Best of Chickasaw Country Winners Announced
Chickasaw Country, Okla. —Best of Chickasaw Country recognizes outstanding businesses in south-central Oklahoma. The 13th annual “Best of” awards highlight 17 categories of locally owned dining and shopping destinations, hotels and attractions, and entertainment and events that make this Oklahoma region a popular stop for travelers.
“Chickasaw Country is full of wonderful businesses and events,” said Paige Williams Shepherd, director of tourism for the Chickasaw Nation. “These awards allow us to recognize the businesses and events the public believes best. The number of nominations and votes this year are a great reminder of how much our visitors and locals support the businesses in south-central Oklahoma.”
At the start of the year, nominations were submitted in 17 categories, which were narrowed down to 93 finalists for voting. The public cast its votes to determine one winner in each category.
The 2025 Best of Chickasaw Country winners are:
Best Antique Shop – T-Town Vintage & Co., Tishomingo
Best Attraction – Blue River, Tishomingo
Best Barbecue – Smokin’ Joe’s Rib Ranch, Davis
Best Boutique – Pamper Me Boutique, Sulphur
Best Casino – WinStar World Casino and Resort, Thackerville
Best Coffee Shop – Latté Da Coffee House, Tishomingo
Best Family-Friendly Attraction – Blue River, Tishomingo
Best Festival – Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival, Tishomingo
Best Golf Course – Tishomingo Golf Course, Tishomingo
Best Lake – Lake Texoma, Kingston
Best Live Performance Venue – The Doghouse at Ole Red, Tishomingo
Best Lodging – The Artesian Hotel, Casino & Spa, Sulphur
Best Museum – Chickasaw Cultural Center, Sulphur
Best Overall Dining – Gonzalez Mexican Restaurant, Tishomingo
Best Run or Ride – Stevy’s Run, Tishomingo
Best Wedding Venue – The Wildflower, Tishomingo
Best Winery/Brewery – Rusty Nail Winery and Tasting Room, Sulphur
To learn more about the winners selected for this year’s Best of Chickasaw Country, visit https://www.chickasawcountry.com/best-chickasaw-country-2025. Explore more of the vast offerings in Chickasaw Country and plan a stay with the official Chickasaw Country 2025 Travel Guide.
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Chickasaw Country is a regional tourism organization representing 13 of Oklahoma's 77 counties. A division of the Chickasaw Nation, Chickasaw Country is a tourism resource for visitors and communities in the region, promoting local attractions, experiences and events. South-central Oklahoma is an easy, versatile, friendly and beautiful escape packed with First American and Western culture, outdoor recreation, local dining, breathtaking landscapes and one-of-a-kind festivals. For adventure-seekers, cultural lovers, and everything in between, Chickasaw Country is uniquely positioned as a go-to, spur-of-the-moment, easy-to-get-to, ever-changing vacation for a day, a weekend, a week, or longer.
Contact: Kelli West
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580-272-5849
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