Mountain Gateway Scenic Byway

in southeast Oklahoma follows U.S. Highway 59/270 for 22 miles between Heavener and the Arkansas state line. The drive rides through the forested valleys of the Ouachita Mountains. The byway treks through the 26,445-acre Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation area. Numerous side roads and other scenic byways invite the traveler to explore these heavily forested mountains. Wildflowers in the spring proudly display their colors while autumn also puts on its own beautiful show.

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Talimena: Camping & Lodging

Green Country Inn & Suites

820 Highway 59

North Heavener, OK 74937

(918) 653-7801

 

Limetree Inn 804

Highway 71

North Mena, AR 71953

(479) 394-6350

 

Sun Country Inn 1309

U.S. 71

North Mena, AR 71953

(479) 394-7477

 

Lazy R Inn 54158

Highway 271

Talihina, OK 74571

(918) 567-2162

 

Talking Trees Campground and Spa

53157 US Highway 59

Hodgen, OK 74939

(918) 653-2187

 

Horse Heaven Ranch

#1 Horse Heaven Ranch Road

Talihina, OK 74571

(918) 567-4200

 

Harvey House Inn

701 U.S. 71

North Mena, AR 71953

(479) 394-3710

 

Queen Wilhelmina State Park

3788 Highway 88

West Mena, AR 71953

(479) 394-2863

 

Talihina RV Park

1400 Second Street

Talihina, OK 74571

(918) 567-4084

 

Big Cedar RV Park & Cabins

21823 State Highway 63

Hodgen, OK 74939

(918) 651-3271

 

Ouachita National Forest

Mena, AR 71953

(479) 243-5720

 

Peckerwood Knob Cabins

63347 Hawk Lane

Smithville, OK 74957

(580) 494-7333

 

Cedar Lake Equestrian Camp

52175 US Highway 59

Hodgen, OK 74939

(918) 653-2991

 

Reuben’s Rest Bed & Breakfast

Highway 70 East

Broken Bow, OK 74728

(580) 584-3155

 

Hickory Ridge Cabins

Highway 2 North

Tuskahoma, OK 74574

(918) 569-4992

 

Castaway Cabins

US 271 North

Clayton, OK 74536

(918) 569-4147

 

Microtel Inn & Suites

1701 South Park Drive

Broken Bow, OK 74728

(580) 584-7708

 

Green Country Inn

2902 North Broadway

Poteau, OK 74953

(918) 647-3995

 

American Inn

3000 North Broadway Street

Poteau, OK 74953

(918) 647-4106

 

End of Trail Motel

11 North Park Drive

Broken Bow, OK 74728

(580) 584-3350

 

Crane Motel

713 Highway 59 North

Heavener, OK 74937

(918) 653-4831

 

Talimena State Park

Highway 271 North

Talihina, OK 74571

(918) 567-2052

 

Sardis Motel

Highway 271

Clayton, OK 74536

(918) 569-4665

 

Kiamichi Inn

504 Dallas

Talihina, OK 74571

(918) 567-2243

 

Lake Wister State Park

25567 US Highway 270

Wister, OK 74966

(918) 655-7212

 

    

 

Food:

Alley Bar & Grill

204 Alley Lane

Talihina, OK 74571

(918) 567-2391

 

Pam’s Diner 304

Dallas Street

Talihina, OK 74571

(918) 567-2051

 

Corner Café

Highway 2 & 271

Clayton, OK 74536

(918) 569-7845

 

Southern Belle Restaurant 809

Highway 59 North

Heavener, OK 74937

(918) 653-4458

 

Kiamichi Kitchen

2nd and Helen Street

Talihina, OK 74571

(918) 567-2772

 

Coffee Tea & Spice

54352 430th Avenue

Talihina, OK 74571

(918) 774-5896

 

Big Al’s Steakhouse

704 Second Street

Talihina, OK 74571

(918) 567-3202

 

Chopping Block Steak House & Restaurant

704 U.S. 71

North Mena, AR 71953

(479) 394-6410

 

Queen’s Restaurant

1309 U.S. 71

North Mena, AR 71953

(479) 394-2863

 

Fish Net on the Hill

3544 U.S. 71 South

Mena, AR 71953

(479) 394-4079

 

Friendship House

517 Sherwood Avenue

Mena, AR 71953

(479) 394-2385

 

Skyline Café

618 Mena Street

Mena, AR 71953

(479) 394-5152

 

Branding Iron BBQ & Steakhouse

1110 Highway 71 South

Mena, AR 71953

(479) 437-3240

 

Sonic – America’s Drive-In

Highway 59 South

Heavener, OK 74937

T’z Café

Highway 4 & McLure Street

Smithville, OK

(580) 244-7526

 

Simple Simon’s Pizza

114 West First Street

Heavener, OK 74937

(918) 653-4448

 

Corral Restaurant

Highway 63 West

Talihina, OK 74571

(918) 567-3063

 

Red Oak Buffet

207 NW Market Street

Red Oak, OK 74563

(918) 754-2392

 

Pizza Hut

705 Park Drive

Broken Bow, OK 74728

(580) 584-9167

 

Clayton Country Inn Restaurant

US-271 South

Clayton, OK 74536

(918) 569-4165

 

Darryl’s Fast Stop

1100 North Park Drive

Broken Bow, OK 74728

(580) 584-3560

 

The Patio

Highway 259North

Broken Bow, OK 74728

(580) 494-6368

 

Outlaw BBQ (Take-out only)

53916 US Highway 271

Talihina, OK 74571

(918) 567-2288

 

El Senorial Mexican Restaurant

400 North Park Drive

Broken Bow, OK 74728

(580) 584-2040

 

 

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Talimena: Points of Interest

 

 

Talimena: Photo Gallery

Autumn Foliage and Lake along Mountain Gateway Scenic Byway Roadway and Fall Foliage of Mountain Gateway Scenic Byway Pine Tree and Landscape along Mountain Gateway Scenic Byway Balloons at the Poteau Balloon Festival Lake along Mountain Gateway Scenic Byway Ouachita National Forest Talimena Scenic Drive Sign Oklahoma Centennial Balloon at the Poteau Balloon Festival Trail at the Heavener Runestone State Park Fallen Leaves in the Roadway of Mountain Gateway Scenic BywayRoadway View of Fall Foliage of Mountain Gateway Scenic Byway Winding Stair National Recreational Area LandscapeWinding Stair National Recreation Area Kerr Botanical Area Sign Autumn Foliage in Winding Stair National Recreational Area Berries in Winding Stair National Recreational Area Branches of Berries and Blue Sky around Winding StairRolling Ouachita Mountains along Mountain Gateway Scenic Byway Winding Stair National Recreational Area Entrance Sign View of the Ouachita Mountains from the Byway Color Diversity in the Autumn Foliage along the Byway Autumn Foliage and BLue Sky along Mountain Gateway Scenic Byway

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Talimena: Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When is the best time to view the fall foliage?

A: The leaves start turning around the end of October and there is usually color until the middle of November or later depending on the weather. To see the most color plan to visit the last week of October or the first week in November. Each week after the 15th of October, the Talihina Chamber of Commerce posts a color update and pictures on their website (www.talihinacc.com). Lodging information is also available on this website.

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