Recreation

 

Windmill Winery is located in the city of Roosevelt less than an hour away from Quartz Mountain Resort. Take a scenic drive on a Saturday afternoon for a tasting when the winery is open to the public or call to set up a luncheon or tour. The weather conditions in Southwestern Oklahoma make for great grapes and Windmill Winery's grapes are so good that excess ones are sold to local vineyards. Windmill's wines are made from Oklahoma grapes, meaning you'll have the opportunity to purchase a special bottle when you come here. Enjoy a free wine tasting on Saturdays from 1-5 pm. Bring a bottle back to the lodge and sip some wine on your patio as the sun sets around you.

 

More information: http://www.windmillwinery.com/

Contact Number: 580-639-2141

 

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Western Oklahoma State College
Western Oklahoma State College, located in Altus since 1926, is a community college primarily serving the southwest Oklahoma counties of Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa, and Tillman. With three ways to earn a degree: in-person, online or through interactive television courses, it’s no surprise that WOSC is A Smart Start.
 

 

The Wichita Mountains create a beautiful backdrop for the Quartz Mountain golf course, located just outside the resort in the State Park. Enjoy 18 holes and then head back to the Sundance Café.

 

Rustle up a dozen or so of your favorite pioneers and take a hayride through Quartz Mountain. During an hour-long trip, you can snuggle up in the straw and hear legends and folklore about the area as narrated by a modern day cowboy. Then come back to the campfire and sing-along to Rodeo tunes while roasting marshmallows and hot dogs. Groups of fourteen or more can arrange for private hay rides at any time, while an adventure is open to everyone on Saturdays at 7:00 pm.

 

More information: http://www.quartzmountain.org/stables.html

Contact number: 580-317-5866

 

Come to Quartz Mountain if you are a fan of fresh trout. From November to March is trout season and the dams at lake Altus are full of these tasty big fish. This is a prime fishing spot year-round as there is ample opportunity to catch largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, catfish, hybrid striped bass, and white bass. It’s also a tranquil setting without bumpy waters so you’ll have a good time whether or not the fish feel like coming out. Don’t worry if you don’t catch anything, you can always come back to Quartz Mountain Resort and Park and have a bite at the Sunset Café. Try the crab cakes for an appetizer (sautéed and served with Cajun remoulade) and then enjoy the trout piccata for a main course (served crisp golden brown with rice pilaf and fresh seasonal vegetables.) If you’re lucky enough to have caught your own trout, then order the cedar plank salmon (with roasted garlic feta cheese mashed potatoes.)

 

More information: http://www.quartzmountain.org/lake.html

Contact information: 580- 563-2424

 

Forget about fighting traffic by experiencing life in Oklahoma 100 years ago. Farmrail is an employee owned company that operates majestic passenger train rides. Groups can go on their tours in order to take in the beauty of the west without worry about traffic or highways. " Quartz Mountain Flyer" excursion trips run April 14 through December 8.

 

More information: http://www.farmrail.com/Passenger%20Excursions.htm

Contact number: 580-323-1234

 

EXPLORE THE CITY OF HOBART 

Home to approximately 4,000 people, Hobart is a folksy town founded by an entrepreneurial group of pioneers looking to win big in a land lottery. Hobart retains its original charm as the streets are lined with antique shops, diners, soda fountains and grills. Popular yearly events in Hobart include county and craft fairs and a Christmas Tree lighting ceremony and Tour of Homes.

 

More information: http://www.hobartchamberofcommerce.com/

Contact number: 580-726-2553