Broken Bow (Oklahoma) - city in Oklahoma, United States

Broken Bow is a small town in the Choctaw Country of Oklahoma. While the town itself is a bit down on its luck, it is the gateway to Broken Bow Lake and Beavers Bend Resort Park.

Get in

Oklahoma State Highway 3 runs through the town, which connects to the Indian Nation Turnpike eventually as you travel west from the town.

Get around

See

• A total solar eclipse on Monday 8 April 2024 starts at 1:45PM local time and lasts 4 min. Chances of a clear sky are 45%. The track of totality is northeast from Mexico over Texas to Texarkana and the southwest corner of Oklahoma then across Arkansas, Missouri and Illinois.
• Beavers Bend Nature Center/Park Forest Heritage Center, 4350 S, OK-259A, 34.1322°, -94.6821°, +1 580 494-6300. Su-Th 8AM-5PM, F-Sa 8AM-6PM. Museum pertaining to natural history of the park. included in state park admission ($10.00) 2021-09-18
• Beaver's Bend Mining Company, 9221 N US Hwy 259, 34.15197°, -94.75163°, +1 580 494-6102. Precious minerals and dino exhibits. 2021-09-18
• Hochatown Rescue Center & Petting Zoo, 9177 US-259, 34.15130°, -94.75116°. Lots of little pet deer and furry/feathery friends to look at here. 2021-09-18
• Beavers Bend Wildlife Museum, N. U.S., 6594 US-259, 34.14459°, -94.74667°, +1 580 494-6193. Stuffed animals and the stuff of taxidermy dreams. 2021-09-18

Do

The stretch of highway 259 between Broken Bow and Beavers Bend State Park is littered with tourist attractions, from go-kart tracks to video game amusement centers, to mini-golf and mazes. Also in and around the park you can find ziplining and boat rentals of various kinds.

• Choctaw Casino - Broken Bow, 1790 South Park Dr, 34.00563°, -94.74121°, +1 580 584-5450.
• Beavers Bend State Park, Hwy 259 N, Steven's Gap Rd, 34.1636°, -94.7144°, +1 580 494-6179. It is like a crown jewel of the Ouachita Mountains, with Broken Bow Lake as a centerpiece and an array of activities from bald eagle and fall foliage viewing to swimming and fishing to hiking on the David L Boren Trail. ̩$10.00 2021-09-18
• FishTales Winery & Vineyard, 17 Oak Leaf Ln, 34.14502°, -94.74777°, +1 580 494-6115. Su-Th 11AM-5PM, F-Sa 11AM-8PM. Winery with a penchant for muscadine grapes. 2021-09-18

Buy

Eat

• Abendigo's Bar & Grill, 259 N. Stephens Gap Rd, +1 580 494-7222. 4PM-9PM. Hours of operation are Tuesday to Saturday and is located just 8 miles north of Broken Bow, on the right side of highway.

Drink

Sleep

• Beavers Bend Log Cabins, Hwy 259A South, +1 580-494-6241. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Offers two secluded private beavers bend cabins in Hochatown, just north of Broken Bow. $175-250
• Beavers Bend Lakeview-Lodge - delightful lodging on the lake, with complimentary breakfast and deer to keep you company.

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.