Muskogee combines a proud military past with a rich Native American heritage. The city is set on the Arkansas River and is a great base to explore the Sooner State. Stroll along the lively Main Street, dine at authentic BBQ joints and experience the warm-hearted hospitality Oklahoma is famous for.
Things to do in Muskogee
You’ll find scenic trails and shady picnic areas in Honor Heights Park. Walk around the rose garden and visit in spring to see the park explode in a sea of azaleas. The flower-filled butterfly garden is home to hundreds of native Oklahoma butterflies, including enormous orange-and-black Monarchs and resplendent Spring Azures.
Learn about Native American art, culture and traditions at the Five Civilised Tribes Museum. The museum features engaging exhibits on the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Muscogee and Seminole tribes who have lived in Oklahoma for centuries.
Pay your respects to legends like Woody Guthrie, Blake Shelton and Patti Page at the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame. From country music icons to pop superstars, the museum celebrates the state’s colourful musical history. Weekly concerts showcase up-and-coming artists from across Oklahoma.
Climb aboard a World War II submarine at Muskogee War Memorial Park. The riverside park is home to USS Batfish, a decorated military submarine reimagined as a family-friendly museum. Find out how the sub and her crew earned their Battle Stars, peer into the crew quarters and check out the torpedo rooms.
From soul food kitchens to mom-and-pop diners, you won’t go hungry in Muskogee. Follow your nose into smokehouses and enjoy mouth-watering Oklahoma-style BBQ. Bite into juicy chicken, tender pulled pork and smoked beef brisket, all drenched in flavourful BBQ sauce. Plates come piled with signature sides like coleslaw, potato salad and fried okra.
Getting around Muskogee
Downtown Muskogee is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. The city is a one-hour drive from Tulsa and two hours from Oklahoma City. Rental cars offer the freedom to visit Muskogee and explore Oklahoma at your own pace. Will Rogers World Airport is a 2.5-hour drive away.