Ree Drummond, famously known as The Pioneer Woman, makes her home in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, where her Food Network and blog fans migrate to visit her famous Mercantile, restaurants, hometown, and, if they time it correctly, The Lodge where her cooking show is filmed.
The Merc: Bakery, Deli & General Store
The first stop for Pioneer Woman fans is The Mercantile. The reason for this is that you must go to The Merc (as Ree calls it) for tickets to tour The Lodge where the cooking show is filmed. Required tickets are issued on the day you plan to visit, and may only be collected at The Merc. The Lodge is only open on select dates, so follow these instructions as you make your plans.
The Merc is also the shopping hub for fans of the show. The merchandise is curated by Ree and her team offering a wide collection of items for cooks, dog lovers, cowboys and cowgirls, home decor, and novelty items meant to make you smile.
Pioneer Woman Food
You may dine at The Deli at The Merc where the menu features Ree's famous recipes and hospitality. The portions are generous and delicious. From fried chicken to steak, expect hearty portions featuring cowboy (and cowgirl) approved faire.
Or, grab a pastry at The Bakery in The Merc where you can enjoy a sweet treat. If you're feeding hungry teens, the wood-fired pizza at P-Town Pizza is popular, and Charlie's Sweet Shop offers sixteen flavors of made-from-scratch ice cream and sweet treats.
Kitschy Pawhuska
Pawhuska is home to numerous kitschy boutiques with fun photo ops, and two museums: The Osage Nation Museum, and Ben Johnson Cowboy Museum. You'll find restaurants, shops, antiques, and cowboy memorabilia throughout the town.
The Lodge: Where Pioneer Woman films her Food Network Show
Visits to The Lodge are free, but you must follow these instructions for tickets and times. The Lodge is a wide open space brimming with Oklahoma charm. The stage kitchen and pantry are stocked with all of Ree's favorite cooking props. The kitchen table and fireplace are spacious, and the decor aptly reflects her affinity for boots, cowboys, cheery colors, flowers, and all things Oklahoma. The Lodge offers two kitchens - one for filming, and one for staging the food. Visitors also explore the bedrooms and dressing rooms where she prepares for the show. You may even leave a note on her desk. The deck outside the lodge offers sweeping views of the Drummond Ranch. The entire space is remarkably peaceful and pleasant.
Pawhuska is approximately an hour north of Tulsa, and two hours northeast of Oklahoma City, making it a fun stop on the way to either Oklahoma destination.
3 Perfect Lodging Options in Pawhuska
Saddle up and explore the best lodging options in Pawhuska, where cowboys and cowgirls can experience true Oklahoma hospitality.
Ideal for Pioneer Woman fans exploring Pawhuska, this log cabin features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and accommodates up to 8 guests. Situated on a 6,000-acre cattle ranch, visitors can enjoy the vast Oklahoma skies and wide open space with rolling hills, picturesque sunsets, and a prime location for stargazing. Average rate per night: $275. Reserve the Ranch Cabin in Osage County now.
This charming bungalow offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and accommodates up to 6 guests. The house is adorned with Pioneer Woman decorations, boasting a spacious kitchen equipped with Pioneer Woman essentials, laundry amenities, and cozy sleeping arrangements. Average rate per night: $150. Reserve Pioneer Cottage now.
This lovely VRBO built in 1925, offers historic charm and modern amenities. The 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, sleeps 6. Located just a few blocks from Historical Downtown Pawhuska and the Pioneer Woman’s Mercantile, this is a cute and comfortable place to stay. Average rate per night: $161. Reserve Spacious Home in Pawhuska.
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