Cherokee Hills Byway
Visitor Services

Service Description Service Description
Accessibility

Accessibility

At the Oklahoma Welcome Center, there are wheelchair ramps and picnic tables, TDD phones, and braille restroom signs. The Cherokee Nation Welcome Center is wheelchair accessible, the Tahlequah... More information on Accessibility 		Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Portions of the Cherokee Hills Byway in Historic Downtown Tahlequah are equipped with sidewalks for pedestrian access.
Food

Food

There is food available on the byway.

 Information

Information

Visitor Canters along the Cherokee Hills Byway Oklahoma Welcome Center - US-412/Cherokee Turnpike - Kansas, OK. Open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Brochures, maps, free coffee, gift shop, restrooms. Cherokee... More information on Information
Restrooms

Restrooms

There are restrooms along the byway.

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

Restrictions

No vehicle restrictions exist although US-412, US-62 and US-59 are the only highways designated by ODOT as commercial routes.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Most of the cultural attractions are open year round, however April through October is considered peak season for the byway.

High Season

The summer season from Memorial Day to Labor Day is the time for maximum visitors due to Lake Tenkiller traffic and the Scenic Illinois River traffic.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Cherokee Hills Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
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