Overview
Wewoka is a town in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma, founded by freedman John House and the Black Seminoles in 1849, that became the capital of the Seminole Nation eventually. It went through an oil boom phase to become the third largest city in Oklahoma for a time in the 1930s, but now it tries hard to retain its population and unique designation on the map and in the history books.
2 sights · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Wewoka
Seminole Nation Museum
Chronicling the story of the Seminole Nation, with Wewoka as its capital.
Sorghum Days Festival
Eat lots of fry bread, where the sorghum is added like a molasses on top for a real gustatory experience.
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 — 64 mi away (major hub). Directions
- SWO Stillwater Regional Airport, Stillwater — 77 mi away. 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 Seminole Nation Museum
- Lunch El Cazador Mexican Restaurant
- Afternoon Sorghum Days Festival
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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See
Also, check out the Historical Background of Wewoka mural in the US post office crafted by the Works Progress Administration back in 1941.
Do
Wewoka Lake and Sportsman Lake to the northwest of the town offer opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, camping, and hiking.
Eat
Eat El Cazador Mexican Restaurant
They have the platters of Mexican food and margaritas.
Sleep
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