Hobart
Around Hobart
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Countryside and towns · Oklahoma · 22k people
Hobart
Where the plains meet the sky
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Welcome to the heart of southwest Oklahoma, where the plains meet the Quartz Mountains. Here you'll find friendly folks, wide open skies, and a deep sense of community. Whether you're here for the fishing, the fiddlers, or just passing through, we're glad to have you.
Clubs for Hobart
No clubs for Hobart yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Hobart. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
No events in the next month. Events made in the room show up here.
Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Hobart. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Quartz Mountain State Park Scenic park with granite peaks, Lake Altus, and a resort.
- Lake Altus Reservoir popular for fishing, boating, and swimming.
- Great Plains State Park Quiet state park near Lone Wolf with camping and hiking.
- Old Greer County Museum Local history museum in Mangum housed in a historic building.
- Outdoors Fishing on Lake Altus
- Outdoors Hiking Quartz Mountain trails
- With kids Visit the Old Greer County Museum
- With kids Swim at Quartz Mountain
- Evenings High school football games
- Evenings Rodeos
- Locals love Small-town diners
- Locals love Barbecue joints
Through the year
- Oklahoma State Fiddlers' Convention June Guitar, fiddle and bluegrass pickers from across the state gather in Mangum every June.
- Quartz Mountain Arts and Crafts Festival October Local artists and crafters set up at Quartz Mountain State Park each October.
- Kiowa County Free Fair August The county fair in Hobart with livestock shows, carnival rides, and 4-H exhibits.
- Tillman County Free Fair September Held in Frederick, featuring rodeo events, agriculture displays, and local food.
- Greer County Free Fair August Mangum's fair with a parade, livestock auctions, and community gatherings.
Semi-arid with hot summers, cold winters, and frequent wind. Best to be out in spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall are mild and pleasant, perfect for outdoor work and play.
Talk like a local
- “tank”
- A small pond or watering hole for livestock.
- “crick”
- A creek, often pronounced with a short 'i'.
- “fixin' to”
- About to do something.
- “yonder”
- Over there or in that direction.
Getaways
- Vernon, TX A short drive south for shopping and the Red River.
- Altus, OK Largest nearby city with restaurants, a Walmart, and the Museum of the Western Prairie.
- Lawton, OK Home to Fort Sill and the Wichita Mountains, great for hiking and history.
- Wichita Falls, TX Bigger city with a mall, the Falls, and a minor league baseball team.
Local flavour
Rooting for Oklahoma Sooners, Oklahoma State Cowboys, Oklahoma City Thunder, Dallas Cowboys
Eat and drink
- Chicken fried steak with cream gravy
- Oklahoma onion burger smash burger with caramelized onions
- Indian tacos frybread topped with beans, meat, and cheese
- Barbecue smoked brisket and ribs
- Tex-Mex enchiladas, tamales, and salsa
Where people go
- Small-town diners where the coffee is always on
- Barbecue joints smoke pits and picnic tables
- Feed stores and grain elevators the working heart of the plains
- Quartz Mountain a granite ridge rising from the flatlands
- Lake Altus a reservoir for fishing and recreation
- Courthouse squares the center of county life
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Nearby
Every areaVernonTexasWhere the plains meet the Red River.AltusOklahomaWide skies, warm hearts, and wheat fields as far as you can see.LawtonOklahomaWhere the plains meet the granite hills.Wichita FallsTexasWhere the falls roar and the plains stretch forever.DuncanOklahomaWhere the prairie meets the oil patchAnadarkoOklahomaLand of red earth and the powwow drum.Elk CityOklahomaWhere the prairie winds singWeatherfordOklahomaBig skies, warm hearts, and the spirit of the prairie.
Kiowa, Tillman, Greer and Harmon counties, OK. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.