Wichita Falls Attractions

With a population of approximately 100,000 Wichita Falls offers a broad range of attractions for visitors. For those looking for culture there is a symphony, ballet, theater, museums and galleries. The city also holds a number of annual festivals and events.

Kell House

This restored 1909 home was built by Frank Kell, a local business man and community leader. It is furnished in period, complete with a baby-grand player piano.

Address

Kell House
900 Bluff Street
Wichita Falls, TX 76301-3203
United States

Phone 1 (940) 723-2712

Fax 1 (940) 723-6592

http://www.wichita-heritage.org/Kellhousemain.htm

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	14:00	14:00
Close		15:00	15:00	15:00	15:00	16:00	16:00

Always closed on:

New Year's Day (January 1)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)

Cost

Adult	$ 5.00
Military discount	$ 4.00
Senior	$ 4.00
Students	$ 1.00
Child	$ 1.00

All values are in United States Dollars

Museum and Art Center

The museum features changing art and science exhibits as well as a planetarium.

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	13:00	Closed
Close		17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Railroad Museum

On display in the museum is a collection of vintage railcars.

Hours

April 1 to November 30

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	12:00	Closed
Close						16:00

Cost

Admission Cost	$ 1.00
Child 1 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars

Tips

Open by appointment December through March.

Theater and Opry House

The Theatre and Opry House features family oriented entertainment.

Vernon, Texas

(Near Wichita Falls)

Vernon (pop. 12,000) is primarily a farming, ranching, and oil center. Of interest in the town are a number of historical homes, parks, and museums.

Address

Vernon Chamber of Commerce
Box 1538
Vernon, TX 76385-1538
United States

Phone 1 (940) 552-2564

Fax 1 (940) 552-0654

http://www.vernontx.com

Vernon - Red River Valley Museum

The museum depicts the history of ranching in the area, and displays American Indian artifacts, pioneer items, rocks and minerals and big-game trophies.

Address

Red River Valley Museum
4600 College Drive
Vernon, TX 76384-4052
United States

Phone 1 (940) 553-1848

Fax 1 (940) 553-1849

http://www.redrivervalleymuseum.org

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	13:00	13:00	13:00	13:00	13:00	13:00
Close		17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Always closed on:

American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)

Tips

Tours available by appointment.

Disabled

Full facilities for persons with disabilities.

Facilities

Wheelchair loan or rental

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