Recreation
Book a floating trip down the scenic Illinois River. Peytons Place is a local favorite for river runs. Only 35 minutes from The Owls Nest !
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Peyton's Place
10298 OK-10Book a floating trip down the scenic Illinois River. Peytons Place is a local favorite for river runs. Only 35 minutes from The Owls Nest !
Just across the cove and about a 15-20 minute drive is Sequoyah State Park. The park features hiking, horse riding stables, a nature center, and 9 hole golf course.
The Sequoyah State Park Golf Course is a nine-hole course with Ultradwarf Bermuda grass greens, tees and fairways, well-placed sand bunkers and lake views. Facilities include a driving range, pro shop with cart, club rental, snacks, drinks and a gift shop.
Also in the park is the full-service Paradise Cove Marina featuring boat rentals, boat sales, loading dock, gas dock, slip rental, paddle boats, personal watercraft, storage, bait and tackle supplies.
Check out the Foggy Bottom Kitchen restaurant while visiting.
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ISequoyah State Park
17131 Park 10Just across the cove and about a 15-20 minute drive is Sequoyah State Park. The park features hiking, horse riding stables, a nature center, and 9 hole golf course.
The Sequoyah State Park Golf Course is a nine-hole course with Ultradwarf Bermuda grass greens, tees and fairways, well-placed sand bunkers and lake views. Facilities include a driving range, pro shop with cart, club rental, snacks, drinks and a gift shop.
Also in the park is the full-service Paradise Cove Marina featuring boat rentals, boat sales, loading dock, gas dock, slip rental, paddle boats, personal watercraft, storage, bait and tackle supplies.
Check out the Foggy Bottom Kitchen restaurant while visiting.
Entertainment
Beer Bar, Live music on Saturday's. Pool tables Ice Cold Beer good friends making memories.
Dam Bar Ft. Gibson
Oklahoma 80Beer Bar, Live music on Saturday's. Pool tables Ice Cold Beer good friends making memories.
The Cherokee Casino Tahlequah is a one-stop-shop for great food and entertainment in Green Country. This beautiful casino boasts 20,000 square feet of gaming excitement, more than 400 games, three poker tables, six table games and the delicious River City Cafe. Enjoy more excitement with more games than ever, incredible gourmet cuisine with a casual upscale charm at the White Wolf Steakhouse, drinks and live entertainment at the Ancient Oak Tavern, and world-class event space at the Chota Conference Center.
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Cherokee Casino Tahlequah
3307 Seven Clans AveThe Cherokee Casino Tahlequah is a one-stop-shop for great food and entertainment in Green Country. This beautiful casino boasts 20,000 square feet of gaming excitement, more than 400 games, three poker tables, six table games and the delicious River City Cafe. Enjoy more excitement with more games than ever, incredible gourmet cuisine with a casual upscale charm at the White Wolf Steakhouse, drinks and live entertainment at the Ancient Oak Tavern, and world-class event space at the Chota Conference Center.
City/town information
Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the capital of the Cherokee Nation, has been named one of the Top 100 Best Small Towns in America. Tour the recreated ancient Cherokee village of Diligwa, located at the Cherokee Heritage Center for a dose of culture. Float down what many consider the state's best canoe waterway, the Illinois River, or make a big splash at Lake Tenkiller. Wander through the Tahlequah Original Historic Townsite District, an area where the street signs are written in English and Cherokee, and test your luck at Cherokee Casino Tahlequah next. Come time to chow down, enjoy sweet crepes and coffee at Drip, dive into Sam & Ella's Chicken Palace pizza, or take in scenic views from the Branch's outdoor patio.
This is the closest large town with typical shopping and restaurant venues, and home of Northeastern State University. About a 25 minute drive from The Owls Nest.
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Tahlequah
Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the capital of the Cherokee Nation, has been named one of the Top 100 Best Small Towns in America. Tour the recreated ancient Cherokee village of Diligwa, located at the Cherokee Heritage Center for a dose of culture. Float down what many consider the state's best canoe waterway, the Illinois River, or make a big splash at Lake Tenkiller. Wander through the Tahlequah Original Historic Townsite District, an area where the street signs are written in English and Cherokee, and test your luck at Cherokee Casino Tahlequah next. Come time to chow down, enjoy sweet crepes and coffee at Drip, dive into Sam & Ella's Chicken Palace pizza, or take in scenic views from the Branch's outdoor patio.
This is the closest large town with typical shopping and restaurant venues, and home of Northeastern State University. About a 25 minute drive from The Owls Nest.
Hulbert is the closest place for groceries, gas, and ATM. About a 10 minuted drive from The Owls Nest. It has a Dollar General store, and the FastStop gas station actually has some decent pizza.
Hulbert
Hulbert is the closest place for groceries, gas, and ATM. About a 10 minuted drive from The Owls Nest. It has a Dollar General store, and the FastStop gas station actually has some decent pizza.
Food scene
Meander into the Branch in Tahlequah, and choose from indoor seats or the outdoor balcony overlooking Town Branch Creek. Come in for the daily food and drink specials from the Tuesday burger night to the rotating Friday Surf N Turf feature. Guests can also enjoy live music from local performers while enjoying a slice of coconut cream pie. Whether stopping by for some gelato or a full chicken marsala meal, satisfy an assortment of food cravings with a trip to the Branch.
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The Branch
505 N Muskogee AveMeander into the Branch in Tahlequah, and choose from indoor seats or the outdoor balcony overlooking Town Branch Creek. Come in for the daily food and drink specials from the Tuesday burger night to the rotating Friday Surf N Turf feature. Guests can also enjoy live music from local performers while enjoying a slice of coconut cream pie. Whether stopping by for some gelato or a full chicken marsala meal, satisfy an assortment of food cravings with a trip to the Branch.
Don't let the name scare you off, amazing Brick Oven Pizza made with super fresh ingredients. Pies are a blend of Chicago deep dish with lots of fresh toppings. Never short on cheese.
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Sam & Ella's Chicken Palace
419 N Muskogee AveDon't let the name scare you off, amazing Brick Oven Pizza made with super fresh ingredients. Pies are a blend of Chicago deep dish with lots of fresh toppings. Never short on cheese.
Kroner & Baer is a pub in downtown Tahlequah that offers a friendly atmosphere, tasty food menu, 16 craft beers on tap, wine, ciders and cigars. Beer here is served the way brewers intend, with custom tap works made from 304 grade stainless steel. Come in to find your new favorite brew, or sample several from the rotating menu of Oklahoma-focused selections. If you've brought an appetite, enjoy hearty bites from The Hangry Baer Kitchen, which serves burgers, bratwurst, fish and chips, and Tahlequah’s only footlong Key West-style dog. Be sure to stop in for live music, special events and trivia nights throughout the month.
9 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Kroner & Baer
200 North Muskogee AvenueKroner & Baer is a pub in downtown Tahlequah that offers a friendly atmosphere, tasty food menu, 16 craft beers on tap, wine, ciders and cigars. Beer here is served the way brewers intend, with custom tap works made from 304 grade stainless steel. Come in to find your new favorite brew, or sample several from the rotating menu of Oklahoma-focused selections. If you've brought an appetite, enjoy hearty bites from The Hangry Baer Kitchen, which serves burgers, bratwurst, fish and chips, and Tahlequah’s only footlong Key West-style dog. Be sure to stop in for live music, special events and trivia nights throughout the month.