| Oklahoma is known as "America's Frontier Lake | | | | of Honey Springs), a number of antique malls (although |
| State." As such, it is covered with scenic lake resorts, | | | | their city sales tax is among the highest in the state), |
| fishing spots, and tourist destinations. The state is also | | | | and a thriving historic district. It also claims to be the |
| known for its excellent casinos and bingo halls. In the | | | | steer wrestling capital of the world. Country singers |
| following article, I'll be profiling four areas which qualify | | | | Carrie Underwood and Mel McDaniel call Checotah |
| as lake resort towns. Any of these locations would | | | | their hometown. |
| make an excellent spot for your next vacation or | | | | As for lakes, Checotah is located near to Lake |
| weekend getaway. | | | | Eufaula, which was once the largest man-made lake in |
| Guthrie, Oklahoma - Located in Logan County, Guthrie | | | | the United States (with 640 miles of shoreline). |
| is part of the Oklahoma City Metroplex. As of 2003, | | | | Especially during the summer months, this city is often |
| the population was 10,110 (almost exactly the same as | | | | filled with tourists and fisherman looking to relax and |
| the day it was founded over 114 years ago). | | | | enjoy themselves. |
| The city was founded during the Land Run of 1889, | | | | Eufaula, Oklahoma - Located in McIntosh County, |
| and its population jumped from zero to 10,000 in a | | | | Eufaula boasts a population of 2,639. Lake Eufaula is |
| single day. It was the original capital of both the | | | | the largest lake located entirely within the State of |
| Oklahoma Territory and the State of Oklahoma | | | | Oklahoma. The city is situated around Eufaula Cove, a |
| (Oklahoma City became the new capital in 1910). | | | | gateway to such activities as camping, boating, fishing, |
| Guthrie is a very well preserved example of a | | | | and water skiing. If you like to catch (and eat) bass, |
| Victorian city. The entire central residential and | | | | crappie, and catfish, then you are certainly in luck! |
| business district has its original architecture completely | | | | There are also plenty of deer and turkey to admire, |
| intact. It is the largest urban Historic Preservation | | | | and many consider the area to be a bird watchers |
| District in the United States. There are several | | | | paradise. |
| museums to visit in the city, including the Oklahoma | | | | Durant, Oklahoma - Situated near Lake Texoma (one |
| Territorial Museum, the Scottish Rite Masonic Temple, | | | | of the largest man-made lakes in the country), Durant |
| and the National 4-String Banjo Hall of Fame. | | | | is the county seat of Bryan County and has a |
| Guthrie holds an annual Oklahoma International | | | | population of 14,795. It is also the headquarters of the |
| Bluegrass Festival which draws over 15,000 visitors | | | | Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. The city has also been |
| from around the world. South of Guthrie, you will find | | | | recognized as the Magnolia Capital of Oklahoma. |
| two lakes named Liberty Lake and Guthrie Lake. | | | | Lake Texoma brings in around 10 to 12 million tourists |
| Guthrie has also been the site of numerous film and | | | | every year, so you can often find visitors from all over |
| television productions. Movies such as Twister and | | | | the country in this charming city. |
| Rain Man have taken advantage of Guthrie's unique | | | | Whichever destination you choose, you can rest |
| beauty. | | | | assured that the lakes and resorts of Oklahoma will |
| Checotah, Oklahoma - Located in McIntosh County, | | | | provide you and your family with ample opportunities |
| Checotah is named for the first elected Chief of the | | | | for rest and relaxation. And if you enjoy gambling and |
| Creek Nation after the Civil War, Samuel Checote. | | | | playing bingo, you might want to visit some of the |
| The city is home to a Civil War battle site (The Battle | | | | state's fine casinos and bingo halls. |