Poteau
Understand
Poteau is "Above the Ordinary" in every way. As the gateway to the Ouachita and Kiamichi Mountains and home to many lakes and rivers, we offer outdoor recreation such as bass fishing, rodeo, fair grounds, hot air balloon festival, softball, baseball, soccer, hometown parades, 4th of July celebration, Bluegrass festival and many other events.
Get in
- Car - The best way is by car. US Highway 59 and 271 provides access. From Fort Smith, Arkansas take Oklahoma HWY 112. Poteau is 2.5 hours south of Tulsa, Oklahoma and 3 hours east of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
- Plane - You can fly into Fort Smith regional airport and make the 45 minute drive from there.
Get around
See
Cavanal HillDrive to the top of Cavanal Hill for a great view. The drive will take about 45 minutes, the road is paved the entire distance but there are some very steep grades. Be careful on the trip down not to burn up your brakes, use low gears. There are a couple of turnouts along the way with a great view. Cavanal Hill is 1999 ft. above sea level and is known as "The World's Highest Hill".
Robert S. Kerr Conference Center & MuseumThe previous home of Robert S. Kerr. The center is located on a ridge with a beautiful view. You may tour the site and the museum. There is also a 20 unit Bed and Breakfast and a business conference center. The view from the ridge is very good. You can see Rich Mountain, Poteau Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain and the Winding Stair Mountains to the south.
Do
Poteau Frontier RodeoThis is a PRCA sanctioned rodeo with top cowhands from throughout the United States. It is held each year in September.
Poteau 4th of July CelebrationThis is an annual festival sponsored by the Poteau Chamber of Commerce. Live music, free games for kids, food and fun. Fireworks show provided by the City of Poteau.
Buy
WalMart Supercenter
Price Cutter(grocery store) located along North Broadway the main road through the city which links with State Hwy 112 north of town.
Eat
You will find the normal fast food chain restaurants available in Poteau, such as Arby's, Braum's Ice Cream, KFC, McDonald's, Long John Silver's, Mazzio's Pizza, Pizza Hut, Western Sizzlin Steak House and Taco Bell.
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Lahuerta Mexican Restaurant
phone: +1 918 649-0086 -
Myers Drive-In
phone: +1 918 647-4464address: 305 North Broadway StHot Dogs and Hamburgers at a 50s style Drive-In. -
Simple Simons Pizza
phone: +1 918 649-3696address: 1900 N Broadway St -
Warehouse Willy's
phone: +1 918 649-3400address: 300 Dewey AveVery good steak house in downtown Poteau.
Sleep
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Days Inn & Suites
phone: +1 918 647-3510address: 1702 North Broadway -
phone: +1 918 647-4001address: 3111 N Broadway St
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Black Angus Motel
phone: +1 918 647-3246address: 1700 North Broadway -
Holiday Inn Express
phone: +1 918 649-2103address: 201 Hillview Parkway -
phone: +1 918 647-8140address: U.S. Highway 59 South
Go next
- Talimena Drive from Talihina, Oklahoma to Mena, Arkansas 54 Mile National Scenic Byway in Oklahoma and Arkansas along the ridge of the Ouachita Mountains and the Ouachita National Forest. This is the highest mountain ranges between the Appalachians and the Rockies. The drive has frequent turnouts so you can enjoy the scenery. Convenient access to the drive near the midpoint can be accessed from Poteau by taking Hwy 59 south.
