Wichita Falls Texas

Texas town U.S 287 Business through town.enjoy the view.

[@tyricc3671]

me waiting to see my car:

[@sheilaparsley1562]

Sure wish it was 54 degrees now we're under snow warning which is very unusual for us in Wichita falls

[@mikem8867]

Actually, tons of history was missed in the commentary. Old manufacturing facilities employed thousands during the oil booms. Some of the old buildings in that area were hopping during the late 60s and mid '70s. Old bowling alleys from the 50's and big blue that was once the main bank of WF and the holder of many children's pennies from banking programs that once were part of banking Tuesday at grade schools. Does anyone remember "What's a BECO?" the old pier 1 imports, Sears with parking on the roof and, Woolworths?

[@abovethelanes]

Thanks for the information

[@andreacarrion6462]

Thanks for this. I grew up in witchita falls, then moved away in 2001. This took me back.

[@JRMcDowell]

You are one heck of a good truck driver.. Great drive through, was able to follow you on google maps and see where you were and what we were seeing.

[@abovethelanes]

Awesome 👍🏻

[@jeffrey5703]

Thanks for posting this! A nice drive down memory lane. Take care.

[@abovethelanes]

No problem

[@karlheinzvansteen5748]

Interesting trip, I lived in Wichita Falls most of my life and left it in 1969. You drove through the original Old Town or couple of blocks from the original old town Ohio Street. Most of the newer parts of town are off to the S.W. - check out the worlds smallest skyscraper next visit.

[@abovethelanes]

I got the skyscraper on my list.

[@francorama]

these small towns have lotsa character and history.

[@abovethelanes]

Very true

[@florenceglenn4627]

Actually we aren’t that small…

[@jewbego5323]

@@florenceglenn4627 nigga please

[@normanrambo4189]

I read somewhere that Wichita Falls TX was known as the "The city that faith built.". Don't know if it's true.

[@illuminate171]

You’re right. It is known as the city’s motto. Cool, huh?

[@dloc1071]

You said forget the right lane huh lol

[@abovethelanes]

👍

[@zaneyone1]

Thanks for taking me along on the ride. You almost made it to Iowa Park but then you cut it. I used to live in Wichita Falls and drove 287 all the time. I stayed on the freeway though. I rarely drove through the business 287 since most places are closed down anyway. I used to exit that Beverly Drive on my way home from work at Sheppard AFB.

[@won-jinchoi4496]

I really miss there…😢

[@abovethelanes]

👍

[@normanrambo4189]

Thanks for sharing these interesting places with us. Happy New Year, God bless. Safe travels. Pat Levi for us.🙏🙏🙏🐕🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@PalvoChekov]

at 104k people it's medium, not small but, definitely has the small town feel with a lot of MUCH smaller communities and towns based around the WF-minorplex

[@abovethelanes]

True

[@desireecoad7557]

😊

[@veronicareeves2629]

Haven't been this route in a long time. Going to have to go take a look. Thank you for the drive.

[@abovethelanes]

No problem

[@florenceglenn4627]

You are downtown Wichita Falls

[@calebfox8822]

Currently living in Brazil right now as a missionary for the Church of Christ. I'm missing home a lot (Wichita Falls) so this helped my home sickness a little bit. Thank you for this! God bless.

[@abovethelanes]

Glad you enjoyed the video

[@ArtistLadyAudraO]

If you like the old buildings you gotta go right in 7th Street and go see the worlds littlest skyscraper.

[@abovethelanes]

Got it on my list

[@won-jinchoi4496]

I seen it and it was cool 😎 😊

[@Thisoldmancamerollinghome]

You drove thru the wrong part of town. Nothing zone.

[@abovethelanes]

Had to see the old buildings

[@blackstrawberry8923]

That's just Texas 😂😂😂

[@TOASTERBOI_2004]

Love the downtown area

[@Noahsoak]

What's your favorite state to drive thru?

[@abovethelanes]

Can't pick just one they all have a season in the sun