With some awesome road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to explore everything that McAlester, 19 miles away, has to offer. Explore the area starting with Choctaw Casino McAlester, Great Balls of Fire and Krebs Heritage Museum. Located 40 miles away, Henryetta is another popular choice. If you visit, make sure you check out Terry Don West Rodeo School, Henryetta Territorial Museum and Henryetta Golf Course.