Overview
Broken Bow is a small town in the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. It is the gateway to Broken Bow Lake, Beavers Bend Resort Park, and Hochatown, in the Kiamichi Country tourism region of Oklahoma.
4 sights · 3 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Broken Bow
Beavers Bend State Park
It is like a crown jewel of the Ouachita Mountains, with Broken Bow Lake as a centerpiece and an array of activities from bald eagle and fall foliage viewing to swimming and fishing to hiking on the David L Boren Trail.
Beavers Bend Nature Center/Park Forest Heritage Center
Museum pertaining to natural history of the park.
Beaver's Bend Mining Company
Precious minerals and dino exhibits.
Hochatown Rescue Center & Petting Zoo
Lots of little pet deer and furry/feathery friends to look at here.
Beavers Bend Wildlife Museum
Stuffed animals and the stuff of taxidermy dreams.
Choctaw Casino - Broken Bow
Plan your trip
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- TXK Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field), Texarkana — 59 mi away. Directions
- FSM Fort Smith Regional Airport, Fort Smith — 93 mi away. Directions
- DAL Dallas Love Field, Dallas — 147 mi away (major hub). Directions
Oklahoma State Highway 3 runs through the town, which connects to the Indian Nation Turnpike eventually as you travel west from the town. US Highways 259 & 70 provide access to the town.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Beaver's Bend Mining Company, Hochatown Rescue Center & Petting Zoo, FishTales Winery & Vineyard
- Lunch Abendigo's Bar & Grill
- Afternoon Beavers Bend Wildlife Museum, Choctaw Casino - Broken Bow
Day 2
- Morning Beavers Bend Nature Center/Park Forest Heritage Center
- Afternoon Beavers Bend State Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
Oklahoma State Highway 3 runs through the town, which connects to the Indian Nation Turnpike eventually as you travel west from the town. US Highways 259 & 70 provide access to the town.
See
See Beavers Bend Nature Center/Park Forest Heritage Center
Museum pertaining to natural history of the park.
Do
The stretch of highway 259 between Broken Bow and Beavers Bend State Park is littered with tourist attractions, from go-kart tracks to video game amusement centers, to mini-golf and mazes. Also in and around the park you can find ziplining and boat rentals of various kinds.
Eat
Eat Abendigo's Bar & Grill
Hours of operation are Tuesday to Saturday and is located just 8 miles north of Broken Bow, on the right side of highway.
Sleep
- Beavers Bend Lakeview-Lodge - delightful lodging on the lake, with complimentary breakfast and deer to keep you company.
Go next
- Talimena Drive from Talihina, Oklahoma to Mena, Arkansas 54 Mile scenic drive in Oklahoma and Arkansas along the ridge of the Ouachita Mountains and the Ouachita National Forest. The drive has frequent turnouts so you can enjoy the scenery.
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