Points of InterestHeritage Express TrolleyNew to El Reno is the Heritage Express Trolley, the only rail based trolley in the great State of Oklahoma. The trolley runs from Heritage Park, located on the grounds of the Canadian County Historical Museum, and travels through the downtown area where where you can exit to enjoy a great meal at one of the unique restaurants or browse at one of the many specialty shops. The trolley will run Wednesday through Sunday. Call ahead to confirm scheduled times. Historic DowntownHistoric downtown El Reno is located at the intersection of two state highways, nostalgic Route 66 and the official Chisholm Trail, or Highway 81. Downtown offers many opportunities for unique shopping, from Victorian to southwest. Tour our art gallery, discover great antiques and collectibles, visit the candle factory or just eat at one of the great restaurants. Join us for the downtown experience. Fort RenoFort Reno was established as an Indian Territory military fort in 1875 and is located four miles west of El Reno on Route 66. Fifteen buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places are adjacent to the parade grounds. The historic Post Cemetery is the location of the annual Tombstone Tales event in September. The land base exceeds 6,000 acres and is the location of the Grazinglands Research Laboratory of the United States Department of Agriculture. Lake El RenoLake El Reno has 333 acres of open land and 300 acres of flat water that is used recreationally for water skiing, jet skiing, swimming, boating and fishing. It is also home to a herd of buffalo, a remote control airplane field and a motorcycle dirt track. A quiet 22 space RV park is nestled behind the lake with water and electrical hook ups. The newest addition to Lake El Reno is a P.B Dye Jr. designed 18-hole Golf Course. One of the premier Golf Courses in the state. Canadian County MuseumThe Canadian County Museum is rated as one of the outstanding museums in Oklahoma. Located in El Reno's Heritage Park, the grounds sit on the 98th meridian, which divided the unassigned lands in central Oklahoma from the Cheyenne and Arapaho lands in western Oklahoma. The main museum is housed in the fully restored old Rock Island Depot. The museum grounds house a number of historic buildings from the first Red Cross Canteen in the nation to General Sheridan's cabin, the oldest standing structure in Canadian County. Crimson Creek Golf CourseCrimson Creek Golf Course offers 18 holes of golfing pleasure. This P.B Dye, Jr. designed course is guaranteed to provide one of your most challenging games. Nestled in a beautiful setting at Lake El Reno we are sure your visit to Crimson Creek will be a memorable one. Heroes PlazaHeroes Plaza is a monument that honors the 206 Canadian County men and women who gave their lives in twentieth century wars. Heroes Plaza is located in historic downtown El Reno along the Heritage Express Trolley Route. AccommodationsBest Western, Phone: (405) 262-6490, I-40 & Country
Club Campgrounds Hensley's RV Park, (405) 262-6490, I-40 & S. Country
Club RestaurantsMeat Market & Cafe, (405) 262-7999, 108 South Bickford Fast Food Arby's, (405) 405-422-2088, 2300 South Country Club Road Communities and Related LinksEl Reno, Oklahoma Web Site
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