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City in Oklahoma, United States
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Poteau is a town in the Choctaw Country of Oklahoma and near Cavanal Hill, also known as "The World's Highest Hill". Poteau was selected as one of "The 100 Best Small Towns in America" in Norman Crapton's book by the same title.
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Drive to the top of Cavanal Hill for a great view. The drive will take about 45 minutes, the road is paved the entire distance but there are some very steep grades. Be careful on the trip down not to burn up your brakes, use low gears. There are a couple of turnouts along the way with a great view. Cavanal Hill is 1999 ft. above sea level and is known as "The World's Highest Hill".
The previous home of Robert S. Kerr. The center is located on a ridge with a beautiful view. You may tour the site and the museum. There is also a 20 unit Bed and Breakfast and a business conference center. The view from the ridge is very good. You can see Rich Mountain, Poteau Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain and the Winding Stair Mountains to the south.
This is a PRCA sanctioned rodeo with top cowhands from throughout the United States. It is held each year in September.
This is an annual festival sponsored by the Poteau Chamber of Commerce. Live music, free games for kids, food and fun. Fireworks show provided by the City of Poteau.
Hot Dogs and Hamburgers at a 50s style Drive-In.
Very good steak house in downtown Poteau.
(grocery store) located along North Broadway the main road through the city which links with State Hwy 112 north of town.
By plane
You can fly into Fort Smith regional airport and make the 45 minute drive from there.
The best way to get around is by car. The layout of Poteau is about 6-miles along US Hwy 59.
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Fort Smith · Regional · FSM
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