Sulphur (Oklahoma)
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Sulphur is in the Chickasaw Country Region of Oklahoma.
Understand
Sulphur, OK has a history dating back before Oklahoma's statehood in 1907. The town was formed largely due to the popularity of the healing Sulphur Springs in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, formerly Platt National Park.
Get in
Sulphur is easily accessible from I-35. From I-35, take Exit 55 east toward Davis and continue through Davis on Highway 7 until you reach Sulphur.
Get around
Sulphur is mostly a car town, but you can grab a bike at the bike share at the Chickasaw Visitor Center at Hwy 177 and Hwy 7.
See
Lake of the ArbucklesThis lake also serves as a reservoir for Murray County. Fishing is available for varieties of catfish, perch, bass and crappie. Located within the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, there are several camping grounds and RV camps available to rent. Facilities include campgrounds, trailer spaces, picnic areas, shelters, tables, public restrooms, drinking water, boat docks and boat ramps.
Vendome WellA symbol of the namesake of Sulphur, Oklahoma, the Vendome Well is a mineral spring that always runs. Visitors once came from everywhere to drink the mineral waters from the well. There is a spigot where you can still drink the water (if you can get over the egg smell).
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phone: +1 580 622-7130address: 867 Cooper Memorial Dr.
Do
Chickasaw National Recreation AreaMineral springs, streams, lakes and waterfalls attract visitors from all over the world.
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phone: +1 580-622-8050address: 901 W 1st StreetThe Chickasaw Visitor Center stands at the entrance to the Chickasaw National Recreation Area and houses the National Park Service. The center offers public restrooms, free refreshments, a bike share program and plenty of travel information and maps for the area if you need ideas on where to go and what to do. The small gift shop has a nice selection of souvenirs, including Chickasaw Country products, Native American jewelry and gifts. The Chickasaw Visitor Center hosts regular cultural demonstrations as well as a rotating featured artist with art on display and available for purchase.
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phone: +1 580-272-5520address: downtown SulphurThis annual arts festival takes place every Memorial Day weekend in downtown Sulphur. Artwork is available from Native and Southwestern artists from across the country. Live music from local and traveling artists takes place all day along with a variety of food and retail vendors throughout the festival. Art activities and classes are available throughout the day for visitors.
Buy
Third and BroadwayA small boutique with unique "country" gifts and clothing.
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Spice and Tea Exchange of Sulphur
phone: +1 580-622-3770address: 8 West Muskogee AveA local franchise of a larger chain, Spice and Tea Exchange has a wide variety of unique spices including salts, sugars, peppers, spice blends and teas. They also have a small selection of cooking tools available. -
phone: +1 580-622-8908address: 1600 DivisionThis boutique shop carries several high-end designers and has a nice variety of clothing and fashion accessories for men and women.
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phone: +1 580-232-2260 ext 1address: 300 West MuskogeeFamily-owned boutique in the downtown district that sells apparel, jewelry, accessories, home décor and gourmet food items.
Eat
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Flower Bluff Mansion Steakhouse
phone: +1 580 622-4005address: 329 W Muskogee AveHigh-end dining. The classy atmosphere provides an intimate dining experience. Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome. -
phone: +1 580-622-8106address: 1001 W. 1st StreetThis restaurant offers southern comfort food in a fine dining setting. Dishes include items like chicken-fried steak, fried green tomatoes, and catfish. Reservations are recommended due to high-volume traffic on weekends.
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phone: +1 580-622-8020address: 14 West MuskogeeThis diner-themed café offers deli sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts. They also carry the full line of Bedré Fine Chocolate and have a wide range of ice cream products.
Drink
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phone: +1 580 622-8466address: 218 W Muskogee AveThe Rusty Nail is a family-owned boutique winery and gift shop. The name comes from the former resident at the same location, which was a hardware store. They don't grow their own grapes, but instead ferment their wine from juice blends and offer sweet and dry wines as well as white, blush and red. There is a small food menu available.
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phone: +1 580-622-8107Beer, wine and classic cocktails with live entertainment every Friday night. They also have a limited food menu available.
Sleep
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phone: +1-855-455-5255address: 1001 W. 1st StreetThis hotel is a revival of an iconic historic hotel destroyed in the 1960s by fire. Rebuilt and reopened by the Chickasaw Nation in 2013, the hotel's architecture mimics that of the original hotel. Amenities include an on-site spa, restaurant, bar, casino, fitness center, two pools, a bath house and a wide variety of boutique shopping options.
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Chickasaw Retreat and Conference Center
phone: +1-855-899-8260address: 4205 Goddard Youth Camp RoadLocated just outside the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, this hotel offers excellent views of the surrounding Arbuckle Mountains. Amenities include fitness center, swimming pool and bar. The center provides several offerings for business and family groups. -
phone: +1 580-421-5076address: 350 Lawton AvenueLocally owned spa resort.
