| What is it? |
The National Route 66 Museum houses a condensed trip down the Mother Road from Chicago to Los Angeles! |
| What makes it wonderful? |
Unlike some museums with a “National” designation, this museum is locally run, but national in its story. It has maps, cars, and artifacts detailing the journey along Route 66 between Illinois and California and discussing how the Mother Road reshaped America, even how it shaped the presentation of Native Americans: showing off streotypes at roadside attractions brought in a lot more tourist money than just living life. Such roadside attractions became a staple of westbound tourism, and many of them are featured in this museum! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? |
HERE’S HOW:
- Pay the entrance fee and contribute toward site maintenance, sign design, and other visitor services!
- Buy something from the gift shop!
- Spread the word and invite your friends!
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| Where is this place? |
320 W 3rd St
Elk City, OK 73644
From Guymon: ~182mi (293km) — 3.1hrs
From Lawton: ~114mi (184km) — 1.9hrs
From Oklahoma City: ~114mi (184km) — 1.9hrs
From Tulsa: ~219mi (353km) — 3.7hrs |
| When should I go? |
During the summer, the museum is open from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, and from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM on Sundays! In winter, it’s just open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM! |
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