Location: Fort Gibson
Top Things to do in Fort Gibson
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Fort Gibson is a town in Muskogee County which has expanded into Cherokee County as it grew in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 4,154 at the 2010 census, an increase of 2.5 percent from 4,054 at the 2000 census. It is the location of Fort Gibson Historical Site and Fort Gibson National Cemetery and is located near the end of the Cherokees' Trail of Tears at Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Restaurants in Fort Gibson
1. USS Batfish
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 151 reviews
Reviewed By DavidByk - Broken Arrow, United States
If you like WWII history then the Batfish is a great place to visit. Explore what it must have been like to be a soldier on a tight cramped submarine. I don’t know how 80 people could have served in an area so small. Prior to entering the sub there is a great military museum that has lots of memorabilia from people who served on the Batfish. Take your time wondering around the sub and be sure to explore all areas. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon.
2. Fort Gibson National Cemetary
Overall Ratings
5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By soonerservant - Fort Gibson, Oklahoma
If you are ever near Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, it is well worth your time to visit the National Cemetery. Row after row of ale aster stones, set precisely in order, set in this beautiful pastoral setting is awe inspiring. It is a bittersweet place. There is a sadness for all of those who lost their lives protecting our freedom. If you are there on a Veterans Day, or Memorial Day, drive up Hwy 62, turn Dow Wiley and take it to the cemetery. You will follow the American flags down both sides of the road.
3. Sequoyah Bay State Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By msrockil - north central illinois
Very nice campground ....one of 3....for RV camping Clean, quiet with good views of the lake. Lots of birds and critters. The park staff and hosts could not have been nicer.. About 8miles from town and a variety of restaurants and stores. Would like to go back in the fall. Think it would be beautiful.
4. Sequoyah State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By Eva713 - Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
We went to 5 state parks in this area and this was one of our favorites. Had a small nature center. We did the fossil trail, we didn't see the fossils, they were not labeled and one of us had to use the restroom so we were hurrying, the other hikes would probably be better. We ate at the restaurant had a burger and catfish both were good. My husband saw a mom and baby deer walking back to the car on the back road from the restaurant not the main road. There is a gift shop by the golfing spot, I got a magnet. This was our favorite stop of the day. We liked it more than Greenleaf and Cherokee Landing especially.
5. Fort Gibson Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By charles s - London, United Kingdom
A large national historic site with a self-guided walking tour for visitors to see a reconstruction of the original log fort stockade and buildings furnished as they were during the days of the Trail of Tears. A mix of original and reconstructed structures include barracks, magazine, hospital and bakehouse. In addition, there is a small section of the first post named Fort Blunt built during the Civil War. The site is open 10am-5pm Tuesday to Saturday and admission is free.
6. Honor Heights Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By Ralph W - Sand Springs, Oklahoma
This is such a beautiful park, everyone should be able to experience driving and walking through it. The grounds are very well maintained. Gorgeous trees, beautiful flowers, azaleas everywhere, wow! Splash pad for children, a pond to walk around, trails, beautiful!
7. The Castle of Muskogee
Overall Ratings
4 based on 186 reviews
We are an events facility with events running throughout the year. We start our season with the Renaissance Festival, step back in time to the 16th century right here in Oklahoma. Next up we have our Fireworks season. We have over 30,000 sq ft of indoor air conditioned shopping, with everything guaranteed to light. After that we head in to our annual Zombie Run, come run for a cause! Our 5k obstacle course with Zombies goes to support charities. We aren't done with Zombies just yet, come pick from any of our 11 events for the Halloween Festival. We have something for everyone from not scary to very scary. Then we get ready for our annual Boare's Head Feaste. Come dine like royalty in our traditional Renaissance Thanksgiving. Once we finish there we have our Castle Christmas event. We have lights, inflatables, Father Christmas, Hayrides, and soooo much more for your Christmas celebration.
Reviewed By Damon D
Where do you get live entertainment great service good food and fantastic times? At the Castle of Muskogee. We attended boars head feast with some friends and were totally delighted by the entertainment, food the ambience and the great fireworks after. If you have yet...MoreDamon D, Thank you for your kind review. We are very happy that you attended our 20 year anniversary Boares Heade Feaste and had a great time. We look forward to many more with you and your family!! The Castle Staff
8. Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and Museum Inc
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By David W - Tulsa, Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Museum is wonderful! The displays in the museum are excellent...and truly shows the incredible and rich history of the music and musicians that have called Oklahoma home. If you really want to get the real information about Oklahoma and it music history, and it's music icons...ask for Ron Boren (related to Mae Boren Axton) to give you the tour. His knowledge is second to none. He is incredible! The biggest surprise of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame...it has no entrance fee...yep it is FREE to tour! The "Hall" is an old "Frisco" Railroad warehouse, and is charming. Every Thursday, the Hall has "live" music shows of some of the best performers in Oklahoma. All in all..a wonderful experience...and worth making the effort to see...and experience!
9. Three Rivers Museum of Muskogee, Ok, Inc.
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By pkmsMissouri - Missouri
This small museum is mostly full of Muskogee area artifacts and information. I went to see the original headstone and gun that belonged to Belle Starr. When we were there, they were having a conference on Bass Reeves, the first African-American U.S. Deputy Marshall west of the Mississippi River. There was a western-style shootout reenactment in the nearby grass and tours of the African American one room school house that they are fixing up.
10. Ataloa Lodge Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
The vision of Mary Stone (Ataloa) Mclendon a member of the Chickasaw Nation, the Art Lodge officially opened in 1932. After Ataloa's passing in 1967 the Bacone College Art Lodge was named Ataloa Lodge in her memory.Housing one of the largest privately owned collections of American Indian culture in the United States the Ataloa Lodge Museum is located on the beautiful and historic Bacone College Campus.
Reviewed By SoonerSteve - Oklahoma City, OK USA
This small museum is located on the Bacone college campus. There are many interesting artifacts located here. The displays are primarily about the life of Indians in Oklahoma. We spent longer there than we had anticipated because we kept finding interesting things.
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