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Things to do in Kansas
1. Gearhead Curios
Galena, KS
Vintage shop and Route 66 tourist stop with art cars and nostalgic finds.
2. Burnt Locomotives
Galena, KS
Display of scorched locomotives serving as a gritty Route 66 photo op.
3. Galena Signpost
Galena, KS
Iconic signpost marking distances to cities and attractions.
4. Galena Rest Place
Galena, KS
Public rest stop and green space for travelers in historic Galena.
5. Cars on the Route
Galena, KS
Former Kan-O-Tex station turned tourist stop with Pixar Cars inspiration.
6. Front Street Garage
Galena, KS
Historic garage featured in local lore and Route 66 tales.
7. Howard "Pappy" Litch Park
Galena, KS
Small community park with benches, shade, and Route 66 charm.
8. Galena City Jail
Galena, KS
Former Wild West-era jail with preserved facade.
9. Murals of Galena
Galena, KS
Collection of hand-painted murals celebrating Galena’s history and Route 66.
10. Galena Mining & Historical Museum
Galena, KS
Museum highlighting Galena’s mining past with exhibits on local and Route 66 history.
12. Route 66 Sign - KS
Riverton, KS
Classic Route 66 sign marking the Kansas stretch.
13. Nelson's Old Riverton Store
Riverton, KS
Family-owned general store since 1925, still serving travelers.
14. Brush Creek Bridge
Baxter Springs, KS
Historic 1923 rainbow arch bridge.
15. Punkins Place
Baxter Springs, KS
Local eatery serving burgers and comfort food.
16. Baxter Springs, Kansas Route 66 Visitors Center
Baxter Springs, KS
Welcome center with exhibits and brochures on Route 66 attractions.
17. Baxter Springs Heritage Museum
Baxter Springs, KS
Historical museum covering the Civil War, Route 66, and Baxter’s boomtown era.