Discover Perry: History, Perry Lake and Living Traditions

Perry combines an engaging local history with a varied stay by the water. Those looking for a holiday apartment or other accommodation in Perry can focus their trip on the historic downtown, museums, September traditions and activities at Perry Lake. The different experiences help you shape your travel plans clearly without reducing Perry to just one theme.

History in Museums and the Cityscape

The Cherokee Strip Museum complex covers five acres. It includes exhibitions, a blacksmith shop, a large building for agricultural equipment and a one-room schoolhouse dating from 1895. This allows visitors to explore local history through a range of buildings and topics. The location is also clearly described for those arriving by car: the museum complex is about a quarter of a mile east of I-35, from Exit 186 toward Perry.

The significance of the city center is particularly evident in the Perry Courthouse Square Historic District. The district covers about thirteen city blocks around the Courthouse Square and has historically, and to the present day, represented the core of commercial development in Perry and Noble County. Perry's historic downtown is also one of the few genuine town squares still preserved in America. Those interested in how cities have developed over time will find a different way to experience the city here than in a museum.

Further historical points of interest can be found in individual buildings and memorial sites. The Perry Carnegie Library building has been in continuous use since 1909. The Heritage Center & The Ditch Witch Museum in downtown Perry presents the history of Ditch Witch equipment from its invention to the present day. The building housing the museum was constructed shortly after the Land Run of 1893. Perry Wrestling Monument Park opened on May 14, 2016, adding a more recent culture of remembrance to the historical themes.

Perry Lake and Choosing the Character of Your Trip

Perry Lake is a reservoir in the Upper Black Bear Creek system. It offers basic camping as well as RV sites with full hookups for electricity, water and sewage. Visitors can go boating, water-skiing, swimming and fishing at Perry Lake. This range of activities makes the lake a distinct focus for days spent outdoors. If you would like to combine culture and water, it is worth deciding first when searching for a holiday apartment in Perry what share each theme should have in your trip.

A Set Date in September

The Cherokee Strip Celebration has taken place every September since 1893 and commemorates the founding of the Perry community. The Celebration includes live entertainment, food vendors and exhibitors. For your travel planning, September is therefore a clearly defined period if you would like to experience this traditional event. Outside this period, you can get to know Perry more through its museums, historic cityscape or Perry Lake.

Choosing suitable accommodation therefore begins with the mix you want: historic sites and exhibitions, a stay by the water or the Cherokee Strip Celebration in September. For further travel planning, you can also consider Morrison as another destination.

For the broader travel overview: Noble County.