Turkey to Altus

Located in South Carolina, in the United States of America, Sumter presents a fascinating combination of cultural sights, colourful festivals and an amazing natural beauty. This city is widely known for the picturesque Swan Lake in the Iris Gardens. Featuring all eight species of swans, Swan Lake is one of the most sought-after places of tourist interest in this city, particularly for nature-lovers. On a Sumter trip, travellers can catch up a performance at the Sumter Opera House; go hiking in the beautiful mountains nearby or discover the local culture of this place by attending one of the many local festivals held in the city. Enjoying proximity to mountains as well as sea, this city is rightly called as ‘In the Middle of Everything.’ Iris Gardens feature a number of restaurants, each offering fine dining experiences to tourists. It also features several shopping options where travellers can shop for unique local offerings. On a tour of Sumter, travellers can enjoy watching a baseball match at Riley Park or watch a tennis match at Palmetto Tennis Center. This city is an ideal place to visit with family and friends and experience the best of South Carolina. MakeMyTrip presents exclusive travel packages, availing one of which can help tourists discover the eclectic charms of this city in a convenient manner.

Located in Southwest Oklahoma, Altus is a beautiful city that was founded in 1886. Previously known as Frazer, Altus today, serves as home to the Altus Air Force Base and important educational centres like Western Oklahoma State College and Southwest Technology Centre. Blessed with breathtaking landscapes and a perfect environment that is defined by urban fun, this place is one of the most happening tourist destinations in the state of Oklahoma. The widespread area of Altus offers prime turkey, quail and dove hunting places, and a large number of museums. Situated a few miles away from the northern part of the city is the very famous Lake Altus-Lugert, which offers excellent boating and camping opportunities. Quartz Mountain Nature Park, located in the western side of the lake, is another place where nature can be found in its most expressive form. For adventure-seekers and those who are young at heart, taking part in a stock car race in Altus speedway- the semi-banked asphalt oval racetrack can be a really exciting experience. Other places of tourist interest in the city are Museum of the Western Prairie and Morgan Doll Museum. The latter one is a specialty museum that features an extensive collection of nearly 5,000 antique dolls and doll houses. For comfortable travel and accommodation, tourists can choose Altus tour packages from MakeMyTrip.