Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ardmore Local area

Step inside the Greater Southwest Historical Museum & immerse yourself in the story of south-central Oklahoma. A seven-minute drive from the hotel, it fills a limestone National Guard Armory built by the WPA in 1935-36. Exhibits trace local history from the mid-1800s to today, covering pioneer life, oil & gas, the railroad, & urban growth. The Military Memorial Museum honors service members from the Revolution through the Gulf Wars. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Admission is free.

Five minutes by car brings you to Ardmore Regional Park, a sprawling green space with something for everyone. Walk or jog the trails, play disc golf, or let the kids loose on the playground, splash pad, and children's fishing pond. Soccer fields, softball complexes, pickleball courts, a dog park, and a skate park round out the grounds. From late November through December, the park becomes the Festival of Lights, a 1.5-mile drive-through holiday display. Open daily, 7 AM to 8 PM.

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Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park is one of the easiest family outings in Ardmore, just a four-minute walk from our front door. This indoor park packs trampolines, climbing walls, a warrior course, and a ropes course under one roof, making it a go-to for birthday parties, rainy-day fun, or burning off energy after a long drive. Kids love the variety, and parents appreciate the supervised setting. Socks and a signed waiver are required, so book online for the best rates.

Oklahoma's first and largest state park sits about ten minutes south of the hotel, spreading 12,500 acres of forested, rolling hills around Lake Murray. Swim, fish, boat, or hit the trails on foot or by ATV, with a dedicated riding area open daily until sunset. Golfers can play the park's course from dawn to dusk, and historic cabins built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s dot a shoreline that draws campers year-round. Open daily for entry, 7 AM to 11 PM.

A historic multi-use arena on the south side of Ardmore, Hardy Murphy Coliseum sits about four and a half miles from the hotel. Founded in 1937 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it hosts rodeos, equestrian events, livestock shows, the Carter County Free Fair, concerts, and community gatherings 48 weeks a year. Four arenas spread across 36 acres draw more than 100,000 visitors annually. Check the calendar before your trip.