Things to do on Route 66

Interactive exhibits and displays.

Gallery featuring Route 66 art and memorabilia.

Restored vintage Phillips 66 gas station.

Abandoned roadside service station.

Local museum focused on pioneer history.

Classic diner chain serving comfort food.

Visitor center with memorabilia.

Vintage motorcycle museum.

Historic filling station (now closed).

BBQ joint with southern-style dishes.

Homestyle café with local charm.

Roadside sign dedicated to Paul McCartney.

Ruins of an old gas station on Route 66.

Iconic 1898 round barn and restored Route 66 landmark.

Futuristic diner and soda shop known for its giant pop bottle.

Museum showcasing firefighter history.

Premier museum of Western art and culture.

Former motor court property now abandoned.

Museum preserving Oklahoma’s railroading past.

Military history museum with extensive artifact collection.

Historic capitol building with tours and artwork.

Iconic Route 66 stone signage marking the historic path.

1950s roadside motel east of town with its classic sign still surviving.

Cottage-style former filling station in Kendricktown near the old Alt 66 and US 71 junction.

Small stone station in Kendricktown tied to an early Humble or Magnolia-Mobil design.

1849 brick house used during the Civil War as a hospital, headquarters, and temporary courthouse.

Ruins of a combined Texaco station and cafe at the old Route 66 and US 71 junction.

Historic painted sign from a former feed store.

Surviving 1940s service station building along the historic Route 66 corridor.

Folk-art roadside sculpture featuring a vintage truck and farm-themed figures.

Quirky roadside sculpture of a woman changing a tire.

Operating roadside motel on East Central Avenue with classic motor-court layout.

Seasonal farmers market with local produce, baked goods, plants, and handmade items.

Former Gulf station whose brick service building still survives on East Central Avenue.

Classic burger drive-up serving Carthage since 1953.

Museum interpreting the Civil War Battle of Carthage and regional history.

Women’s boutique on the square with fashion, gifts, and small-town style.

Historic courthouse square surrounded by preserved buildings and shops.

1922 downtown hotel later restored as apartments, retaining its historic hotel identity.

Large antique mall packed with vintage finds and collectibles on the square.

Romanesque courthouse with turreted tower in Carthage.

Casual deli with sandwiches, desserts, and ice cream.

Former U-shaped cabin court whose surviving office and sign recall Route 66 lodging history.

Downtown art gallery and gift shop showcasing local art and creative goods.

Large downtown mural celebrating notable Carthage natives and hometown pride.

Cozy coffee shop offering handcrafted drinks and light fare.

Indie boutique on the square offering clothing, accessories, and curated gifts.

Historic neon sign associated with the famous Boots Court Motel.

Small roadside police warning sign on Route 66 known for catching drivers off guard.

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

Visitor center with brochures, travel info, and regional history exhibits.

Historic garage and tire shop known for its vintage DeSoto-Plymouth roadside sign.

Local bar and nightlife spot.

Peaked 1920s timber bridge on Oak Street known for the rollercoaster-like ride over the tracks.

Former tourist court where the house faced Route 66 and cabins stood behind the lot.

1930s cottage-style filling station later reused under several names along Route 66.

Local burger spot known for bacon-heavy specials and casual comfort food.

Burger concept at the Bacon Me Krazy location serving smashburgers and loaded sides.

Casual Asian restaurant offering Chinese and pan-Asian favorites.

Local Mexican restaurant popular for quick meals.