#1 - Route 66 Historical Village – Tulsa
Explore Tulsa's transportation and oil boom history at the Route 66 Historical Village . This open-air museum features a fully restored Frisco 4500 Steam Engine as well as a 194-foot oil derrick which marks the site of Tulsa’s first oil strike. Visit the charming Route 66 Village Station—a small brick building modeled after a 1930s gas station—to view the giant Route 66 map and refuel at the coffee bar.
#2 - Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum – Warwick
Whether you are traveling by motorcycle or just a fan of motorsports, the Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum is worth a stop. Housed within a former filling station, the museum has more than 65 vintage motorcycles—some more than a century old. You can also view the collection of nostalgic signs, toy trucks and cars on display. Admission is free but donations are appreciated.
#3 - Oklahoma State Capitol – Oklahoma City
See the quill pen President Theodore Roosevelt used to sign Oklahoma into statehood at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Nestled in the heart of Oklahoma City, the Capitol is home to hundreds of pieces of artwork throughout the historic Greco-Roman building as well as 125 artifacts in the on-site museum. If you don’t know where to start, take a free guided tour. While the tours are offered at no cost, groups larger than 10 must make a reservation.
#4 - Edmond History Museum – Edmond
Browse the history of Oklahoma’s fifth largest city with over 35,000 artifacts at the Edmond History Museum. Located within a former armory building, the museum showcases Edmond’s history. Visitors can learn about Native Americans on the prairie, the railroad boom, the first schoolhouse on Oklahoma Territory and more. The museum also features scaled-down Route 66 landmarks such as Edmond's Blue Hippo. Bring the kids to enjoy hands-on activities in the museum’s Children’s Learning Center. Admission is free but donations are appreciated.
#5 - Ackley Park – Elk City
The massive Ackley Park in Elk City offers hours of free and low-cost fun for all ages. The 220-acre park has a playground, tennis court, softball complex, sand volleyball court, skatepark and more. Visitors can also fish in the stocked ponds or stroll along the walking trail. There is a small fee for some park attractions such as the mini-golf course, carousel and miniature train rides. Some of these attractions are also seasonal so be sure to check the park schedule.
#6 - Bristow Historical Museum & Train Depot – Bristow
Travel back to the early days of the railroad at the Bristow Historical Museum & Train Depot. The only still-standing Frisco Train Depot from the original line, the building has the original wood floors, ticket counters, furniture and other items from the early days of the railroad. You can also snap pictures with the Frisco Train caboose and enjoy a picnic on the shady Depot Plaza. Admission is free but donations are appreciated.
#7 - Route 66 Park – Oklahoma City
Take in the fresh air and enjoy family-friendly fun at the Route 66 Park in Oklahoma City. Located along the shores of Lake Overholser, the 148-acre park has three ponds with boardwalks and bridges as well as the largest playground in the city. Climb to the top of the Cyrus Avery Observation Tower for a birds-eye view of the park or head to the Route 66 Plaza which features an oversized map of the Mother Road’s eight-state trek.
#8 - J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum – Claremore
Arms enthusiasts and history buffs alike will enjoy browsing the J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum in Claremore. Admire an extensive collection of more than 12,000 firearms along with items such as saddles and spurs, war posters, beer steins and pieces of Claremore history. Admission to the museum is free, but the museum suggests a small donation per visitor.
#9 - Arcadia Round Barn – Arcadia
The Arcadia Round Barn is one of Oklahoma's most eye-catching attractions on the Mother Road. Built in 1898, the barn is the only wooden round barn in the state and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The barn was temporarily closed following a roof collapse in 1988, but was restored and officially reopened in 1992. Today, the downstairs level of the barn houses the Arcadia Historical & Preservation Society, a museum and a gift shop. Outside the barn, you'll find outdoor displays of primitive farm implements. Free guided tours are available every Saturday. Schedule your visit on the second Sunday of the month for the Round Barn Rendezvous, a live jam session featuring country, bluegrass and folk music.
#10 - Visit a Roadside Oddity—Statewide
Go on a tour of Oklahoma’s unique roadside oddities at several stops along Route 66. These larger-than-life treasures create fun memories and shareable photo opportunities. See the “World’s Largest Concrete Totem Pole” at the Totem Pole Park in Chelsea, the quirky cuckoo clock at Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger in Miami or the 76-foot-tall Golden Driller in Tulsa. While the Mother Road is populated with these landmarks, you’ll find more throughout the state.
