Food Scene
The Branch
505 N Muskogee Avegreat steaks, beautiful dining area overlooking Town Branch Creek
great coffee, great food, wonderful atmosphere, great place to sit and surf the internet
DRIP The Beverage Lab
great coffee, great food, wonderful atmosphere, great place to sit and surf the internet
Morgan's Bakery & Cafe
131 N Muskogee Avea local icon
BrewStirs at The Twig
503 N Muskogee Avewonderful outdoor eating area
El Molcajete
104 E 4th Stgood Mexican food, good margs
wonderful outdoor eating area, outrageous desserts, great "Cincinnati-style" chile (with spaghetti noodles), great sandwiches
10 locals recommend
Vidalias
319 N Muskogee Avewonderful outdoor eating area, outrageous desserts, great "Cincinnati-style" chile (with spaghetti noodles), great sandwiches
wonderful outdoor deck overlooking Norris Park (heated in winter), great beer specials, salads, and burgers
The Grill
407-411 N Muskogee Avewonderful outdoor deck overlooking Norris Park (heated in winter), great beer specials, salads, and burgers
Boom-A-Rang Diner
116 Muskogee Avefun, cheap, and close for breakfast and diner-style burgers
Jimmy's Egg
2816 Muskogee Avegreat breakfasts
Fish's Bar B Que
105 E Ballentine Rdfeel like a local in this great, hidden away BBQ joint for lunch
Katfish Kitchen
1095 E 4th Stlove the catfish, love the hushpuppies, great eating all around
Drinks & Nightlife
dive bar, Monday (check on this) trivia nights, pool tables, ping pong table, cheapish beer, locals hang out here
Ned's
316 N Muskogee Avedive bar, Monday (check on this) trivia nights, pool tables, ping pong table, cheapish beer, locals hang out here
Everything Else
beautiful university worth walking around with frequent fantastic cultural events
Northeastern State University
600 N Grand Avebeautiful university worth walking around with frequent fantastic cultural events
Arts & Culture
Tahlequah is the headquarters of the Cherokee Nation, and this is a good first stop.
16 locals recommend
Cherokee Heritage Center
21192 S Keeler DrTahlequah is the headquarters of the Cherokee Nation, and this is a good first stop.
Start here, because within walking distance are a collection of Cherokee buildings worth touring.
Cherokee Nation Courthouse
17675 Muskogee AveStart here, because within walking distance are a collection of Cherokee buildings worth touring.
breathtaking architecture, world class art, miles of beautifully landscaped hiking trails
50 locals recommend
Crystal Bridges Museum
breathtaking architecture, world class art, miles of beautifully landscaped hiking trails
beautiful museum building, great area, spectacular landscaping, Sunday brunch is the best food I've ever eaten ($25 per person but worth it)
237 locals recommend
Philbrook Museum of Art
2727 S Rockford Rdbeautiful museum building, great area, spectacular landscaping, Sunday brunch is the best food I've ever eaten ($25 per person but worth it)
If you like western art, this is for you. wonderful landscaping, too.
122 locals recommend
Gilcrease Museum
1400 N Gilcrease Museum RdIf you like western art, this is for you. wonderful landscaping, too.
Jacob Gallery
504 N Muskogee AveHe's local. Stop by and visit if his door is open.
Murrell Home Park
great history
NSU holds classes here, but check out the building itself as well as the curated photographs and "mini" museum in the entry.
Seminary Hall
609 North Grand AvenueNSU holds classes here, but check out the building itself as well as the curated photographs and "mini" museum in the entry.
Parks & Nature
There are tons of river companies that lead rafting tours. You can book your trip before you come, or check out the local brochures once you arrive.
19 locals recommend
Illinois River
There are tons of river companies that lead rafting tours. You can book your trip before you come, or check out the local brochures once you arrive.
Floyd H Norris Park
400 N Muskogee Avefrequent center of festivals, and nearby Saturday farmers' market
Shopping
Briar Patch Market
14587 US-62lots of antiques, beautifully presented
nice selection of stylish, unique women's clothing. carries Brighton jewelry and some shoes.
Cashmere Lane LLC
nice selection of stylish, unique women's clothing. carries Brighton jewelry and some shoes.
good book selection, NSU gear, and across from new campus coffee shop, in the University Center with food court in the basement
University Bookstore-NSU
612 N Grand Avegood book selection, NSU gear, and across from new campus coffee shop, in the University Center with food court in the basement
Essentials
Walmart. 'nuff said, except they also carry tons of seasonal stuff, including river and outdoor supplies.
10 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
410 S Dewey AveWalmart. 'nuff said, except they also carry tons of seasonal stuff, including river and outdoor supplies.
Lowe's Home Improvement
161 Meadow Creek Drhardware
Remedy BLU LLC
415 N Muskogee Avegreat haircare
Reasor's Foods
2001 Muskogee AveLove this store! Great food, selection, and service!