The Railway District
Downtown McAlester, door by door
The businesses, non-profits and organizations that make up the district. Each one has a page with its hours, where to find it, and what it has coming up.
Common Roots
A gift shop in a restored historic building on Choctaw Avenue, open since 2014. Gifts, clothing, home things…
Cowabunga On Down
Frozen treats downtown: shaved ice, soft serve and Italian ice. Shares a space with Udderly Art.
Dancing Rabbit Music Festival
A live music festival in downtown McAlester, in its sixth season. Rather than one weekend, it runs as…
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An event venue in a restored two-storey brick building from the early 1900s, and the home of the…
First National Bank & Trust Co. of McAlester
The bank on the corner, in business since 1896 and at 235 E Choctaw since 1971.
Harper & Grey House
A gift and home shop on Choctaw Avenue, carrying clothing, home decor, bath and body, kitchen and baby…
Hungry Lotus
A Vietnamese food truck parked outside Spaceship Earth on Choctaw Avenue. Phở, banh mi, broken rice and a…
Josh Hass Insurance
An independent insurance agency on Choctaw Avenue, covering auto, home, life and business.
Le Salt
A deli at the back of Harper & Grey House, doing soups, sandwiches and salads. Easy to walk…
McAlester Area Chamber of Commerce
The area chamber of commerce, in the First National Bank Mall on Choctaw Avenue.
OKLA
The 1931 OKLA Theater, being restored by a local non-profit. The lobby and gift shop are open now,…
Pink Pop
A boutique and gelato bar on Choctaw Avenue, with clothing, prom gowns and a rotating list of house-made…
Sage
Katy Rose’s hair and beauty studio on Choctaw Avenue: color, cuts, extensions, nails, brows and lashes.
Spaceship Earth Coffee Co.
Espresso bar by day and taproom by night, in a restored storefront on Choctaw Avenue with the door…
The Grillmarks Festival Series
An outdoor grilling competition series in downtown McAlester, running since 2017. Ribeyes in the spring, ribs in the…
The Olive Branch
An eclectic women’s boutique on Choctaw Avenue, carrying clothing, kids’ things, accessories and gifts.
The Parlor
A hair salon on Choctaw Avenue. Each stylist books and prices their own chair.
The Yellow Gazebo
A family-owned gift and kitchen shop that has been on Choctaw Avenue since 1973.
Udderly Art
A make-your-own art studio downtown, sharing a space with Cowabunga On Down.