Virginia Gets her Kicks on Route 66

And Ken too.

Route 66 Overall

The route of old historic Route 66, the “Mother Road”, or “America’s Main Street” - Chicago to LA.

Route 66 Signs

Route 66 passes through 8 states – Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.

13 Miles of KS

Looking at some of the maps you'd never know it, but there are a WHOPPING 13 miles of Route 66 in Kansas!

Historic KS 66 Sign

Welcome to Kansas.

Old Katy Depot, Galena KS

Marsh Arch Bridge Sign, outside Galena KS

Marsh Arch Bridge 1, outside Galena KS

At one time Route 66 has many many bridges of this style along its length. This one is slightly off the present day alignment of the main road, thereby aiding in its preservation. It is considered a jewel and one of the best remaining examples of this architectural style.

Marsh Arch Bridge 2, outside Galena KS

Route 66 Marker, Marsh Arch Bridge, near Galena KS

Historic OK 66 Sign

Coleman Theater Sign, Miami OK

The Coleman Theater opened on April 18, 1929. Though the Coleman Theater never closed, it did fall on hard times as so many theaters did in the past few decades. In 1989 the theater was given to the City of Miami by the family of George Coleman, and has since undergone extensive restoration.

Coleman Theater 1, Miami OK

The theater was closed for the holidays during our visit. What we could see of the interior looked very elegant. We plan to go back

Coleman Theater 2, Miami OK

Coleman Theater Marquee, Miami OK

Sidewalk Highway 1, between Miami + Narcissa OK

The “sidewalk highway” is one of the oldest sections of the road. It really isn’t used anymore except by tourists like us. These sections we way out in farmers fields.

Sidewalk Highway 2, between Miami + Narcissa OK

Ken on Sidewalk Highway, between Miami + Narcissa OK

They say the sidewalk highway is either eight or nine feet wide, and that looks about right.

Tourist Cabins 1, Alton OK

First Night’s Accommodations, Alton OK

They lost our reservation!!

Tourist Cabins 2, Alton OK

Now they're filled with trash.

Galloway Park, Foyil OK

But trespassing during the day is OK.

Totems at Galloway Park, Foyil OK

Sculpture 1 at Galloway Park, Foyil OK

Sculpture 2 at Galloway Park, Foyil OK

Outside 1, Will Rogers Museum, Claremore OK

Outside 2, Will Rogers Museum, Claremore OK

Statue, Will Rogers Museum, Claremore OK

Marquee, Will Rogers Museum, Claremore OK

Bridges over Verdigris River

Old Mail Route Sign, Catoosa OK

Blue Whale 1, Catoosa OK

The Blue Whale was built in 1970 as an anniversary gift and was located in a local swimming pond. Nowadays, swimming is not permitted.

Blue Whale 2, Catoosa OK

The Blue Whale is a good example of the eclectic things found along the highway that contributed to Route 66’s fame in its later years.

Virginia on Blue Whale, Catoosa OK

Ken in Blue Whale, Catoosa OK

Rock Creek Bridge Sign, Sapulpa OK

Rock Creek Bridge 1, Sapulpa OK

Rock Creek Bridge 2, Sapulpa OK

Rock Creek Bridge paving, Sapulpa OK

Old Gas Station Signs, Davenport OK

Wall Covered with License Plates, Davenport OK

Old Road, Luther OK

20’s Gas Station, Luther OK

Interior or 20s Gas Station, Luther OK

Route 66 Logo in 20s Gas Station, Luther OK

Round Barn, Arcadia OK

Round Barn, Arcadia OK

Bridge over Canadian River, Bethany OK

Bridge 2 near Lake Overholser, Bethany OK

Bridge 3 near Lake Overholser, Bethany OK