tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24591685977040284552024-03-19T23:42:01.158-07:00Traveling The Road AloneAlexahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04288502464134979576noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459168597704028455.post-15414657544086504042013-01-22T02:55:00.000-08:002013-01-22T03:53:10.989-08:00Route 66 - Oklahoma City Area updatesUpdate added to the original post,<b> "My Route 66 Schedule - highlights</b>", below. Follow the Older Posts link.<br />
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The 1924 Lake Overholser Bridge was re-opened in 2011 for local traffic.<br />
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A few related photographs are posted below.<br />
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Added links to many of the locations mentioned for easy reference.<br />
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<br />Alexahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04288502464134979576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459168597704028455.post-76627965603337354982012-09-10T19:37:00.002-07:002015-03-09T21:13:21.191-07:00Route 66 Travel Books<b>EZ 66 Guide for Travelers</b><br />
2nd Edition<br />
by Jerry McClanahan<br />
National Historic Route 66 Federation, 2008<br />
Frequently updated<br />
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<i>This one has to be my favorite. The spiral binding allows the book to be folded for easy use when traveling. The author personally researched entire Route 66 and points out towns, points of interest, a bit of history, museums, and other great oddities of the old highway. This book and its Dining & Lodging companion listed below are a great set for your Route 66 adventure.</i><br />
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<b>National Historic Route 66 Federation Dining & Lodging Guide</b><br />
14th Edition <br />
Los Angeles, 2008<br />
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<i>Updated frequently. A quick guide to places to eat and sleep along the Route. Divided by locations.</i> <i>Spiral bound for easy reading when traveling.</i><br />
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<b>Route 66 Quick Reference Encyclopedia</b><br />
by Drew Knowles<br />
Santa Monica Press, 2008<br />
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<i>A thin, tall book with small pictures, and points of interest listed by localities. It briefly describes towns, diners, motels, and special attractions.</i><br />
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<b>Route 66 Traveler's Guide and Roadside Companion - Collector's Edition</b><br />
by Tom Snyder<br />
St. Martin's Griffin, 2000<br />
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<i>Contains maps, some photos, plus a few 1930s advertisements for the fun of it. Mostly it's a handy guide to the Road and the towns you'll encounter all the way.</i> <i>Handy size</i>.<i> Information is nicely arranged by locality.</i><br />
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<b>By Motor To The Golden Gate</b><br />
by Emily Post, edited by Jane Lancaster<br />
McFarland Company Inc. Publishers<br />
Original text, 1916<br />
Introduction and notes, 2004 <br />
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<i>Not a Route 66 guide book, but a wonderful look at an early 20th century cross-country road trip taken by etiquette expert Emily Post, her cousin Alice Beadleston, and Emily's college son, Edwin "Ned" Post, who served as their chauffeur. Many of the highways they traveled became part of the Mother Road a decade later, or were very close to the as yet unplanned Route.</i><br />
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<b>Haunted Route 66</b><br />
<b>Ghosts of America's Legendary Highway</b><br />
by Richard Southall<br />
MJF Books, 2013<br />
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<i>A fun book of 66 hauntings listed by state, then by city/town along the old highway.</i><br />
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<b>Murder on Route 66</b><br />
Edited by Carolyn Wheat<br />
Berkley Prime Crime, The Berkley Publishing Group, 1999<br />
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<i>Fiction. Short stories. Various authors.</i><br />
<i>People traveling Route 66 encounter mysteries and murder along the way.</i><br />
<i>Was also published as an audio recording in 1998.</i><br />
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Groom, Texas</div>
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<b>Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ</b></div>
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Giant cross as seen from the heart of Groom, Texas</div>
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Building mural in El Reno, Oklahoma</div>
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"Welcome to Historic Downtown El Reno"</div>
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<b>Scene of old Santa Fe, New Mexico</b></div>
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<i>For various reasons, and not wanting to take on too much at one time, I chose to drive only the western portion of Route 66 (Oklahoma to the Pacific Ocean), with hopes to do the Eastern portion (Chicago through northeastern Oklahoma) at a later time. Even though numerous sections of the old Road are no longer there, many parts still exist and contain interesting places to visit.</i><br />
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<b>Route 66 Schedule - <i>some highlights</i></b><br />
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<b>Saturday, 23 May 2009</b> - Arrived in <i>Oklahoma City, Oklahoma</i>, for the Memorial Day weekend. Visited the <b><u>Oklahoma City National Memorial</u></b>, dedicated in honor of the victims of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing in 1995. A truly solemn place.<br />
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<b>Sunday, 24 May 2009</b> - A rainy day spent in <i>Yukon, Oklahoma</i>, sightseeing the area and shopping for supplies. With luck, the movie, <i>The Night at the Museum</i> (2006) played on
cable TV on Sunday night. As I had plans to see the sequel at the
drive-in on Monday, I made sure I was back at the hotel for showtime, as
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<b>Monday, 25 May 2009</b> - Memorial Day (observed). I trekked east on Route 66 from <i>Oklahoma City</i> to <i>Edmund</i> and <i>Arcadia</i>. Being a holiday, many places were closed, and those which were open were quite crowded. <i>Edmund, Oklahoma</i><b>, </b>was no exception. <i>Edmund</i>'s charming<b> <u>Historic Downtown Shopping District</u>, </b>was empty<b> </b>but its<b> </b>statuary on nearly every corner were standing, including a replica of the <b><u>Statue of Liberty</u>, </b>and the bronze
statue of <u><b>Nannity R. H. Daisey</b></u> aka Kentucky Daisey, believed to
be the first woman laying claim to Oklahoma land in the first Land Run
of 1889. Down the street, a local <b>McAlister's Deli</b> was crowded.<br />
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The <b><u>Round Barn</u></b> on <b>Route 66</b> in <i>Arcadia, Oklahoma,</i> is unique
for its shape. Built in 1898, the round red barn was restored in 1992
and opened to the public. There's even a gift shop. In its early
years, the lower portion was used for sheltering cattle, oxen, and such,
while upstairs (the Loft) they held dances and used it as a community
gathering center. You can read about it here: <a href="http://www.arcadiaroundbarn.com/Round_Barn_Website/HOME.html" target="_blank">Round Barn Arcadia Route 66</a><br />
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Round Barn</div>
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<b><u>Pops</u></b> on <b>Route 66</b>, also in <i>Arcadia</i>, is combination of old-fashioned diner, gas station, souvenir shop, and convenience store. They sell hundreds of bottled soft drinks, a.k.a. sodas or pops, thus the name, "Pops". In addition to food, pops, and gasoline, they sell souvenirs and postcards. The parking lot is huge but was packed. The dining area consists of a
counter plus booths, and outside picnic tables are located in the
attractive back courtyard. The wait time for seating was especially
long for large parties. A seat at the counter was easier to acquire.
The name "Pops" comes from their large selection of over 600 bottle
beverages on display. The staff is friendly and helpful even though
extremely busy. Their large <b>whole fried okra</b> was out of this world delectable. The menu is online. Check out Pops here: <a href="http://route66.com/" target="_blank">Pops Arcadia Route 66</a><br />
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Pops Bottle</div>
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Down the road a bit toward <i>Luther, Oklahoma</i>, is a great barbecue place, <b><u>The Boundary</u></b>, housed in an old gas station. There's a lovely huge western mural on the outside wall. Check it out: <a href="http://www.theboundaryon66.com/" target="_blank">The Boundary on 66</a><br />
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At the <u><b>Winchester Drive In Theatre</b></u> in <i>Oklahoma City</i>, <i>"Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian</i>" (2009) and <i>"X-Men Origins: Wolverine"</i>
(2009) were the double feature. The concession stand offered all the
great drive-in movie fare: popcorn, drinks, hot dogs, burgers, pizza,
candy, and more, plus souvenir Winchester Drive In T-shirts. The walls
were lined with historical photographs of the drive-in. It is one of
only seven drive-in theatres remaining in the state of <i>Oklahoma</i>.
Located at 6930 S Western Avenue, it was built in 1968. In it's early
days, only a funeral home was located near the drive-in, today it's a
bustling neighborhood lined with businesses and homes. Movie patrons
set up their lawn chairs, stretched out their picnic blankets, sat on
the hoods of the vehicles, climbed into the open backs of their SUVs, or
just got comfy inside their cars to enjoy a lovely spring night at the
open-air theatre. It was a treat and a step back into yesteryear when
drive-in theatres were everywhere.<br />
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operates on a seasonal basis in the warmer months and closes for
winter. Instead of the old-fashioned speakers, Winchester's patrons
listen to the movie through their own car radios on Winchester's
designated FM radio station. Information about the drive-in can be
found here: <a href="http://www.winchesterdrive-in.com/index.html" target="_blank">Winchester Drive In Theatre - Oklahoma City</a><br />
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<b>Tuesday, 26 May 2009</b> - A small <b><u>Route 66 Park</u></b> is located at <b><u>Lake Overholser Park</u></b>, west of <i>Oklahoma City near Bethany, Oklahoma</i>, includes a walkway featuring markers of the eight states of Route 66, plus a playground for children. A great place for a picnic or a rest break. A brief description and map are here: <a href="https://www.okc.gov/parks/route_66/index.html" target="_blank">Route 66 Park</a><br />
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Nearby is the old <b><u>1924 Lake Overholser Bridge</u></b>, over the Canadian River, off Route 66 to the left of the road leading to <b>Lake Overholser</b>. The bridge served travelers
for several decades until traffic became too much for the bridge and
trucking became the norm as a means of delivering goods across the
country. Traffic bottlenecks occurred too frequently and for long
lengths of time. In 1958, the United States government opened a new,
wider, four-lane divided highway just to the north on a new section of
Route 66. Lighter, local traffic still used the old bridge. At the
time when I visited, the bridge was closed to all traffic although I was
able to walk on it. The bridge was re-opened to local traffic in
2011. Read about the bridge at this link: <a href="http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/route66/lake_overholser_bridge_oklahoma_city.html" target="_blank">Lake Overholser Bridge</a><br />
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Visited <b><u>Fort Reno</u></b>, its chapel, and its old cemetery, which is northwest of <i>El Reno, Texas</i>. The lady in the gift shop was very helpful and quite friendly. Several others traveling Route 66 stopped in, too, and we had the usual chats, "Where are you from"?, "Where are you headed?", "You're traveling <u>alone!</u>", etc. There are many German and Italian POWs buried in the fort's cemetery, as well as Buffalo soldiers, Calvary soldiers, and others. The fort's chapel is open for daily visitation. Be warned, even in late May, it's extremely hot and humid at the Fort. Bring lots of water, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.<br />
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<i>Weatherford, Oklahoma</i>, has the <b><u>66 West Twin Drive-In Theatre</u></b> west of town for additional nostalgia. Don't miss the <b><u>Cherokee Trading Post</u></b> restaurant and souvenir shop. Look for the big Indian head with the multi-feathered headdress.<br />
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Two Route 66 museums are on the western stretch of Oklahoma near I-40/Route 66 corridor. <b><u>Oklahoma Route 66 Museum</u></b> on Gary Boulevard in <i>Clinton</i> also has a small restored Route 66 diner on its grounds. This museum is across the street from the <b><u>Trade Winds Motel</u></b> made famous when Elvis stayed there. The <b><u>National Route 66 Museum</u></b> is part of the <b><u>Old Town Museum</u></b> complex in <i>Elk City, Oklahoma</i>. There are recorded narrations at each old Route 66 tableau depicted in this museum (auto camping in the desert, neon tourist courts, gas stations, diners, old vehicles).<br />
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West of <i>Elk City </i>is the <b><u>1928 Timber Creek Bridge</u></b> on a short stretch of Route 66 south of I-40.<br />
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Arrived in <i>Sayre, Oklahoma</i> for the night. The temperature took a sudden dip and the winds picked up fiercely. It was a very cold night!<br />
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<b>Wednesday, 27 May 2009</b> - <i>Sayre</i> has a very nice <b><u>Sayre City Park</u></b> which offers campgrounds, picnic tables, a walking trail, and a swimming pool.<br />
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Stopped in <i>Texola, Oklahoma</i>, the last town before reaching<i> Texas</i>, and visited the old <b><u>Territorial Jail</u></b>, a tiny building surrounded by practically nothing but weeds. It was a fun photo stop.<br />
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Entered <i>Texas</i>, the second-largest state, which has the second-shortest alignment of Route 66. Kansas, with only 13 miles of the Route, has the shortest length. Along the I-40/Route 66 corridor there are windmills, lots and lots of windmills, so many and so close together at times, making them appear as windmill farms, which they probably are!<br />
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<i>McLean, Texas</i>, is home to the <b><u>Devil's Rope/Old Route 66 Museum</u></b>. If you want to see barbed wire in all its glory and all shapes and sizes, this is the place. The museum includes cowboy, ranching, and western history. The roadside restored Phillips 66 gas station is a great photo opportunity. The charming <b><u>Cactus Inn Motel</u></b> is here, but was for sale when I visited.<br />
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<i>Groom, Texas</i>, is home to the giant <b><u>Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ</u></b>, standing 190 feet tall (19 stories high!). It's known as the largest cross in the western hemisphere. You can't miss it unless you are driving asleep. It gets illuminated at night, plus Stations of the Cross in life size bronze sculptures, are included in the complex. A photo of this cross is posted elsewhere on this blog. Read about the construction of the Cross here: <a href="http://www.crossministries.net/" target="_blank">Cross of Our Lord</a><br />
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The town of <i>Groom</i> is home to concrete silos (pictured separately). Silos (see photo), water towers, and windmills dominate the landscape throughout the <i>Texas panhandle</i>.<br />
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On to <i>Amarillo</i>...<br />
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<br />Alexahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04288502464134979576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459168597704028455.post-33726051275638131652010-05-15T13:22:00.000-07:002012-06-12T02:35:42.362-07:00Route 66 Road TripI stumbled across my own blog accidentally. Imagine that! It's been one week short of a year since my first and only post here. I'm stunned I'd forgotten all about it.<br />
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My Route 66 road trip was wonderful. I hopped on The Road at Oklahoma City on May 23, 2009. Drove toward the east for about an hour, visited a few sites along the way, including the Red Barn in Arcadia, as well as Pops, a combo convenience store, souvenir shop, diner, and gasoline station all rolled into one. The food was delicious, 1950s style, with whole fried okra to die for. There was so much food on my plate, I had to request a to-go box. The place was busy on Memorial Day (May 25th). I was glad I was alone because there was room for one at the counter and I just slid right in. The people were friendly - the guests as well as the workers. The soda pop bottles lining the windows were on shelves from floor to ceiling. Pop bottles everywhere, thus the name, Pops. You can't miss it, there's a great big neon pop bottle outside, standing taller than the uniquely shaped building.<br />
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I visited Winchester Drive-In Theatre in OKC. Very nice. Real old-time feel. On weekends they show 3 movies, during the week, they have 2 movies. Not bad at all for $10 (for me). They have a carload price, but I don't remember what it is. One of the movies I saw was "Night At the Museum, Battle of the Smithsonian" or something like that. It was delightful. It just happened the first movie aired on cable TV the night before, so I was able to watch the movies back-to-back, so to speak. I didn't know I was going to enjoy them as much as I did. I really liked the character of Amelia Earhart in the sequel. She was tough and smart. My kind of gal.<br />
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On my way out of OKC (I spent three days there) I visited the Route 66 Park on the west side. It's a nice peaceful park, with a lovely lake, and has a very nice display of informative plaques about every state Route 66 passes through. Kansas has only 13 miles of the famous highway.<br />
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More Road Trip news to follow soon. I hope.Alexahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04288502464134979576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459168597704028455.post-34874504909474607062009-05-23T02:02:00.001-07:002009-05-23T02:20:09.345-07:00Heading to Route 66Began road trip on Thursday, 21 May 2009. First stop: Arlington, Texas. Spent Friday resting up from Thursday's long travel day. Then went to Six Flags Over Texas in the late afternoon, staying until closing time. Saw the new Glow In the Dark Parade at the park. It officially begins on May 23rd, but there was a preview parade on Friday. The biggest hits were Batman's car, Batman's float, and Mr. Six who was at the end of the parade doing his jig.<br /><br />Biggest disappointment for me: the Six Flags Railroad was closed on Friday.<br /><br />More later.<br /><br />Happy traveling, Roadies! See ya' there!<br /><br />AlexaAlexahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04288502464134979576noreply@blogger.com0