Paradise, Texas
The Lost Arm of F. Stewart
In Paradise Cemetery resides a mysterious headstone with a strange inscription.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Irving, Texas
'Mustangs of Las Colinas'
This strategically-placed fountain creates the magnificent illusion of mustangs galloping across a river.
Austin, Texas
Frost Bank Tower
Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.
Fort Stockton, Texas
Paisano Pete
The second largest roadrunner in the world stands 11 feet tall in his West Texas town.
Amarillo, Texas
The Second Amendment Cowboy
This constitutionally sound Muffler Man harkens back to the days these attractions were a must-see.
Austin, Texas
Animatronic Lyndon Baines Johnson
Just like the real 36th president of the United States, animatronic LBJ amuses visitors with jokes and stories.
Marfa, Texas
The Sentinel
With print dying, this local paper keeps the lights on by doubling as a stunning cafe and cocktail bar.
Groom, Texas
The Leaning Tower of Texas
This water tower slanted at an uncomfortable angle off the old Route 66 was an ingenious marketing ploy.
San Antonio, Texas
Largest Virgin Mary Mosaic in the World
The 40-foot-tall votive candle is the largest of its kind.
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Amarillo, Texas
VW Slug Bug Ranch
A small car graveyard sits in the shadow of the famous Cadillac Ranch.
Shamrock, Texas
U-Drop Inn
Once in disrepair, this popular Texas stop along iconic Route 66 has been restored to its past glory.
Schulenburg, Texas
Painted Churches of Texas
Twenty churches beautifully painted by 19th-century Czech and German immigrants in Texas.
Cedar Creek, Texas
Ms. Pearl
The world's largest squirrel statue clutches a pecan bigger than your head.
Terlingua, Texas
Terlingua Ghost Town
An abandoned quicksilver mining town surrounded by the Big Bend parks.
Cedar Creek, Texas
Pecan Pie Vending Machine
A 24-hour vending machine restocked daily with homemade full-sized pecan pies.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Miss America Statues
Three bronze beauty queens welcome you to “Miss America University.”
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Philtower and Philcade Buildings
Tulsa's historic skyscrapers define the oil boom era of Art Deco construction, and are known for their ornate arched lobbies.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Denver Avenue Station
In Tulsa's Oil Capital historic district, even the bus station is "fauxback" Art Deco.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Meadow Gold Sign
This 1930s-era Route 66 Tulsa landmark was moved, restored, and filled with neon.
Arcadia, Oklahoma
OK County 66 - John’s Place
A quirky mishmash of Route 66 memorabilia and other throwbacks from the past.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
'The Majestic'
This massive Art Deco-inspired mural was the world's largest augmented reality artwork at the time of its completion.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
The Blue Dome
A Route 66 filling station that was designed to resemble the Hagia Sophia, and is now the symbol of an arts district.
Arcadia, Oklahoma
Arcadia Round Barn
This unusually circular centenarian barn became a Route 66 icon.
Shattuck, Oklahoma
Shattuck Windmill Museum
Over 50 historic windmills whir away at this outdoor museum.
