Overview
Holdenville is a city in Oklahoma and the seat of Hughes County. It has a dark distinction of once being a sundown town.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Holdenville
Stroup Park
Fall Festival
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 94°F; winter lows dip to about 29°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Oklahoma City)
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.
- OKC OKC Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City — 71 mi away (major hub). Directions
- TUL Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa — 82 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Stroup Park
- Afternoon Fall Festival
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
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See
See Stroup Park
Do
Do Fall Festival
Sleep
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