1. Route 66 Museum (Clinton, OK)

  • A fantastic stop to dive into the history of Route 66. The museum showcases classic cars, neon signs, and vintage diners that transport you back in time.

2. National Route 66 & Transportation Museum (Elk City, OK)

  • A more extensive museum that covers Route 66 across all eight states. It includes replica buildings, old-fashioned diners, and classic cars.

3. The Blue Whale of Catoosa (Catoosa, OK)

  • One of the most iconic Route 66 roadside attractions. This giant blue whale was built as a fun swimming hole in the 1970s and is now a must-stop for photos.

4. Pops 66 Soda Ranch (Arcadia, OK)

  • A modern roadside attraction with a towering 66-foot neon soda bottle out front. Inside, you’ll find over 700 flavors of soda, from classic cola to bizarre flavors like ranch dressing and pickle soda.

5. The Round Barn (Arcadia, OK)

  • Built in 1898, this red round barn is an architectural wonder and a Route 66 landmark. The upstairs loft is often used for events, and the downstairs has historical exhibits.

6. The Golden Driller (Tulsa, OK)

  • A 75-foot-tall statue honoring Oklahoma’s oil heritage. While not directly on Route 66, it’s close enough for a quick detour in Tulsa.

7. Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios (Tulsa, OK)

  • A modern-day souvenir shop with a giant muffler man statue dressed as a space cowboy. Perfect for unique gifts and classic Route 66 charm.

8. Totem Pole Park (Foyil, OK)

  • Home to the world’s largest concrete totem pole, this quirky stop is filled with folk art and interesting sculptures.

9. Cadillac Ranch’s Little Brother – Ed Galloway’s Totem Pole Park (Chelsea, OK)

  • Not as famous as the Texas version, but the vintage Route 66-inspired car graveyard is a fun stop to see classic cars embedded in the ground.

10. Tulsa’s Route 66 Historical Village (Tulsa, OK)

  • A historic gas station, train depot, and oil derrick showcasing Tulsa’s deep connection to Route 66 and the oil industry.

11. The Blue Dome District (Tulsa, OK)

  • A fun district full of Route 66 charm, great restaurants, neon signs, and the famous Blue Dome building that once served as a gas station in the 1920s.

12. The Milk Bottle Building (Oklahoma City, OK)

  • A tiny triangular building with a giant milk bottle on top, a quirky relic of advertising history along Route 66.

13. The Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza (Tulsa, OK)

  • Honoring Cyrus Avery, the "Father of Route 66," this plaza features sculptures of Avery and his family traveling the historic highway.

14. The Rock Café (Stroud, OK)

  • A classic 1939 Route 66 diner that inspired Sally’s character in Disney’s Cars. A great place to grab a bite and soak in the road trip vibes.

15. Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger (Miami, OK)

  • A vintage fast-food stop famous for its giant green cuckoo bird sign and delicious Route 66-style burgers.