Founded following the Cherokee Strip Land Run of 1893, Enid is a lively city that’s been dubbed the “Wheat Capital” of Oklahoma. It’s named after a character in Lord Tennyson’s “Idylls of the King” and features several excellent museums.
Things to do in Enid
Delve into the history of Enid at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, which tells the story of the late-19th-century Land Run. Browse the exhibits detailing the early settlement of the region and the discovery of oil before strolling between the historic buildings of the Humphrey Heritage Village. In addition to the U.S. Land Office from 1893, the village is home to Enid’s first Episcopal church and a one-room schoolhouse from Turkey Creek that dates back to 1910.
Travelling with kids? Spend an afternoon at Leonardo’s Discovery Warehouse and Adventure Quest, which features a miniature city designed specifically for young children. They can get hands-on in the carpentry shop, peer through a telescope and discover the history of dinosaurs before letting off some steam in the three-storey science playground known as Adventure Quest.
Auto enthusiasts shouldn’t miss a visit to George's Antique Auto Museum, which boasts around 50 vintage vehicles displayed in period-inspired settings. A highlight of the collection is the only Geronimo automobile known to exist, with this classic American car manufactured in Enid between 1917 and 1920. Also in Enid is the Railroad Museum of Oklahoma where cabooses, luggage cars and artefacts from the region’s historic railways are exhibited.
Getting there
Enid is around 1.5 hours’ drive from Oklahoma City and Will Rogers World Airport, which has flights to destinations across the United States. Buses are the main means of getting around Enid or taxis and ride-share services are also available.