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Vinita
is located in Craig County in the northeast corner of Oklahoma. The population was 6,472 as of the 2000 census. Vinita was established in 1871 and has the distinction of being the first city in the state with electricity. A McDonald's restaurant built over the top of Interstate 44 in Vinita claims to be the worlds largest McDonalds restaurant in terms of area, occupying 29,135 people. Vinita is considered the gateway to the beautiful "green country" nestled in northeast Oklahoma, between Joplin, Missouri and Tulsa, Oklahoma. There are several attractions in Vinita. To begin with, historic Route 66 winds its way through the city's downtown district. Many historic landmarks, eateries, and attractions are located along this historic highway. The Eastern Trails Museum houses several exhibits which detail the story of the areas early years. Early pioneer and Indian artifacts are featured at the Museum. Not far from Vinita is Cabin Creek, which was the site of a huge Civil War battle. In 1864, Confederate forces captured over 100 wagons, about 720 mules and other goods valued at $1,500,000. The Battle of Cabin Creek is re-enacted every three years and in-between, you can visit the battle site, which is open daily. Vinita is also home to Summerside Winery, which is one of Oklahoma's award winning wineries. It is located just off of Historic Route 66 & the I-44 turnpike gate (Exit 289.) The winery is open daily year round and features a lovely outdoor patio, private dining room and wine cellar.
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Vinita Vacation Rentals
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Vinita Hotels and Resorts
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| Hotels & Motels |
Holiday Inn Express - Vinita | 232 South 7th St | Vinita, OK | | (918) 256-4900 | Super 8 Motel - Big Cabin | Rt 3 Box 365 | Vinita, OK | | (918) 783-5888 | Heartland Motel | 325 E Layton | Chelsea, OK | 16.4 mi. | (918) 789-3443 | Best Western Timber Ridge Inn | 120 18TH St | Grove, OK | 21.6 mi. | (918) 786-6900 | Stonebrook Inn | 10400 Hwy 59 N | Grove, OK | 21.6 mi. | (918) 786-9799 | Microtel Inn & Suites | 2015 E Steve Owens Blvd | Miami, OK | 23.0 mi. | (918) 540-3333 | Super 8 Motel-Miami Ok | 2120 E Steve Owens Blvd | Miami, OK | 23.0 mi. | (800) 800-8000 | Comfort Inn & Suites | 307 Midamerica Dr | Pryor, OK | 24.6 mi. | (918) 476-6660 | Microtel Inn & Suites | 315 Mid America Dr | Pryor, OK | 24.6 mi. | (918) 476-4661 | Holiday Pines Motel II | 123 S Main | Jay, OK | 25.1 mi. | (918) 253-4414 |
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Vinita Weather & Climate
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Northeast Oklahoma has a temperate subtropical climate with four seasons and occasional extremes in temperature and rainfall. Northeast Oklahoma is situated near the heart of Tornado Alley. Lightening is common in the spring months, with the possibility of severe thunderstorms containing large hail, damaging winds or tornadoes. There is also the potential for flooding in northeast Oklahoma, however, a comprehensive flood management plan is in place for the area. Summers are accompanied by high humidity. Autumn is usually short, but pleasant, consisting of sunny days followed by cool nights. Winter temperatures are generally mild, but occasionally experience extremes while annual snowfall averages about 9 inches.
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Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
January |
45°F |
24°F |
1.88 in. |
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February |
52°F |
28°F |
2.05 in. |
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March |
62°F |
37°F |
3.93 in. |
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April |
71°F |
46°F |
3.92 in. |
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May |
78°F |
55°F |
5.48 in. |
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June |
86°F |
64°F |
4.64 in. |
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July |
92°F |
68°F |
3.28 in. |
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August |
92°F |
67°F |
3.24 in. |
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September |
84°F |
59°F |
5.42 in. |
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October |
73°F |
48°F |
3.97 in. |
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November |
59°F |
37°F |
4.50 in. |
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December |
48°F |
27°F |
2.88 in. |
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Vinita Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Tulsa International airport (TUL) located about 50 miles southwest of Vinita in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Joplin Regional airport (JLN) located approximately 50 miles northeast of Vinita in Joplin, Missouri, the Northwest Arkansas Regional airport (XNA) located roughly 53 miles southeast of Vinita in Fayetteville Springdale, Arkansas, and finally Davis Field (MKO) located around 68 miles south of Vinita in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
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Vinita Attractions
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| Amusement and Theme Parks |
Kiddie Park | Bartlesville | OK | 46.4 mi. | | Route 66 Carousel Park | Joplin | MO | 46.9 mi. | | Bell's Amusement Park | Tulsa | OK | 57.5 mi. | |
| Water Parks |
White Water | Branson | MO | 107.3 mi. | |
| Golf Courses |
Vinita Golf & Tennis Club | Vinita | OK | | | Osage Golf Course | Adair | OK | 15.9 mi. | | Cherokee Grove Golf Club | Grove | OK | 22.1 mi. | | Patricia Island Golf Club | Grove | OK | 22.1 mi. | | Miami Golf & Country Club | Miami | OK | 22.4 mi. | | Peoria Ridge | Miami | OK | 22.4 mi. | | Pryor Creek Municipal Golf Course | Pryor | OK | 25.0 mi. | | Nowata Country Club | Nowata | OK | 26.7 mi. | |
| State Parks |
Cherokee State Park | | OK | 12.5 mi. | | Little Blue-Disney State Park | | OK | 13.4 mi. | | Bernice State Park | | OK | 14.2 mi. | | Spavinaw State Park | | OK | 18.7 mi. | | Snowdale State Park | | OK | 23.5 mi. | | Salina State Park | | OK | 24.2 mi. | | Twin Bridges State Park | | OK | 25.0 mi. | | Lake Eucha State Park | | OK | 28.1 mi. | | Will Rogers State Park | | OK | 30.4 mi. | | Rocky Ford State Park | | OK | 36.9 mi. | |
| Museums |
J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum | Claremore | OK | 34.2 mi. | (History) | Joplin Museum Complex | Joplin | MO | 46.9 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | Spartan School of Aeronautics Online History | Tulsa | OK | 57.5 mi. | (Technology) | Philbrook Museum | Tulsa | OK | 57.5 mi. | (Art) | Gilcrease | Tulsa | OK | 57.5 mi. | (History) |
| Zoos and Aquariums |
Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum | Tulsa | OK | 57.5 mi. | | Dickerson Park Zoo | Springfield | MO | 110.0 mi. | |
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