sale . The Cort Mall is at 215 Muskogee Ave .

Tahlequah Community Playhouse

The TCP has offered over 45 seasons worth of entertainment , and offers several shows every year . The cost for show-only season tickets is $ 55 per person . Call 918- 822-4440 for information , or visit www . tcpok . com for updates .

Tahlequah Public Library and Hulbert Community Library

Both libraries allow guests to not only check out books , but audio books , video games , crafting tools , exercise equipment , movies , and more . With public computers , a “ maker space ” lab and several meeting rooms , TPL offers more than meets the eye . Tutoring is offered throughout the year . The TPL is at 120 S . College Ave . Call 918-456-2581 for information in Tahlequah , and 918-772-3383 .

Thompson House

This historic Thompson

House , 300 S . College Ave ., was built in 1882 for Dr . Joseph M . Thompson , a health officer for the Cherokee people and a private practicing medical doctor . The house , a Victorian two-story building , is available for weddings , special occasions , tours and other opportunities via appointment . Members of the nonprofit host the Victorian Christmas and Derby Day fundraisers . Call 918-456-3554 for information .

Summer Activities Tahlequatics

As a part of the Anthis- Brennan Sports Complex on West Allen Road , Tahlequatics features two water slides , a toddler area , swimming lanes upon request , open pool area , two diving boards , concessions , on- duty lifeguards and more . Swimming lessons , and table and pool rentals are available in the summers . For information , call 918-456-0651 ext . 1601 .

Golf

Cherokee Trails Golf Course is beside Sequoyah High School at 22706 S . 504

Road . Call 918-458-4294 for more information . Cherokee Springs Golf Course , 700 E . Ballentine Road , is an 18-hole course that also has driving and putting ranges . Call 918-456-5100 for more information . The Tahlequah City Golf Course , now known as Riverlinks , is at 2200 Golf Course Road . Call 918-456- 3761 for more information .

Illinois River Floating Operations

The Illinois River holds numerous activities for recreation , especially during the warm summer season . Canoeing , kayaking , rafting , and camping are all available for guests . Travel down State Highway 10 to get a look at all of the possibilities , or call the Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Commission at 918- 456-3251 for more information .

Fishing

Tenkiller and Fort Gibson Lakes , Baron Fork Creek , and Illinois River are among some of the most scenic places to fish in the area . Whether folks are fly fishing , bait fishing or just looking to relax , the possibilities are

massive . Call the Tenkiller Corps of Engineers at 918- 487-5252 for more information .

Sequoyah State Park

Located right outside of Hulbert , Sequoyah State Park offers cabins , primitive camping grounds , group camping , horse stables , and numerous trails for walking , hiking , horse riding or mountain biking . Three Forks Nature Center , 918- 772-2108 , has museum displays , workshops , holiday events and naturalists presenting feeds of animals . The Lodge at Sequoyah State Park , 918-772-2545 , offers rooms , restaurants , game areas , a splash pad , an outdoor pool , and more .

River City Players

Voted the best performing arts group in Tahlequah , the River City Players is a Branson-style , summer live music variety show featuring students and faculty from NSU . Call 918-444-4500 for information .

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