Oklahoma is home to the longest drivable stretch of Route 66 in the country, and along the route are museums, restaurants, charming towns, beautiful scenery, and many points of interest. The Mother Road runs 426 miles through the Sooner State and if you’ve never taken the whole drive or a portion of it, you’ve been missing out. Here’s what you need to know about Route 66 in Oklahoma.
Route 66 continues on from the Texas border and enters Oklahoma on the west side of the state all the way to the Kansas border on the east side of the state.
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From the Texas border to Elk City you’ll pass through some charming towns and along the route you’ll notice Route 66 signage and museums.
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On the western side of the drive, the land is wide open and if you’re lucky enough to catch a sunset, soak it in and enjoy the scenery.
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Route 66 runs through Oklahoma City and through the town of Arcadia where you can view the world’s largest pop bottle and the historic Arcadia Round Barn. The scenery along this route is so peaceful and beautiful.
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Heading west you’ll travel through Tulsa and the drive will be filled with trees, lots of points of interest, and some great dining spots.
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Continuing on you’ll pass through the town of Catoosa and pass the famous Blue Whale. You can get out and take pictures and enjoy this iconic spot.
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Further northeast, you’ll come to Miami where you’ll see the historic Coleman Theater. The theater was built in the 1920s and is an opulent theater that still hosts concerts and silent films.
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Route 66 exits Oklahoma on the Kansas border and there are many beautiful places in this portion of the state. It’s a beautiful drive to take year-round, but if you’re lucky enough to travel it in the fall, the drive is majestic.
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Before heading out on this Route 66 road trip, be sure and check the road conditions on oklahoma.gov.
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If you have time on your drive, we highly recommend you stop and enjoy some of the attractions along the route. Check out these 12 must-visit ones!
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