A third day doesn't mean cramming in more — it means slowing down. This itinerary keeps the two-day version's core (a hike, the lake, one good dinner) and adds room for a full day you don't have to rush, whether that's golf, a longer stretch of water time, or Hochatown's food-and-wine side.
Overview
This assumes a Friday-through-Sunday or Saturday-through-Monday trip. The first two days follow the same shape as the two-day itinerary; the third day is where you add whatever you didn’t have time for otherwise.
Who This Fits
Anyone who wants a genuinely unhurried weekend rather than a checklist trip, families who want a slower pace with kids, and couples or groups who want to add the food-and-wine side of Hochatown without sacrificing outdoor time.
The Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive, settle in, short walk through the park if there’s daylight, dinner in Hochatown.
Day 2
Morning hike (Cedar Bluff or Skyline), afternoon on the lake — this is the day to actually rent a kayak or boat rather than just visiting the marina, since you have a full third day to recover the pace. Dinner in Hochatown again, or cook at the cabin if you’d rather have one quieter night.
Day 3
This is the flexible day. A round at Cedar Creek Golf Course, a slower morning followed by a wine flight at Girls Gone Wine or Fish Tales, or simply a full day on the water instead of a half day — any of these fit. If you’re traveling with kids, this is also the natural day for the Hochatown Petting Zoo and Old West Town Mini-Golf. Head out Monday, or use a slower Sunday evening drive as your last stop.
Local Tips
Resist the urge to add a fourth activity to day three on top of whatever you choose — the value of a three-day trip is the room to breathe, not fitting in more. If you’re adding golf, book your tee time before you leave home, since weekend slots fill up.
If day three is a wine or brewery day, keep it lighter on driving — cluster it around Hochatown rather than adding a long drive somewhere else on your last full day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I add on the third day of a Broken Bow trip?
Whatever the first two days didn't cover — golf at Cedar Creek, a wine flight in Hochatown, a full day on the lake instead of a half day, or family stops like the petting zoo and mini-golf.
Is three days better than two for a first Broken Bow trip?
Three days gives you real breathing room and lets you add one slower activity without rushing the basics. Two days works fine too — it just means picking fewer things.
Can I golf in Broken Bow?
Yes — Cedar Creek Golf Course is inside Beavers Bend State Park. Book a tee time ahead, especially on weekends.
What's a good family activity for day three?
The Hochatown Petting Zoo and Old West Town Mini-Golf both work well as a lower-key third day, especially if the first two days were more physically active.
Where to Stay Nearby
A three-day trip is exactly when a bigger cabin with more amenities — a game room, a hot tub — starts to earn its keep.