Grand Lake Towne is a quaint town with a tight-knit community of under 70 residents. The quiet, secluded area is nestled in the lush, green rolling foothills of the Ozarks Mountain Range, and sits on the southern shores of beautiful and scenic Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees. Enjoy the peace and quiet retirement offers in this small-town area, ranked the top 3rd place to retire in the nation. Venture out of this private haven, and discover all the nearby activities available to you. On or off the water, there is plenty to do: fishing, boating, horseback riding, hiking, shopping, museum tours, exciting nightlife – just to name a few! Grand Lake Towne is the perfect place to settle into the life that you have been waiting to live.
• Location
1--Location
Peaceful and quiet Grand Lake Towne is situated in Mayes County, Oklahoma. Mayes County is adjacent to Craig County to the north, the Counties of Delaware and Cherokee to the east, Wagoner County to the south and Rogers County to the west. Located in the northeast corner of Oklahoma, Grand Lake Towne is just a stone’s throw away from Kansas to the north, and Missouri and Arkansas to the east.
2--Geography/Terrain
The quaint town of Grand Lake Towne is nestled amidst the rolling green foothills of the Ozark Mountain Range, just off the southern shores of beautiful and scenic Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees, where the waters are open and have great depth. The tranquil town sits 742 feet above sea level and has a total area of 0.2 miles, all of which is land.
3--Distance to 3 closest major cities
Grand Lake Towne is 63 miles southwest or a 1 hour and 30 minute drive to Tulsa, the second largest city in Oklahoma, and 166 miles further southwest or a 3 hour and 15 minute drive to Oklahoma City, the capital of Oklahoma.
Kansas City, Kansas is 219 miles north or a 5 hour and 15 minute drive. Little Rock, Arkansas is 271 miles southeast or a 5 hour and 15 minute drive. Topeka, Kansas, the state’s capital is 240 miles northwest or a 6 hour and 10 minute drive. Springfield, Missouri is 137 miles northeast or a 2 hour and 40 minute drive.
• Jobs
Largely a retirement community, there are many facilities and resorts serving the purpose of living life to the fullest. Grand Lake Towne is the perfect place for an active retirement. Love to dance? Teach retirees how to mambo. Proficient at scuba diving? Take vacationers on scuba diving tours of Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees. Love cooking and caring for people? Open up a Bed-and-Breakfast. There are plenty of jobs available for those looking for a more active retirement.
Nearby Grove has experienced an influx of entrepreneurs from retirees to young couples over the past decade. This growth is filling out the already established industries, as well as adding new business to the diversified community. The area’s economy is largely based on tourism and retirement, but also includes commercial business and manufacturing.
• Housing
The Grand Lake Towne area offers a variety of homes ranging from rustic log cabins, to modern townhouses and condominiums, to lakeside family homes and even large several-acre estates. Enjoy your own private waterfront homestead, where you can, at any time, take an unhindered stroll to the water -- each lakeside property is owned up to the shoreline. Or enjoy a retreat at your secluded vacation villa amidst the green rolling foothills. The Grand Lake Towne area offers homes to match every unique intention.
• Parks/Sports/Recreation/Golf
As its name suggests, Grand Lake Towne’s most prominent feature is its proximity to the Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees. With 46,500 acres of water and spanning 1,300 miles of shoreline, this manmade lake has much to offer. Enjoy any number of on-the-water activities such as fishing, boating, sailing, scuba diving, canoeing -- to name a few. Take a tour of the historic (and still functional) Pensacola Dam, the longest multiple arch dam in the world.
But that is not all, there are a plethora of activities to discover on land in the Grand Lake Towne area as well. Spend the afternoon horseback riding, or shopping the flea markets and antique stores. Take in a show at the Picture Scripture Amphitheater where performances are offered all year-round. Place your bets at the Grand Lake Casino, reminiscent of famous Las Vegas itself! There are countless hidden treasures waiting to be discovered in the Grand Lake Towne area.
If the great outdoors is more to your liking, take advantage of the 7 nearby beautiful state parks. Honey Creek State Park is the perfect place to enjoy Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees. Celebrate Junior’s birthday with friends and family with a picnic / swimming pool party. Tour the lake by boat, and enjoy a day of fishing where there is plenty of white bass, channel catfish and bluegill fish. Other amenities include hiking / biking trails, restroom and shower facilities and RV hook-ups. Honey Creek State Park offers 38 acres worth of fun in the sun and enjoyment.
Fore! Pick up those clubs and enjoy a challenging day of golf at one of the nearby 8 golf courses. With beautiful views of the lake, you’ll enjoy putting on the lush green rolling foothills the Grand Lake Towne area offers. For instance, spend the day at nearby Patricia Island Golf Club offering an 18-hole course featuring 6,815 yards from the longest tee with a par of 72. Or visit the Cherokee Grove Golf Course offering a 9-hole course featuring 3,023 yards of golf from the longest tee with a par of 36.
• Special Attractions/Events
Built in 1940, the historic Pensacola Dam is the longest multiple arch dam in the world. It safely dams 46,500 of water, along 1,300 miles of shoreline -- creating the Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees. Visitors from all over come to enjoy the free tours of this historic site that are offered during the summer months. For the adventuresome, try “Four Wheelin’ at the Dam” offered at the base of Pensacola Dam.
With its scenic views and water activities galore, Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees has plenty to offer. The lower lake is mostly open water and has great depth, while the upper lake has more river-like conditions. One of the hottest fishing spots in mid-America, the Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees is well-known for its largemouth and spotted bass fishing.
Participate in a day of wine tasting in the specially decorated tasting room, or out on the cozy, sunlit patio at Cabin Creek Vineyard and Winery. Enjoy one of the many festivals and events, such as the Pryor Creek Music’s Country Fever, featuring down home country music, and food galore.
• Interesting Facts/Historic Buildings and Places
The ‘O’’ in Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees stands for “Over”, not “Of” as is usually presumed.
The burial site of Stand Waite, the only Cherokee who attained an officer’s ranking during the Civil War, is historically preserved just north of Jay.
The largest totem pole in the world is located at Nathan Edward Galloway’s Totem Pole Park, just west of Adair.
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