Filled with rich Americana history, Afton, Oklahoma is the real deal. A nine mile stretch of the original Route 66 runs right through the town. Afton dates back to 1886 and the town name came from the river Afton in Scotland, which is featured in a Robert Burns poem. The town is rich in architecture and American nostalgia. Whether your visit to Afton is to hunt for antiques, take in a great weekend of world class fishing or just spend some time taking in the historic wonder that is Afton, you will leave feeling that you have learned just a little bit more about the America of times past.
Afton is a friendly albeit sleepy little community; but additional attractions in nearby towns including lively Monkey Island, Grand Lake and Grove offer a variety of activities and amenities for travelers. Afton is the type of small town that everyone loves to visit; filled with reminiscence, interesting shops and friendly townsfolk.
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Grand Lake O' the Cherokees, in the northeast corner of Oklahoma, is truly grand, with shoreline that stretches more than 1, 300 miles and the best bass fishing in the state. Hop on board one of two Cherokee Queen paddlewheel riverboats… |
$59-$185 |
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