For glimpses of America the way it used to be, there’s no better way to travel than cruising down Route 66, one of the most famous highways in the world.
This drive is filled with some of Oklahoma’s most cultural, entertaining and exciting activities suitable for those who are looking for a road trip with multiple stops in between.
Enjoy These Great Attractions and More:
- Route 66 Rising
- Buck Atoms Cosmic Curios
- Blue Whale in Catoosa
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Route 66 Oklahoma Day-to-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 of Things To Do on Route 66 in Oklahoma
Arrive in Tulsa and take a Route 66 driving tour with a few stops, including: Cyrus Avery Plaza, being the beginning of Route 66, Route 66 Rising, featuring a 30-foot-high and 70-feet-long statue that reflects the hope that the Mother Road offered during the Great Depression, Golden Driller, a 76-foot-tall statue symbolizing the state’s oil industry heritage, Buck Atoms Cosmic Curios, a unique shop that offers a wide range of Route 66-themed souvenirs and merchandise, Decopolis, a destination that combines history, fantasy and local charm, and Cain’s Ballroom, a historic music venue that has played an important role in the evolution of American music.
DAY 2 of Route 66 Attractions
Enjoy a nice breakfast before departing for the Blue Whale in Catoosa. A beloved landmark originally built by Hugh S. Davis for his family, but it became the favorite spot for all families in Oklahoma. Next, pay a visit to Dobs on Museum and Home in Miami, where you can find significant culture and history of the state with 5,000 historical items, Native American artifacts, and information about famous residents of the area. For lunch and entertainment, visit the Coleman Theatre in Miami. The Coleman Theater is a historic performance venue and movie house that hosts various entertainment acts such as vaudeville, musical groups and is best known for its “Mighty Wurlitzer” pipe organ. Next, make a stop at Totem Pole Park in Foyil. You can then visit JM Davis Arms & Historical Museum in Claremore. Then, stop at Will Rogers Memorial & Museum for a tour, dinner and entertainment. Overnight Tulsa metro area.
DAY 3 of Oklahoma Activities Along Route 66
After breakfast, start your day with a visit to Outside House in Tulsa. Then, pay a visit to the Woody Guthrie Center also in Tulsa. You can follow that with a stop at the Bob Dylan Center. After lunch, stop at The Church Studio. Later this afternoon, pay a visit to Greenwood Rising in Tulsa. Then, you can stop at Philbrook before heading to the Center of the Universe. For dinner, stop at Mother Road Market for an array of diverse and local foods that also support local entrepreneurs. Later, return to the hotel with the neon sign by dark, depending on the time of year, overnight in the Tulsa metro area.
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DAY 4 of Oklahoma Route 66 Activities
Start your day at Praying Hands at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa. Then, visit Downtown Sapulpa, where you can enjoy annual community-based events such as the Route 66 Farmer’s Market and Route 66 Blowout Car Show. Gasoline Alley has quickly become a must-see stop for Route 66 travelers in the Sapulpa area. Roadtrippers enjoy checking out the signs, Route 66 memorabilia and vintage Ford autos inside, and take advantage of the many photo ops at The Official Home of Lady Luck.
For lunch, visit Burgers N More in Sapulpa. After lunch, visit the Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum. Then, you can stop at Rock Cafe for an afternoon treat in Stroud. This afternoon, stop at the Route 66 Interpretive Center in Chandler before heading to Round Barn in Arcadia. Another fun Arcadia stop is the Chicken Shack, where you can find legendary fried chicken and a comforting atmosphere. Tonight, visit POPS in Arcadia, where you can find attractions that combine soda shops, diners and gas stations with multiple food items available. Next, depart from Edmond and the Blue Hippo, an iconic symbol in the city that started The Blue Hippo Festival, which celebrates Edmond’s Route 66 history. Overnight in the Oklahoma City metro area.
DAY 5 of Route 66 Attractions in OK
Start your day with a trip to Vladislava’s Czech Bakery and Cafe for Kolaches, and make a stop at Stafford Air and Space Museum in Weatherford, where you can see the museum’s showcase of artifacts regarding aviation and space exploration. For lunch, visit Lucille’s in Weatherford, featuring their popular monthly specials, hearty breakfast and popular beers and alcohol selections. Then, stop at the National Route 66 Museum in Elk City. The Amuseum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of Route 66 and highlights the road’s evolution from the 1920s to its peak in the 1950s. This afternoon, visit the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, located in the heart of the state. The museum offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich history of the highway, interactive exhibits and educational displays. Stop in El Reno for excellent onion burgers and fun photo ops. El Reno is home to three fabulous burger places: Sid’s, Robert’s Grill and Johnnie’s Grill.
DAY 6 of Final Route 66 Activities
Depart your hotel and head to the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum. A symbol of tragic loss and a tribute to the strength of the human spirit to honor the victims, survivors and rescuers involved in the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995. You can then make a visit to the First Americans Museum, a comprehensive center that celebrates the rich cultures and resilience of Oklahoma’s First American Nations. Enjoy lunch at Thirty-Nine at at FAM and enjoy modernized Indigenous cuisine, which includes but is not limited to white bean hummus, manoomin cakes and hominy stew. Make a stop at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history and culture of the American West with unique pieces of art, artifacts, and photographs.
Visit the Oklahoma City Capitol and enjoy Greco-Roman architecture, multiple murals and restored stained glass artwork and active oil wells. Take an OKC Water Taxi for a narrative tour that guides around the city with easy accessibility and is budget-friendly. Stop at the American Banjo Museum–tour, dinner and entertainment that features over 300 banjos from the Jazz Age, special events and concerts and interactive displays. How big is the Wheeler Ferris Wheel? The Wheeler Ferris Wheel has a diameter of roughly 83feet and soars over 100 feet above the Oklahoma River.
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OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
- Todd Stallbaumer
- 405-990-1087
- Todd.stallbaumer@travelok.com
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