Road Trip on Route 66 Across Oklahoma to the Texas Border
 Vintage postcard showing
the location of Route 66 across Oklahoma |
As Route 66 left Joplin, Missouri westbound, it was only a short distance to Kansas, and then to the Oklahoma border.
It quickly entered Commerce, and headed southwest through Miami, Alton, Chelsea, Claremore and Tulsa. The road continued through Stroud, Chandler and Arcadia to Oklahoma City.
From there, it was a straight shot west through Yukon, El Reno, Hydro, Clinton and Elk City, and finally Texola.
The Mother Road crossed the Texas state line at Texola, near Shamrock, and moved on to Amarillo.
The nation's longest driveable stretch of Route 66 crosses Oklahoma, making its way past charming towns, roadside diners and quirky attractions.
We have the trip across Oklahoma Route 66 westbound divided into three major segments ... select your area of interest for more details!
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Route 66 Road Trips in Oklahoma |
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Map of approximate Historic Route 66 across Oklahoma
Highlights of the many things to see on Oklahoma Route 66
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There are dozens of places to see and visit along Route 66 across Oklahoma.
Experience Miami, Oklahoma City, Tulsa and authentic hometowns along the Mother Road where you'll meet friendly people and find unique shopping and dining opportunities.
Several state-of-the-art museums pay tribute to America's Main Street including the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton, the National Transportation and Route 66 Museum in Elk City and the Route 66 Interpretive Center in Chandler. And while in Oklahoma City, we recommend a visit to the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum downtown ... it is a sobering experience.
Along the way you will still find quaint service stations, diners, motels and other structures dating from those earlier times on Route 66.
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Oklahoma Route 66 Museum2229 West Gary Boulevard Clinton, Oklahoma |
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Allen's Conoco Fillin' Station101 South Main Street Commerce, Oklahoma |
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Route 66 Vintage Iron Motorcycle Museum128 South Main Street Miami, Oklahoma |
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East Meets West: Symbolic Route 66 MidpointCyrus Avery Centennial Plaza 760 West 13th Street Tulsa, Oklahoma |
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Route 66 Interpretive Center400 East Route 66 Chandler, Oklahoma |
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Lodging Options Along Route 66 in Oklahoma
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The Gateway to Route 66 in Miami, OK |
Historic Marker about the Gateway Sign |
Ribbon RoadSection of Old Route 66 9-foot wide "Ribbon Road" or "Sidewalk Highway" still visible near Miami, Oklahoma (November, 2018)
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The Blue Whale
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 Today, travelers can walk through the whale, and shop at a nostalgic gift shop on site. Free admission and parking. Located northeast of Tulsa in Catoosa, OK |
Tulsa Oklahoma
Historic U.S. Route 66 sign, downtown Tulsa at the Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza
The Golden Driller
Located at 4145 E. 21st Street in Tulsa. |
The Golden Driller is a 76-foot, 22-ton statue of an oil worker in Tulsa, located outside the Tulsa Expo Center. It is the 6th tallest statue in the United States. The plaque at the base reads "The Golden Driller, a symbol of the International Petroleum Exposition. Dedicated to the men of the petroleum industry who by their vision and daring have created from God’s abundance a better life for mankind." |
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Built in April of 1898 by William Odor on his farm. Restored in 1992. |
The Arcadia Round Barn, on Historic Route 66 in Arcadia, Oklahoma (November, 2018)
Popular Sights and Things to See in Oklahoma City
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Oklahoma State Capitol
Known as the only state capitol complex to have working oil wells on-site.
The Oklahoma capitol's dome features The Guardian, a three-ton, 17 ½ foot tall bronze American Indian statue that depicts characteristics from all 39 native tribes of Oklahoma.
The building also features stained glass, murals and art exhibits that you can see on a guided tour.
Located at 2300 N. Lincoln Boulevard
National Cowboy & Western Heritage MuseumThis world class museum is located at 1700 Northeast 63rd Street in Oklahoma City. For more information visit the website of the National Cowboy Museum |
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The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, downtown, on a cold somber day in the fall of 2018
For more information visit the website of the Oklahoma City Memorial
Milk Bottle Grocery |
The Milk Bottle Grocery is located on a small triangular piece of property at 2426 N. Classen Avenue in Oklahoma City along Historic Route 66. The grocery was built in 1930, and the giant milk bottle was added in 1948. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, it is adorned with a milk bottle from Braum's, the well-known Oklahoma-based dairy in Tuttle. |
National Route 66 Museum in Elk City, Oklahoma
Lucille's Service Station and Roadhouse, in Hydro, Oklahoma
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Vintage Views of Route 66 Across Oklahoma
We have included below a sampling of our collection of vintage travel postcards dealing with Oklahoma and Route 66.
These portray the historic road in its prime and help us to visualize "yesterday" as we drive Route 66 today.
Ben Stanley's Cafe, one mile south of Miami, Oklahoma, on Hiway 66
Bishop's Driv-In, 10th and Boston Streets, on Highway 66, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Park-O-Tell, 2 blocks north of the State Capitol Building, on Highway 66, Oklahoma City, OK
Travel Guides for Other Segments of Route 66
Planning a Road Trip on Route 66? Here are the major segments ...
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More About Travel in Oklahoma
More Things to Do on Route 66 - at the Oklahoma Tourism Department
Other Popular Road Trips in the USA |
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