Shawnee

Shawnee is in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma.

While normally not on the sight-seeing itinerary of those who do not know someone already living there, Shawnee could prove to be an interesting day trip.

In recent days, Shawnee has become increasingly known for its numerous Native American casinos.

Travel to Shawnee

By car

Practically the only method of getting in or out of Shawnee is on the highway. Taxi cabs can be hired by calling a taxi service to have them pick you up, although doing so from another city could prove expensive.

There is an Enterprise rent a vehicle in Shawnee and Shawnee Airport, so vehicle rentals must be made before hand. Many times this is done at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City.

Most traffic enters and exits Shawnee via Interstate Highway I-40, although State Highway 3 and US Highway 177 pass through Shawnee as well.

Travel on a Bus in Shawnee

Greyhound buses make daily stops in front of the American Colony motel on the far north side of Shawnee.

From there you will have to either call a taxi or arrange another form of pickup.

By Rail

Originally established as a railroad hub, Shawnee still has many infrequently used rail tracks. While logistically difficult as well as illegal, it could be feasible to stow aboard a freight vehicle inbound to Shawnee. Not recommended.

By Plane

Chartered flights can be acquired to fly you in to Shawnee airport, most likely originating from Oklahoma City or Tulsa. There are no commercial flight charter services based in Shawnee, so arrangements for your eventual pickup would have to be made as well.

Halal Friendly Walking Tours in Shawnee

While towns in Oklahoma are quite spread out, some have been known to hitchhike especially along I-40. Not preferred.

Get Around

If you are a tourist, getting around in Shawnee means either calling a taxi cab service to pick you up or using a rental car.

Shawnee is very, very spread out and you will quickly abandon any thoughts of walking if you ever want to get where you're going.

What to See

Heart of Oklahoma Shawnee Expo Center - fairgrounds and outdoor arena | 1700 W. Independence ☎ +1 405 275-7020
Log Cabin - 19th century log cabin built by early settlers. Has been moved from original location. Partially demolished.
Burial Plot of Brewster Higley - 1500 North Center Ave ☎ +1 405 878-1529 - The now deceased author of the western epic "Home on the Range" has his final resting place in Fairview Cemetery located next to McDonalds on Harrison Street.
Downtown Shawnee - Many old buildings from Shawnee's early years still remain, although most have changed facade and/or fallen into disrepair.

Notable Downtown Shawnee Buildings

In recent years, Shawnee has spent over a million dollars revitalizing a three block section of Bell Street, one of Shawnee's oldest roads and site of the Aldrige Hotel and former Round House Building.

Aldrige Hotel - 20 East 9th Street ☎ +1 405 275-9500 (Apartments), +1 405 273-3030 (Barber Shop) - Once renowned hotel tower that has been internally restored by federal funding as housing for the indigent elderly.
Round House - Three story manufacturing site of Round House bib overalls for over 80 years. (Business moved outside city limits in 1995 when city code enforcement precluded expansion.) Round House slogan still visible on side of building.
Santa Fe Depot | East Main Street ☎ +1 405 275-8412 - Old railroad station turned museum. Has working railroad tracks.

Things to Do

Cinema Center 8 - 3031 North Harrison ☎ +1 405 275-7511 - Movie theater, Jones Theaters
Hornbeck and Penthouse | 125 North Bell Ave ☎ +1 405 275-0963, +1 405 275-0964 (Office) - Movie theater (Still commonly, and now incorrectly, referred to as the "Dollar Movie", despite a recent price increase to .50).
Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art | 1900 West MacArthur Dr ☎ +1 405 878-5300
Movies 6 | 4901 North Kickapoo Shawnee Mall ☎ +1 405 275-6666 - Recently bought and renovated by Jones Theatres and reopened in the spring of 2010. It is now equal to the Cinema Center 8 in quality and price.
Noah's Ark Petting Zoo
Oklahoma Baptist University Sporting Events
Oklahoma Baptist University Theater | - ☎ +1 405 878-2347
Shawnee Airport Jogging Trail | 2202 Airport Dr ☎ +1 405 878-1625 (Airport Manager) - 4-mile track built in mid 1990s courtesy federal grant,
Shawnee Bowl Family Fun Center - formerly Tri-County-Bowl; colloquially "Ghetto Bowl" although recent facility upgrades may have rendered this pejorative a misnomer | 701 North Harrison Street ☎ +1 405 275-4064
Shawnee Little Theater - 1829 Airport Dr ☎ +1 405 275-2805 - Theater
Shawnee Public Library - 101 North Philadelphia Ave ☎ +1 405 275-6353, +1 405 273-3334 (Administrative Services)
St. Gregory's University Sporting Events | 1900 West Macarthur ☎ +1 405 878-5100
Star Skate | 37303 45th Street ☎ +1 405 273-2030 - Roller skating rink.
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Headquarters | 811 East Macarthur Street ☎ +1 405 273-7098 - Weekend concerts and annual Super Bowl parties.
Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) | Saratoga & Hornet Street ☎ +1 405 273-4386 - Gyms, fitness facilities, youth sports.

Golfing

Shawnee Golf and Country Club | 2501 Augusta ☎ +1 405 273-4076, +1 405 273-2764 (Golf Shop), +1 405 273-0784 (Greens Keeper), +1 405 273-1763 (Office) - Collared shirt and appropriate golf attire required. 18 hole course, Pro Store, and Club House dining available.
Fire Lake Golf Course | 1901 South Gordon Cooper Dr ☎ +1 405 275-4471 - 18 hole course; usually considered to Shawnee's budget golfing: "Golfing for the price of a gordita", Miniature Golf located nearby.
The Elk's Golf Course - Shawnee Lodge 657 ☎ +1 405 275-1060 - Driving range and batting cages also available.

Public Parks

Since Shawnee's many public parks are used infrequently by local residents, a quiet and serene environment can usually be expected.

(Exceptions noted below)

KidSpace - Children's outdoor play equipment (adult supervision strongly recommended)
Lions Club Park - (has baseball field)
Briscoe Rotary Boy Scout Park - (lighted public tennis courts, great place for pick-up style basketball games) (not recommended after dark)
Weigant Park - Aka "Slide Park" (not recommended after dark)
Woodland Park - (public swimming swimmingpool available in Summer months) (lighted public tennis courts)

Shawnee's Twin Lakes

Shawnee's Twin Lakes offer enjoyable avocation and adventure to anyone who likes to experience the outdoors and water related leisure.

One lake is reserved for fishing and angling.

Its counterpart lake is for those who wish to swim or take part in non fishing related activities such as water skiing, jet skiing, or drinking. (Consuming alcohol while fishing can be dangerous to yourself and those around you; it is strongly discouraged.)

(Note: Due to pervasive droughts and low water levels, Shawnee Twin Lakes are often closed during the summer)

Casinos

In recent years, Shawnee has been surrounded by gaming establishments who advertise to be "just like Vegas". For smokers and these establishments offer the convenience of having their own smoke shops, which are not subject to local tobacco tax statutes.

Since the passage of the 2005 passage of a Tribal Gaming Amendment, Native American casinos can now offer card games along with their slot machine mainstays.

FireLake Casino - 41207 Hardesty Road ☎ +1 405 878-4862
Sac & Fox Casino - 41600 Westech Road ☎ +1 405 275-4700 or +1 405 878-4728

Shopping in Shawnee

As a classic example of middle sized town Americana, Shawnee boasts a variety of shopping opportunities, both budget and luxury oriented.

Books & Magazines

Bibliotech Books & Comics | 123 East Main Street ☎ +1 405 275-9494 - Specializes in sci-fi and fantasy literature,
Book Barn - Used book exchange
Waldenbooks - Shawnee Mall ☎ +1 405 273-1599

Halal Restaurants in Shawnee

Like most towns of any size in Oklahoma, Shawnee is inundated with most of the fast food restaurants you can think of and also has many all-you-can-eat buffets (mostly Chinese food).

Most places to eat are located either on the northern edge of town along interstate highway I-40, sprinkled along Harrison and Kickapoo Street, or downtown on the south side of Shawnee.

You cannot go very far in Shawnee without running into a Sonic Drive-In of which there are 5, Braum's hamburgers and ice-cream (3), Mc Donald's (Please do not support McDonald's as McDonald's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant) (3), Arby's roast beef (2), Pizza Hut (2), or a Taco Bell (Please do not support Taco Bell as Taco Bell supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for alternative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned brand) (2).

Shawnee is home to what has been labeled as "Sonic number 3000". This label is up for debate however, as some state that it was not the 3000th Sonic drive-in to be erected.

Other fast food chains set up around town include Wendy's, KFC, and Taco Bueno. Higher-end chains include Cracker Barrel, Red Lobster, and Chili's.

Shawnee also has many pizza kitchens, although many of these are carry-out/delivery only.

Frateli's - If you wanting something more special, authentic Italian cooking with menus that go way beyond pizza and spaghetti can be found at Frateli's, just south of OBU on Kickapoo.
Jay's Classic Steakhouse - On south US 177
Abuelita's - at the junction of Harrison and Independence - Perhaps the best Mexican menu in town is at Abuelita's.
Vans | Highland Street A local BBQ favorite.
Hamburger King - downtown A fun diner. Orders are placed using phones located at each booth.
Robb's Smokehouse | 2321 N. Kickapoo across from OBU - The 2nd most popular BBQ place in town.

Bars

Chili's - 512 Shawnee Mall Dr ☎ +1 405 395-9070
Cinderella Mo☎ Dietrich's Club | 623 Kickapoo Spur ☎ +1 405 273-7010 - Friday night karaoke.
POTT County Liar's Club | 523 South Chapman ☎ +1 405 275-0222
Queen of Hearts - 12512 Valley View Road ☎ +1 405 273-0499
Watering Hole Saloon - 1530 North Harrison Street ☎ +1 405 878-9557
Knuckles - Downtown

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Shawnee

America's Best Quality Inn - Highway I40 Highway 18 ☎ +1 405 275-4404
American Colony
Cinderella Motel (Best Western) | - ☎ +1 405 275-4404 +1-800-480-5111
Colonial Inn | 4700 North Harrison ☎ +1 405 878-0120 - Free HBO.
Fleetwood Motel | 1301 North Harrison ☎ +1 405 273-7561
Hampton Inn - Only one hotel, but two address listings | 4851 North Kickapoo 101 West Interstate Parkway ☎ +1 405 275-1540
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - 4909 N. Union ☎ +1 405 275-8880
Kicapoo Motel | 901 North Kickapoo ☎ +1 405 273-1929 - Rent available on weekly basis.
Motel 6 - 4981 North Harrison Street ☎ +1 405 275-5310 +1 405 275-6370
Super 8 Motel - I-40 & Highway 18 Exit ☎ +1 405 275-0089

News & References

Travel Next

Shawnee's surrounding area can offer almost as much to see as the city itself, if one knows where to look:

Cowtown USA, and dance hall with country/western theme, a little outside of town on Hwy 177 South, +1 405 275-0108
Jim Thorpe's burial site located between Shawnee and nearby Prague (Oklahoma)|Prague.
Fireworks stands Just outside city limits in almost every direction,(Usually open around the Fourth of July)
Buddhist Temple located roughly 20 miles outside Shawnee off I-40, an extreme rarity in the Oklahoma area.
Curtis Watson's Restaurant can be found off of I-40 between Shawnee and Oklahoma City.
Carl Hubbell Museum and burial site are north on Highway 18 in Meeker, Oklahoma, a treat for fans of old-time major league baseball.