Grove, Oklahoma travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Grove is in the Green Country region of Oklahoma. With Grand Lake o' The Cherokees at its doorstep, it's a retiree's and fisherman's haven.

4 sights · 3 things to do · 2 places to stay

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Best things about Grove

Lendonwood Gardens

8 acre garden with azaleas, dogwoods, hostas, evergreens. Also a Japanese garden.

Grand Lake O The Cherokees

This lake is kind of the town's livelihood (or lifeblood) and is much loved for boating and fishing.

Har-Ber Village Museum

Like one of those reconstructed pioneer village type of things with demonstrations and workshops and a nature trail.

Cayuga Mission Church

A church that goes back to 1893 that was quarried from local stone.

Honey Creek Area at Grand Lake State Park

Access point to Grand Lake of the Cherokees with swimming pool, boat landing, docks, swimming, deer, and campfires.

Grand Lake Casino

Indian Gaming

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 94°F; winter lows dip to about 28°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Tulsa)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
XNA Northwest Arkansas National Airport, Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers — 34 mi away. Directions
JLN Joplin Regional Airport, Joplin — 42 mi away. Directions
TUL Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa — 67 mi away (major hub). Directions

US 59 will give you quick access to the town from Interstate 44 to the northwest.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 2-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Lendonwood Gardens, Honey Creek Area at Grand Lake State Park, Har-Ber Village Museum
Afternoon Grand Lake O The Cherokees, Cherokee Casino Grove

Day 2

Morning Cayuga Mission Church
Afternoon Grand Lake Casino

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder