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Interesting oddities along Route 66

4 Apr 2006 “Highway veteran”

based on 5 votes

Several unusual sights and attractions to watch for when driving this famous U.S. highway.

Explore locations featured in this Trip List: Stanton, Carthage, Amarillo, Holbrook
Category: Other
Appeals to: Singles, Families with small children, Families with teenagers, Budget travellers , Tourists
Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

1. Meramec Caverns, Stanton, Missouri

Meramec Caverns, Stanton, Missouri

These caverns are known as one of the favorite hideouts of the outlaw Jesse James.
2. 66 Drive-In Theatre, Carthage, Missouri

66 Drive-In Theatre, Carthage, Missouri

This classic drive-in is one of the few in the country that is still operational.
3. Blue Whale, Catoosa, Oklahoma

http://www.theroadwanderer.net/66Oklahoma/catoosa.htm

This unusual work of art seems quite a bit out of place, living in a small pond in the woods.
4. Foyil Totem Pole, Foyil, Oklahoma

http://www.legendsofamerica.com/OK-TotemPolePark.html

This 90 foot concrete totem pole is reputed to be the tallest in the world.
5. Cadillac Ranch, Amarillo, Texas

Cadillac Ranch, Amarillo, Texas

Ten old cadillacs are half-buried in the ground at this famous roadside site.
6. Leaning Tower of Britten, Groom, Texas

http://www.legendsofamerica.com/PicturePages/66GroomLeaningTower-14.ht...

This tilting water tower is is classic icon of this famous highway.
7. Wigwam Motel, Holbrook, Arizona

Wigwam Motel, Holbrook, Arizona

This motel's comfortable rooms are arranged in a village of wigwams.
8. McDonald's, San Bernardino, California

http://www.route-66.com/mcdonalds/

The very first location of the popular restaurant chain was opened off of Route 66 in 1940.

Explore locations featured in this Trip List: Stanton, Carthage, Amarillo, Holbrook

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