Things to do on Route 66

Experience Vinita’s Vibrant Interactive Street Murals

Cozy café offering breakfast and espresso.

Mexican restaurant with homestyle dishes.

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

Boutique offering handmade items.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Historic Route 66 theatre in downtown Vinita.

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

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

Bar and grill located directly on Route 66.

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

General store with Route 66 gifts and goods.

Interactive indoor attraction for families.

Affordable downtown Vinita motel

Locally-owned, family-operated Mexican restaurant.

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

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.

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

Gift shop with decor and local goods.

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

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

Resale and secondhand goods

Antique mall packed with Americana.

BBQ spot with limited hours and themed nights.

Event venue with iconic neon signage.

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

Authentic Mexican food, snacks and artesian ice cream.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A beloved 1955 Route 66 drive-in theater that entertained generations of locals and travelers before closing.

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

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

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

Massive roadside rocking chair along Route 66, once billed as the world’s largest and now a popular photo stop.

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.

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

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

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

A vibrant Route 66 mural in Cuba, Missouri styled like a classic “Greetings From” postcard, celebrating the town’s identity as a mural city.

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

Historic, restored neon sign that serves as a popular photo op.

Cuba's welcome center with maps, brochures, and Route 66 info.

A long-standing Cuba, Missouri shoe store known for its wide selection and a unique display featuring shoes worn by Robert Wadlow, the tallest man in recorded history.