Your next Oklahoma vacation or staycation could see you traveling back in time to the 1950s. If you're a fan of all things retro and vintage then this place would be the ultimate getaway destination for you. Did you know the Sooner State has a 1950's themed hotel? It's the absolute perfect place to relive or visit the greatest era of music, movies, and television. When rock n' roll was king and the King himself, Elvis Presley ruled.

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You can find this incredible one-of-a-kind 50s retro hotel in S.E. Oklahoma in Pittsburg County. It's located at 1400 S. George Nigh Expressway in McAlester, OK. The Happy Days Hotel is a lot more than a place to stay, it's literally a time warp back to the 1950s. The entire hotel is decked out in 50s memorabilia, they even have special themed rooms as well. You could book a stay in their Elvis, James Dean, Marilyn Monroe or I Love Lucy rooms that are available to rent. You can get your retro R&R at Happy Days Hotel in McAlester, OK.

There's even a retro 1950s-themed diner and entertainment center next to the hotel

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Not only is Happy Days Hotel a great place to stay it can be a vacation destination all on its own. Right next door to the hotel is the Great Balls of Fire Family Entertainment Center. Like the hotel, it's also retro and 1950s-themed. They have bowling, arcade games, and other family fun. There's also Angel's Diner on site and yes it too is 50s-themed. Enjoy some of the very best burgers, shakes, eats, treats, and retro atmosphere to be found anywhere in the entire Sooner State. So if you're looking for a place to go for a quick weekend getaway, staycation, or vacation Happy Days Hotel is the ultimate 1950s retro rest and relaxation destination.

Check out Oklahoma's retro 1950s themed hotel

If you're looking to make your accommodations more than just a place to stay, but rather a part of the vacation experience itself then this is for you. There's a 1950s-themed hotel in Oklahoma that's the ultimate retro getaway for the entire family. The Happy Days Hotel in McAlester, OK. is like traveling back in time to the 1950s. It's the perfect place to relive or visit the greatest era of music, movies, and television. When rock n' roll was king and the King himself, Elvis Presley ruled! The entire hotel is decked out floor to ceiling in 50s memorabilia, even the rooms. It's more than a great place to stay, it's a vacation destination, Right next door is the Great Balls of Fire Family Entertainment Center a 50s-themed bowling alley. There's also a 50s diner on-site as well called Angel's Diner. It's your one-stop shop for 1950s-style retro rest and relaxation in OK.

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