There's a cool town along the Chisholm Trail
that merits more than a drive-by. Duncan,
Oklahoma is one happenin' cityn that is the
most family friendly place I've ever been to.

Duncan, named for William Duncan, began
its life in 1892 after the aforementioned
William founded a town to welcome the
Rock Island Railroad. Though the site had
been a trading post for cattle drivers as well
as suppliers to Forts Reno and Sill, Duncan
really took off after statehood. And it's been
bustling since - native son Erle P. Halliburton
founded his self-named company in 1919,
which still thrives today as a major
employer, city benefactor, and Washington
insider in the body of a pasty bald guy.
Speaking of bald guys... Duncan is also
home to director Ron Howard, known to us
all as Opie Taylor, Richie Cunningham, and
the director of empowering movies like A
Beautiful Mind.

Duncan is understandably proud of its
illustrious past. The city is laid out
beautifully, with clean streets and numerous
parks. One of its gems is the Chisholm Trail
Heritage Center, a great museum with an
impressive life-size bronze statue of a cattle
drive. The museum also has a really cool
interactive theater - without giving too much
away, all I can say is that you might get a
little wet!
The statue by the museum is a great photo
opportunity
How to Get There

Duncan lies smack-dab on the Chisholm
Trail. There are even ruts visible! It lies
north east of Lawton on US 81, or just
click on the map:
Things to See and Do

Chisholm Trail Heritage Center
1000 Chisholm Trail Parkway
Dunan, Ok 73534
Monday- Saturday 10a-5p
Sunday 1p-5p
(580) 252-6692
http://www.onthechisholmtrail.com

Stephens County Museum
Corner of Fuqua and US 81
Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday, 1p-5p
(580) 252-0717

Prairie House
814 W Oak Street
Built in 1914, the house was designed after Frank Lloyd
Wright in the Prairie House Style

Every Spring Duncan hosts a Chisholm Trail Festival!
Check with  the Chamber of Commerce for more details.
Friendly Trail
Town - Duncan, OK