Things to do on Route 66

Experience Vinita’s Vibrant Interactive Street Murals

Cozy café offering breakfast and espresso.

Laid‑back neighborhood bar offering drinks and casual atmosphere in downtown Galena.

Vintage shop and Route 66 tourist stop with art cars and nostalgic finds.

Authentic Mexican food, snacks, desserts, and artisan ice cream.

Historic Route 66 theatre in downtown Vinita.

Downtown Vinita shop featuring handmade local art and Route 66 treasures.

Resale and secondhand goods

A community museum in Vinita preserving Craig County's history through thousands of photos and local artifacts.

Antique mall packed with Americana.

BBQ spot with limited hours and themed nights.

Event venue with iconic neon signage.

Gift shop with decor and local goods.

Interactive indoor attraction for families.

General store with Route 66 gifts and goods.

Affordable downtown Vinita motel

Mexican restaurant with homestyle dishes.

Bar and grill located directly on Route 66.

Handmade bath bombs and unique local gifts — a charming Route 66 pit stop.

Boutique stop on Route 66 with décor, collectibles, and local gifts.

On iconic Route 66, The Frozen Elephant provides soft and fluffy shaved ice to those looking for a quick and cheap dessert.

Restored vintage gas station structure with classic pumps.

This Airbnb is the Perfect Place to Stay for Travelers of Route 66

A local flower and gift shop offering fresh arrangements and unique gifts for every occasion.

Boutique offering handmade items.

Restored 10-story oil derrick neon sign in Bristow, visible for miles on Route 66.

1924 Bristow depot museum with caboose, Frisco rail history & Route 66 heritage.

Beloved 1920s-era dive bar near Rainbow Bridge, famous for burgers and good vibes.

Locally-owned, family-operated Mexican restaurant.

Woodfire grill and pub serving burgers, sandwiches, and craft beer along Baxter Springs’ main Route 66 corridor.

Family steakhouse with semi-service dining and a private room for up to 40.

Route 66 mural honoring Erick natives Roger Miller & Sheb Wooley’s legacy

Quirky roadside attraction tied directly to the town’s most famous native son, Sheb Wooley.

Restored neon sign for the historic West Winds Motel in Erick, Oklahoma.

A 9,000 sq ft antique mall in Cuba, MO with 100+ vendors packed with vintage Route 66 treasures.

Local bar and grill with classic American fare and Route 66 vibes.

Freshly baked bread, deli sandwiches, and a friendly small-town atmosphere.

1955 Carthage Route 66 motel by Kellogg Lake Park offering quiet, comfy stays

Restored 1940s-style motor court known for its retro charm and neon sign.

Classic American diner serving breakfast and comfort food.

Grand Lake RV park with boat ramp, event center, and 7 acres of shoreline.

Drive-in serving classic drinks and treats.

Closed motel along Route 66.

Oversized Route 66 shield monument — a classic roadside photo stop.

A Cuba, Missouri mural that captures a surprising and unforgettable encounter between Hollywood legend Bette Davis and a local photographer.

A Cuba, Missouri mural honoring former mayor Al West Sr., whose leadership helped transform the town into a modern city.

A Cuba, Missouri mural celebrating the region’s deep connection to its rivers, from early Native American travel to modern-day floating culture.

Mural commemorating that Amelia Earhart made a forced emergency landing in Cuba on September 4, 1928.

A three-panel mural in Cuba, Missouri celebrating a restored 1932 Phillips 66 station and the legacy of the Wallis family.

Late Victorian home on the National Register; a landmark of Cuba's early prosperity.

Mural Commerating that rom 1895-1920, Cuba was the largest producer, processor, and distributor of apples in the state of Missouri.

A Day in the Cooperage Mural that honors McGinnis Wood Products' 50th anniversary.

Preserved stone jail from Cuba’s early days—perfect for historic photo ops.

A Cuba mural depicting craftsmen inside the 1948 Roberts-Judson Sheetmetal & Millworks building Cuba, MO, part of the city's Route 66 Mural City collection.

Local banker A.J. Barnett eventual People Bank President who also owned Cuba's first Model T.

A Cuba, Missouri mural depicting the historic meeting between the Osage Nation and early French settlers.

Prosperity Corner Mural showing citizensmeeting to do business, and pass the time of day at H.H. Tieman’s General Merchandise Store.

A series of murals in Cuba, Missouri depicting Civil War events from General Sterling Price’s 1864 campaign through the region.

The mural commemorates Harry Truman's 1940 Senate campaign stop in Cuba.