McAlester

McAlester is in the Choctaw Country region of Oklahoma and home to the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. == Get in == == Get around == == See == Old Town Historic District - the historic area of McAlester that offers shopping, antiques, a few restaurants, and historic sites. Located on North Main Street. == Do == Choctaw Casino McAlester, 1638 S George Nigh Expy, ☏ +1 918 423-8161. A local casino that is mostly slot machines with a few other games. Drinks and a restaurant are available. == Buy == == Eat == Angel's Diner, 1402 S George Nigh Expy, ☏ +1 918 423-2633. A 50s diner. Taco Bob's Fiesta Grille, 307 Main St, ☏ +1 918 426-5990. Open since 1974, Taco Bob's is one of McAlester's best Mexican restaurants. (updated Jan 2017) == Drink == == Sleep == AmericInn by Wyndham, 609 S George Nigh Expy. Complimentary breakfast and indoor hot tub/pool. Tel: +1 918-426-1300. $64 (Dec 2021) 1 Quality Inn & Suites McAlester, 400 South George Nigh Expressway, 74501 (exit 90 on Highway 69), ☏ +1 918-426-8091, toll-free: +1 918-426-8091, utah1225@outlook.com. Check-in: 03:00 PM, check-out: 11:00 AM. Pet-friendly and smoke-free hotel, with hot breakfast, free WiFi, rooms and suites featuring refrigerators, microwaves and flat-screen TVs. (updated May 2025) == Go next == Talimena Drive from Talihina, Oklahoma to Mena, Arkansas 54 Mile scenic drive in Oklahoma and Arkansas along the ridge of the Ouachita Mountains and the Ouachita National Forest. The drive has frequent turnouts so you can enjoy the scenery.