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Bethany, OK

Bethany is a small town right on the original 1926 alignment of Route 66. It's like an island completely surrounded by Oklahoma City.
Bethany Murals Project
Just off 39th St.
The history of Bethany is painted on the walls of downtown businesses. Bethany has taken a little different approach and placed ... read more
xFormer Mr. Swiss Drive In
6600 NW 38th St.
It's not a drive-in any more, but this former Mr. Swiss Drive-in, one block south of Route 66, is a good example of the style ... read more
Giant Globe
7300 NW 39th Expressway
I think this is the biggest world globe I've ever seen, kind of fitting considering Route 66 travelers come from all ... read more
xWestern Motel
7600 NW 39th Expressway
A great neon sign stands out front of this old motel ... read more
xLake Air Drive-In Theater
8335 NW 39th Expressway
In 1951 the Lakeside Golf and Country Club site became the Lake Air Drive-in Theater that could accommodate 600 cars and ... read more
xLake Overholser Bridge
39th St. Expressway at N. Canadian River
Turn off the newer 1958 alignment of Route 66 and onto the 1926 road and cross this ... read more
Route 66 Park
Lake Overholser
Follow Lake Overholse Drive around the lake and you'll come this ... read more

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x About Us We started traveling Historic U.S. Route 66 as a destination in 2009. It's like a 2,400 mile long drive back in time from Chicago to Santa Monica! more
xDid You Know: Many parts of the old 4 lane Route 66 were reverted to a 2 lane road after 66 was realigned to the interstate. In many places the abandoned lanes are still there.