43. ROUTE 66 MURAL PARK( JOPLIN): A collection of murals and public art pieces honoring the history and culture of Route 66 in the region.
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44. PHILLIPS 66 STATION( BAXTER SPRINGS): A beautifully restored vintage gas station that captures the look and feel of Route 66’ s golden era of roadside travel.
45. BAXTER SPRINGS HERITAGE CENTER( BAXTER SPRINGS): A local museum preserving the history of Route 66, regional mining communities, and Kansas’ role in America’ s Mother Road.
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46. RAINBOW BRIDGE( RIVERTON): One of the last remaining Marsh arch bridges on Route 66, celebrated for its distinctive curved concrete design.
47. CARS ON THE ROUTE( GALENA): A beloved roadside stop featuring restored tow trucks that inspired the character Mater in Pixar’ s Cars.
48. GEARHEAD CURIOS( GALENA): A quirky Route 66 shop packed with automotive memorabilia, vintage signs, and eclectic roadside treasures.
49. LUIGI’ S PIT STOP( GALENA): A colorful service- station- themed attraction inspired by Pixar’ s Cars, celebrating Route 66 car culture and nostalgia.
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50. BLUE WHALE OF CATOOSA( CATOOSA): A whimsical waterfront attraction that has become one of the most photographed and beloved roadside icons on Route 66.
51. TOTEM POLE PARK( FOYIL): Home to giant handmade totem poles and folk art
structures created by artist Ed Galloway along Route 66.
52. CYRUS AVERY CENTENNIAL PLAZA( TULSA): A tribute to Route 66 founder Cyrus Avery featuring public art, historic displays, and views of the original roadway.
53. MEADOW GOLD SIGN( TULSA): A glowing neon landmark that stands as one of Tulsa’ s most recognizable Route 66 photo spots.
54. BLUE DOME DISTRICT( TULSA): A lively entertainment district centered around Tulsa’ s famous blue- roofed former gas station on Route 66.
55. ROUTE 66 BOWL( CHANDLER): A vintage bowling alley preserving classic neon signage and mid- century Route 66 character.
56. ROUND BARN( ARCADIA): A rare round wooden barn and Route 66 landmark known for its unusual architecture and restored interior.
57. POP’ S 66 SODA RANCH( ARCADIA): A modern Route 66 attraction famous for its giant soda bottle sculpture and hundreds of unique soft drink flavors.
58. LUCILLE’ S SERVICE STATION( HYDRO): A restored roadside gas station honoring Lucille Hamons, often called the“ Mother of the Mother Road.”
59. ROUTE 66 MUSEUM( CLINTON): A detailed museum tracing the evolution of Route 66 through immersive exhibits and vintage displays.
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