Greetings from Galena Mural

Galena, Kansas

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When traveling Kansas Route 66, be sure to pull over and visit the Greetings from Galena Mural in Galena, Kansas and also check out some of the popular sites depicted within.

The Route 66 mural was designed by Chris Auckerman and Jon White of Images in Tile in 2013. Find it surrounded by a small mural park on the southwest corner of Seventh and Main streets in Galena (alongside the Kansas Route 66 Shield Sign).

Made from over 400 15-inch ceramic tiles, the mural depicts a powder blue 1957 Chevrolet pulling onto Main Street alongside some of the famous Kansas Route 66 stops in town. Look close to find the old jail, the haunted bordello mansion, and Cars on the Route, complete with the old car that inspired Tow Mater, the popular character from Disney’s Cars.

Across the top is printed, “Greetings from Galena on Historic Route 66” and it includes the Michael Wallis quote, “Route 66. Just the name is magic. It will always mean going somewhere.” Michael Wallis’s name is also spelled out in the skid marks left from the car. He was the author of Route 66: The Mother Road and the voice of the sheriff in Cars.

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Greetings from Galena Mural in Galena, Kansas

Greetings from Galena Mural

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700 S Main St, Galena, KS 66739

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To make the most of your visit to Greetings from Galena Mural in Galena, Kansas, here are some things to know before you go.

Where is the Greetings from Galena Mural on Kansas Route 66?

The Greetings from Galena Mural is located at the corner of Main Street and 7th Street (Route 66 alignment in Galena). The address is 700 S Main St.

It is located in a small fenced-in park along with the Kansas Route 66 Shield Sign.

Where can you park?

There is street parking across the road in downtown Galena. Watch for cars and look both ways when cross the street. Park your car to see this Galena Route 66 attraction and visit the other attractions and businesses in town.

Where to Stay Near the Greetings from Galena Mural

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.

Attractions Near the Greetings from Galena Mural on Route 66

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