Large mural goes up along Route 66 in Wayneville

The Route 66 corridor of Waynesville, Missouri, recently saw a new, large mural painted on one of its buildings. Missouri-based outdoor artist Ray Harvey finished a postcard-inspired and Route 66-centric mural on the new Dollar General building at 1413 U.S. Route 66. According to the Pulaski County Weekly, Dollar General and the city came to … Continue reading Large mural goes up along Route 66 in Wayneville

Frankoma Pottery in Oklahoma will offer tiki mugs for the first time in more than 50 years

Oklahoma-based Frankoma Pottery Co. will host a tiki party this afternoon and Saturday to commemorate the creation of limited-edition tiki mugs, the first Frankoma tiki creation in at least a half-century. The tiki mugs will be debuted at 1 p.m. today and Saturday at Frankoma's store at 17117 S. Union Ave. in Glenpool, Oklahoma, south … Continue reading Frankoma Pottery in Oklahoma will offer tiki mugs for the first time in more than 50 years

Sapulpa’s Route 66 Christmas Chute to return on Nov. 16

Mark your calendars: The massively popular and elaborate Route 66 Christmas Chute in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, will return to the city's downtown on Nov. 16. The lights-on ceremony for the attraction on Route 66 will be at 5 p.m. that day. KJRH-TV in nearby Tulsa reports: This year the chute is supposed to be bigger and … Continue reading Sapulpa’s Route 66 Christmas Chute to return on Nov. 16

Two Route 66 sites named to Preservation Oklahoma’s Most Endangered Places

The 11th Street Bridge in Tulsa and the Rock Creek Bridge in Sapulpa were named to Preservation Oklahoma's Most Endangered Places list in 2023. The annual list by the nonprofit organization aims to promote jeopardized historic sites. "Although inclusion on the list does not guarantee protection or funding, recognition for these structures may increase restoration … Continue reading Two Route 66 sites named to Preservation Oklahoma’s Most Endangered Places

Sapulpa sees strong business growth after the inaugural Route 66 Christmas Chute

A news release suggests strong business growth seen in recent months in downtown Sapulpa, Oklahoma, might be tied to the enormous publicity and foot traffic from the inaugural Route 66 Christmas Chute during the holiday season. In case you missed it, the Route 66 Christmas Chute in downtown consisted of 35,000 feet of lights, 1,100 … Continue reading Sapulpa sees strong business growth after the inaugural Route 66 Christmas Chute

Tee Pee Drive-In theater in Sapulpa holds its grand opening

The historic Tee Pee Drive-In theater in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, held its grand opening -- or, more accurately, grand reopening -- that included a classic-car show, a double feature and a marriage proposal. Here are photos from the big event: The theater will show "Back to the Future" Part 1 and 2 next weekend. Tickets are … Continue reading Tee Pee Drive-In theater in Sapulpa holds its grand opening

Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa adding a second vintage car for rides

Last year, the Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, offered rides in a 1922 Packard for a small fee. This year, the museum is taking reservations for rides in the Packard and a second, century-old vehicle -- a 1922 Cadillac -- starting in the late spring. 1922 Cadillac Rides will cost $15 … Continue reading Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa adding a second vintage car for rides

Tee Pee Drive-In theater in Sapulpa to hold its grand opening on April 15

The Tee Pee Drive-In theater along old Route 66 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, will hold its grand opening on April 15 with a free car show before its movie screenings. The remaining tickets for the opening-night movie screenings of "The Super Mario Brothers Movie" and "Despicable Me" are fast running out. They can be ordered here. … Continue reading Tee Pee Drive-In theater in Sapulpa to hold its grand opening on April 15

Tee Pee Drive-In theater in Sapulpa to hold its soft reopening in early April

The rejuvenated Tee Pee Drive-In theater on the west side of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, will hold a soft reopening in early April, with a full reopening by mid-April. The Sapulpa Herald, citing sources close to the company that owns the once-moribund venue, got the scoop on the theater, which would have its first season in almost … Continue reading Tee Pee Drive-In theater in Sapulpa to hold its soft reopening in early April

“Today” show to feature Route 66 Christmas Chute in Sapulpa

NBC's long-running morning "Today" show will feature the inaugural Route 66 Christmas Chute in downtown Sapulpa, Oklahoma. The Tulsa World had some of the details: Filming will be at 6:15 a.m. Friday, according to an event posting for the attraction. Those interested in taking part are asked to wear warm attire and gather at the … Continue reading “Today” show to feature Route 66 Christmas Chute in Sapulpa