El Reno Mother Road Monument on Oklahoma Route 66 - Giant Route 66 shield photo opportunity

El Reno Mother Road Monument on Oklahoma Route 66

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 …

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Cherokee Trading Post in Calumet, Oklahoma Route 66

Cherokee Trading Post in Calumet, Oklahoma

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 …

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Gateway to Route 66 Arch in Miami, Oklahoma

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. Miami is known as the Gateway to Route 66 across Oklahoma, being the first major stop after crossing the …

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One Room Jail in Texola, Oklahoma Route 66 attraction

One Room Jail in Texola, Oklahoma

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 …

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66 Bowl sign at Rt 66 Bowl in Chandler, Oklahoma

66 Bowl sign at Rt 66 Bowl in Chandler, Oklahoma

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. …

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French Dip Sandwich and fries at Lucille’s Roadhouse Diner in Weatherford, Oklahoma Route 66

Lucille’s Roadhouse Diner in Weatherford, Oklahoma Route 66

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 …

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Will Rogers Highway sign at Lucille's Historic Highway Gas Station in Hydro, Oklahoma on Route 66

Will Rogers Highway Markers in Oklahoma

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 …

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Lucille's Historic Highway Gas Station in Hydro, Oklahoma on Route 66

Lucille’s Historic Highway Gas Station in Hydro, Oklahoma on Route 66

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 …

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Standing Brave Giant Indian Chief in Big Cabin, Oklahoma Route 66 roadside attraction

Standing Brave: Giant Indian Chief in Big Cabin, Oklahoma

Find this roadside attraction on your Route 66 road trip: the Chief Standing Brave statue is a giant Indian chief statue in Big Cabin, Oklahoma. The Giant Chief Standing Brave Statue has been standing since 2001 and is located outside of the Woodshed, a family-owned truck stop and travel plaza that has gas pumps, a …

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Oklahoma Route 66 attractions mural at the Mother Road Market in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Mother Road Market in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Route 66

Traveling on Route 66 and not sure if you’re in the mood for a slice of pepperoni pizza, a Nashville hot chicken sandwich, a double hamburger topped with cheese, a double scoop of ooey gooey butter cake ice cream, or an All-American breakfast? Don’t worry, I know the place for you. The Mother Road Market …

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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.