Search results
Apr 4, 2024 · Page for the current State Map. Join our newsletter. Be the first to receive our latest news and events.
- The Blue Whale of Catoosa
- Optimus Prime
- Buck Atom’S Cosmic Curios
- The Arcadia Round Barn
- Pops 66
- The Milk Bottle Building
- Arbuckle Mountain Fried Pie Dinosaur and Rooster
- The Wheeler Ferris Wheel
- McCubbin’s Bumblebee Transformer
- Buddy The Blue Hippo
The Story: Not just one of the most famous Oklahoma roadside attractions, the Blue Whale of Catoosa is one of the most popular things to see on Route 66. Of course, it didn’t start that way! Hugh Davis built the Blue Whale for his wife Zelta on their family swimming pond for their grandchildren. Over time, they decided to have it be part of their b...
The Story:Weighing nearly 6,000 pounds, the Optimus Prime statue was brought over from Thailand. G&M Auto Shop had improvements made, and it went up as a roadside attraction on Highway 51 heading east out of Stillwater. How to See It:Simply pay a visit to the G & M Auto Shop (East). It’s free to visit and accessible 24/7. Pro Tip:Be mindful of stor...
The Story: One of the newest Oklahoma roadside attractions has quickly become a fan favorite, though his story dates back much farther than his 2019 unveiling. Buck Atom, the space cowboy statue located on Route 66 at Buck’s Cosmic Curios, actually started out life as a Muffler Man in the 1960s in Canada. He was rebuilt from pieces and turned into ...
The Story:Located right on Route 66, the barn was built in the late 1800s, predating the Mother Road by quite a bit. No one knows WHY it was built as a round barn; however, that fact probably saved its life. The only round barn on Route 66, it fell into disrepair. Locals were able to raise the funds to save it because of its fame from being on the ...
The Story:One of the most popular Oklahoma roadside attractions for kids, what could just be a fun gas station with a sculpture of a soda pop bottle is so much more. Located just down the road from the Arcadia Round Barn, Pops is known for its soda ranch – homemade soda pops in a myriad of flavors, many of which can’t be found anywhere else! How to...
The Story:One of the most famous spots in the Asian District in Oklahoma City, the Milk Bottle above the old Milk Bottle Grocery was erected in 1948. Located on Classen Boulevard, it has either been on Route 66 or very close (after its realignment). But everyone driving 23rd Street or Classen Boulevard will want to take a look! Added to the Nationa...
The Story:While Arbuckle Mountain Fried Pies have expanded to thirteen locations in four states, the original store is in Davis, Oklahoma, inside the gas station near Turner Falls. The dinosaur and rooster are perched on the gas station roof. The dinosaur is the old Sinclair gas station dinosaur that you can find at many of their locations. The roo...
The Story: One of my favorite OKC Instagram spots,the Wheeler Ferris Wheel is actually the old historic Santa Monica Ferris Wheel from the boardwalk at the end of Route 66. According to the new owners: After being purchased on eBay in 2008, over $1 million was invested to refresh and refurbish the Wheel. During its time at Pacific Park in Santa Mon...
The Story:The Bumblebee Transformer is the twin of the Optimus Prime statue (above). It’s located at the west G&M Auto Body. Like its twin, it was originally from Thailand and received some significant upgrades once in the US. How to See It:It’s free to see and can be accessed 24/7. There are even lights at night. Pro Tip:Visit both the Bumblebee T...
The Story:Quite popular with senior prank planners from my high school, I always get a chuckle out of the fact that Buddy is more than just a fiberglass hippo in my hometown – he’s an internationally famous Route 66 icon. One that happens to be just portable enough that seniors in town just have to try and steal it. Salvaged and displayed in 1990, ...
People also ask
Where is the Yellowhead Highway?
Why is the Yellowhead Highway called Yellowhead?
Is Highway 5 a Yellowhead Highway?
How long is the Yellowhead Highway in Winnipeg?
Current Oklahoma State Highway Map. Please Note: Unless otherwise noted, presented. media is restricted for viewing and printing only. The State Map and Back Cover are in pdf format. Others are in jpg format. Zooming in on the jpg will present a clearer image. Click on the images below to open the associated files. •• Request the State Map
Yellowhead Highway Trans-Canada Highway BC AB SK MB ON QC NB PE NS NL YT NT NU Route information Length 2,859 km (1,777 mi) History Established in 1970 Renumbered to Hwy 16 in 1976 Trans-Canada Highway in 1990 Major junctions West end Hodges Avenue / Towhill Road in Masset, BC Major intersections Hwy 97 in Prince George, BC Hwy 5 near Tête Jaune Cache, BC Hwy 43 near Stony Plain, AB Hwy 216 ...
E 171 HINTON (pop. 10,000) is a major service stop on Yellowhead Highway 16. Visitor information. E 175 Junction with Bighorn Highway 40 which leads 86 miles north to GRANDE CACHE (pop. 3,783); food, gas, lodging, golfing and camping. Visitor information. The 203-mile Bighorn Highway connects Highway 16 with Highway 43 at Grande Prairie.
It's a long 756km (470 miles) from Prince Rupert to Prince George. Even though it's possible to make the journey in 1 long day, it's far more pleasant to take i
Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.
