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

Overview

Talihina is a small town in the Choctaw Country of Oklahoma.

1 sights · 5 places to eat · 10 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Talihina

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.

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 — 56 mi away. Directions
TXK Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field), Texarkana — 108 mi away. Directions
TUL Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa — 111 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

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

Food for you

There are several great places to eat in Talihina. Larger groups may want to call ahead for reservations.

Cuisine (tap to filter)

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

Photos

See

See 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.

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Do

While you are in Talihina, be sure and visit the Historical Downtown. Visit Cranford's Boots for a true old fashioned boot store with some of the best prices around. Nothing fancy, just good boots at great prices! Another old time treat is "Treats and Treasures Old Fashioned Soda Fountain". This 1940s Soda Fountain is like stepping back into time. They have the best milkshakes and malts in town and still make ice cream sodas. Some say their hamburgers are the best in town.