Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs

Stroud, Oklahoma

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Stroud, Oklahoma, stands out along Route 66 with a corridor of classic neon signs that will make you feel like you drove right back into the 1940s. Through its Neon on Main project, Stroud has lined its stretch of the Mother Road with glowing signs—both restored and newly built—representing nearly every business in town.

The project was funded by a $999,600 grant from the Oklahoma Route 66 Commission to bring neon back to Main Street and beyond. The idea was inspired by a scene in the 2006 Pixar film Cars, where Radiator Springs’s fictional stretch of Route 66 fully lights up in neon. With existing landmarks like the Skyliner Motel and Rock Cafe already part of its neon history, Stroud expanded on that foundation to create a fully lit corridor of more than forty neon signs that come alive after dark. Today, you’ll find neon signs marking everything from the local church to the liquor store.

Start at the Westbound Stroud Gateway Sign at the east end of town, make your way to the Eastbound Stroud Gateway Sign on the west end of town, and visit as many of these fun roadside attractions as you can in between.

Most of the signs are made of true neon (not modern LED) and were crafted or restored by Tulsa’s Encinos Signs. Browse the photo gallery below to see what’s on display, then download the Stroud neon signs map to track them all down for yourself on your own Route 66 road trip through town.

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Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs

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Stroud, OK 74079

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Photos of the Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma

First Bank ATM - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma

First Bank ATM
Route 66 Car Wash - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
Route 66 Car Wash
Ace of Clubs Barber Shop - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
Ace of Clubs Barber Shop
Attorneys at Law - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
Attorneys at Law
Attorneys at Law - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
Attorneys at Law
Carpenter Insurance - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
Carpenter Insurance
Stroud City Hall - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
Stroud City Hall
Crossroads Services - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
Crossroads Services
Dry Creek Construction - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
Dry Creek Construction
Eye Doctor - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
Eye Doctor
First Baptist Church - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
First Baptist Church
Assembly of God Church - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
Assembly of God Church
Fourth & James Coffee & Sub Shop - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
Fourth & James Coffee & Sub Shop
GiGi Donut - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
GiGi Donut
True Value Hardware - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
True Value Hardware
Terrell Insurance Group - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
Terrell Insurance Group
The Key Doctor - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
The Key Doctor
Stroud Laundry - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
Stroud Laundry
Lin Cuisine - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
Lin Cuisine
Stroud United Methodist Church - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
Stroud United Methodist Church
Stroud Drug Pharmacy - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
Stroud Drug Pharmacy
Restoration Supplies Route 66 - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
Restoration Supplies Route 66
Stroud Route 66 - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
Stroud Route 66
Route 66 Spirit of America Museum - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
Route 66 Spirit of America Museum
Service Oklahoma - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
Service Oklahoma
Stroud Dispensary - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
Stroud Dispensary
Stroud Liquor Store - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
Stroud Liquor Store
Neon Sign at Gathering Grounds Coffee in Stroud, Oklahoma - Coffeehouse on Route 66
Gathering Grounds Coffee
The Locker on Route 66 - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
The Locker on Route 66
Old Stroud Trading Post and Pawn - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
Old Stroud Trading Post and Pawn
Stroud Gateway Sign (Eastbound) in Stroud, Oklahoma Route 66 neon sign lit up at night
Stroud Gateway Sign (Eastbound)
Stroud Gateway Sign (Westbound) in Stroud, Oklahoma - neon sign lit up after dark
Stroud Gateway Sign (Westbound)
Turquoise and red neon sign at the Skyliner Motel in Stroud, Oklahoma lit up after dark - Route 66 Motel
Skyliner Motel
Exterior of Rock Cafe in Stroud, Oklahoma with neon sign lit up at night
Rock Cafe
Curios neon sign lit up at night at Rock Cafe in Stroud, Oklahoma
Rock Cafe Curios
Route 66 Centennial Monument in Stroud, Oklahoma lit up at night
Route 66 Centennial Monument
Oklahoma Route 66 - Neon on Main: Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma
Oklahoma Route 66

Stroud Route 66 Neon Signs Map

Want to see every neon sign in Stroud for yourself? Use this Stroud Route 66 Neon Signs Map to find them all as you make your way through town. Click here to open the map in a new window and use it for navigation on your Google Maps app.

Know Before You Go

To make the most of your visit to the Neon on Main Route 66 Neon Signs in Stroud, Oklahoma, here are some things to know before you go.

What is the Neon on Main Route 66 Neon Sign Project in Stroud, Oklahoma?

The Neon on Main project in Stroud, Oklahoma, is a citywide effort to install and restore neon signs along Route 66 to create a fully lit historic corridor. Funded by a $999,600 grant from the Oklahoma Route 66 Commission, in anticipation of the Route 66 Centennial, the project added more than 40 true neon signs to businesses throughout town. Inspired by the glowing Route 66 scenes in the film Cars, the goal was to build on Stroud’s existing neon history (like the Skyliner Motel and Rock Cafe) and create a consistent, neon-lit experience for travelers, especially after dark.

Where can you find all the neon signs in Stroud, Oklahoma?

There are more than forty neon signs marking businesses across Stroud, Oklahoma. Most of them are right on Main Street (Historic U.S. Route 66), but others can be found up and down side streets too. Here’s a list of all the neon signs in Stroud, and where to find them (some addresses are approximate):

  1. Ace of Clubs Barber Shop (316 N 4th Ave)
  2. Assembly of God Church (410 N 2nd Ave)
  3. Attorneys at Law Sign 1 (301 W Main St)
  4. Attorneys at Law Sign 2 (309 W Main St)
  5. Carpenter Insurance (319 W Main St)
  6. Crossroads Services (405 W Main St)
  7. Dry Creek Construction (422 W Main St)
  8. Eye Doctor (109 W Main St)
  9. First Bank ATM (300 W Main St)
  10. First Baptist Church (302 W 4th St)
  11. Fourth & James Coffee & Sub Shop (723 W 4th St)
  12. Gathering Grounds Coffee (501 W Main St)
  13. GiGi Donut (724 W Main St)
  14. Home of the Tigers (1096 E Seventh St)
  15. The Key Doctor (223 E Main St)
  16. Lin Cuisine (421 W Main St)
  17. The Locker on Route 66 (402 W Main St)
  18. Macco Promotions (202 Old Stroud Rd)
  19. Oklahoma Route 66 (212 W Main St)
  20. Old Stroud Trading Post and Pawn (307 W Main St)
  21. Ozark Trail RV Park (2312 U.S. Rte 66)
  22. Restoration Supplies Route 66 (201 W Main S)
  23. Rock Cafe (114 W Main St)
  24. Rock Cafe Curios (114 W Main St)
  25. Route 66 Car Wash (800 W Main St)
  26. Route 66 Centennial Monument (114 W Main St)
  27. Route 66 Spirit of America Museum (220 W Main St)
  28. Service Oklahoma (402 W Main St)
  29. Skyliner Motel (717 W Main St)
  30. Sooner Motel (412 N 8th Ave)
  31. Stroud City Hall (220 W 2nd St)
  32. Stroud Dispensary (411 W Main St)
  33. Stroud Drug Pharmacy (406 W Main St)
  34. Stroud Gateway Sign Eastbound (999 W Main St)
  35. Stroud Gateway Sign Westbound (East Seventh Street & Old U.S. 66)
  36. Stroud Laundry (201 E Main St)
  37. Stroud Liquor Store (512 W Main St)
  38. Stroud Public Library (301 W 7th St)
  39. Stroud Route 66 (724 W Main St)
  40. Stroud United Methodist Church (324 N 2nd Ave)
  41. Terrell Insurance Group (402 W Main St)
  42. True Value Hardware (224 W Main St)
  43. Unique Market (314 N 5th Ave)
When are the neon signs lit up?

The neon lights turn on and start to become visible about a half hour to an hour before sunset. They continue to glow until at least 10:00 pm.

Where can you park to see the neon signs in Stroud?

The signs are scattered throughout the main downtown area of Stroud and beyond. There is plenty of free street parking along Main Street and side streets so you should be able to park close to any sign you want to see. Most of the signs are also within walking distance of each other so you can park once and walk between them.

Some signs are at businesses with dedicated parking lots. Others, like the Gateway Signs that flank the ends of town, do not have convenient parking, so be careful and keep your lights on when pulling over, especially after dark.

Where to Stay in Stroud, Oklahoma

Exhausted after a full day of exploring? Complete your travel itinerary and get a good night’s rest at the Skyliner Motel, a neon-lit motel in the heart of Stroud’s Neon on Main. It’s conveniently located to all the neon signs in Stroud, and even has a sign of its own!

Skyliner Motel

This fully-renovated vintage motor court motel is highlighted by one of the best neon signs on Oklahoma Route 66. The Skyliner Motel features ten quiet guest rooms with contactless entry. It’s also close to a delicious meal at the nearby Rock Cafe and all the neon signs in Stroud.

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