Fall Is The Perfect Time To Visit This Historic Mountain Town In Oklahoma

Fall is the perfect time of year to visit the small town of Talihina, the gateway city to the Talimena Scenic Drive. This drive is the most spectacular place to view fall foliage in Oklahoma and Taliina is a charming, historical town to grab a bite to eat, stay overnight, or do a little shopping. Keep scrolling to learn more about this fun, fall day trip in the Sooner State.

Talihina is a tiny town nestled in the mountains of southern Oklahoma. It is in the Kiamichi Valley between the Kiamichi and Winding Stair Mountains.

This historical town was founded as a station stop on the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad, which opened through the Indian Territory in June 1887. So, it not only has beautiful views but is rich in history.

Talihina is known as the Village between the Mountains and is the mountain gateway to the majestic Talimena Scenic Drive and the Ouachita National Forest.

The stunning Talimena Scenic Drive is a 54-mile drive that takes you along the crest of Rich Mountain and Winding Stair Mountain in the beautiful Ouachita Mountains.

It's captivating year-round but during the fall season, it's completely magical.

This quaint town is the perfect destination city, full of charming places to visit. There are delicious restaurants, unique stores, and breathtaking sunsets.

Overnight accommodations in town range from tepees to motels to cabins. No matter which one you choose, you will have an experience unlike any other.

To learn more about the history of Talihina, click here.

If you're interested in learning more about the drive during the fall season, click here to read our previous featured article on the Talimena Scenic Drive.