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Gateway to Route 66 Arch in Miami, Oklahoma

No road trip across Route 66 is complete without a stop in Miami. Miami, Oklahoma that is. Miami (pronounced “My-am-uh”) is known as the Gateway to Route 66, and there is an arch to prove it.

Gateway to Route 66 Arch in Miami, Oklahoma

Miami is known as the Gateway to Route 66 across Oklahoma, being the first major stop after crossing the border from the short Kansas stretch. The town welcomes travelers with the the longest Main Street on all of Route 66.

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There you will find a monument commemorating this distinction: a large gateway to Route 66 arch stretching over the historic Route 66 main street road.

What is standing now is actually a replica of the original 1900s sign that graced the town on Central at C Street. It was removed in the 1930s and it wasn’t again until 2012 where the new version was dedicated.

A historical marker to the side shows a photo of the original gateway arch and reads:

Gateway Sign – A replica of a sign originally constructed in the 1900’s that spanned Central and C Street adjacent to the railroad station. For many years this sign welcomed visitors to downtown Miami. The original sign was removed in the 1930s. Today’s replica welcomes visitors to a revitalized downtown Miami.

After stopping for some photos continue your journey across Oklahoma Route 66 with stops at Ribbon Road, the historic Coleman Theatre, Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger, Allen’s Conoco Fillin’ Station, and Dairy King.

Gateway to Route 66 Arch in Miami, Oklahoma
Gateway to Route 66 Arch in Miami, Oklahoma
Gateway to Route 66 Arch in Miami, Oklahoma
Gateway to Route 66 Arch in Miami, Oklahoma

Gateway to Route 66 Arch

Address: 218 S Main St, Miami, OK 74354
Cost: Free to See
Hours: Always Visible

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VALerie BROMANN

Founder & Head Road Tripper

Val is the founder and head road tripper at Silly America. Having grown up near Berwyn's famed car kabob, The Spindle, and a restaurant with a cow on its roof, her fascination with roadside attractions started early. Today, Val has visited hundreds roadside attractions across the United States and is constantly on the lookout for the next BIG thing!

The Road Trip Journal & Activity Book - Everything You Need to Have and Record an Epic Road Trip! By Valerie Bromann

The Road Trip Journal & Activity Book

Everything You Need to Have and Record an Epic Road Trip!

BY Valerie Bromann

Enjoy fun games and challenges to pass the time on your next road trip and have a keepsake to look back on for years to come with this entertaining must-have for your next vacation.

The road trip you’ve been dreaming of starts here! Journal about your stops and get to know your fellow passengers with activities and exercises designed to pass the time and bring you closer together. Instead of “Are we there yet?” you’ll find yourself asking, “We’re there already?”. Complete with prompts you can turn to while driving between locations, this journal will one day be a memento of your life-changing trip.