ATOKA, Okla. (August 27, 2024)- The Choctaw Travel Plaza in Atoka is the first of 13 Choctaw Travel Plaza locations to receive an updated look and exciting new retail items.

The Atoka location, which opened in 2002, has undergone a facelift, transitioning to a crisp, neutral color palette and adding a variety of new products for an elevated shopping experience. Twelve other Choctaw Travel Plazas will receive the same treatment in the coming months, with the updates expected to be finalized by the spring of 2025.

These updates come three months after the opening of The Mercantile inside Choctaw Landing in Hochatown, Okla., Choctaw Nation’s newest luxury casino and resort. The Mercantile is Choctaw Nation’s premier convenience store that features a wider range of upscale retail options including gifts, an extensive wine and beer selection, a deli offering made-to-order sandwiches and a 24-pump fuel station.

With the refresh, Choctaw Travel Plazas will begin to offer Choctaw artisan gifts, Oklahoma souvenirs, nostalgic candy and more. Below is a full list of the store locations that will be updated:

  • Antlers
  • Atoka
  • Durant East
  • Grant
  • Heavener
  • Hugo
  • Idabel
  • McAlester
  • Pocola
  • Poteau
  • Stigler
  • Stringtown

  • Talihina

To celebrate the completion of the Travel Plaza’s updates, they’ll be hosting KHKC 102.1 FM on Wednesday, August 28 from noon-2 p.m. in Atoka for a live remote.

Choctaw Travel Plazas just wrapped up their 35thanniversary celebration, which included a month full of promotions for guests. You can enjoy year-round rewards by downloading the Chahta Rewards app and earning points through purchases at any Choctaw Travel Plaza location.

About The Choctaw Nation
The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States with more than 225,000 tribal members and 12,000-plus associates. This ancient people has an oral tradition dating back over 14,000 years. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, its historic reservation boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma, covering 10,923 square miles. The Choctaw Nation’s vision, “Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture,” is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity. For more information about the Choctaw Nation, its culture, heritage and traditions, please go to www.choctawnation.com. 

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