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Roadside Attractions in Kansas
1. Burnt Locomotive
Display of scorched locomotive from the 2011 fire, popular Route 66 photo stop.
2. Boots of Frecs the Miner
The surviving boots of Galena’s famous “Frecs the Miner,” a quirky Route 66 roadside tribute left after the original statue was lost in a 2022 fire.
3. Cars on the Route
Route 66 themed eatery inspired by the Pixar Cars character Tow Tater located in historic Galena.
4. Tow Tater @ Cars on the Route
Rusty tow truck that inspired the Pixar Cars character Mater, located outside Gearhead Curios.
5. Front Street Garage
Historic garage featured in local lore and Route 66 tales.
6. Big A: Texaco Giant
A towering 21-foot fiberglass Texaco attendant known as “Big A,” standing watch over Main Street as one of Galena’s most recognizable roadside figures
7. Bonnie and Clyde's Shotgun
A historic shotgun tied to the Bonnie and Clyde era, displayed inside Liberty Pawn as a relic from one of America’s most infamous outlaw stories.
8. Steel Route 66 Shield Sculpture
Large steel Route 66 shield sculpture located at the roundabout where Kansas Route 66 meets US‑400, serving as a modern landmark for travelers.
9. Ft. Blair Historic Site
Historic site marking the location of Fort Blair, a Union outpost during the Civil War and the site of the 1863 Battle of Baxter Springs.