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The Choctaw homeland includes what is now eastern Mississippi and western Alabama. In 1825, William Clark, of the Lewis and Clark expedition, met with the Choctaw and Chickasaw to convince them to move west. With the signing of the Dancing Rabbit Creek Treaty in 1830, the Choctaw were forced to permanently move to their present home in Oklahoma.

Today, travelers find a clean, safe store experience at Choctaw Travel Plazas in Oklahoma. In addition to meeting fueling needs, Choctaw Travel Plazas offer hot prepared foods, coffee bars and exciting gaming at the famous Casino Too casinos.

Choctaw Travel Plazas also feature an extensive selection of products at smoke shops, beer caves and cultural centers at some locations. Choctaw Travel Plazas are known to travelers as convenience destinations with so much more. Whether local, or traveling through the area to the Lewis and Clark Trail, Choctaw Travel Plaza staff look forward to welcoming visitors and helping them fill their needs.

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Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

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Choctaw Hunting Lodge

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Choctaw Country Markets

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Choctaw Welcome Center

The Choctaw Welcome Center is located just off U.S. Hwy 69/75 Northbound from Texas into Oklahoma. Stop here for free coffee, travel information, clean restrooms and unique Choctaw gifts and souvenirs made by Choctaw Artisans.…

Choctaw Cultural Center

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma’s new Choctaw Cultural Center, which tells the 14,000-year-history of the Chahta people and represents more than a decade of research and work in creating the space, officially opened July 23…

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Talihina Travel Plaza - Rustic Roast

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This new travel plaza incudes more than 6,500 square-feet that meets locals and travelers needs. Fuel, Choctaw Merchandise, and Coffe from the Rustic Roast.

Choctaw Travel Plaza

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Choctaw Travel Plaza provides friendly service and a clean, safe store experience for people on the go! In addition to meeting all your fueling needs, Choctaw Travel Plazas offer great options like hot prepared foods, a coffee bar, exciting gaming at our famous Casino Too casinos, an extensive selection of products at smoke shops, beer caves and even cultural centers. It’s no wonder we are known as a convenience destination with more. Whether you’re a local or traveling through, we look forward to welcoming you at any of our stores and attending to your needs. Find the Choctaw Travel Plaza nearest you at  choctawtravelplazas.com .

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• 4015 Choctaw Road
• Durant, Oklahoma 74701
• 580-924-8280

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Chahta Grill

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13900 SE Hwy 63

Talihina, OK 74571

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Stopped on the way out of Talihina at the Choctaw plaza....we hadn't been this way in a couple of years, and is this place a gem. Clean, welcoming and great food at a reasonable price. Staff was welcoming, restrooms were spotless. Restaurant itself was clean and bright, rustic wood tables, but comfortable. Our son thought this was the best burger he ever had...and we've been back for breakfast ....awesome! This is definitely flavor with value! We will be back every time we come through!

I went to the drive through and ordered the fish basket. Food was hot and delicious! Well worth the wait!

I actually like this place, for biscuits and gravy, fried fish, chicken strips. It's all pretty good for the fact that most everything is fried. The wait is short, and the place is clean.

It was a rainy night I stopped in hungry for snacks and decided to order a side of fries really good prices and they gave me fresh ones. 10 outta 10 I didn't even ask for sauce they gave me ketchup and ranch free of charge.

A side of fries

This grill is next to a store with a gas station. The store is very clean, the service was polite, helpful and delivered the food to our table. My husband ordered the hamburger and fries. It was very juicy, tasted great and quite large. (make sure you have lots of napkins). There was a large amount of french fries, very tasty, if you like ketchup with your fries make sure you ask for it. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich, it came in white bread with tomato and lettuce. There was only one scoop of chicken salad- not enough to even cover all of the bread. Don't order, as the cost isn't worth what you get, nothing else comes with it.

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By Christian Toews From the June 2022 Biskinik

As spring is ending and we start to see the first glimpse of summer in Choctaw Country, we are making the final leg of our three-part road trip through Southeastern Oklahoma. We visited large cities and small towns in the first part of our trip. We have already seen some of the best and most beautiful areas in Oklahoma – but we aren’t done yet. We will explore even more destinations worth adding to your list in this portion of our road trip. It doesn’t matter if you want to take a day trip or spend a few days in each location. There is plenty to see and experience at all of our stops.

We ended the last section of our road trip in Pocola, Oklahoma. We will travel southwest from Pocola and take a scenic drive to Talihina, Oklahoma. The drive from Pocola to Talihina is beautiful no matter what road you take, but the most scenic route would be along Highway 1. This highway is part of the Talimena National Scenic Byway and is one of the most spectacular places in Oklahoma. The U.S. Department of Transportation has designated this section of road as an official National Scenic Byway. Driving the entire scenic byway takes you across one of the highest mountain ranges between the Appalachians and the Rockies. The whole drive is 54 miles long one-way, so you will need most of the day to explore the byway if you plan to drive its entirety. Stopping at any sweeping vistas along the way is well worth your time. There are no services along the drive, so make sure you stop in Talihina and get some snacks and drinks before you head out.

Chamber of Commerce director, Vera Nelson, said that people come from all over the country and worldwide to visit the Talimena drive. “The most popular time to visit is in the fall, and we get people from all around the world who visit our area.” Nelson encouraged visitors to stop by the visitor center in Talihina and pick up a Talimena Scenic Byway guidebook. You can also visit the Talihina Chamber of commerce website to plan your trip.

Talihina is well known for the Talimena drive, but there are many other reasons to stop in this city from great coffee at My Crystal Chandelier Coffee House & Gift Shop or a historic place to spend the night at Hootie Creek Guest House . If you need to stop for gas and a snack, stop at the Choctaw Travel Plaza . Anything you need for your journey is right here.

From Talihina, we are going to travel west to McAlester, Oklahoma. This large city is well known for the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant , where the majority of the bombs used by the United States military are manufactured. With many wineries, breweries, and restaurants, this is an entertaining stop on any road trip through the area. One of the most popular restaurants is Pete’s Place in Krebs, Oklahoma. Krebs borders McAlester and is worth the stop if you love good food. If you are looking for something quick, there have been many developments near the highway through McAlester, and there is a variety of fast food, coffee, and gas options.

Leaving McAlester, we are headed south to our final destination on our road trip. Our last stop has everything you need to stay for a few hours to a few days. Durant, Oklahoma, has become one of Oklahoma’s most popular tourist areas, and with good reason. Durant has something to offer everyone with multiple outdoor recreation options, a world-class resort hotel, and a vibrant downtown.

A few minutes drive from Durant will bring you to Lake Texoma . With approximately 1200 miles of shoreline, there are plenty of swim beaches, recreation areas, and things to do on and off the water. Many marinas in the area offer boat rentals, so you can get out and enjoy being on the water even if you are visiting. If you want to camp, there are plenty of options near Durant to camp close to the water.

After you play on the lake, head to Durant’s downtown. This is a wonderful place to visit a local coffee shop, brewery, restaurant, or shop for some unique treasures. Durant offers a farmers’ market and various other community events during the warmer months of the year. You can visit durant.org and see a calendar of community events to help you plan your stop in Durant.

If you want a world-class, luxurious experience in the heart of southeastern Oklahoma, visit Choctaw Casino Resort – Durant . With 1,700 hotel rooms available at the AAA Four Diamond hotel, 16 restaurant options, and a variety of bars and lounges, it’s easy to enjoy yourself. Are you traveling with kids? Visit The District, where there is an arcade, six movie theaters, bowling and more. The food and entertainment options are almost limitless.

Visiting Choctaw Casino Resort – Durant in the warm months of the year is particularly appealing because of the newly opened resort pools. Aqua is a three-acre area of pools, cabanas, outdoor bars, and more. One family-friendly pool is fully equipped with two waterslides, and the other is an exclusive, adult-only pool. If you want a place of your own for the day, Aqua offers 50 luxurious poolside cabanas. For more information on Aqua or anything Choctaw Casino Resort offers, you can visit choctawcasinos.com .

Our road trip through southeastern Oklahoma has ended, but now is the time to let your adventure begin. Whether you follow the road trip exactly or create your own from our three-part series, you are sure to enjoy Choctaw Country .

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No matter the conditions, we likely have the perfect beverage to suit your needs. On a blazing hot day, come in and pick up an ice cold fountain drink to cool off. And when the temperatures go south of 32°, swing by and find a huge selection of toasty warm beverages to keep you going. There's nothing better than starting your day with a fresh cup of java or cappuccino, then cooling down later with a fresh iced tea or cold fountain drink.

Choctaw Country Market: Hot and Ready Food

The Chahta Grill has a wide variety of fresh made-to-order menu items. From breakfast fare to lunch options to the dinner table – we've got your appetite covered. Start the day by building your own omelets or enjoying a fresh stack of pancakes hot off the griddle. Swing by for a daily lunch special with "all the fixins," like an open-faced pulled pork sandwich – complete with two sides, and a yeast roll. Need something quick? Hit the Hot Box for hot dogs, sandwiches, breakfast burritos and much more.

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Choctaw Country Market: Meat Market

Remember the days of high-quality, locally sourced meat? At Choctaw Country Market, those days never left. All meats sold at Choctaw Country Market are carefully selected to ensure you get the absolute highest quality, so you're sure to find the perfect cut or cooking option for your needs. Welcome back to Farm-to-Table. Make sure to check out our great specials!

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You can find an impressive selection of Choctaw Farms products at all Choctaw Country Market and Choctaw Travel Plaza locations. Good for the heart, good for the stomach, good for the spirit.

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With today's advanced engines and technology, it can be a challenge to have peace of mind that you're selecting the very best fuel for your vehicle. That's why all Choctaw motor fuel is guaranteed not to harm your engine. If ever you experience an engine problem as a result of our gasoline, we'll take care of it. We can only offer a guarantee like this because our standards require only the very best quality fuels be sold at our pumps.

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Recycling Centers

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Recycling provides services for environmentally responsible practices through the collection and processing of recyclable material in the Choctaw Nation. Reducing waste streams and returns revenue to the tribe.

The Recycling Centers are open Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

List of Recyclables

All materials must be clean, dry and empty:

• Aluminum cans
• Paper including magazines, phone books, junk mail, and newspaper
• Plastic bags including ice bags and grocery store bags
• Plastic film including shrink wrap from pallets, plastic wrap, bubble wrap
• Plastics 1, 2, and 5
• Printer ink cartridges
• Shredded paper
• Steel/Tin cans

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Durant Recycling Center

Durant Recycling Center 3108 Enterprise Blvd Durant, OK 74701

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Poteau Recycling Center 304 Kerr Ave Poteau, OK 74953