McAlester

Need a quick getaway before the holidays? Visit McAlester. This week, it's all about stargazing and stouts on the TravelOK Weekender.
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Step back into the 1950s with a nostalgic meal at Angel's Diner in McAlester. Photo by Lori Duckworth/Oklahoma Tourism.

Angel's Diner

Dazzlingly clean and featuring impeccable service, Angel’s Diner dishes up burgers, fries and shakes to time travelers seated in aqua and black booths while records spin nonstop on the Wurlitzer jukebox. In addition to the great ...

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Order a flight to sample the BierKraft lineup.

BierKraft

If you enjoy classic European-style beers brewed locally, then head to BierKraft in McAlester and experience a small taste of Europe right in Pittsburg County. This neighborhood brewery has something for everyone from ales and stouts to wine by the ...

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Peruse Whispering Meadows' impressive selection of locally-created wines with labels you'll want to collect. Photo by Laci Schwoegler/Oklahoma Tourism.

Whispering Meadows Vineyards & Winery

This boutique-style winery is set in the former Newton Jewelry Store built in 1901, with curved glass windows and murals painted by a local artist. The wine labels are also original watercolor paintings done by an award-winning local artist, Paula ...

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