Photos of Gearhead Curios in Galena, Kansas
Know Before You Go
To make the most of your visit to Gearhead Curios in Galena, Kansas, here are some things to know before you go.
Where is Gearhead Curios located on Route 66?
Gearhead Curios is a Route 66 souvenir shop and photo-op stop housed in a restored 1939 Texaco gas station in Galena. You’ll find it at 520 S. Main Street, in Galena, Kansas, right on Historic Route 66 (and also the Jefferson Highway).
What are the hours?
Gearhead Curios is typically open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, daily. Because this is a small Route 66 business, hours can vary due to staffing or seasonality. It’s smart to double-check their Facebook page or call before you plan your day around it. If the shop is closed you can still stop by to see all the roadside art outside.
Where can you park?
Easy street parking is available along Main Street. Gearhead Curios is located central to all the best attractions in Galena. Pull over and explore!
What are the big photo ops outside?
The front yard is loaded with Route 66 eye candy: the Big A Texaco Giant Muffler Man, a Big Boy statue holding a stack of tires, a Betty Boop statue, plus Texaco-themed decor, classic pumps, a license plate American flag mural, and a vintage car.
What should you look for inside the shop?
Inside Gearhead Curios is a gift shop with Route 66 merch, Kansas souvenirs, car-culture goodies, Gearhead Root Beer and Sarsaparilla (one of our picks for 10 Best Route 66 Foods to Eat in Kansas), and walls/ceilings decorated with hundreds of traveler license plates and road-trip mementos left from around the world.
Is there a famous bathroom here?
Is this a popular Route 66 attraction?
Yes! With its famous bathroom, fun souvenirs, and oversized roadside attractions outside, Gearhead Curios is a very popular stop on Route 66. It is one of our picks for the Top 10 Kansas Route 66 Roadside Attractions, 66 Route 66 Attractions Worth Pulling Over For, and 66 Most Instagrammable Spots on Route 66.
Where to Stay Near Gearhead Curios
Complete your travel itinerary and get a good night’s rest with a stay at one of these hotels near this Kansas Route 66 roadside attraction.
Boots Court Motel
The Boots Court Motel in Carthage, Missouri opened in 1939. This historic Route 66 motor hotel hosted actor Clark Gable numerous times.
Stay on 66
With only 13 miles of road, there aren’t too many motels on Kansas Route 66. Stay on 66 fills a need with boutique B&B experiences. With properties like the The Old Riverton Post B&B in Riverton and The Mollie Retreat on Route 66 in Galena, you have warm options if you want to spend the night in Kansas.
Really great souvenir shop with tons of fun things to see outside, like a muffler man, Big Boy, Betty Boop, Cars car, and license plate mural! Don’t forget to use the bathroom here, you won’t want to miss it!