Boise City is in a unique geological area way out west in the Panhandle. Cherokee is the gateway to Great Salt Plains State Park, Lake and National Wildlife Refuge. Newkirk's entire central business district is on the National Register of Historic Places. Watonga boasts Roman Nose State Park, one of the nation's top vacation spots. Dominating the landscape of the region is Grand Lake O' the Cherokees, with a showboat, luxury resorts and great fishing and recreation.
Grove is the gateway to the lake and a nationally recognized excellent place for retirement.
Jenks is considered the antiques capital of Oklahoma, with over 200 dealers. Locust Grove is the site of one of several Civil War battles fought in Oklahoma. Miami and Muskogee are both thriving cities. Okmulgee is noted for its many restored buildings. And Cavanal Hill, the world's largest at 1,999 ft, is just west of Poteau.