Sometimes you have to travel a bit out of the way to find hidden gems. If you’re looking to get out of the big city and discover a charming town that’s worth the journey, drive down Highway 35 about 55 miles south of Oklahoma City, and you’ll stumble upon Pauls Valley. This quaint town might be small, but you’ll have plenty to do and see. Take a look:
Pauls Valley is located in Garven County, Oklahoma and has a population of around 6,000 residents. It’s tucked away off Highway 35 and is the perfect place to go for a day out of the big city. The town might be small, but it’s jam-packed with things to do.
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Downtown is filled with quaint shops and restaurants. You’ll find all sorts of delicious food, gifts, antiques and hidden treasures.
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One place that you’ll want to check out is Main Street Mercantile located at 220 West Paul Avenue. They have lots of great items, including many locally made and made in Oklahoma products.
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For the perfect breakfast or lunch spot, visit Mimi’s Restaurant for some amazing, down-home country cooking.
mimispaulsvalley/Facebook They are located in downtown at 117 West Paul Avenue, Pauls Valley, OK.
One of the most unique attractions in town is the Toy and Action Figure Museum. This attraction alone makes Pauls Valley a destination city…it’s the world’ s first museum devoted to the art and sculpting of action figures.
actionfigmuseum/Facebook They are located at 111 South Chickasaw Street, Pauls Valley, OK.
The Santa Fe Depot is the centerpiece of downtown and features a 1902 Santa Fe steam engine with tender and a caboose. The museum is filled with railroad memorabilia and is great for the whole family.
travelok.com The Santa Fe Depot is located at 204 South Santa Fe, Pauls Valley, OK.
The Heartland Flyer stops every morning in Pauls Valley on its route from OKC to Ft. Worth. If you don’t feel like driving to this small town, catch the train and enjoy a leisurely ride down the tracks.
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Pauls Valley also has its own water park, open daily from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. Bring along your swimsuit and towel and enjoy a few waterslides while in town.
Pauls-Valley-Water-Park/Facebook They are located at 1005 North Willow Street, Pauls Valley, OK.
You can’t go to Pauls Valley without visiting Fields Pies. Stop into the retail shop at the factory and pick-up a few flavors to take back home with you.
travelok.com They are located at 100 Fields Row, Pauls Valley, OK.
Before heading back home, grab some amazing bbq at Bob’s Pig Shop in town. This highly rated restaurant serves all your barbecue favorites at affordable prices.
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Don’t miss one of Pauls Valley’s beautiful sunsets over the lake. We hope you take the time to get away and enjoy this town as much as we have!
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For more information on the Heartland Flyer Train that stops in Pauls Valley, click here.
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They are located in downtown at 117 West Paul Avenue, Pauls Valley, OK.
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They are located at 111 South Chickasaw Street, Pauls Valley, OK.
The Santa Fe Depot is located at 204 South Santa Fe, Pauls Valley, OK.
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They are located at 1005 North Willow Street, Pauls Valley, OK.
They are located at 100 Fields Row, Pauls Valley, OK.
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