Family travelers looking for a new destination for their winter family vacation should consider heading to Shangri-La Resort, a full-service waterfront resort on Grade Lake O’ the Cherokees in northeast Oklahoma. The resort offers an easy, crowd-free alternative to popular ski towns and beach destinations.
Need more convincing on why Shangri-La should be your family’s new winter vacation? Highlights include:
Multigen Programming
Winter multigenerational programming is available. Activities include lakeside sleigh rides, water aerobics, football watch parties and more.
Weekly Trivia
Don’t miss weekly trivia nights with questions ideal for parents and older kids.
Family-Friendly Accommodations, Amenities and More
Spacious accommodations and on-property dining options cater to family members of all ages will love. And resort amenities like a full-service spa let parents unwind and relax while the kids go off and play. Football watch parties feature a day full of drinks, snacks and football, perfect to catch the college playoffs coming up. For golfers, golf cart rentals are available, and come evening, enjoy the resort’s fire pits.
Championship Golf Course
The resort is home to a state-of-the-art, championship 27-hole golf course where beginners and experienced players alike can bond on the greens. Guests who aren’t comfortable out on the course can either take lessons from golf pros or try their hand at the indoor golf simulator.
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