Sod House is a must see. Take your kids/grandkids…read more Good history lesson without seeming like it. Renea, the curator is awesome of all the knowledge on the Soddy. You'll want to take lots of pictures!

You're driving how many hours to go see a what?…read more Telling people that you're going to a sod house will likely result in their bewilderment. I find it fascinating and first came upon the sod house museum a number of years ago as I was driving the smaller roads in this area. I saw a sign for the sod house museum and couldn't resist. A few weeks ago, I decided to return for another visit. So, what is a sod house? It's sort of a dirt igloo only bigger. A sod plow was used to split the grass in the fields into long rows. A shovel then sectioned the rows into 18" dirt blocks. These blocks were used to build the walls of the 'soddy' (which is the slang term for the house). Trees on the land were sourced to form the rafters that lay across the top of the structure. More sod blocks were laid on top of the rafters like shingles. The roof on this soddy may have been about a foot thick. Alkali clay found nearby was the ingredient in a pasty compound used to finish the interior walls. It was essentially a home-made plaster. A thin cloth was used as the finished ceiling. Newspaper was initially used as wallpaper. This soddy was unusual in that it had two rooms and, incredibly, it's over 120 years old. (It's only been safely protected in this museum shell since 1967.) Oklahoma gets some rough weather and a soddy house was lucky to last a few years. Homesteaders essentially relied on dirt as protection. That wasn't the only hardship. Unlike a real house, residents essentially shared their space with the animal kingdom. Rodents lived in the walls. Snakes slithered in the ceiling. They were good neighbors in the big picture, though, because bugs were an ever present problem. It puts modern-day hardships in perspective, doesn't it? Why didn't folks just build a real house? Poverty and lack of resources. Homesteaders barely had enough money for their farm tools. Proper lumber was not readily available and it was expensive so the few trees on a property were a luxury to obtain the rafters. Personally, I truly think this simple museum is one of the most historic places in the United States. This sod house is National Park Service or Smithsonian-worthy both culturally and architecturally. It's no less important than a Native American ruin or Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Not only is this soddy over 120 years old, which is remarkable in itself, but it's the last one in Oklahoma built by a homesteader. It's also an original. It hasn't been rebuilt -- aside from some newer sod in the late 1960s -- and it's not a modern-day replica. Sod houses once numbered in the thousands across the plains and into Canada. Few stand now and this one is a window into a time that, frankly, probably very of us know existed. Oklahoma seems to take this humble museum for granted and it hangs on by a thread. Unless politicians, historians, and residents take this place up as an important cause, this crucial link the the past might fade away in time like the thousands of other sod houses. Are you planning next summer's trip to jet off to the architectural wonders of Europe or some other far-flung place? Instead, you might consider loading up the car and settle in for the long drive to Aline, Oklahoma.

This place is a treasure. Free to enter, it's an amazingly comprehensive grotto of history…read morepertaining to Oklahoma, and the "Wild West" in general. It's a shame this place doesn't top many Oklahoma "to-do" lists. It appeared online after some deep digging of things we could do when en route to the Great Salt Plains. In the end, turns out we could've solely made a day trip around this place and it would've been a summer weekend well spent. Inside you'll find taxidermy, saddles, movie memorabilia, old dolls (only vaguely creepy) and a host of other artifacts. Even fossilized dinosaur poop (or so they say). The huge building is also home to a slew of western-themed "movie sets" which the owners use for their own productions, and which the public is free to explore on off days. Best of all is when you get to talking with the owners. They've got a wealth of information if you take a moment to chat. They've got rollicking tales from their old movie shoots- and best of all a heap of John Wilkes Booth conspiracy theories linked to the town of Enid and stemming from their days working on the crew of the "Unsolved Mysteries" series. You'll leave this place feeling a huge sense of affection for the great state of Oklahoma and the wonderfully quirky folks who inhabit it.

This place is a little hidden gem in Enid. Lot's of interesting things to see here in this movie…read moremuseum and the owner is just the most enjoyable person to talk to! We'll definitely return on our next visit to Enid.

Didn't enjoy the museum. Found it to be lacking. The museum BEFORE the renovation had more…read moreinteresting exhibits. It's a beautiful building. The grounds are nice. The new exhibits are limited. Really enjoyed the old photographs they used to have downstairs. Need more history exhibits on pioneers, local native Americans , the hispanics and Chinese workers who helped build the local railroad (cemetery nearby with several of the workers buried there), local incidents w klan, etc.

Very nice place to learn about the land run and local info about Enid. The facility is very modern…read moreand they have a great theatre inside where you watch a 20 min history wrap-up. We didn't get a chance to see the schoolhouse and outbuildings this time because there wasn't an available guide (apparently required). I was with two of my kids and it's not super kid-friendly but has a nice gift shop for them. I will definitely go back when I'm not having to watch the kids so much.

We recently attended an event at this venue a few weeks ago. The location has so much potential,…read moreit's got several nice buildings and possibilities for photo ops. But: -this place has SO much delayed maintenance, it looks like it's falling apart. Too many issues to mention, from the siding of the cabin peeling and aging horribly, lighting that is rigged and not finished nicely (cords hanging), to the chapel having outlets half poking out (a horrible danger for small fingers). -the owner/operator does not seem to know the definition of hospitality. He is rude, condescending, threatening and simply one of the most unwelcoming people I've ever met. He's in the wrong business. -the catered food was terrible. The potatoes were so salty, they were not edible. The rest of the meal was just blah. -the outdoor spaces are littered with clutter and debris. -there's a giant hole in the middle of one of the main roadways. I'm not talking small pot hole, I'm talking a 3 foot deep hole that would destroy a car. -the cabin is full of dusty, unkempt clutter. There is literally junk everywhere. -dirty and dingy. Needs much more work to be worth the cost. -did I mention the owner? Did I mention his rudeness? So 2 stars, because of its potential. If it weren't for the rude owner, I may have gone for 4 stars. But he made the time so very unpleasant for our group.

I loved this place! I am not a wine connoisseur. and the way they presented the wines for tasting…read morewas from dry to sweet. I like sweet wines and wound up buying several that I love. Can' wait to go back again.

This is a great place to take my grandkids. They are from OKC and have lots of options there but…read morestill enjoy Leonardo's. My only complaint is the cost. A membership isn't really feasible considering they only visit sporadically. I think it would be great if they gave a discount to the adults who are supervising children.

I haven't been in a long time but I support Children learning in a hands-on & creative environment…read more- Exploration is key!! - I wouldn't have become an International Architect & Engineer otherwise! Please support our Children's Educations!

It was a great time! Live music, friendly ambience, and the service was good. Definitely would go…read moreback

Unfortunately this bar over serves (the older bartender maybe mid 50's, NOT Morgan the younger one…read moreSHE'S great) and then subsequently protects the patrons that are over served after they are being belligerent - by instead asking other paying customers to leave the bar after said belligerent patron puts their hands on unsuspecting un-belligerent customers.

Yeah. Terrible ventilation. Clothes are smokey the next day, and as far as food goes, it was…read morepotato chips and frozen pizza's. It is Enid, so the bar is low and easy to hurdle with even some half azzed effort.