Jul 09
Just a few miles off old Route 66 near Chelsea and Foyil, Oklahoma, lies a whimsical world where concrete and steel meet Native-inspired imagery. It’s folk art on a massive scale, and there’s nothing else on the Mother Road quite like it. Where You’ll Find It Address: 21300 OK-28A, Chelsea (technically Foyil), Oklahoma Located just …
Jul 09
Stretching across the mighty Mississippi River like a rusted relic from America’s road trip heyday, the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge is one of Route 66’s most unique—and strangest—landmarks. With its bizarre 22-degree bend in the middle and a history full of reinvention, decay, and rebirth, this bridge has way more personality than your average …
Jul 09
Tucked beneath the hills of Missouri lies one of Route 66’s oldest and flashiest tourist traps—and that’s meant in the best way possible. Meramec Caverns isn’t just a cave tour. It’s a neon-lit, Jesse James-infused, kitsch-meets-nature spectacle that’s been pulling in curious road trippers since before most of us were born. If you’re the kind …
Jul 09
Out in the middle of a flat Texas field, ten Cadillacs stand nose-down in the dirt like something out of a dream—or a breakdown in reality. This is Cadillac Ranch, one of the weirdest, wildest, and most iconic roadside stops on Route 66. It’s a place where graffiti isn’t just allowed—it’s expected. Where Is It? …
Jul 09
If you’re looking for a night you’ll never forget on your Route 66 road trip, skip the motel chains and check into a giant concrete teepee. That’s right—Wigwam Village is still standing, and it’s one of the last chances to experience mid-century kitsch the way it was meant to be: weird, nostalgic, and wildly photogenic. …
Jul 09
If you’re cruising along Route 66 through Oklahoma and craving something offbeat, nostalgic, and downright charming, the Big Blue Whale in Catoosa is a must-see. It’s one of those roadside oddities that perfectly captures the spirit of old-school Americana—equal parts weird and wonderful, with just enough backstory to make it unforgettable. Where Is It? The …