Itching to get out of town, Fort Worth? Skip those pesky airport security lines and jump in your car for a cozy fall road trip to Broken Bow, OK instead.
From hiking near Broken Bow Lake to cocktails at Abendigo’s — we’re spilling all the details on how to have an unforgettable time in the area.
📍 Essential info
Drive time: ~3.5 hours
Year city was established: 1911
Est. population: 4,223
Beavers Bend State Park is located along the Mountain Fork River.
Photo by sarowen via Flickr
🍂 Experience
Beavers Bend State Park
Outdoor aficionados will want to spend time at Beavers Bend State Park, located just north of Broken Bow in the Hochatown area. Pick up a $10 one-day parking pass and spend the day hiking, canoeing, fishing, horseback riding, and enjoying fall foliage.
We recommend checking out the 2.2-mile Lookout Mountain loop for beautiful fall views. Experienced hikers may be interested in the 8.6-mile Skyline Trail.
Rugaru Adventures
Zipline through the forest on six different lines, ending with a view over Broken Bow Lake. Prefer to stay on the ground? Try a tour via swincar, a handheld wheel control off-road vehicle.
Fish Tales Winery & Bistro
Stop by this local winery for free tastings with no reservation needed. During the tasting, try six different wines of your choice. Bonus: Fish Tales also offers a bistro menu + outdoor seating.
🍔 Eat
Mountain Fork Brewery
Sip on a beer from this popular local brewery + taproom while dining on brick-oven pizza or burgers — including a vegan option.
Abendigo’s
Stop by this sports bar, coffee shop, music venue, and full service restaurant in north Broken Bow. We recommend sitting on the patio for a cocktail and fried catfish or tacos.
Lake Bums 259
A local hidden gem, Lake Bums 259 features an outdoor area that’ll make you feel like you’re at a neighbor’s house enjoying the fire pit — and the menu isn’t bad, either.
Yeah, we can envision ourselves relaxing here for the weekend.
Photo via @brokenbowdotcom
🛖 Stay
Broken Bow Cabins
Cozy up in the perfect cabin for you — whether that be one for the whole family, one that welcomes pets, or one that’s ideal for a romantic getaway.
Superhost Cabin
Stay in this 1-BR, 1-BA cabin complete with WiFi, parking, a washer/dryer, TV, and a hot tub — plus, plenty of windows to enjoy your surroundings.
Choctaw Landing
Enjoy a resort-like experience at this hotel and casino with multiple restaurants and bars located on site.
Before you head out the door, find the cheapest places to fill up your gas tank + bookmark this guide so you have no trouble finding all of our recommendations while visiting Broken Bow.
🚗 Cruise
No matter where the highway takes you, our road trip must-haves will ease your journey as you make your way to your destination.
- With more than 23,000 location-based audio stories, Autio’s Unlimited Plan: Lifetime Subscription is your perfect companion offering mini podcasts about the history, culture, and geology of areas you drive through.
- You’ll stay fully charged up and connected with this 4-in-1 retractable car charger that has iPhone compatibility and secure plug-in capability.
- Rock a comfortable sweatshirt and pants set for the road featuring a cozy elastic waistband and side-seamed pockets to store your valuables.
- Keep your tailbone supported during lengthy drives with a thick memory foam cushion that is machine washable and gives complete postural support.
- Avoid getting stranded with a dead battery by packing this portable car jump starter that gives up to 50 jumps in a single charge — no flagging down a stranger needed.
- Easy to clean and leak-proof, this collapsible car trash can gives you 2 gallons of storage capacity to keep your vehicle free from clutter.
