Tahlequah Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions

Tahlequah is located in Cherokee County in northeast Oklahoma in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. As of the 2000 census, the population was 14,458 residents. The city of Tahlequah is the site of the main campus of Northeastern State University and is also the capital of the Cherokee Nation. The name, Tahlequah (pronounced Tal a Kwa,) according to legend, is derived from the Cherokee word Taligwu meaning two is enough. The two refers to a meeting between tribal elders that presumably took place shortly after the Trail of Tears. Three tribal elders had planned to meet to determine the location of the Cherokee Nations permanent capital. Two arrived and waited for the third. As dusk approached, they decided that two is enough." Tahlequah is situated in what is known as Lakes County in the midst of the Illinois River Valley and near Lake Tenkiller and Lake Fort Gibson. The Illinois River is considered Oklahoma's best known scenic river. It is an excellent river for fishing, especially for smallmouth and largemouth bass, channel and flathead catfish, walleye and various other species. Other activities on the river include canoeing, tubing and boating. Lake Tenkiller was created in 1953 with the construction of Tenkiller Ferry Dam. It was named after a local Native American family who operated a ferry service across the Illinois River where the dam now stands. Two state parks are located at Lake Tenkiller and offer swimming, boating, scuba diving, hiking, and camping. The area is also ranked as one of the best bird watching spots in the state of Oklahoma.

Surrounding areas: Fort Gibson Lake, Oklahoma (14.7 mi), Fort Gibson, Oklahoma (17.8 mi), Tenkiller Lake, Oklahoma (22.2 mi), Muskogee, Oklahoma (24.1 mi), Coweta, Oklahoma (38.7 mi)

Tahlequah Vacation Rentals

Tahlequah Hotels and Resorts


Hotels & Motels
Comfort Inn & Suites	101 Reasor St	Tahlequah, OK		(918) 431-0600
Holiday Inn Express-tahlequah	1 Holiday Dr	Tahlequah, OK		(918) 456-7800
Super 8	2501 S Muskogee	Tahlequah, OK		(918) 456-2350
Holiday Motel	714 S 2ND St	Stilwell, OK	20.6 mi.	(918) 696-7777
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites	106 Holiday Ln	Locust Grove, OK	22.8 mi.	(918) 479-8082
La Quinta Inn & Suites Muskogee	3031 Military Blvd	Muskogee, OK	25.9 mi.	(918) 687-9000
Hampton Inn	3100 Military Blvd	Muskogee, OK	26.0 mi.	(918) 682-2587
Holiday Inn Express	3133 Azalea Park Dr	Muskogee, OK	26.0 mi.	(918) 687-4224
Best Western Trade Winds Inn	534 S 32ND St	Muskogee, OK	26.5 mi.	(918) 683-2951
Ramada Inn Of Muskogee	800 S 32ND	Muskogee, OK	26.6 mi.	(918) 682-4341
Days Inn Muskogee	900 S 32ND St	Muskogee, OK	26.7 mi.	(918) 683-3911
Motel 6	903 S 32ND St	Muskogee, OK	26.7 mi.	(918) 683-8369
Super 8	2240 S 32nd St	Muskogee, OK	27.2 mi.	(918) 683-8888

Tahlequah Weather & Climate

Eastern Oklahoma has a temperate four-season climate with occasional extremes in temperature and rainfall. Eastern Oklahoma is situated near the heart of Tornado Alley. Lightening is common in the spring months, with the possibility of severe thunderstorms containing large hail, damaging winds or tornadoes. There is also the potential for flooding in eastern Oklahoma, however, a comprehensive flood management plan is in place for the area. Summers are usually accompanied by high humidity. Autumn is short, but often the most pleasant time of the year, consisting of sunny days and cool nights. Winter temperatures are generally mild, but occasionally experience extremes. Annual snowfall averages around nine inches.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	47°F	25°F	2.38 in.	-
February	54°F	30°F	2.44 in.	-
March	63°F	39°F	4.15 in.	-
April	72°F	48°F	4.08 in.	-
May	79°F	56°F	5.66 in.	-
June	86°F	64°F	5.19 in.	-
July	92°F	68°F	3.48 in.	-
August	92°F	67°F	3.23 in.	-
September	84°F	60°F	5.35 in.	-
October	74°F	49°F	4.33 in.	-
November	60°F	38°F	4.65 in.	-
December	50°F	29°F	3.20 in.	-

Tahlequah Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are Davis Field (MKO) located about 28 miles southwest of Tahlequah in Muskogee, Oklahoma, the Northwest Arkansas Regional airport (XNA) located approximately 45 miles northeast of Tahlequah in Fayetteville Springdale, Arkansas, the Fort Smith Regional airport (FSM) located roughly 52 miles southeast of Tahlequah in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and finally the Tulsa International airport (TUL) located around 54 miles northwest of Tahlequah in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Tahlequah Attractions


Amusement and Theme Parks
Bell's Amusement Park	Tulsa	OK	59.4 mi.
Kiddie Park	Bartlesville	OK	80.5 mi.
Route 66 Carousel Park	Joplin	MO	85.0 mi.

Water Parks
White Water	Branson	MO	110.1 mi.

Golf Courses
Cherry Springs Golf Club	Tahlequah	OK
Tahlequah City Golf Course	Tahlequah	OK
Crosswinds Golf Course	Hulbert	OK	9.4 mi.
Sequoyah State Park Golf Course	Hulbert	OK	9.4 mi.
Eagle Crest Golf Course	Muskogee	OK	24.7 mi.
Lin Lar Golf Course	Muskogee	OK	24.7 mi.

State Parks
Cherokee Landing State Park		OK	11.8 mi.
Sequoyah State Park		OK	15.5 mi.
Rocky Ford State Park		OK	16.1 mi.
Burnt Cabin Ridge State Park		OK	17.4 mi.
Pine Creek Cove State Park		OK	21.7 mi.
Greenleaf Lake State Park		OK	22.9 mi.
Salina State Park		OK	28.0 mi.
Snowdale State Park		OK	29.3 mi.
Lake Eucha State Park		OK	31.9 mi.
Spavinaw State Park		OK	32.8 mi.
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park		AR	37.9 mi.
Cherokee State Park		OK	39.6 mi.

Museums
Five Civilized Tribes Museum	Muskogee	OK	24.9 mi.	(Miscellaneous)
Five Civilized Tribes Museum	Muskogee	OK	24.9 mi.	(Multidisciplinary)
J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum	Claremore	OK	45.4 mi.	(History)
University of Arkansas Museum	Fayetteville	AR	46.8 mi.	(History)
Rogers Historical Museum	Rogers	AR	55.9 mi.	(History)
Spartan School of Aeronautics Online History	Tulsa	OK	59.4 mi.	(Technology)
Philbrook Museum	Tulsa	OK	59.4 mi.	(Art)
Gilcrease	Tulsa	OK	59.4 mi.	(History)

Zoos and Aquariums
Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum	Tulsa	OK	59.4 mi.

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