Oklahoma Route 66 Museum
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In Oklahoma, Route 66 covered 432 miles. After traveling through Illinois, Missouri and Kansas, the Mother Road entered Oklahoma near Commerce, and headed southwest to Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Weatherford and into Clinton.
In general, it followed the route of present-day Interstate I-44. From Clinton, Route 66 continued west to Elk City and Erick and then into Texas.
Positioned in a large valley surrounded by scenic rolling hills and wide-open spaces, Clinton, Oklahoma is a community of about 10,000 residents.
Clinton benefited from the presence of U.S. Highway 66, fostering the locally famous Pop Hicks Restaurant, which opened in 1936. The longest running restaurant on Route 66 burned down in 1999. Like most other cities and towns on Route 66, Clinton was also the home of many other tourist businesses including several restaurants, cafes, motels and gasoline service stations.
Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton |
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The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum is a popular stop for Route 66 travelers in Clinton, Oklahoma. The state's official showcase of Route 66 is operated by the Oklahoma Historical Society. The museum offers visitors a spirited tour of the nation’s most famous highway:
The museum also offers changing special exhibits focusing on the Route 66 experience. The Museum is located off I-40 at Exit 65 at 2229 West Gary Boulevard. Oklahoma Route 66 Museum website Oklahoma Route 66 Museum on Facebook Scenes Around the Museum |
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Other Attractions in the Clinton Area
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In addition to the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, many Route 66 visitors are drawn to area attractions such as the Cheyenne Cultural Center, the Lucky Star Casino, and the state’s first-of-its-kind Water–Zoo indoor water park.
For outdoor enthusiasts, hiking and fishing at nearby Foss Lake are popular activities.
Other must-see Clinton attractions include the Cherokee Trading Post & Boot Outlet, and Acme Brick Park, which contains nearly 150 acres of family fun, including the nature trail and miniature train.
Located in Clinton in the heart of western Oklahoma, the Frisco Conference Center offers a conveniently located facility that meets the demands of today’s sophisticated meetings and events.
The Frisco Center is capable of hosting many types of meetings, business or social.
Map of Historic Route 66 in Oklahoma showing the location of Clinton |
Interactive Map of Clinton, Oklahoma
Lodging, Dining and Attractions in the Clinton Area
Clinton Travel Guide at TripAdvisor
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Hotels in/near Clinton with traveler reviews at TripAdvisor Clinton restaurant reviews at TripAdvisor Attractions and Things to Do in Clinton |
More Information about Clinton and Route 66 |
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Clinton at the TravelOK website Oklahoma Historical Society: Route 66 |
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