MILK BOTTLE GROCERY Around the corner from Uptown 23rd, Classen Boulevard is another Route 66 corridor, lined with its own distinct and kitschy landmarks. Among the standouts is the Milk Bottle
THE GOLD DOME Among the preeminent pitstops on Route 66, the Gold
Dome — a few blocks south of the Milk Bottle — is a feat of architectural ingenuity. Constructed in 1958 as a bank building, it was one of the first geodesic domes used for commercial business, and among the few remaining geodesic domes in the world. Over time, it’s served as office space, an art gallery and a restaurant. It’s been dormant for years, but plans to redevelop the fabled building include transforming it into a concert hall.
Grocery, which finds a tiny sliver of a building crowned with a giant bottle of milk. The building itself, at just 350 square feet, has seen its share of businesses since its inception in the 1930s, from a fruit market to a barbecue shack. The milk bottle was added in 1948, to provide a fun photo op on Route 66, and as quirky promotion for the dairy industry. And it’s still just as photogenic today.
OKLAHOMA HISTORY CENTER Next door to the State Capitol building, the Oklahoma History Center is
LAKE OVERHOLSER BRIDGE A token of yesteryear, the northern shore of Lake Overholser houses its namesake bridge, constructed in 1924 to prepare for Route 66. Made of mixed trusses and stretching 748 feet, it’s as striking as the shimmering lake itself, and served as a primary portion of the route until a newer bridge was built in 1958. It closed for restoration in 2008, reopening in 2011 for local motor traffic, and it remains a nostalgic stop.
your one-stop shop for Sooner State lore. The 18-acre, Smithsonian Affiliate property, encompassing 215,000 square feet of exhibit space and more than 50 different topics of state history showcases numerous facets of Oklahoma, both past and present. Their Route 66 Collection in the free- to-visit Research Center, features countless photographs, documents and oral histories from the Mother Road.
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“Head to Stinchcomb Wildlife Preserve north of Lake Overholser - it’s a local favorite for kayaking and SUP in the city. You can meander through reed-lined tributaries, enjoy the quiet and watch local wildlife. On-site rentals are available through RIVERSPORT’s on-site boathouse.”
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