Chickasaw Country
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Chickasaw Country is in the south-central part of the state of Oklahoma.
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Cities
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- Ada (Oklahoma) | Ada GPS 34.763611,-96.668333 =
- Ardmore (Oklahoma) | Ardmore GPS 34.181111,-97.129444 =
- Atoka GPS 34.384167,-96.1275 =
- Davis (Oklahoma) | Davis GPS 34.497778,-97.126944 =
- Sulphur (Oklahoma) | Sulphur GPS 34.509167,-96.975278 =
- Durant GPS 33.999722,-96.384722 - home to Choctaw Casino
- Pauls Valley GPS 34.741389,-97.220556 =
- Tishomingo GPS 34.235556,-96.6775 - home of Blake Shelton
- Thackerville GPS 33.795833,-97.143611 - home to Winstar World Casino and Resort
- Wynnewood GPS 34.643889,-97.164722 =
More Destinations
- Chickasaw National Recreation Area GPS 34.500556,-96.972222 =
Halal Travel Guide
This region of Oklahoma is also home to the government of the Chickasaw Nation. After the Trail of Tears and the Choctaw Tribe was given the entire south-central and south-eastern region of Oklahoma. The Chickasaw Nation was assigned to live in the lands within the Choctaw Nation, but a treaty in 1854 gave the Chickasaws the full south-central region of Oklahoma. As a result and the Chickasaw Nation, headquartered in Ada, Oklahoma, has a large influence in the region.
How to travel to Chickasaw Country
Interstate 35 runs through the heart of Chickasaw Country in Oklahoma.
Ardmore is served by Amtrak's Heartland Flyer route.
The closest commercial airports are in Oklahoma City and DFW in Dallas/Fort Worth.
How to get around In Chickasaw Country
What to See
- Gene Autry Oklahoma Museum - ☎ +1 580-294-3047 Gene Autry 12 mi. north of Ardmore (Oklahoma) | Ardmore. Museum with a collection of memorabilia from Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Rex Allen, Tex Ritter, Jimmy Wakely, Eddie Dean, and others. This Museum centers around the Western movies of the 1930s and 1940s.
- Confederate Memorial Museum - North edge of Atoka on US-69. A look at southern and southeast Oklahoma. Choctaw Trail of Tears, Butterfield Stage Line and Reba McEntire. There is a picnic area on the grounds.
- G.W. Exotic Animal Park - Located west of Wynnewood. Thit is a 16-acre park and has exotic animals such as tigers, lions, bears, reptiles and monkeys. It is also a refuge for many species.
- Chickasaw Cultural Center
Top Travel Tips
Festivals
Gambling
Throughout south-central Oklahoma and there are many casinos owned and operated by the Chickasaw Nation. The largest casino in the United States, WinStar World Casino and Resort, is in Thackerville, Oklahoma on the border of Oklahoma and Texas.
Halal Restaurants
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Muslim Friendly Hotels
This region has a variety of overnight options. Camping grounds and RV parks are found all over the region, as well as a few high-end boutique hotels that are very well-known in the area.
Stay Safe
Both Oklahoma and Chickasaw (Lighthorse) law enforcement have jurisdiction in this part of the state.
News & References
Travel Next
- Choctaw Country
- Frontier Country
- Oklahoma City - Oklahoma's capital and largest city
- Dallas
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