Route 66 Road Trip: Tulsa Edition
Tulsa sits at the heart of Route 66 — and the city's stretch of the Mother Road is packed with vintage neon, roadside landmarks, food halls, and record stores that honor the highway's legacy while building something new on top of it. This collection traces the best of Tulsa's Route 66 experience, from acoustic anomalies downtown to wood-fired pizza on 11th Street.
Start at the Center of the Universe, work your way east through the Arts District and into the Mother Road Market corridor, and finish with a sunset neon walk. Bring a camera and an appetite.
Places
Center of the Universe
Go in the morning when it's quiet — the effect is most dramatic without ambient …
Mother Road Market
Go during weekday lunch for the best experience — weekends get packed. The rooftop patio …
Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on 66
The muffler man photo op is best at golden hour. Inside, the hand-poured candles and …
Josey Records
The used section behind the main counter is where the rare finds hide — ask …
Route 66 Historical Village
The filling station at golden hour is one of the most photographed spots in Tulsa …
Route 66 Commission Mural
Park on 11th Street and walk — there are additional murals and signs within a …
11th Street Neon Sign Walk
Start at Mother Road Market at sunset, walk east — the neon signs light up …
Antoinette Baking Co.
Arrive before 10 AM on weekends. The almond croissants sell out fast and they're worth …
Big Dipper Creamery
The brown butter pecan is the forever flavor — if it's on the board, order …