Pawhuska Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Pawhuska

It was named after the 19th-century Osage chief, Paw-Hiu-Skah, which means "White Hair" in English. The Osage tribal government, which opened offices in Pawhuska in 1872 when its reservation was established in Indian Territory, continues to be based in Pawhuska. Other than cattle ranches nearby, local employment consisted primarily of a brick plant, a creamery, an ice factory, and a rock crusher. The Osage Nation has opened a gaming casino here, hoping to generate revenue for the tribe.

Top Attractions in Pawhuska

Explore the best things to see and do in Pawhuska:

• ★Ben Johnson Cowboy Museum
• ★Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve
• ★Osage Casino Pawhuska
• ★Osage County Historical Society
• ★Osage Nation Museum
• ★Osage Nation Visitors Center

Where to Eat in Pawhuska

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Buffalo Joes

Where to Stay in Pawhuska

• 🏨Black Gold Motel
• 🏨The Pioneer Woman Boarding House

Pawhuska Travel Guide Sections

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