Outdoor adventures Continue your road trip down to the shores of Lake Overholser for outdoor adventures. Route 66 Park features walking trails and wetland boardwalks next to one of the largest playgrounds in the city. Climb the Cyrus Avery Observation Tower for expansive views of the park plaza or bring your skateboard to ride through the Route 66 Skate Court. The Lake Overholser Bridge , a critical link for Route 66 motorists back in the day, can be found on the northeast side of the lake. At nearby RIVERSPORT OKC , rent kayaks and stand-up paddle boards for a fun outing on the water with perfect views of the bridge. Thanks to the Oklahoma movement to revitalize Route 66 in the 1980s, road warriors can now appreciate the mix of neon signs, antique stores, diners, city parks and museums found along the old highway as it cuts through the heart of our state. Today, the Mother Road stands as a nostalgic symbol of the American spirit and the freedom of the open road, offering families a perfect blend of history and modern-day adventure.
Pop & pics Any Route 66 road trip should include filling up at Pops , a modern gas station, diner and soda ranch in Arcadia . A glowing 66-foot-tall LED pop bottle stands proudly out front awaiting the perfect selfie. Pops has over 700 sodas to choose from, some locally made and others imported from around the world. Bubbly drinks of every color line the walls with flavors ranging from classic sodas to the most unusual, like bacon or key lime pie. You can also enjoy a meal in the restaurant, featuring everything from weekend breakfast classics to burgers and hand-dipped shakes. Just down the road from Pops is the Arcadia Round Barn , a unique marvel built over a century ago, popular for its barn dances, social gatherings and live music.
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