65-Foot Guitar

Catoosa, Oklahoma

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The 65-Foot Guitar at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa in Catoosa, Oklahoma, stands along Route 66 as a larger-than-life roadside attraction that’s hard to miss.

Rising 65 feet tall and weighing 19,500 pounds, the guitar holds its own among Oklahoma’s biggest Route 66 landmarks. It’s nearly as tall as the Giant Soda Bottle in Arcadia (66 feet), the World’s Tallest Gas Pump in Sapulpa (66 feet), and not far behind Tulsa’s Golden Driller at 75 feet.

The giant guitar is modeled after a Gibson Les Paul Heritage Cherry Sunburst electric guitar, making it both a tribute to a classic instrument and a bold welcome sign for the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Designed by Stephen Shortell of YESCO Las Vegas, it was built in four pieces and assembled on-site over five days.

The installation debuted in July 2021, marking 50 years since the Hard Rock brand first launched in London.

You’ll find the Hard Rock Guitar at the center of Guitar Pick Plaza on the east side of the casino. The plaza itself is shaped like a guitar pick when viewed from above. The Route 66 roadside attraction is visible day or night, but after dark it really shines, with programmable LED lights that create a synchronized light show set to music.

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777 W Cherokee St, Catoosa, OK 74015

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65-Foot Guitar in Catoosa, Oklahoma with lights on after dark - giant guitar on Route 66
65-Foot Guitar in Catoosa, Oklahoma with lights on after dark - giant guitar on Route 66

Know Before You Go

To make the most of your visit to the 65-Foot Guitar in Catoosa, Oklahoma, here are some things to know before you go.

Where is the 65-foot guitar located on Route 66?

The guitar stands in Guitar Pick Plaza on the east side of Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa at 777 W. Cherokee St. in Catoosa, Oklahoma, along the historic Route 66 corridor. From I-44, take exit 240, turn north onto Route 66, then turn left into the casino parking lot. The guitar is visible straight ahead.

Does the guitar light up at night?

Yes. The guitar is equipped with programmable LED lights and features a nightly light and sound show synced to music. It is lit at night and visible from Route 66.

Where can you park to see this Route 66 attraction?

There is plenty of parking in the lot for the hotel and casino. Parking is available directly around this roadside attraction but on busy days and nights you may have to park further away.

Do you have to be a guest of the casino or hotel to see the giant guitar?

No! The giant Route 66 guitar is located in front of the building, so you don’t even have to enter inside to see it!

The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa includes the HWY 66 Diner, Carvers on 19 steakhouse, The Eatery, a food court, a hotel, a two-level casino with gaming and a poker room, a 7,000-square-foot multipurpose event center, Hard Rock Live, and Track 5, a country music dance hall.

Where to Stay Near the 65-Foot Guitar

Complete your travel itinerary and get a good night’s rest at one of these hotels near this Route 66 attraction. While there are a couple of options for hotels in Catoosa, nearby Tulsa has many hotels to choose from and is just a short drive away.

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

You can’t get any closer than this! Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa features 454 rooms and suites and access to many on-site entertainment and dining options (including a Route 66-themed diner). Fall asleep in a triple-sheeted, high thread count bed or relax at the resort pool (there are ones for adults only and for families).

Catoosa Inn & Suites

Catoosa Inn & Suites boasts of beautiful interiors, private balconies, American breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk.

Hotel Indigo

Hotel Indigo is a boutique hotel located on Santa Fe Square in the Blue Dome District of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Blue Dome District is one of Tulsa’s most popular entertainment districts with a wide variety of local restaurants, bars, and venues. The interior of this Tulsa hotel pays homage to the surrounding area with an industrial-inspired modern look. Murals and artwork throughout the hotel are inspired by local attractions and history.

The Campbell Hotel

The Campbell Hotel offers a luxury experience in lavish and historic accommodation that is on National Register of Historic Places. Originally opened as the Casa Loma Hotel inside the Max Campbell Building in 1927, the property was conveniently located at the end of the trolley line that ran from downtown to Delaware Avenue on 11th Street.

Enhance your visit to Tulsa with a tour! Whether you love history, architecture, or family-friendly adventures, there are plenty of options for everyone.

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