Poteau Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Oklahoma, United States
About Poteau
Originally a part of Indian Territory, Poteau can be traced back to around 1885 and is pronounced "po toe". If you ask a local how to say it, they may tell you it is what you say when you stub your toe. "Oh my po toe." Poteau is a French word that means "post" or "pole". There are two different beliefs on how the city was named. One is it was a trading post and the other is the name came from the river and the story goes that when the French explorers arrived in the area they had to use poles to navigate the shallow waters of the Poteau River. The latter story seems move likely as the town was developed well after the French explorers arrived. Poteau is "Above the Ordinary" in every way. As the gateway to the Ouachita and Kiamichi Mountains and home to many lakes and rivers, they offer ou
Top Attractions in Poteau
Explore the best things to see and do in Poteau:
- ★Cavanal Hill
- ★Poteau 4th of July Celebration
- ★Poteau Frontier Rodeo
- ★Robert S. Kerr Conference Center & Museum
Where to Eat in Poteau
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴La Huerta Mexican Restaurant
- 🍴Myers Drive-In
- 🍴Warehouse Willy's
Where to Stay in Poteau
- 🏨Black Angus Motel
- 🏨Days Inn & Suites
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express
- 🏨Long Lake Resorts
- 🏨Surestay Best Western Poteau
Poteau Travel Guide Sections
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