Route 66 Road Trip to Clinton, Oklahoma
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U.S. Route 66 was one of the United States' first continuous stretches of paved highway, and served as a major path for those who migrated west.
"The Mother Road" was established on November 11, 1926, and ultimately stretched 2,448 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles.
In Oklahoma, Route 66 covered 432 miles. After traveling through Illinois, Missouri and Kansas, the Mother Road entered Oklahoma near Commerce, and headed southwest to Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Weatherford and into Clinton.
In general, it followed the route of present-day Interstate I-44. From Clinton, Route 66 continued west to Elk City and Erick and then into Texas.
Clinton, Oklahoma
Positioned in a large valley surrounded by scenic rolling hills and wide-open spaces, Clinton, Oklahoma is a community of about 10,000 residents. For outdoor enthusiasts, hiking and fishing at nearby Foss Lake are popular activities.
Many Route 66 visitors are drawn to area attractions, such as the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, the Cheyenne Cultural Center, the Lucky Star Casino, and the state’s first-of-its-kind Water–Zoo indoor water park.
Other must-see Clinton attractions include the Cherokee Trading Post & Boot Outlet, and Acme Brick Park, which contains nearly 150 acres of family fun, including the nature trail and miniature train.
Located in Clinton in the heart of western Oklahoma, the Frisco Conference Center offers a conveniently located facility that meets the demands of today’s sophisticated meetings and events. The Frisco Center is capable of hosting many types of meetings, business or social.
Clinton and U.S. Route 66
Clinton benefited from the presence of U.S. Highway 66, fostering the locally famous Pop Hicks Restaurant, which opened in 1936. The longest running restaurant on Route 66 burned down in 1999. Like most other cities and towns on Route 66, Clinton was also the home of many other tourist businesses including several restaurants, cafes, motels and gasoline service stations.
Today, cross-country travelers often pass Clinton to the south on Interstate 40, but Clinton remains a popular tourist stop on Route 66 as one of the largest cities in Western Oklahoma between Oklahoma City and Amarillo, Texas. Much of the old U.S. 66 route that passed through the city is now designated as an I-40 business loop.
Map of Historic Route 66 in Oklahoma showing the location of Clinton |
Lodging, Dining and Attractions in the Clinton Area
Clinton Travel Guide at TripAdvisor
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Hotels in/near Clinton with traveler reviews at TripAdvisor Clinton restaurant reviews at TripAdvisor Attractions and Things to Do in Clinton |
Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton |
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The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum is a popular stop for Route 66 travelers in Clinton, Oklahoma. The state's official showcase of Route 66 is operated by the Oklahoma Historical Society, and offers visitors a spirited tour of pure Americana. Located off I-40 at Exit 65 at 2229 West Gary Boulevard. Oklahoma Route 66 Museum website Oklahoma Route 66 Museum on Facebook Scenes Around the Museum |
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Route 66 CafeThe Route 66 Cafe stands where the old Dorsey’s Fruit Market and Grocery stood on Route 66 in the 1930s. After its closure, the building sat empty and deteriorating for 20 years when the Jannings bought it and opened "Gayla's on the Market" in 2009. Gayla’s served as a breakfast-and-lunch restaurant, catering business, and gift shop. Seven years later, the business was purchased by Bruce and Judy Lamborn and re-named "Route 66 Cafe at the Market". Bruce and Judy continued the tradition of serving comfort food to the community until 2023 when it became time to retire. The business was then purchased by Daniel and Sirena Neenan who have once again continued the tradition of serving great food to the people of Clinton and beyond. We are so happy to be a part of the community and the history of Clinton. The Cafe is located at 301 West Gary Boulevard in Clinton, OK. Phone 580.445.7008 ... for more information, visit ... Website of the Route 66 Cafe and The Route 66 Cafe on Facebook
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Interactive Map of Clinton, Oklahoma
More Information about Clinton and Route 66 |
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Clinton at the TravelOK website Oklahoma Historical Society: Route 66 |
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