Find things to do near Vance Air Force Base in Enid

You won’t lack entertainment when you stay at the Country Inn & Suites, Enid, OK, located approximately 10 minutes from downtown and Vance Air Force Base. If you’re looking for family-friendly things to do, Leonardo’s Children’s Museum lets your kids explore hands-on exhibits and burn off energy at its Adventure Quest playground. Up for some outdoor adventure? Tee off at Meadowlake Golf Course, or drive about 30 minutes to see the fascinating landscape at Salt Plains State Park and swim or fish in the saltwater lake. When you return, you can clean up in your comfortable hotel room before heading out for dinner downtown and a live concert at Stride Bank Center.

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Railroad Museum of Oklahoma

3.4 mi / 5.47 km from the hotel
See a wide collection of railroad memorabilia including a working telegraph system at this museum listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Cabooses, boxcars, a Frisco 1519 steam engine, and other vintage freight cars are also on display.

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center

3.74 mi / 6.01 km from the hotel
Discover Enid’s history at this museum centered around the Land Run of 1893. The center offers a special gallery of traveling exhibits as well as a variety of research resources.

Stride Bank Center

3.43 mi / 5.52 km from the hotel
This two-story arena seats 5,000 people and hosts concerts, athletic events, conventions, and trade shows. Cheer on the Enid Outlaws at a basketball game on their home court.

Chisholm Trail Expo Center

4.53 mi / 7.29 km from the hotel
Hundreds of events are held at this premier event facility each year. Part of the 160-acre Garfield County Fairgrounds complex, the expo center features outdoor arenas, livestock buildings, and more.

Downtown Enid

3.32 mi / 5.35 km from the hotel
Shop, dine, and discover regional history at spots like Midgley Museum in Enid’s charming downtown. You can also enjoy live music at the Enid Symphony Center or head to David Allen Memorial Ballpark to experience small-town baseball at its best.

Enid Speedway

4.53 mi / 7.29 km from the hotel
Check local listings to find out when the exciting stock car races begin at this dirt-track venue.

Meadowlake Golf Course

2.13 mi / 3.42 km from the hotel
A course designed for all skill levels, Meadowlake offers four tee lengths to accommodate young golfers and experienced players alike. Dine at the clubhouse and purchase your golf gear at the pro shop.

Leonardo’s Children’s Museum

3.6 mi / 5.79 km from the hotel
You’ll spend hours at this exciting venue where kids can see lizards and ferrets at the Critter Clubhouse and learn about energy while climbing the Power Tower.

Gaslight Theatre

3.42 mi / 5.51 km from the hotel
Find fun for the whole family at this community theater, which hosts everything from musical comedies to Shakespearean productions.

Salt Plains State Park

26.7 mi / 42.96 km from the hotel
Set along Great Salt Plains Lake, this unusual park boasts saltwater swimming, fishing, boating, and bird-watching. You can also dig for selenite crystals at the nearby Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge.