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.

 

Hotels in Poteau on the Mountain Gateway:
American Inn 3000 North Broadway Street Poteau, OK 74953 (918) 647-4106   Best Western                                   3111 N Broadway                              Poteau OK  74953                             918-647-4001                                       Black Angus Motel                                                   1700 N Broadway                                               Poteau OK  74953                                             918-647-3246                                                             Days Inn & Suites 1702 N Broadway Poteau OK  74953 918-647-3510	Green Country Inn & Suites 820 Highway 59 North Heavener, OK 74937 (918) 653-7801   Talking Trees Campground and Spa 53157 US Highway 59 Hodgen, OK 74939 (918) 653-2187   Big Cedar RV Park & Cabins 21823 State Highway 63 Hodgen, OK 74939 (918) 651-3271   Cedar Lake Equestrian Camp 52175 US Highway 59 Hodgen, OK 74939 (918) 653-2991	Crane Motel 713 Highway 59 North Heavener, OK 74937 (918) 653-4831   Poteau Inn 3105 N Broadway Poteau Ok  74953 918-647-2215   Lake Wister State Park 25567 US Highway 270 Wister, OK 74966 (918) 655-7212
Restaurants in Poteau on the Mountain Gateway:
Braums 1505 N Broadway Poteau OK  74953 918-647-3288   KFC/Taco Bell 1905 N Broadway Poteau OK  74953 918-647-4884   LaHuerta Restaurant 3115 N Broadway Poteau OK  74953 918-649-0086   Maria's Restaurant 600 S Broadway Poteau OK  74953 918-649-0811   Mazzio's Pizza 2212 N Broadway Poteau OK  74953 918-647-4211	McDonalds 1801 N Broadway Poteau OK  74953 918-647-8700   Pizza Hut 2102 N Broadway Poteau OK  74953 918-647-3636   Simple Simon Pizza 1703 N Broadway Poteau OK  74953 918-647-3896   Sonic Drive In 1706 N Broadway Poteau OK  74953 918-649-0416   The Coffee Cup 401 North Broadway Poteau OK  74953 918-647-2622	Western Sizzlin 2210 N Broadway Poteau OK  74953 918-647-4999   Southern Belle Restaurant 809 Highway 59 North Heavener, OK 74937 (918) 653-4458   Sonic – America’s Drive-In Highway 59 South Heavener, OK 74937   Simple Simon’s Pizza 114 West First Street Heavener, OK 74937 (918) 653-4448   Red Oak Buffet 207 NW Market Street Red Oak, OK 74563 (918) 754-2392

 

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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