Duncan (Oklahoma)

Duncan is in the Great Plains Country region of southwest Oklahoma, known as the "Crepe Myrtle Capital of Oklahoma" and as the place of origin of the petrochemical giant Halliburton. This article also covers the nearby town of Marlow. == Get in == == Get around == == See == 1 Chisholm Trail Heritage Center & Garis Gallery of the American West, 2150 Chisholm Trail Pkwy, ☏ +1 580-252-6692. Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 1-5PM. A well done museum about the historic Chisholm Trail. (updated Feb 2025) Stephens County Historical Museum, 1402 W Beech St, ☏ +1 580-252-0717. Located in a former armory and dealing with the life and times of Duncan. Rock Island 905 Railroad Museum, 314 N 15th St, ☏ +1 580-252-0717. Pays tribute to the railroad history of Duncan. == Do == 1 Chisholm Trail Casino, 7807 N. Highway 81, ☏ +1 580-255-1668. 24/7. This casino has a colorful frontier facade and games inside range from e-games to table games (Texas Hold'em, Blackjack, 3-Card Poker). Amenities include gift shop, bar and restaurant. (updated Feb 2025) Independence Day Celebration, Main Street & Redbud Park, Marlow (10 miles N of Duncan), ☏ +1 580-265-4511. The town's annual Fourth of July celebration includes an Independence Day-themed parade, antique car and tractor show and a community party in the park. Fireworks are shot off after dusk. Free. == Buy == Prairie Rose Gifts & Boutique, 726 W Main, ☏ +1 580 470-9899. M-F 10AM-6PM, Sa 10AM-5PM. (updated Aug 2015) Rustic Trail Gift Shop, 7807 N. Highway 81 (inside Chisholm Trail Casino), ☏ +1 580 255-1668. M-Th 8AM–9PM, F Sa 8AM-midnight, Su 8AM-9PM. Stop in for Chickasaw jewelry, fashion accessories, Bedré Fine Chocolate. (updated Aug 2015) == Eat == Aces Sports Grill, 7807 N. Highway 81 (Inside Chisholm Trail Casino), ☏ +1 580 255-1668. Su-Th 11AM-10PM, F Sa 11AM-11PM. Full-service restaurant is open 7 days a week. The food is typical "sports grill" food, including nachos, burgers, onion rings and wings. The bar is also a great spot for game viewing with several large TVs. (updated Aug 2015) Tim's Place, 118 E Main St, ☏ +1 580-252-9497. Comfort foods. Giuseppe's, 203 West Main Marlow (10 miles N of Duncan), ☏ +1 580 658-2148. Th-Sa 11AM-8PM. A locally-owned restaurant serving traditional Italian dishes including lasagna, rigatoni, other types of pasta, etc. The restaurant sells their own private label wines and dressing. Features include an intimate private dining room in the back of the restaurant called the "Broom Closet." (updated Feb 2023) == Drink == == Sleep == SureStay by Best Western Duncan, 3929 US-81 (Hwy 81 & Plato), ☏ +1 580 252-0810, fax: +1 580 252-0810. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. Quality Inn Duncan Hwy 81, 1015 US-81, ☏ +1 580-606-6662. Aww, indoor pool, so inviting, especially if it snows. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Duncan, an IHG Hotel, 1520 W Apollo Dr, ☏ +1 580-251-9627. == Go next == Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Wichita Falls, Texas Lawton, Oklahoma