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DESTINATION

Wichita Falls

The loss of the falls did not affect the new community, which grew into a marketplace for north Texas agriculture. The city restored a piece of its past when it re-established the falls; in 1987 a 54-foot-high, terraced cascade was built downstream from the original waterfall.

The oil boom in the early part of the 20th century changed the small community's fortunes dramatically. By 1920 a local business almanac listed 500 oil companies, and living space was so scarce that cots were rented on a sleeping-time rate. Modern Wichita Falls is a diversified industrial center based on its agricultural and petroleum past.

For lovers of the outdoors, nearby Lake Arrowhead State Park, with its distinctive oil derricks, offers a variety of recreational opportunities; phone (940) 528-2211.

Wichita Falls' residents are ardent supporters of the arts. The city boasts a symphony orchestra, a ballet and theater companies.

Visitor Centers

Wichita Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau 1000 5th St. Wichita Falls, TX 76301. Phone:(940)716-5500 or (800)799-6732

Things to Do

Museum of North Texas History

River Bend Nature Center

Wichita Falls Museum of Art at Midwestern State University

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