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

Overview

Wagoner is a city in the Green Country in Oklahoma. It was huge on the railroad scene with Henry Wagoner's helping hand, and the first city to be incorporated in Indian Territory, in 1896. Unfortunately, it was also the site of a brutal lynching of a teenage African American in 1914.

1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 2 places to stay

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Best things about Wagoner

Wagoner City Museum

Relics about the city's history, including its status as a "Train Town USA".

Sequoyah State Park

A grand lake-centered state park, with an array of trails and Three Forks Nature Center and the largest state park lodge in the state.

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.
TUL Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa — 33 mi away (major hub). Directions
XNA Northwest Arkansas National Airport, Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers — 64 mi away. Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

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 Wagoner City Museum
Lunch Whitehorn Cove Marina
Afternoon Sequoyah State Park

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