Overview
McAlester is in the Choctaw Country region of Oklahoma and home to the Oklahoma State Penitentiary.
1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about McAlester
Choctaw Casino McAlester
A local casino that is mostly slot machines with a few other games. Drinks and a restaurant are available.
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.
- FSM Fort Smith Regional Airport, Fort Smith — 84 mi away. Directions
- TUL Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa — 88 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
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See
Old Town Historic District - the historic area of McAlester that offers shopping, antiques, a few restaurants, and historic sites. Located on North Main Street.
Do
Eat
Eat Taco Bob's Fiesta Grille
Open since 1974, Taco Bob's is one of McAlester's best Mexican restaurants.
Sleep
- AmericInn by Wyndham, 609 S George Nigh Expy. Complimentary breakfast and indoor hot tub/pool. Tel: +1 918-426-1300. $64 (Dec 2021)
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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