Overview
Woodward is in the Red Carpet Country region of Oklahoma.
3 sights · 2 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Woodward
Fort Supply Historic Site
This is where the US Army had its base camp in the area during its expeditions against the tribes of the Cherokee Outlet. It also functioned as a cemetery for military and Native Americans and later as a mental hospital.…
Boiling Springs State Park
Built by the CCC in the 1930s, this park is built around an artesian springs that looks as though it is boiling. Hiking, high plains scenery, swimming (in pool), dioramas, camping.
Plains Indians & Pioneers
This museum covers the history of northwest Oklahoma, from the Indians to the cattlemen and oil workers.
Temple Houston Grave
Where Temple Lea Houston, son of General and Governor Sam Houston, is buried. Temple Houston was known for his oratory and litigation skills as a trial attorney.
Crystal Beach Park
A Works Progress Administration project, though admittedly there's not too much to look at today. Walking path.
Plan your trip
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- LBL Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport, Liberal — 96 mi away. Directions
- DDC Dodge City Regional Airport, Dodge City — 97 mi away. Directions
- OKC OKC Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City — 124 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 Plains Indians & Pioneers, Crystal Beach Park, Temple Houston Grave
- Afternoon Boiling Springs State Park, Fort Supply Historic Site
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Woodward has a colorful past, with everything from US military engagements with the Comanche and Kiowa to cattle drives to a railroad robbery by the Doolin Dalton Gang thrown in. It emerged as an important beef and oil production center over time, with its Southern Plains Research Range Station and location on the Anadarko Shelf, respectively, and was the home of Temple Houston, son of Sam Houston, and Will Rogers for a time.
See
See Temple Houston Grave
Where Temple Lea Houston, son of General and Governor Sam Houston, is buried. Temple Houston was known for his oratory and litigation skills as a trial attorney.
See Fort Supply Historic Site
This is where the US Army had its base camp in the area during its expeditions against the tribes of the Cherokee Outlet. It also functioned as a cemetery for military and Native Americans and later as a mental hospital. Difficult to access though; may require calling to schedule tour.
Do
Do Crystal Beach Park
A Works Progress Administration project, though admittedly there's not too much to look at today. Walking path.
Sleep
Stay Wayfarer Inn
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