There is nothing like the wide open spaces and laid-back atmosphere of Oklahoma’s countryside. At the heart of it all is Okmulgee, a city of 13,000 residents about 45 minutes from Tulsa.
This community is known for its history and small-town charm. Though there are plenty of reasons to love this area, these are the top 5 that make it a great place to live.
1. Quaint Downtown Okmulgee
6th Street is Okmulgee’s Main Street. Along this road are established brick buildings and storefronts filled with local businesses.
The Chamber of Commerce offers tours of the city’s historic sites, included guided tours of the Orpheum Theater. Downtown Okmulgee also features the public library, post office, radio station (KOKL The Brew), and local businesses.
2. Strong Local Businesses
Since Okmulgee is a small town, local businesses are key. The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce helps support local business owners and town development through community events, which include the Okmulgee Pecan Festival. Residents can also support local business owners by shopping and dining local.
3. Year-Round Events
There is always something to do in Okmulgee. If you love art, movies, and good old-fashioned community celebrations, you don’t want to miss any of the fun in this city.
Purchase fresh produce from your neighbors at the Okmulgee Farmers’ Market, watch short films at the 48-Hour Film Festival, taste delicious chili recipes at the Harvest Spoon Chili Festival, visit the annual County Fair, and watch the fireworks during the July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza.
4. Outdoor Adventures
Downtown Okmulgee and its events are not the only attractions in this area. If you want to camp, fish, swim, or hunt, you can do everything you love in Okmulgee’s parks.
Dripping Springs State Park, located on Highway 56 just a few miles west of town, has 3 campgrounds, lighted boat ramps, a fishing dock, a 3.5-mile hiking trail, and a large population of trophy bass stocked in the 1,150-acre lake.
Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge is another large park in the Okmulgee area. Visitors can go hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching at this national park, which is home to more than 149 species of birds and 59 species of fish.
5. Your Ideal Home or Neighborhood
Home buyers who want to live in a quiet, beautiful area of Oklahoma can come to Okmulgee and find just what they’re looking for. Homes can range anywhere from $60,000 to nearly $600,000, and can come in a variety of architectural styles. Ranch-style homes, for instance, are common in Okmulgee’s Country Club neighborhood.
Okmulgee also offers homes with farmland, equestrian homes, and homes near hunting.
Let’s Make the Move to Okmulgee
Are you thinking of moving to Okmulgee? Call us at 918-759-4449 and let us know what you’re looking for in a home. We’re here to help.
