Overview
Enid is the county seat of Garfield County, Oklahoma. The population was 47,045 at the 2000 census. It is in the Red Carpet Country region of Oklahoma. Enid was founded during the opening of the Cherokee Outlet by land run in 1893 and was originally a stop along the Chisolm Trail. It has also been the home of Vance Air Force Base since 1941.
4 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Enid
Railroad Museum of Oklahoma
Featuring six cabooses from railroads that have served Enid (Union Pacific, BNSF, Grain Belt), a baggage car, motor cars, a three-dome tank car, and a 50-ton engine. Railroad memorabilia is displayed inside the museum bu…
Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center
Some people lost their cart and everything just to get a piece of land.
Humphrey Heritage Village
Victorian style home that has been refurbished. It is known as the "Glidewell Home." The original land office where pioneers lined up to file their claims after the great land rush of 1893 that opened the Cherokee Strip …
Government Springs Park
A spring where cattle and cattle drivers would quench their thirst on the Chisholm Trail.
Kiwanitrain at Meadowlake Park
Train rides and carousel are $1 and other rides are 50¢.
Leonardo's Discovery Warehouse and Adventure Quest
Includes a mini city design especially for children under the age of five, a water area where students will learn about rivers a water flow, a galleon with weather measuring instruments, a research quality telescope, a t…
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.
- SWO Stillwater Regional Airport, Stillwater — 47 mi away. Directions
- OKC OKC Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City — 71 mi away (major hub). Directions
As there is no passenger train or bus service to Enid, you will have to drive, bike or walk to get there. It is located about 70 miles from Oklahoma City. There is a regional airport with connections to Dallas and Oklahoma City, but most travelers find it more convenient and economic to fly into Wichita (ICT) or Oklahoma City (OKC).
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $62–$62 a night (typical $68), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$100, mid-range ~$140, comfortable ~$230.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, Government Springs Park
- Lunch Lot-A-Burger
- Afternoon Kiwanitrain at Meadowlake Park
- Dinner Chicaro's
- Evening Callahan's Pub & Grille
Day 2
- Morning Railroad Museum of Oklahoma, Humphrey Heritage Village
- Afternoon Leonardo's Discovery Warehouse and Adventure Quest
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
As there is no passenger train or bus service to Enid, you will have to drive, bike or walk to get there. It is located about 70 miles from Oklahoma City. There is a regional airport with connections to Dallas and Oklahoma City, but most travelers find it more convenient and economic to fly into Wichita (ICT) or Oklahoma City (OKC).
Get around
Enid Transit and Ms Debbie's Taxi, +1 580-747-9708, are two methods of getting around in Enid, Oklahoma.
See
See Humphrey Heritage Village
Victorian style home that has been refurbished. It is known as the "Glidewell Home." The original land office where pioneers lined up to file their claims after the great land rush of 1893 that opened the Cherokee Strip Outlet to settlement. Enid's oldest church building and an original one-room schoolhouse are also located in the village.
See Government Springs Park
A spring where cattle and cattle drivers would quench their thirst on the Chisholm Trail.
Do
Do Leonardo's Discovery Warehouse and Adventure Quest
Includes a mini city design especially for children under the age of five, a water area where students will learn about rivers a water flow, a galleon with weather measuring instruments, a research quality telescope, a three-story slide and maze, an obstacle course, a dino-time line, a three-story ball machine, an amphitheater, greenhouse and picnic areas and more.
Buy
You may witness small businesses play a game of "musical chairs", as each week there seems to be a new business popping up somewhere in place of an older one.
Eat
Eat Lot-A-Burger
Voted #1 Burgers in Enid by local newspaper at least 3 times. A little pricey for just a burger, but well worth it.
Eat Chicaro's
Locally famous steak fingers. Don't forget the block of cheese with that.
Drink
Drink Callahan's Pub & Grille
Some Irish and Asian delectables and a choice of different beers.
Sleep
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