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Broken Bow is a small town in the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. It is the gateway to Broken Bow Lake, Beavers Bend Resort Park, and Hochatown, in the Kiamichi Country tourism region of Oklahoma.

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Map of Broken Bow (Oklahoma)

Oklahoma State Highway 3 runs through the town, which connects to the Indian Nation Turnpike eventually as you travel west from the town. US Highways 259 & 70 provide access to the town.

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  • 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.
  • 1 Beavers Bend Nature Center/Park Forest Heritage Center, 4350 S, OK-259A, +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).
  • 2 Beaver's Bend Mining Company, 9221 N US Hwy 259, +1 580 494-6102. Precious minerals and dino exhibits.
  • 3 Hochatown Rescue Center & Petting Zoo, 9177 US-259. Lots of little pet deer and furry/feathery friends to look at here.
  • 4 Beavers Bend Wildlife Museum, N. U.S., 6594 US-259, +1 580 494-6193. Stuffed animals and the stuff of taxidermy dreams.

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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.

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Eat[edit]

  • 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.

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Go next[edit]

Talimena Drive in the fall
  • Talimena Drive[dead link] 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.
Routes through Broken Bow
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