1. Baxter Springs Independent Oil & Gas Service Station Museum (Baxter Springs)

• A restored 1930s gas station that now serves as a museum dedicated to Route 66 history.

2. Cars on the Route (Galena)

• A quirky stop featuring Tow Tater, the inspiration for Tow Mater in Cars. They also have old trucks and souvenirs.

3. Galena Mining & Historical Museum (Galena)

• Located in an old Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad depot, it showcases mining history, Civil War artifacts, and Route 66 memorabilia.

4. Riverton’s Old Riverton Store (Eisler Brothers Store)

• This general store has been around since 1925 and is a perfect place to grab a snack and feel the old-school Route 66 vibes.

5. Brush Creek Bridge (Marsh Arch Bridge) (Baxter Springs)

• The last remaining "Rainbow Bridge" on Route 66, built in 1923. A classic photo-op!

6. Route 66 Visitor Center – Baxter Springs

• Housed in a historic Route 66-era Phillips 66 gas station, this is a great place to pick up travel info and souvenirs.

7. Mural Tour of Baxter Springs

• Check out historic and Route 66-themed murals throughout town.

8.Mickey Mantle’s Childhood Home (Commerce, OK - Just Past the Kansas Border!)

• Not in Kansas, but if you’re heading west, it’s worth a quick stop to see the childhood home of the baseball legend.