Durant

It's all about artisan eats and artsy streets on this episode of the TravelOK Weekender. Find out where to eat, stay and play in Durant.
Weekender Section: eat
Old Ice House stands out with its icy blue color, neon sign and logo on the south side of the structure.

Old Ice House

Old Ice House is a full service restaurant and bar conveniently located in downtown Durant. It has been a cool place since 1927, as the building was once home to the Crystal Ice Co., a true ice house. Icemen would delivery ice weekly ...

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Weekender Section: stay
Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant features thousands of games, luxurious rooms, spa treatments and multiple entertainment venues for an exciting experience. Photo by Jeffery Griffin.

Choctaw Casino Resort - Durant

The Choctaw Casino Resort boasts one of the most comprehensive gaming and entertainment destinations in the region. Enjoy 7,400 electronic games or try your hand at one of the 100 poker and blackjack table games in this 300,000 square foot casino. ...

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Weekender Section: play
The Choctaw Cultural Center showcases the Nation's treasured history. Photo by Lori Duckworth/Oklahoma Tourism.

Choctaw Cultural Center

With the Children's Luksi (turtle) Activity Center, immersive exhibitions, state-of-the-art classrooms, a living village and more, the Choctaw Cultural Center has much to offer visitors. Situated on 22 beautiful prairie acres near the Choctaw ...

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Single-Origin Pourover

Opera House Coffee

Head to Opera House Coffee for a pick-me-up at any time of day. This Durant coffee house specializes in cafe food favorite paired with delicious drinks. Come in early for a French press coffee and homemade pastries. At lunchtime, fill up on the ...

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See the World's Largest Peanut, a fun roadside attraction and point of pride for citizens of Durant.

World's Largest Peanut

The small town of Durant is proud to be home to the World's Largest Peanut. It is commemorated with a statue on the corner of the lawn outside City Hall. The inscription reads, "Dedicated to the Bryan County peanut growers and ...

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Steeped in quality and creativity, each U-We Gifts creation - from poured candles with unique scents to handmade planters filled with succulents - is treated with attention to detail in Durant.

U-We Gifts

Part craft studio and part gift shop, U-We Gifts in downtown Durant wholly welcomes guests to find or create a variety of projects from succulent planters to custom wall art. Choose from wood and slate bases for your project or try your hand at ...

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