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Roadside Attractions in Kansas

Burnt Locomotive

1. Burnt Locomotive

1203 Clark St, Galena, KS

Display of scorched locomotive from the 2011 fire, popular Route 66 photo stop.

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Boots of Frecs the Miner

2. Boots of Frecs the Miner

205 Front St, Galena, KS

The surviving boots of Galena’s famous “Frecs the Miner,â€

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Cars on the Route

3. Cars on the Route

119 N Main St, Galena, KS

Route 66 themed eatery inspired by the Pixar Cars character Tow Tater located in historic Galena.

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Tow Tater @ Cars on the Route

4. Tow Tater @ Cars on the Route

119 N Main St, Galena, KS

Rusty tow truck that inspired the Pixar Cars character Mater, located outside Gearhead Curios.

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Big A: Texaco Giant

5. Big A: Texaco Giant

520 S Main St, Galena, KS

A towering 21-foot fiberglass Texaco attendant known as “Big A,â€

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Steel Route 66 Shield Sculpture

6. Steel Route 66 Shield Sculpture

6494 US Route 66, Riverton, KS

Large steel Route 66 shield sculpture located at the roundabout where Kansas Route 66 meets US‑400, serving as a modern landmark for travelers.

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