John's Place in Arcadia on Route 66 in Oklahoma
 Vintage postcard showing
the location of Route 66 across Oklahoma |
As Route 66 left Joplin, Missouri, it was only a short distance westbound thru extreme southeast Kansas to the Oklahoma border. It quickly entered Commerce, and headed southwest through Miami, Afton, Chelsea, Claremore and Tulsa. The road continued west through Sapulpa, Davenport, Chandler and into Arcadia east of Oklahoma City.
Arcadia is located 15 miles North of Oklahoma City on Historic Route 66. It is 6 miles East of Interstate 35 (Exit #141). The history of Arcadia dates back to the late 1800s.
While Arcadia may be a small town, it has a huge claim to fame as a Route 66 hot spot not far from Oklahoma City. Travelers on the Mother Road in Oklahoma make it a point to stop at John's Place and the architecturally significant Round Barn minutes away from each other in Arcadia.
Map of Historic Route 66 showing the location of Arcadia between Chandler and Oklahoma City |
John's OK County 66 PlaceWhile in Arcadia, you don't want to miss John Hargrove's OK County 66 Place. It has soooo much Route 66 memorabilia, artifacts, cars, bikes, signs, antiques, and miniature models of many Mother Road attractions. Built out of a love for all things Route 66, John Hargrove started OK County 66 after he retired. This piece of land just off the Mother Road in Arcadia lets visitors experience miniaturized versions of major Route 66 attractions across the country, all in one place. Visitors see a small "Route 66 diner" on site that seats a few dozen people and has a movie screen playing iconic Mother Road imagery. There's something to find on every corner of this property, whether it's a knock-off Captain America motorcycle from the film "Easy Rider," old style gas pumps or vintage signs for Bob's Big Boy and McDonald's. He even has a replica of the Catoosa Blue Whale on his pond! It is physically located at at 13441 E. Highway 66 ... phone 405.396.2055 This fun, nostalgic place is definitely worth a stop on your next Oklahoma Route 66 road trip!
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Interactive Map of John's Place in Arcadia
Arcadia Round BarnAfter visiting John's Place, be sure to check out The Round Barn, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is more than a century old. It was built by local farmer William Harrison Odor in 1898 using native bur oak boards soaked while green and forced into the curves needed for the walls and roof rafters. The Arcadia Round Barn is 60 feet (18 meters) in diameter and 43 feet (13 meters) tall. Today, it is the only round barn on Route 66. Admission is free. Exhibits and a gift shop are located inside. Outdoor displays consist of primitive farm implements. The beautiful upstairs loft can be reserved for special events. It is located 6 miles east of Interstate 35 on Route 66. The physical address is 107 E Highway 66 Arcadia, OK 73007 Arcadia Round Barn website ... phone 405.396.0824 |
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Near the Round Barn ... The Historic Richardson Building, since 1923, in Arcadia |
Pops 66 in Arcadia features a 66-foot tall soda bottle sculpture, diner, gas station, and tons of sodas! POPS has a sleek modern design and serves over 600 different types of soda.
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More About Travel in Oklahoma
More Things to Do on Route 66 - at the Oklahoma Tourism Department
Travel Guides for Other States Along Route 66
Planning a Road Trip on Route 66? Here are trip planners for all eight states on The Mother Road ...
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