Spiro is the home of Oklahoma' only prehistoric, Native American archaeological site open to the public, one of the most important prehistoric sites in the nation.  Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center, operated by the Oklahoma Historical Society, is located 6 1/2 miles northeast of town.  This most unique facility includes a 150-acre pre-Columbian ceremonial mound center with an interpretive center housing displays on the life of the people who lived and worshipped there, interpretive and nature trails, twelve mounds and a reconstructed house of the Mississippian period, which spanned the years A. D. 600 to 1450.

Other parks nearby include the Heavener-Runestone State Recreation Area, Lake Wister State Park, Talimena State Park and various recreation areas in both the Ouachita National Forest and Corps of Engineers properties such as Robert S. Kerr Reservoir and the Arkansas River Navigation System.

Oklahoma's largest lake, Lake Eufaula, is only a few miles to the west and boasts two state parks with resort lodges and numerous Corps of Engineers recreation areas.

A Civic Center with auditorium, tennis court and swimming pool and a city park with private swim beach and public picnic area are provided by the city.

Three public golf courses are located within 20 miles of Spiro.

Over 250 miles of backpacking and hiking trails and 75 miles of horse trails are available on public lands in state parks and on national forest lands within a 100-mile radius of Spiro. The area around Spiro harbors most of Oklahoma's large deer herd; is filled with migratory birds due to the large number of wildlife refuges; offers excellent quail, dove, turkey and squirrel hunting; and some of the best fishing you will ever find on the area's many lakes and streams.