Arcadia Round Barn on Oklahoma Route 66

Arcadia Round Barn on Oklahoma Route 66

Traveling Route 66? One of the most iconic Route 66 stops is an unlikely attraction that comes in an unlikely shape: Arcadia Round Barn in Oklahoma. Arcadia Round Barn is, well, a round barn. Farmer William Harrison Odor built the oddly shaped barn in 1898.  At 43 feet high and 60 feet in diameter, the …

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Ed Galloway's Totem Pole Park in Foyil, Oklahoma

Ed Galloway’s Totem Pole Park in Foyil, Oklahoma

Just a 3.5 mile detour from Route 66 you’ll find this attraction. Known as the “World’s Largest Concrete Totem Pole,” it’s also been described as the oldest and largest example of a folk art environment in Oklahoma: Ed Galloway’s Totem Pole Park in Foyil, Oklahoma. The 9-acre park is the work of Nathan Edward Galloway …

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The Golden Driller in Tulsa, Oklahoma roadside attraction on Route 66

Golden Driller Statue in Tulsa, Oklahoma

You might call this big man the golden child of roadside attractions. Meet the Golden Driller statue in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Golden Driller was first brought to Tulsa (then known as the “oil capital of the world”) from a Texas oilfield supplier for a trade show at the Tulsa State Fairgrounds. Two smaller versions were …

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Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger in Miami, Oklahoma on Route 66

Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger in Miami, Oklahoma

You’ll go cuckoo for this Route 66 burger joint. Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger in Miami, Oklahoma. Inside Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger you can chow down on a menu of fresh, hot, made-to-order burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, crispy fries, onion rings, dip cones, limeade, frito pie, and more, all while perusing a slew of memorabilia and newspaper …

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Allen's Conoco Fillin' Station in Commerce, Oklahoma on Route 66

Allen’s Conoco Fillin’ Station in Commerce, Oklahoma

Allen’s Conoco Fillin’ Station in Commerce, Oklahoma is a Route 66 gem. While you won’t be able to fill up your tank, you will get your fill of nostalgia for the glory days of the Mother Road. Appropriately known as the “Hole in the Wall Conoco Station,” this old cottage-style service station was built into …

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Buck Atom Space Cowboy Muffler Man on Route 66 in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Buck Atom Space Cowboy Muffler Man in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios on 66 opened on Route 66 in 2018. The quirky souvenir shop is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma in a repurposed classic 1950’s PEMCO gas station. A year after opening the shop’s mascot, a space cowboy named Buck Atom, was brought to life in the most spectacular of ways: with a giant …

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Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on Route 66 in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios on 66 in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Modern day Route 66 embraces its vintage roots. On the Mother Road you’ll find so many examples of restored and fondly remembered roadside attractions, service stations, motels, and more. But you’ll also find a new breed of Route 66 attraction. Ones that pay homage to the past with a definite modern twist. You’ll find just …

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Milk Bottle Grocery in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - giant milk bottle roadside attraction

Milk Bottle Grocery in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Got milk? Don’t worry, I know somewhere where you might never run out. Here at the milk bottle grocery in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The 350-square foot red brick building, located on historic Route 66, was constructed in 1930. The building was originally referred to as Triangle Grocery due to its wedge shape made to fit …

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World’s Largest Praying Hands in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Many roadside attractions strive to obtain the world’s largest designation but don’t have a prayer. These do and then some. Find the world’s largest praying hands in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The world’s largest praying hands reach a total of 60 feet high and weigh 30 tons, also making them among the largest bronze sculptures in the …

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Blue Whale of Catoosa on Route 66 in Oklahoma - Route 66 Roadside Attraction

The 15 Best Oklahoma Roadside Attractions

Are you planning an Oklahoma road trip and want to find all the best Oklahoma roadside attractions along your route? Whether you’re driving the length of Route 66, exploring the Talimena National Scenic Byway, or are heading to the Oklahoma State Fair in Oklahoma City, you won’t want to miss these fifteen must-see places to …

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