Discover Pauls Valley

Pauls Valley offers several points of interest to consider when planning a trip: historic architecture, museums, recurring events and outdoor recreation. You can tailor your stay to your interests, but the time of year also matters. Film and hand-fishing events take place annually; the water park is open seasonally. If you’re looking for a hotel in Pauls Valley, coordinate your travel dates with the specific occasion and check the dates in advance.

Historic Architecture and Museums

Downtown Pauls Valley spans 12 blocks and features historic architecture, as well as streets paved with bricks. The Pauls Valley Historic District is listed in the National Register of Historic Places under registration number NR 79001993. The Santa Fe Depot Museum is next to the Amtrak station. If you’re planning to arrive at this station, check the current schedule in advance, as transportation arrangements may change. The Toy & Action Figure Museum houses the Oklahoma Cartoonists Collection.

Annual Events and Local Tradition

The Red Brick Road Film Festival takes place annually in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. Its four-day program includes film screenings, screenplay scene readings, panel discussions and parties. The Okie Noodling Tournament & Festival is an annual hand-fishing competition in Pauls Valley for noodling and hand-fishing enthusiasts. It includes activities and competitions for all ages. The two annual events are quite different: the film festival focuses on film and discussion, while the Okie Noodling Tournament & Festival centers on hand fishing. Brickfest is a tradition in Pauls Valley. Before planning a trip around an event, check that year’s date.

Outdoor Recreation

Pauls Valley City Lake is near Pauls Valley: first travel 1.5 miles east on State Highway 19, then 0.5 miles north and 0.5 miles west. Activities there include fishing, camping, swimming, jet skiing, hunting and using a pavilion. Options therefore include water activities as well as camping and hunting. Permits and facilities may change; check them before your visit.

Paws Valley Dog Park offers separate areas for small and large dogs across 1.5 acres of wooded land, as well as secure pedestrian entrances. Operating details may change, so it’s a good idea to check the current conditions before your visit. Pauls Valley Water Park is open in summer, from late May through September 1. Check the seasonal dates before planning a visit.

Pies to Go

Field's Pies operates a pie factory and retail shop in Pauls Valley. Visitors can buy pies to take away. This is a practical way to include a local shopping stop in your stay. If you’re planning to buy a pie, check availability before your visit.

Choose Travel Dates Based on the Occasion

Different factors matter when planning your travel dates: the film and hand-fishing events take place annually, while the water park is open during the summer season. If you want to travel for a festival, check its date for that year; for the water park, refer to the stated seasonal dates.

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