Some of the best roadside attractions in America are Route 66 roadside attractions. Across all eight states of The Mother Road you’ll find a variety of fun, weird, quirky, and thoughtful attractions that are designed to get you to pull off the road to stay awhile.
Some of those attractions pre-date Route 66 itself, some were erected during its heyday, and some are brand spanking new. You’ll find world’s largest things, world’s smallest things, sculptures and statues, vintage service stations, famous billboards and signs, neon lights, eclectic murals, muffler men, and so much more. At every turn of the road there is something new to see and explore. And here’s the secret: all of them are worth pulling over for.
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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.
Must SeeDrive-Through Route 66 Sign in Galena, Kansas
Drive-through Route 66 signs have become beloved photo ops along the Mother Road, drawing road trippers to popular spots in Grants, New Mexico, and Kingman, Arizona. And now, there’s a new must-see addition to your Route 66 bucket list! Find the new Drive-Through Route 66 Sign in Galena, Kansas right across from another favorite stop: Luigi’s Pit Stop.
Kansas Route 66 Shield Sign in Galena, Kansas
Interactive signs have become a popular addition in small towns across Route 66. This Kansas Route 66 Shield Sign in Galena, Kansas was unveiled in May 2024 to entice visitors to stop for some souvenir selfies. The roadside attraction was donated by the Kansas Department of Commerce and was revealed during the town's Route 66 Centennial Kick Off.
FFA Route 66 Sign in Riverton, Kansas
The FFA Route 66 Sign in Riverton, Kansas is a 20-foot-tall rendering of the recognizable Route 66 shield you will see in many forms across the route. Across the top is the word “Kansas” and the giant “66” is made from reused rust-colored hubcaps. The sculpture is visible as you drive through a roundabout.
Luigi’s Pit Stop in Galena, Kansas
If you need a fun pit stop when driving Route 66 in Kansas, this stop is for you: Luigi’s Pit Stop in Galena, Kansas. Luigi’s Pit Stop in Galena, Kansas features fun, interactive murals and cars decked out to resemble the popular characters from the 2006 Pixar movie Cars. The Kansas Route 66 roadside attraction is named after the character Luigi.
Must SeeGearhead Curios in Galena, Kansas
The historic 1939 Texaco gas station in Galena, Kansas had seen better days. That is until an army veteran got involved. The now-restored Texaco station on Route 66 has a refreshed appearance and bright neon and is home to Gearhead Curios and a nod to Cars.
Greetings from Galena Mural in Galena, Kansas
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.
Must SeeRainbow Bridge in Baxter Springs, Kansas
The Rainbow Bridge in Baxter Springs, Kansas. is an old bridge that spans over Brush Creek on Route 66. Technically called a “single-span concrete Marsh arch bridge” the more common moniker “rainbow bridge” is both prettier and simpler to say. The bridge was built in 1923 and was used until 1960.
Lost Along the Mother Road
Not every stop along Route 66 has stood the test of time. Over the decades, some Route 66 attractions have faded from the map, leaving behind ghost towns, relics, and memories of what once was. These sites may be gone, but they are not forgotten, living on through photos, memories, and the travelers who still seek their traces.
