Talimena Drive in the fall

City / town · Oklahoma

Hugo

Talimena Drive in the fall

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Best timeFeb–May, Oct–Nov
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Nearest airportTXK · 96 mi
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Overview

Hugo is in Choctaw Country region of Oklahoma and county seat of Choctaw County.

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Best things about Hugo

Endangered Ark Foundation

The non-profit Endangered Ark Foundation protects Asian elephants, especially those who've retired from circus performing, of which they have a large herd. They offer tours to help fund their protection efforts.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Feb–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 97°F; winter lows dip to about 38°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Oct and May. (climate data from nearby Dallas)

Jan: 2.6 in rain2.6"Jan: high 58°F, low 38°F58°38°JanFeb: 2.8 in rain2.8"Feb: high 62°F, low 42°F62°42°FebMar: 3.5 in rain3.5"Mar: high 70°F, low 49°F70°49°MarApr: 3.2 in rain3.2"Apr: high 77°F, low 57°F77°57°AprMay: 4.6 in rain4.6"May: high 85°F, low 66°F85°66°MayJun: 3.8 in rain3.8"Jun: high 93°F, low 74°F93°74°JunJul: 2.5 in rain2.5"Jul: high 97°F, low 78°F97°78°JulAug: 2.3 in rain2.3"Aug: high 97°F, low 77°F97°77°AugSep: 3.1 in rain3.1"Sep: high 90°F, low 70°F90°70°SepOct: 4.8 in rain4.8"Oct: high 80°F, low 59°F80°59°OctNov: 2.9 in rain2.9"Nov: high 68°F, low 48°F68°48°NovDec: 3.2 in rain3.2"Dec: high 59°F, low 40°F59°40°Dec

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

Getting there

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  • TXK Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field), Texarkana — 96 mi away. Directions
  • DAL Dallas Love Field, Dallas — 111 mi away (major hub). Directions
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    See

    See Endangered Ark Foundation

    The non-profit Endangered Ark Foundation protects Asian elephants, especially those who've retired from circus performing, of which they have a large herd. They offer tours to help fund their protection efforts.

    🕒 Public tours usu Fri-Sun; appt or reservation required💲 Public tours: Ages 13+ $50, ages 3-12 $25, under 3 free☎ +1 580-317 8470⚠ Last checked Feb 2020 — confirm before you go
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    Sleep

    Choctaw Casino & Resort-Grant, 1516 US-271. Here you'll find lodging with all the amenities from pool area to dining and gaming. It's a few miles south of Hugo, close to the state line.

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