Tag: Route 66 landmarks

The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge: Route 66’s Forgotten Gateway

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 …

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The Big Blue Whale of Route 66: A Quirky Icon with a Whale of a Tale

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 …

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