Overview
Clinton is a city of 9,000 people (2010) in the Great Plains Country of Oklahoma. It was platted in like 1902, but what really seemed to make it bloom was when it became a service-oriented community towards Route 66 travel, with cafes, motels, and filling stations to accommodate travelers. Even the King (Elvis Presley) was known to stay here a couple times.
2 sights · 2 things to do
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Best things about Clinton
Oklahoma Route 66 Museum
Cheyenne Cultural Center
It was founded to preserve the Cheyenne people's way of life. The site has become a regional interpretive center for Cheyenne history and culture.
Water-Zoo Clinton Indoor Water Park
This indoor water park looks pretty enticing from the freeway, but people sometimes complain that the water and ambient air temperature are freezing and detract from their experience.
Acme Brick Park
A municipal park with ponds and train rides and a trail.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 94°F; winter lows dip to about 29°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Oklahoma City)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- LAW Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport, Lawton — 72 mi away. Directions
- OKC OKC Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City — 78 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, Cheyenne Cultural Center
- Afternoon Water-Zoo Clinton Indoor Water Park, Acme Brick Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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See
See Cheyenne Cultural Center
It was founded to preserve the Cheyenne people's way of life. The site has become a regional interpretive center for Cheyenne history and culture.
Sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places:
- Clinton Armory
- Crawford House
- McLain Rogers Park, specifically the art-deco entrance arch.
- Y Service Station & Café
Do
Sleep
There are plenty of hotels along I40. The Econolodge offers a cheap alternative with wifi at exit 45A.
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clinton, 2000 Boulevard of Champions. Next to the water park and with its own indoor pool in case that one is too cold. Tel: +1 580-323-1950.
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