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All the planning’s done — all you have to do is hit the road. 3 1 2O 23 31 4₄ Earth 1Air Golf Fire Water Listings Northeast Southwest Courses Northwest Southeast Businesses CHICKASAW COUNTRY CHICKASAW COUNTRY Distances from major regional cities to the GUIDE 2017 GUIDE 2017 Chickasaw Nation Welcome Center in Davis, OK Miles Time Albuquerque, NM 577 8hrs 45min Amarillo, TX 297 4hrs 44min Austin, TX 316 4hrs 52min Branson, MO 394 5hrs 42min Colorado Springs, CO 663 10hrs 7min CHICKASAWCOUNTRY.COM CHICKASAWCOUNTRY.COM Dallas, TX 134 2hrs 15min HAVE YOU SEEN OUR COVERS? We've designed four unique covers - one for each quadrant of Fort Smith, AR 213 3hrs 23min Chickasaw Country - Northeast (Earth), Southwest (Air), Northwest (Fire) and Southeast (Water). Houston, TX 374 5hrs 30min Each cover speaks to the element that's representative of that quadrant. Joplin, MO 287 4hrs 12min Return to your roots in Earth. Let your spirit fly in Air. Turn up the heat in Fire. Make a splash in Water. 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For more information, visit www.travelok.com. 1 UNI_16-AR-068_CNCTVisitorsGuide2017_Print.indd 1 8/19/16 4:38 PM Okie Noodling Tournament Putting a modern twist on a backwoods tradition, the Okie Noodling Tournament, Festival & Fish Fry is a one-of-a- kind event in Pauls Valley. The catfish capturing festival has been the subject of a documentary and numerous television specials. Held every June, the festival includes live music, food vendors, real-time tournament weigh-ins, plus activities and challenges for spectators young and old. You won't find anything like it outside Chickasaw Country! Earth Towns & Cities Ada Paoli Byars Pauls Valley Byng Purcell Northeast Fitzhugh Stonewall Goldsby Stratford Latta Wynnewood 3 See & Do Wine, Weddings & Way-Out Experiences surrounding forests, (Clockwise from top left) On land originally belonging to Southwind Hills recently the Choctaw Nation, Dancing added a spectacular chapel Rabbit Creek Winery is that presents a more intimate named after the treaty that ceremony on a grand scale. acquired the area. The Recreating a 14th century English Purcell winery uses market, Ada's Medieval Fair offers locally-grown grapes jousting, knight demonstrations, as well as varietals bonny maidens hawking wares and from around the world to dramatic Shakespearean stage productions. Vendors offer any produce fl vor sensations thing from feudal food and Gothic garb to magical amulets and unique to Chickasaw leather goods. Nestled just south of the Canadian River, Big Creek Country. Celebrating the Events is a unique space of design, media and old-world charm. Oklahoma Land Run of With areas for outside weddings and in-door events, Big Creek 1889, the Lexington 89er holds a surprise inside its barn doors - an Old World European Festival features a parade, style chapel, complete with ornate balconies and stained glass rodeo, carnival, gun windows. In historic downtown Purcell, the Grand Canadian Theater fighting demon trations is a striking property for any wedding, corporate event or special and more. While already a occasion. The two-story theater embraces old Hollywood glamour stunning event venue and adds a touch of rustic redesign. Held every 4th of July in Ada, with a rustic barn and the Fireball Classic Memorial Run is the oldest consecutively-run race in Oklahoma. 4 Eat Pigskins BBQ Libby's Libby's Cafe Filled with local, collegiate and is a family-owned and operated bar and professional football gear, Pigskins restaurant, featuring all-you-can-eat catfish, certified BBQ in Ada is a great place to Black Angus beef and chicken fried steaks with homemade catch the game, grab a beer gravy. Enjoy game day in Goldsby with eight fl t screen and have some of the best TVs upstairs plus a projector screen on the patio. BBQ around. Order the Pig & Swiss with a Strawberry Kiss— you won’t be disappointed. Mojo's Whether you're up for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Mojo's Coffee Bar and Café in Ada offers more than just great coffee. Enjoy healthy plates including paninis, wraps, chicken tacos and specialty omlettes along with live entertainment and community events throughout the week. The Rusty Knot Known for its Jalapeño Mashed Potatoes, The Rusty Knot is a Purcell dive that the locals flock to for live music and "Knotty Ritas." Whether you crave wings or traditional southern food, the Rusty Knot provides a comfortable sports bar atmosphere where everyone's treated like family. Amber's Sweet Shoppe When your sweet tooth needs Mimi's satisfaction, head to Amber’s A favorite for locals and tourists alike, Mimi's Sweet Shoppe, in Ada. Amber Restaurant in Pauls Valley is famous for its serves up cakes, cookies, scones traditional family recipes and classic dishes. and cinnamon rolls – all freshly Enjoy great food in a warm, friendly atmosphere. baked every morning. If savory is more your style, Amber’s also Janice's BBQ features a variety of daily lunch If you are looking for the specials. Be sure to finish with a "best catfish ou will ever special Ice Cream Sundae Cupcake! eat," look no further than Jo's Famous Pizza Janice's BBQ & Catfis , in Once considered THE late-night Stratford. The experience hangout for the teenage crowd, Jo’s begins as you step out Famous Pizza uses a “special of your car and smell the recipe” that incorporates the barbecue in the air. If you're freshest ingredients and a in the mood for tasty pulled little bit of love. A family- pork, Janice's is a must-try. run business for over 40 years, Jo’s is Tio's the pizza place With sauces and food made from scratch, Tio's to stop at in Mexican Restaurant is an authentic Mexican Purcell. food experience. Savor cilantro tacos, chicken enchiladas or beef fajita burritos for lunch or dinner in Pauls Valley. 5 Shop Rustic Ridge The Rustic Ridge boutique, nestled in downtown Ada, features a trendy array of simple decor, home furnishings, fashion accents and more. They also carry a collection of crafty, seasonal decor and Made-In- Oklahoma gift items. Robin's Nest Market Located in Pauls Valley, the Robin’s Nest Market offers a variety of collectibles to sift through! Shop everything from antiques, craft items, shabby chic decor, primitive artifacts, boutique apparel and tons of unique accessories. Hazel's Fashion Wagon If you can't get enough of that funky-retro rodeo look, Hazel's Fashion Wagon in Purcell is the perfect shop for you! The boutique features a wide selection of southern glitz, hip western wear and free-spirited clothing, jewelry, accessories, bootwear and more. Bryant Pecan Company Serendipity The Bryant family began commercially harvesting Located in downtown Ada, Serendipity pecans in 1984 near Ada — the heart of native pecan on Main is a charming boutique offering a country. For their baking needs, customers have come unique variety of merchandise and apparel. to know the Bryant Pecan Company for quality and Serendipity also has a party room for consistency. Buy farm fresh pecans that are cracked hosting special occasions and private events. and shelled, pecan pieces or pecan halves. Shop for Plus, satisfy your sweet tooth with Kalico pecan gifts, candy and snacks online or at the store on Kitchen's cakes, pies and breads. their Francis farm. Main Street Mercantile Located in Pauls Valley, Main Street Mercantile offers a unique shopping experience with a variety of the best local and Oklahoma-made products! Shop everything from Pauls Valley Leopard Lasso The Leopard Lasso is your stop in Pauls Valley for rustic western and logo merchandise to soaps, honey lodge home decor, accessories and clothing! Featuring lines such as and jellies, salsa, ornaments, jewelry, Corral, Old Gringo, American West, Ariat, Gypse Soule, Tasha Polizza, scarves, apparel and much more! Patricia Wolf, Pat Dahnke Designs, Scully and Old Hickory, you can lasso 8 up a special new piece of furniture or western apparel here! Stay Hampton Inn Hampton Inn & Suites in Ada features a variety of amenities for a comfortable and convenient stay in south-central Oklahoma. With spacious guest rooms and suites, you will have everything you need to feel right at home. Be sure to check out the new pool and patio area to relax and catch some rays.