Midway through my half Route 66 road trip from Chicago to the midpoint in Adrian, Texas, I hit a bit of a slump. I’d been driving for days, making so many stops, taking photos, self portraits, videos, and social media content. All I wanted was to spend some time in my amazing AirBNB and take … Read more
Davenport, Oklahoma is located on the old Ozark Trail as well as the 1926-85 alignment of Route 66. Several blocks of Broadway Street downtown are still paved with original 1925/1926 bricks from Davenport Brick & Tile Company. This historic red Brick Paved Broadway Street was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. … Read more
Woody Guthrie (1912-67) was a writer, folksinger, and illustrator whose work focused on the social, political and economic issues of his day. Born in Okemah, Oklahoma, his ties to the state ring strongly. This Woody Guthrie Mural, painted in his honor, can be found on the west side of the Tulsa Paper Company Building, which … Read more
Welcome to the ultimate Route 66 selfie spot. This roadside attraction was built to capture the attention of motorists and provide an interactive background for the perfect social-friendly souvenir. Climb inside the El Reno Mother Road Monument in El Reno, Oklahoma. The El Reno Mother Road Monument was erected in 2018, just days before the … Read more
Cherokee Trading Post in Calumet, Oklahoma has been operating on Route 66 since 1958. The truck stop features a gift shop, art gallery, restaurant, and 24-hour travel mart. At the gift shop you can browse and purchase Native American crafts, clothing, decor, accessories, turquoise jewelry, leather items, moccasins, and more. Outside near the highway find … Read more
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. Miami is known as the Gateway to Route 66 across Oklahoma, being the first major stop after crossing the … Read more
On most road trips you probably try to avoid going to jail. But when traveling on Route 66, you might just want to seek this one out: the One Room Jail in Texola, Oklahoma. Texola is a small, near-deserted ghost town on the border of Oklahaoma and Texas. It’s the last stop in the state … Read more
You’ll be bowled over by this Route 66 attraction. Rt 66 Bowl in Chandler, Oklahoma has entertainment for all with nostalgia to spare. Just look for the 66 Bowl neon sign out front. Rt 66 Bowl opened in Chandler in 2016. The entertainment center features bowling lanes, an arcade, laser tag, mini golf, and more. … Read more
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, it’s been serving up delicious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners with a side of history for over a decade. The exterior of Lucille’s Roadhouse … Read more
Historic Route 66 goes by many names, from the Mother Road to the Main Street of America. Another nickname for the two-lane highway is the Will Rogers Highway. Will Rogers traveled from 1892 to 1895 on a a 40-mile cattle trail that eventually became part of Route 66 in 1926. Do to a big role … Read more
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