If you're ready to plan your list of towns to visit in Oklahoma, we found several charming small towns you can't ignore. Every part of the state has towns that are full of history, character, delicious fare, unique shopping, and outdoor recreation. Here are 11 of them that you'll definitely want to visit this year.

1. Claremore

Claremore offers a historic downtown area full of unique shopping and dining establishments, the Will Rogers Raceway, the Cherokee Casino and the J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum, along with many more interesting things to do. It's also home to the famous Will Rogers Museum, where you can explore the life and accomplishments of this celebrity. With many colleges and universities, Claremore benefits from many enriching cultural and sporting events as well, making it one of the best towns to visit in Oklahoma.

2. Pauls Valley

Pauls Valley is located in Garvin County, Oklahoma and has a population of around 6,000 residents. It's tucked away off Highway 35 and is the perfect place to go for a day out of the big city. The town might be small, but it's jam-packed with things to do. This farming town has year-round festivals, art galleries, shopping and dining, too.

3. Carlton Landing

Carlton Landing is Oklahoma’s newest town that is anything but ordinary. Situated on the rolling hills overlooking Lake Eufaula, Carlton Landing is a New Urbanist town where you might feel more like you’re in Seaside, Florida than in Eufaula, Oklahoma. Southern Living called this charming eco-friendly town a "storybook town" and we couldn’t agree more. Visit the resort-style community established as recent as 2013 that has since blossomed into a thriving Oklahoma small town destination today.

4. Sulphur

Nestled in the rolling prairie of cross-timber country, Sulphur is known as the gateway to the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, a popular destination for many tourists located just east of town. There's also a charming downtown and the beautiful hotel, The Artisan, to check out. The town currently has a population of just over 5,000 residents. The low population, combined with rolling prairie hills and plenty of outdoor activities to do makes Sulphur one of the best towns to visit in Oklahoma.

5. Medicine Park

Medicine Park is best known for its quaint, cobblestone streets overlooking the gorgeous Medicine Creek at the edge of the Wichita Mountains in southern Oklahoma. It’s the kind of town that people travel from all over the state to enjoy the charm, character and scenery not found in other small towns in Oklahoma.

6. Tishomingo

Don't let the laid-back feel of Tishomingo fool you, it's still a town full of spunk and personality. It might be slower paced, but sassy Main Street will keep you on your toes. The population of Tishomingo is 3,068 and is home to Blake Shelton's new restaurant Ole Red.

7. Broken Bow

As one of the most beautiful places in Oklahoma, Broken Bow lies nestled in southeast Oklahoma near the foothills of the Kiamichi Mountains – a subrange of the breathtaking Ouachita Mountains. The town lies within McCurtain County and with a population just over 4,000. Outdoor enthusiasts, photographers, and nature lovers will enjoy this Oklahoma small town that looks straight out of a storybook.

8. Alva

Alva is a tiny town in northwestern Oklahoma in the region known as Red Carpet Country with a population just under 5,000. History lovers, mural artists and museum seekers will be pleasantly surprised to find out it’s a little mecca for the arts. You could spend all day in this town and never run out of things to do.

9. Poteau

Poteau is full of wide open spaces and gorgeous views. The town has a population of around 8,500 residents and is also home to the largest hill in the world - Cavanal Hill. Visitors can enjoy Lake Wister State Park as well as the Leflore County Museum. This small Oklahoma town is growing with many people realizing its potential.

10. Davis

Davis is home to one of the state's most famous tourist attractions -Turner Falls Park - the largest waterfall in Oklahoma. Zipline through the beautiful Arbuckle Mountains at Air Donkey Zipline, visit Bedre Chocolate Factory and see how candies are made while sampling their fine chocolates or shop and eat on Main Street.

11. Grove

The quaint town of Grove is located on the beautiful Grand Lake in northeastern Oklahoma and is a favorite spot for lake lovers, whether vacationing or living in the area. Tour the country's largest outdoor museum, Har-Ber Village, take a ride on the Cherokee Queen or visit the beautiful Lendenwood Gardens.

Whether you are looking for a weekend trip or even a new town to consider relocating, Oklahoma is filled with incredible possibilities! Find small-town gems scattered throughout the great state and see for yourself what makes them so wonderfully unique.

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