Hotels in Lawton, OK

Located in Southwest Oklahoma, you’ll find the lively city of Lawton, absolutely teeming with tasty dishes to delight in, expansive museums, a unique military heritage, and much more. Stay at the top Lawton hotels to tour interactive exhibits at the Museum of the Great Plains, or observe fascinating tribal, religious, and military objects and Native American history at the Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center. Home to a wealth of great green spaces and public parks, you can take advantage of the outdoors while visiting this nature-filled city. Plan to spend a nice day exploring the beautiful Elmer Thomas Park, which includes Lake Helen, a playground, and great walking and hiking paths to enjoy all afternoon long. Head just northwest, and you’ll find the stunning Lake Lawtonka area, which is a popular destination for water sports, hiking, and camping.

Don’t miss the opportunity to tour the Museum of the Great Plains right nearby the best Lawton hotels in town. This history museum offers exhibits focused on the diverse cultures inhabiting the Great Plains region beginning with the arrival of the “Clovis culture,” Paleo-Indians who existed in the area in approximately 11,500 BCE. Aside from its fantastic displays of U.S. history, the museum also offers an 1830s trading post, a schoolhouse, and a depot. An amazing place full of exciting history, there’s truly something for all ages here.

Keep the history coming with a visit to the Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center. This heritage museum displays traditional cultural items and detailed information about the Comanche People. With free admission and guided tours available, you’ll learn a lot from this small museum with many interactive exhibits focused on Comanche culture, history, and art.

A great place to take a nice nature walk, Elmer Thomas Park offers all the amenities you’d want for an afternoon outdoors. And if traveling with kids, there’s a great playground at the park with well-maintained play equipment that features slides, bridges, climbing walls, and swings for all ages. While here, you’ll spot a small pond that is full of geese which you can observe and feed for a fun experience with the little ones. No matter the age, all will enjoy a nice respite in this nature-filled park just outside hotels in Lawton.

Spend a day strolling through the incredible Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum, just outside Lawton hotels. This post-Civil War fort and museum offers exhibits on historic regiments, plus an extensive collection of military artifacts to discover. The mission of Fort Sill is to preserve and interpret the military, social, political, cultural, and economic history of Fort Sill and the Native American tribes that are also an integral part of the fort’s history.

Enjoy your stay in Lawton, and don’t forget to check out our other hotels in Durant, Lawton, and Stillwater.