calvary's Mount and the Garden of Gethsemane, in addition to watchtowers and perimeter walls.
The site is also home to the nation's longest-running annual Easter passion play, "The Prince of Peace." American theaters showed newsreel footage, and in 1937 the U.S. government produced a full-length film of the pageant. Attendance reached an all-time high in 1939 when 225,000 visitors jammed Audience Hill for the sunrise performance.
Other on-site attractions include a memorial for the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing, a Veterans Walkway, and the World Chapel, which has become a popular wedding locale. This modern-day chapel replicates Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia, and features ceiling and wall murals by artist Irene Malcolm.
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Holy City Of Wichitas
262 Holy City RdLocated in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge just 22 miles northwest of Lawton, the Holy City of the Wichitas stands on a 66-acre area that looks much like Israel during Biblical times. Inside the city, you'll find numerous full-sized buildings and structures, including the temple court, the Lord's Supper building, Herod's Court and Pilate's judgment hall, all built with locally-quarried granite in the 1930s. You can also explore areas designated as Calvary's Mount and the Garden of Gethsemane, in addition to watchtowers and perimeter walls.
The site is also home to the nation's longest-running annual Easter passion play, "The Prince of Peace." American theaters showed newsreel footage, and in 1937 the U.S. government produced a full-length film of the pageant. Attendance reached an all-time high in 1939 when 225,000 visitors jammed Audience Hill for the sunrise performance.
Other on-site attractions include a memorial for the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing, a Veterans Walkway, and the World Chapel, which has become a popular wedding locale. This modern-day chapel replicates Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia, and features ceiling and wall murals by artist Irene Malcolm.
Worn by time and nature, the Wichita Mountains loom large above the prairie in southwest Oklahoma—a lasting refuge for wildlife. Situated just outside the Lawton/Ft. Sill area, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge preserves approximately 60,000 acres of mixed grass prairie, ancient granite mountains, and fresh water lakes and streams for the benefit of wildlife and the American people. Best known for its roaming herds of bison, longhorn, and Rocky Mountain elk, Wichita Mountains also offers quality opportunities for wildlife dependent recreation including fishing, bird watching, wildlife photography, hiking, camping, and kayaking.
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Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Oklahoma 49Worn by time and nature, the Wichita Mountains loom large above the prairie in southwest Oklahoma—a lasting refuge for wildlife. Situated just outside the Lawton/Ft. Sill area, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge preserves approximately 60,000 acres of mixed grass prairie, ancient granite mountains, and fresh water lakes and streams for the benefit of wildlife and the American people. Best known for its roaming herds of bison, longhorn, and Rocky Mountain elk, Wichita Mountains also offers quality opportunities for wildlife dependent recreation including fishing, bird watching, wildlife photography, hiking, camping, and kayaking.
Quartz Mountain is located in Greer County in southwest Oklahoma. It is the namesake of Quartz Mountain Nature Park and its eastern flank is enclosed by the park boundaries. It is near the cities of Mangum, Oklahoma and Altus, Oklahoma
Quartz Mountain State Park
22469 Lodge RoadQuartz Mountain is located in Greer County in southwest Oklahoma. It is the namesake of Quartz Mountain Nature Park and its eastern flank is enclosed by the park boundaries. It is near the cities of Mangum, Oklahoma and Altus, Oklahoma