Route 66
The Mother Road was born in Northeast Oklahoma’s Green Country. Tulsa’s Cyrus Avery was responsible for establishing a national highway system in 1926 which included a route across eight states, from Chicago to Los Angeles. This road ultimately became known as Route 66 and was immortalized by Hollywood with a weekly show of the same name.
Route 66 icons in Green Country are classic and include the last remaining Ku-Ku Burger restaurant in Miami, Totem Pole Park in Foyil, the Blue Whale of Catoosa, Route 66 Historical Village in Tulsa and the Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa. Many historic diners and restored buildings can be found along Route 66 and new stops and jazzy welcome signs have joined in this nostalgic resurgence. Take a spin at night and view many iconic neon signs along the route that harken back to its glory days.
So grab a friend and get your kicks on Green Country’s stretch of Route 66.
Route 66 Articles
Discover some of our most iconic Route 66 attractions
Route 66 Photos
Buck Atom's Curious Curios on 66
Stop for a photo op with the giant Buck Atom and shop for Route 66 souvenirs and other treasures.
Blue Whale of Catoosa
Stop by to stretch your legs and explore this quaint roadside icon of Route 66 lore near Tulsa.
Route 66 Historical Village
Explore nostalgic treasures including a steam engine at the Route 66 Historical Village in Tulsa.
Route 66 Sculpture in Tulsa
Snap a selfie at this perfect backdrop in Tulsa while on your Route 66 road trip.
Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum
Car buffs and Route 66 enthusiasts will enjoy admiring the collections at this Sapulpa museum.
Neon Sign Park
A must-see for Route 66 enthusiasts, Tulsa's Neon Sign Park lights up the night on the Mother Road.
Rock Creek Bridge
Check out the historic Rock Creek Bridge in Sapulpa - a great photo op for Route 66 enthusiasts.
Route 66 Historical Village
Discover nostalgic exhibits including a steam engine, historic filling station, flag plaza & more.
Golden Driller Statue
The Golden Driller statue in Tulsa is a monument to Tulsa's leadership in the early oil industry.
Hi-Way Cafe in Vinita
You'll find colorful murals adorning Route 66 like this one at the Hi-Way Cafe in Vinita.
Route 66 Blowout Festival
Admire the dozens of classic cars that assemble for the Route 66 Blowout festival in Sapulpa.
Waylan's Ku-Ku Burger
Make a Route 66 road trip memory with a meal at the nostalgic Ku-Ku Burger in Miami, OK.
Totem Pole Park
Enjoy a picnic or just stretch your legs and snap some photos at the whimsical Totem Pole Park.
Desert Hills Motel
The Desert Hills Motel in Tulsa offers lodging with the nostalgic flavor of Route 66's glory days.
Waite Phillips Filling Station
Tour the Waite Phillips Filling Station in Sapulpa for a trip through history along Route 66.
Route 66 Historical Village
Visit the Route 66 Historical Village and discover many nostalgic exhibits from Route 66's heyday.
Hi-Way Cafe in Vinita
Eat at Hi-Way Cafe on Route 66 in Vinita for delightful comfort food at this local diner.
Route 66 Ribbon Road
One of the few remaining stretches of original 9-foot-wide Ribbon Road on Route 66 near Miami, OK.
Marathon Oil Company near Miami
Stop by the preserved Marathon Oil Company filling station on Route 66 near Miami, OK.