Only around 11 miles of Route 66 stretch through Kansas, making it the shortest trek of the eight states on your Mother Road journey. But what this state lacks in distance it makes up for in impressive tourist sites. Serving as a bridge between Missouri and Oklahoma, there are quintessential Kansas Route 66 attractions to see at every turn of the road.
You’ll find quirky roadside attractions, informative museums, vintage service stations, fun souvenir shops, and historical landmarks on this stretch of your road trip. You might even get to meet some of the fun characters who inspired your favorite characters from the Pixar movie Cars.
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Crowell Bank Building in Baxter Springs, Kansas
The Crowell Bank Building in Baxter Springs, Kansas, is the oldest brick building in town and a notable stop on Route 66. Built in 1870, it originally housed the Bank of Baxter (also known as the Crowell Bank) which was the town’s first bank. The two-story building spans 9,000 square feet.
Monarch Pharmacy & Soda Fountain in Baxter Springs, Kansas
Monarch Pharmacy & Soda Fountain in Baxter Springs, Kansas isn’t just any drugstore. Housed in a building that looks like it’s been there for decades (even though this business only opened in 2015), Monarch brings back the classic soda fountain experience while serving as a real, working full-service pharmacy.
Punkins Place in Baxter Springs, Kansas
Punkins Place in Baxter Springs, Kansas, is a cute and cozy coffee stop parked right on Route 66. Grab a hot (or iced!) latte, americano, macchiato, or tea, or kick it up a notch with a colorful Lotus Energy Drink. Pair your drink with a fresh pastry.
Route 66 Sunflower Sign in Baxter Springs, Kansas
Snap a pic with the Route 66 Sunflower Sign in Baxter Springs, Kansas—a bright and cheerful roadside stop that celebrates Kansas’s place on the Mother Road. Perched at the edge of a sunflower field that sometimes bursts into bloom between late June and August, this sunny sign features two big painted sunflowers flanking a swinging Route 66 shield.
Must SeeBaxter Springs Independent Oil and Gas Service Station in Baxter Springs, Kansas
The Baxter Springs Independent Oil and Gas Service Station in Baxter Springs, Kansas has been a Route 66 attraction since 1930. It now serves as a Kansas Route 66 Visitor Center where you can learn about the past, plan your future travels, and maybe even meet a local celebrity, Dean “Crazy Legs” Walker.
Front Street Garage in Galena, Kansas
The Front Street Garage in Galena, Kansas (also known as the Moeller and Smith Building or Bradshaw’s Garage) has been part of the town’s landscape since long before Route 66 came rolling through. Built in 1896, this corner building at Main and Front Streets originally housed a lumber and construction supply business run by Louis Moeller and Joseph Smith.
Must SeeBig A, the Texaco Giant Muffler Man in Galena, Kansas
If you're driving through Galena, Kansas on Route 66, make time to wave a big hello to Big A, the Texaco Giant Muffler Man standing outside Gearhead Curios. Installed in September 2024, this custom muffler man is a newer addition to the road but already stands out as a major roadside attraction.
Route 66 Pepsi Mural in Galena, Kansas
Right across the street from the big Coca-Cola mural, you’ll spot its rival—a bold Route 66 Pepsi Mural in Galena, Kansas that popped up a little later. This one sports Pepsi’s classic red and blue logo, a vintage delivery truck bringing you back in time, and a Kansas Route 66 shield.
Will Rogers Highway Marker in Galena, Kansas
Historic Route 66 has gathered quite a few nicknames over the years, from “The Mother Road” to “The Main Street of America.” But it’s also affectionately known as the “Will Rogers Highway.” Will Rogers, a beloved humorist and entertainer, traveled the old cattle trails from 1892 to 1895. Part of that 40-mile route later became Route 66 in 1926.
Frecs the Miner in Galena, Kansas (Remains)
Frecs the Miner in Galena, Kansas was Kansas’s own take on a classic muffler man—standing tall at 19 feet, dressed in blue jean overalls, a miner's helmet, and boots, and holding a pickaxe and pail. But unlike the traditional fiberglass muffler men, Frecs was crafted from pipe, canvas, chicken wire, and glue, giving him a true homemade charm.
