The historic Tower Theatre in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma opened its doors in 1937. Today it is one of the city’s last original movie houses with an intact auditorium, though its future was not always as bright as the neon sign that adorns the facade. The 1,500 seat theater remained active until it closed in 1989. …
The Campbell Hotel in Tulsa, Oklahoma is a historic property located on a historic road. On your Route 66 road trip, spend the night in one of the 26 uniquely decorated rooms in this boutique hotel. The Campbell Hotel started its life as the Casa Loma Hotel in 1927. Located in the Max Campbell Building, …
Tulsa’s Buck Atom Muffler Man might not be an original Route 66 roadside attraction, but since being installed in 2019 he has risen to the stars among his Mother Road peers. In fact, he’s so popular that he has attracted visitors from around the globe and now, his very own girlfriend. In June 2024 the …
On November 10, 2023, a new attraction was installed on Route 66 at Hi-Way Cafe in Vinita, Oklahoma: The Big Indian. The Native American statue was made by Rodman Shutt, a sculptor from Strasburg, Pennsylvania who made giant sculptures across the Northeast in the 1960s and ‘70s. Since 1974, this sculpture stood outside Native and …
Meet one of the newest muffler men on Route 66: the Big Bill Muffler Man in Vinita, Oklahoma. This roadside attraction took his own road trip on the route with Mobil 1, traveling from California to Illinois, before settling into a permanent home in The Sooner State. In 2022 the synthetic motor oil brand Mobil …
Take the highway or scenic byway to this Route 66 restaurant and roadside attraction: Hi-Way Cafe in Vinita, Oklahoma. Hi-Way Cafe has been a popular stop for a bite to eat since 1963. Pull over on your Route 66 road trip for a delicious breakfast or lunch and to take photos with some of the …
Come around and take a spin on this Oklahoma City attraction: the Wheeler Ferris Wheel and big OKC Sign. The Wheeler District is an up-and-coming neighborhood in Oklahoma City, located between downtown and Capitol Hill. There are new developments, shops, public spaces, and restaurants being built to revitalize this area of the city. At the …
Lucille’s Roadhouse Diner in Weatherford, Oklahoma is a Route 66-themed restaurant that pays homage to one of the most beloved stops on the Mother Road. Opened on Route 66 in 2006, this restaurant has been serving up delicious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners with a side of history for over a decade. The exterior of Lucille’s …
Officially known as the Provine Service Station, this vintage service station in Hydro, Oklahoma on Route 66 is more commonly known as Lucille’s Historic Highway Gas Station or, simply, Lucille’s Place. In 1927 Carl Ditmore built this two-story gas station just south of Hydro, Oklahoma along Route 66. The bungalow-style craftsman building features a hinged …
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 …
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.
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