Area Travel - AmericInn^® of McAlester, OK

Welcome to Beautiful McAlester Oklahoma! Read about McAlester attractions and things to do during your stay in Oklahoma.

Located minutes from the southern tip of Lake Eufaula and the Canadian River, this McAlester Oklahoma hotel offers lodging near prime fishing, hunting and golfing. Plan to visit nearby Arrowhead State Park and play a round of golf at Arrowhead Golf Course. Located 90 miles south of Tulsa and 120 miles southeast of Oklahoma City, McAlester is one of the state's oldest communities. Today, the original city of McAlester is a wonderful place to spend the day, featuring antique shops, bakeries, restaurants and more. Just 3 miles away, in Krebs, you'll find Oklahoma's Little Italy, where delicious, authentic Italian cuisine has made the town famous. Here is a sample of what McAlester OK has to offer.

Quick Area Guide

Oklahoma State Penitentiary Rodeo - Oklahoma’s only behind-the-walls rodeo takes place every year at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. This is an exciting event for the whole family! Professional cowboy/cowgirls compete against inmates in an IPRA sanction rodeo that is 2 hours of non-stop action and entertainment. World class entertainers, competitors, and a little “Money the Hard Way” and “Mexican Sweat Poker” make this the best rodeo event of the year!
Address: West St and Stonewall St, McAlester, OK 74502
Distance: 3 miles
Phone: 918-423-2550
Hours of Operation: The OSP Rodeo is scheduled around Labor Day weekend every year. For scheduling/ticketing information contact the McAlester Chamber of Commerce at 918-423-2550 or on the web at www.mcalester.org.

Lake Eufaula - One of the nation's largest man-made lakes is only 20 minutes from the AmericInn of McAlester. This beautiful lake features numerous outdoor activities including fishing, house boat and Jet Ski rentals, a water park, beach volleyball and more.
Address: www.VisitLakeEufaula.com
Distance: 20 miles
Phone: 918-689-7751
Hours of Operation: Lake Eufaula is accessible year round. Lake Eufaula Association associates are available Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm

69 Cinema Movie Theater - McAlester’s only movie theater features all the newly released movies at a very affordable price.  www.mcalestercinema.com
Address: 1116 S. George Nigh Expressway, McAlester, OK 74501
Distance: 1.2 miles
Phone: 918-426-6969
Hours of Operation:Please call for box office hours. 

Italian Festival - McAlester’s annual Italian Festival features lots of Italian cuisine, games, and arts and crafts booths. Fun for the whole family. www.italianfestival.org
Address: South East Expo Center - 4500 W. Highway 270, McAlester, OK 74501
Distance: 3.5 miles
Phone: 918-420-3976  
Hours of Operation: Please call for updated details. 

Robber’s Cave State Park - This scenic parkland is bursting with family fun, adventurous rock climbing, hiking, and an abundance of Wild West history nearby!
Address: Wilburton, OK  
Distance: 30 miles
Phone: 918-465-2562
Hours of Operation: Vary according to event and activity.  Please call for details. 

Quick Area Guide

• Nearby Golf 15 mi
• Prison Rodeo 5 mi
• Choctaw Casino 2 mi
• Antique Shopping 5 mi
• Lake Eufaula 20 mi
• McAlester Airport 2 mi