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City in Oklahoma, US
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Lawton is in the Great Plains Country region of southwest Oklahoma.
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Exhibits on Comanche culture.
Interesting historic home completed in 1910.
Features a number of unique exhibits on Great Plains history including some original or reconstructed pioneer buildings and a restored Frisco steam locomotive.
National Historic Landmark designated as an artillery school and was the birthplace of Stephen Hillenburg, the former marine scientist who was remembered for creating the Nickelodeon children's animated series SpongeBob SquarePants. Also, you'll find the clandestine graves of Quanah Parker and Geronimo here. If you like scavenger hunts, this could be just your thing; otherwise, not so much.
Artillery Park, Missile Park, and Constitution Park exhibit long range military armaments and trajectory ordnance.
Real German food.
Famous for Meersburger - 7" diameter burgers made exclusively from Texas Longhorn beef, raised on the family's ranch. Voted the Best Burgers in Oklahoma. A must see if you are near Lawton. Be sure to bring cash as this is a cash only establishment.
Comfortable rooms and a clean pool.
Suites with kitchenette. A good breakfast is provided.
By plane
American Airlines has nonstop service to Dallas/Fort Worth from Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport.
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