Oklahoma Route 66 Association

Oklahoma Route 66 Named One of National Geographic’s Best Of The World: Where To Go In 2026 — Oklahoma Route 66 Association National Geographic today unveiled its annual list of the 25 most awe-inspiring, meaningful and immersive travel experiences for the upcoming year. From Rwandan safaris to Pittsburgh museums, this yea...

Today, National Geographic unveiled its annual list of the 25 most awe-inspiring, meaningful and immersive travel experiences for the upcoming year...and Oklahoma's stretch of Route 66 made the list! oklahomaroute66.com/news/nat-geo...

National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express Announce 2025 Grantees of Backing Historic Small Restaurants — Oklahoma Route 66 Association The National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express have announced the latest grantees for their Backing Historic Small Restaurants program, which includes multiple locations along His...

Several locations on or near Oklahoma Route 66 were selected for the latest round of Backing Historic Small Restaurants grants from @savingplaces.bsky.social & @americanexpress.bsky.social, including the Rock Cafe in Stroud.

Centennial Supporter Pack Now Available — Oklahoma Route 66 Association The pack contains an exclusive numbered challenge coin, lapel pin, and a signed certificate recognizing the contribution to the Association’s mission during the Centennial celebration.

To raise funds in advance of the Route 66 Centennial in 2026, we have launched a Centennial Supporter Pack! The pack contains a numbered challenge coin, lapel pin, and a signed certificate recognizing the contribution to our mission during the Centennial.

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Centennial Event Series Announced — Oklahoma Route 66 Association One of the questions we get asked most about the upcoming Route 66 Centennial is, “What are you all doing to celebrate?” We are proud to announce a series of events to help highlight Route 66 across t...

One of the questions we get asked most about the Route 66 Centennial is, “What are you all doing to celebrate?” We are proud to announce a series of events to help highlight Route 66 across the state in 2026 that we hope our members, and others, will enjoy!

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Cycle 66 Rides Again on July 27 — Oklahoma Route 66 Association Edmond, OK – Cycle 66 Presented by Amazon and Walmart is ready to ride on Sunday, July 27 at 7 a.m. A fifth mid-distance route of 18 miles has been added and now Cycle 66 covers more miles on historic...

Cycle 66 is coming back to Edmond on July 27th! Proceeds from registration go to several non-profits, including the Oklahoma Route 66 Association.

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Groundbreaking Held for Blue Whale Site Improvements — Oklahoma Route 66 Association CATOOSA, OKLAHOMA - A crowd of about 50 people gathered under a tent on Friday afternoon to celebrate the beginning of improvements to the park around the famous Blue Whale roadside attraction. In add...

Work is officially beginning on the new Visitor's Center for Catoosa's Blue Whale. #Route66

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates New Era of “Puttin’ in the Park” in Elk City — Oklahoma Route 66 Association Elk City, OK — A large crowd gathered at Ackley Park on June 2nd to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of Puttin’ in the Park , Elk City’s newly reimagined Route 66-themed miniature golf course and commem...

Elk City's new Route 66-themed miniature golf course formally celebrated its completion on June 2nd, with a large crowd on-hand to mark the occasion.

YouTube video by OKcommerce New Grant Program Fuels Route 66 Revitalization: Neon Signs - New & Restored

We spoke to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce about the progress we're making on our Neon Sign Project made possibly by the Oklahoma Route 66 Revitalization Grant. Check it out!

New Route 66 Centennial Book Released by Oklahoma Authors — Oklahoma Route 66 Association Oklahoma historians and authors Jim Ross and Shellee Graham’s new book, Route 66: The First 100 Years , was released by Reedy Press this week. The book also features a foreword by Michael Wallis. The...

New Route 66 Centennial Book Released by Oklahoma Authors

US Route 66 Centennial Website Launches — Oklahoma Route 66 Association The US Route 66 Centennial website has launched. The Route 66 Centennial will celebrate and commemorate the historic milestone of the 100 anniversary of Route 66 and honor the Mother Road by helping ...

The official website for the US Route 66 Centennial has launched!

Oklahoma Route 66 Trip Guide — Oklahoma Route 66 Association Travel the Mother Road in Oklahoma using this free guide!

The 2025 edition of the Oklahoma Route 66 Trip Guide is now available! It's our largest ever at 120 pages and includes maps, games, history, and more. Get one today to start planning your journey along the Mother Road!

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Our new neon sign in Tulsa is now shining bright! This was made possible by the City of Tulsa's Route 66 Neon Sign Grant, which covered 50% of the sign cost. Check it out next time you're through T-Town!

Old Bridge Gets a New Life in Hydro — Oklahoma Route 66 Association A 1930 truss bridge is returning to Route 66 as Hydro, Oklahoma prepares for the 2026 Centennial.

Congratulations Hydro! #OK66

YouTube video by Oklahoma Route 66 Association Oklahoma Route 66 Association 2024 Year in Review

Curious what the Oklahoma Route 66 Association has been up to in the past year? Check out this review video to see what's been happening along our 400+ mile stretch of the most famous road in the world!

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The Rock Shines Again — Oklahoma Route 66 Association The iconic neon sign outside of the Rock Café in Stroud, Oklahoma is shining brightly again thanks to assistance from the Oklahoma Route 66 Association and a grant made possible by the State of Oklaho...

The Rock Cafe's neon sign is back on the route!

Tulsa Oilers | OILERS TO PLAY AS ROUTE 66 BLUE WHALES Oilers to honor beloved attraction on historic Route 66 with name and jersey change for Jan. 10 & 11 games

We're so excited to be coming out to Tulsa's BOK Center to cheer on the Tulsa Oilers for two nights in January when they suit up as the Blue Whales! #Route66

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Hungry for History: Marking El Reno’s Culinary Specialty — Oklahoma Route 66 Association A new historic marker was unveiled in El Reno, Oklahoma honoring the history of the onion burger.

We recently helped the town of El Reno obtain a historic marker dedicated to their famous onion burgers! They're a must-try for Route 66 travelers coming through Oklahoma.

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Oklahoma Route 66 Trip Guide — Oklahoma Route 66 Association Travel the Mother Road in Oklahoma using this free guide!

Check out a digital copy of our Trip Guide or order a physical copy at out website! It's the best resource for traveling Historic Route 66 in Oklahoma.