The Magnolia BE-Hive's Guidebook
Food scene
If you are looking for a tasty bite to eat and love a good pizza, we highly recommend Craft Pies Pizza Co on Main St. You'll have the option to build your own and pile on your favorite toppings or pick one of their favorite renditions. Also, you have the option of a traditional crust, gluten-free crust, or kids crust. They also have salad and dessert options that you can choose from.
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Craft Pies Pizza Company Durant
300 W Main StIf you are looking for a tasty bite to eat and love a good pizza, we highly recommend Craft Pies Pizza Co on Main St. You'll have the option to build your own and pile on your favorite toppings or pick one of their favorite renditions. Also, you have the option of a traditional crust, gluten-free crust, or kids crust. They also have salad and dessert options that you can choose from.
Looking for a delicious breakfast? Check out Jimmy's Egg serving a variety of yummy options! You can choose to go there and eat or order for delivery (via separate app).
Jimmy's Egg
2501 West Main StreetLooking for a delicious breakfast? Check out Jimmy's Egg serving a variety of yummy options! You can choose to go there and eat or order for delivery (via separate app).
In the mood for Italian? Roma offers a variety of Italian options with yummy bread, appetizers, desserts, and drink options. Order for pickup or check it out in person.
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Roma
121 W Main StIn the mood for Italian? Roma offers a variety of Italian options with yummy bread, appetizers, desserts, and drink options. Order for pickup or check it out in person.
In the mood for a burger, fries, and custard? Stop by Freddy's for their famous Steakburger meals and delicious custard.
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
1051 Westside DriveIn the mood for a burger, fries, and custard? Stop by Freddy's for their famous Steakburger meals and delicious custard.
Stop by Main Street BBQ for some delicious BBQ & fixin's! We tried the ribs and they were tasty!
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Main Street Barbecue
42 W Main StStop by Main Street BBQ for some delicious BBQ & fixin's! We tried the ribs and they were tasty!
Grocery
Walmart (Durant)
You'll find all your additional grocery needs for your stay at the local Walmart.
If you would like to support a local community grocer, please stop by Pruett's for all of your grocery store needs for your stay. (They do not sell liquor.)
Pruett's Foods
1231 North Washington AvenueIf you would like to support a local community grocer, please stop by Pruett's for all of your grocery store needs for your stay. (They do not sell liquor.)
Need a few quick items? If so, there is a Dollar General within walking distance from the house (.5 mile) and they have snacks, water, light groceries, ice, paper goods, home items, etc.
Dollar General
1021 West Main StreetNeed a few quick items? If so, there is a Dollar General within walking distance from the house (.5 mile) and they have snacks, water, light groceries, ice, paper goods, home items, etc.
If you were hoping there was a local Dollar Tree in the area, you are in luck! Stop by and grab your favorites for $1.25+.
Dollar Tree
519 University PlaceIf you were hoping there was a local Dollar Tree in the area, you are in luck! Stop by and grab your favorites for $1.25+.
Sightseeing/Entertainment
If you'd like to get out and stretch your legs, check out Main Street (downtown Durant) to explore restaurants, shops, and support local small businesses.
West Main Street
West Main StreetIf you'd like to get out and stretch your legs, check out Main Street (downtown Durant) to explore restaurants, shops, and support local small businesses.
If you are looking for a day adventure or night out stop by Choctaw Casino & Resort, located only 7 min from our hive. They have over 16 restaurants, bowling, arcade games, movie theatre, Starbucks, and casino tables and slot machines. Also, if you plan in advance you may be able to catch a performance at their performance hall (check their website for details).
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Choctaw Casino Durant
3735 Choctaw RdIf you are looking for a day adventure or night out stop by Choctaw Casino & Resort, located only 7 min from our hive. They have over 16 restaurants, bowling, arcade games, movie theatre, Starbucks, and casino tables and slot machines. Also, if you plan in advance you may be able to catch a performance at their performance hall (check their website for details).
If you are looking for a day adventure - hiking, biking, water activities, boating, fishing, site-seeing, and more you'll want to head over to Lake Texoma for the day. I recommend researching all of the available options closest to Durant. You may have to book or make reservations in advance.
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Lake Texoma
If you are looking for a day adventure - hiking, biking, water activities, boating, fishing, site-seeing, and more you'll want to head over to Lake Texoma for the day. I recommend researching all of the available options closest to Durant. You may have to book or make reservations in advance.
Want to learn more about the history of Durant? Check out the Three Valley Museum is a non-profit museum in Durant, Oklahoma. It houses a collection of artifacts regarding the history of Bryan County from 1873 to present. The best thing about this museum is that it is FREE so no excuse not to stop by for a bit. Check out their site for hours; Sat & Sun require reservations.
Three Valley Museum
401 W Main StWant to learn more about the history of Durant? Check out the Three Valley Museum is a non-profit museum in Durant, Oklahoma. It houses a collection of artifacts regarding the history of Bryan County from 1873 to present. The best thing about this museum is that it is FREE so no excuse not to stop by for a bit. Check out their site for hours; Sat & Sun require reservations.
If you are down for the drive and an escape room, you can enjoy an escape room with your friends and/family. This escape room is located about 30 min from the hive in Sherman, TX.
Downtown Escape Rooms
107 South Travis StreetIf you are down for the drive and an escape room, you can enjoy an escape room with your friends and/family. This escape room is located about 30 min from the hive in Sherman, TX.
If you are curious, drive-by and check out the world's largest peanut monument in Durant!
World's Largest Peanut monument
201 N 3rd AveIf you are curious, drive-by and check out the world's largest peanut monument in Durant!
Former US MIitary post and National Historic landmark in Durant OK - Visitors to Fort Washita can tour restored structures, witness Civil War reenactments and take part in the yearly Fur Trade Era Rendezvous to experience what life was like before and during the Civil War. Check out this gem of history!
Fort Washita Historic Site
3348 OK-199Former US MIitary post and National Historic landmark in Durant OK - Visitors to Fort Washita can tour restored structures, witness Civil War reenactments and take part in the yearly Fur Trade Era Rendezvous to experience what life was like before and during the Civil War. Check out this gem of history!
The local university is only 3 minutes away and they host a Shakespearean festival annually as well as other events (including sporting) throughout the year. This school is known for their aviation program in undergrad, graduate, and doctorate level studies. This is a great university to consider and tour if you have a high school age student that is interested in college.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
425 W University BlvdThe local university is only 3 minutes away and they host a Shakespearean festival annually as well as other events (including sporting) throughout the year. This school is known for their aviation program in undergrad, graduate, and doctorate level studies. This is a great university to consider and tour if you have a high school age student that is interested in college.
City/town information
Located only 30 min south from the Magnolia Hive is Sherman, TX where you will find lots of your favorite stores (Kohl's, TJ Maxx, Ross, Hobby Lobby, Target, Best Buy, JcPenny's, Home Depot, Big Lots, Tuesday Morning, etc.), restaurants/eateries (Mooyah Burgers, Texas Roadhouse, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Canes, etc.), and a Cinemark movie theatre. With such a short drive away, you can rest assure that your shopping needs will be met while exploring in Sherman.
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Sherman
Located only 30 min south from the Magnolia Hive is Sherman, TX where you will find lots of your favorite stores (Kohl's, TJ Maxx, Ross, Hobby Lobby, Target, Best Buy, JcPenny's, Home Depot, Big Lots, Tuesday Morning, etc.), restaurants/eateries (Mooyah Burgers, Texas Roadhouse, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Canes, etc.), and a Cinemark movie theatre. With such a short drive away, you can rest assure that your shopping needs will be met while exploring in Sherman.
Neighborhoods
The home is located in a residential area. This part of town has a rural small-town feel with several small businesses, restaurants and stores, plus a few familiar chains (Walmart, Lowe's, Big Lots, Carl's Jr., Taco Bell, Braum's, etc.) within a few minutes drive.
The homes in the immediate area are in varying condition and styles with large craftsman homes and smaller cottages. The home is 3 min from Downton Durant's Main Street and Southeastern Oklahoma University.
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Durant
The home is located in a residential area. This part of town has a rural small-town feel with several small businesses, restaurants and stores, plus a few familiar chains (Walmart, Lowe's, Big Lots, Carl's Jr., Taco Bell, Braum's, etc.) within a few minutes drive.
The homes in the immediate area are in varying condition and styles with large craftsman homes and smaller cottages. The home is 3 min from Downton Durant's Main Street and Southeastern Oklahoma University.