Feel the wind in your hair and the roar of the engine beneath you as you travel along Route 66.
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Route 66

Get your kicks on more than 400 miles of Route 66 in Oklahoma. The nation's longest driveable stretch of Route 66 cuts through Oklahoma, making its way past charming towns, roadside diners and quirky attractions. Experience 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. You'll also find gems like the Vintage Iron Rt. 66 Museum celebrating the history of the motorcycle and the exquisite Coleman Theatre filled with Vaudeville history.

Take a nostalgic ride on Route 66 and let the golden age of the road whisper to you through brightly colored neon signs, quaint motels, drive-in movie theaters and friendly small towns in Oklahoma. Order our free guide to Route 66 to get started planning your ultimate road trip.

 
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Enjoy the sites along a stretch of the Mother Road from Kellyville to Arcadia at an easy pace. read more

Just west of Oklahoma City, Route 66 shifts from the urban bustle of the state capital to a quieter, more contemplative pace. This section of the Mother Road also contains some of the historic highway’s most pristine stretches. read more

During the 1920s and ‘30s Route 66 alignments were often primitive, narrow roads. Finding and driving these old alignments can be fun, challenging or both. And these older sections of the Mother Road provide an inkling of what cross-country travel was like decades ago. read more

From fine dining to “mediocre music,” western Oklahoma offers travelers a diverse array of unexpected experiences. read more

A few weeks ago, I set out to find the best chicken-fried steak on The Mother Road, Route 66. I ended up with 10 worthy contenders for that honor. read more

From flying pigs to a landlocked whale, Route 66 offers a menagerie of offbeat attractions in northeastern Oklahoma. read more




 
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