Experience it all
Play, Stay & Eat

Outdoor adventures, looks into the past, and peaceful getaways – welcome to Choctaw Country. Explore casinos, wineries, history, state parks, scenic drives and so much more – it’s all found right here in southeast Oklahoma. You can play with family, friends, or on your own to experience our incredible events. We have lots of music festivals, unique local experiences, cultural events, rodeos, motorcycle rallies and much more.

Take a day for one of our many scenic drives, and absorb the history, the beauty, and the wildlife. Then stay a while in one of our many hotels and motels, rustic cabins and lodges, quaint bed & breakfasts, RV Parks and campgrounds. Whether it’s the rustic camping life you’re after, or all the comforts of home, we’ve got you covered. Then eat at a multitude of our local favorite restaurants. Whether you want Southern comfort food, charming cafés, authentic Italian recipes passed down through generations, or more upscale dining, there’s something to please every palate.

You’ll marvel at how much is so nearby. So pack up, hurry up – and slow down in Choctaw Country.

TRAIL OF TEARS AND DEATH

In 1830, the Choctaw became the first Tribe to be forcibly removed from their ancestral lands under the Indian Removal Act. Despite promises of safe passage, thousands endured grueling conditions on what became known as the Trail of Tears and Death. Facing extreme cold, starvation and disease, many did not survive the journey to present-day Oklahoma. Though the path was filled with hardship, the Choctaw people persevered, rebuilding their communities and preserving their rich cultural heritage in their new homeland.

CHOCTAW CODE TALKERS

During World War I, a group of Choctaw soldiers made history as some of the first Native American code talkers. Using their language to transmit secret battlefield messages, they played a critical role in outmaneuvering enemy forces. At a time when military codes were frequently broken, the Choctaw language proved uncrackable, helping secure key victories for the Allied forces. Their bravery and ingenuity paved the way for the famed Navajo Code Talkers of World War II and remain a proud legacy of the Choctaw Nation.

CHOCTAW & IRISH RELATIONSHIP

In 1847, moved by news of the Irish suffering during the Great Famine, the Choctaw people – just 16 years after their own forced removal – gathered what little they could and sent $170 in aid. Adjusted for today, this would be worth roughly $6,000 to $7,000, though its significance – given the Choctaw’s hardships – is immeasurable. This generous act of solidarity forged a deep and lasting bond between the Choctaw and Irish people. To this day, Ireland honors the Choctaw Nation’s kindness with monuments, scholarships and annual commemorations celebrating this remarkable act of compassion across cultures.