cherokee trading post

I stopped here hoping to grab a drink and a bite to eat only to find that the Trading Post had changed dramatically over the past year. There were some really nice Indian pottery pieces but what amazed me was the boot selection and prices. For working people this is a must stop just to see if they have what you need. The prices were right, too.

Nice pit stop to get out and stretch your legs and grab some grub and shop a bit. Lots of local indian crafts and jewelry and stuff to look at. Clean restrooms and a friendly staff if you are looking for anything particular. Prices are OK not as good as going to some of the smaller places or catching the locals out selling in the street but there is a variety here and they have some nice pottery.

I'm really into Native American art and artifacts so we had to stop here. Spent lots of money, got a ton of Xmas gifts, and had a great time looking at all the Native American art and pottery. This is a great stop for anyone that is into Native American art.

Prices weren't too bad, nice selection, we did not visit the restaurant, just the shop. Typical type tourist stop, but the staff seemed friendly. The buffalo was enjoying his small cover since it was raining so we didn't get to see him.

This is a good lace to stop & walk around. They have lots of Native American jewelry, crafts @ a good price They also have clean rest rooms.

Actually this happened to a good friend of mine but the way she described it, it could easily have happened to me too. Imagine a salewoman, alone, on a long drive around Oklahoma just wanting to find a nice family friendly cozy place to have lunch. She goes in and grabs a seat, only to be ignored. Not only ignored, but 3 other tables get waited on immediately. She patiently waits 20 minutes until it is painfully obvious she is not welcomed there.On the way out, a policeman sitting at a table looks up at her and laughs out loud.I wanted to write this review to let everyone know that I will not tolerate any prejudice at all - even the person who dines along. There is absolutely nothing about my friend that would justify any kind of judgement. Nothing. At. All. Even if there were, it is inexcusable. I'm very sorry for the people who own and run this place, who must think it a fun game to decide who and who not to wait on. Sad situation in the "heart" of America.

Like most tourist traps, you expect a certain amount of kitsch in "trading post" type establishments, but we were sad to see the lack of creativity in most of the offerings. We've been following Route 66, and after awhile you start to see the same trinkets, and they all cost about $1 more here than other places. We didn't hate the place, but I won't ever stop there again. There were some handmade items, but the bulk of their inventory was mass produced.

My wife and I stopped in here to look at the Native-American items for sale. We needed gas, so we used the Love's Travel Center at the same exit. As always, there was mass-produced Navajo pottery, will small items starting at $14. However, there were items made by the Cheyenne, Arapaho and Sioux tribes, to include pottery, tomahawks, and a variety of other items. There a Mexican falsa blankets for $10 each, but you can buy them across the road at Love's at 2/$15. Additionally, there are a variety of things that were made in China, so always watch your labels. We purchased a Sioux vase for $42 - approximately 10" in height.This store is indeed owned by partners that are Cherokee even though this area is the tribal lands of the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes.