Overview
Thackerville is a city in Oklahoma, on the border of Oklahoma and Texas.
2 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Thackerville
WinStar World Casino and Resort
WinStar is the biggest casino in the world as of 2018. The casino has 8 themed gaming plazas and a poker room, bingo hall and off-track betting parlor. The casino contains more than 7,400 electronic games, 99 table games…
Border Casino
Border Casino has over 1,100 electronic gaming machines. On site is Thackerville's Chickasaw Travel Stop, with fuel, snacks, ATM, smoke shop, beer cave and hot food.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Feb–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 97°F; winter lows dip to about 38°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Oct and May. (climate data from nearby Dallas)
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.
- DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth — 62 mi away (major hub). Directions
- DAL Dallas Love Field, Dallas — 68 mi away (major hub). Directions
Thackerville is just off I-35.
Full “Get in” guide ↓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 WinStar World Casino and Resort
- Afternoon Border Casino
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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Get in
Thackerville is just off I-35.
Do
Do WinStar World Casino and Resort
WinStar is the biggest casino in the world as of 2018. The casino has 8 themed gaming plazas and a poker room, bingo hall and off-track betting parlor. The casino contains more than 7,400 electronic games, 99 table games, 47 poker tables, 930 bingo seats and Keno. In addition to the casino, there are 1,500 hotel rooms on site or nearby. The Global Event Center brings in national touring entertainment acts. WinStar also has a 27-hole golf course and golf academy with professional putter fitting, practice studio, fitness room, PGA Simulation studio, 8 covered driving range bays and an outdoor grass driving range. There is also an RV park with hookups. Jewelry, accessories and gifts are found amongst 4 gift shops and boutiques. Restaurants at WinStar include Gran Via Buffet, Capisce Ristorante Italiano, The Grill, Chips 'N Ales, El Fenix and other casual dining and cafe options.
Sleep
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