Celebrate the Route 66 Centennial with a trip to one of Oklahoma's most iconic hidden gems!
In this episode of the Only in OK Show, we are diving deep into the tiny town of Arcadia, Oklahoma. Located just 15 miles northeast of Oklahoma City, this underrated spot has a population of less than 200 people, but it packs some of the biggest Americana imagery on the entire Mother Road. If you blink, you'll miss it—but you won't want to!
We break down the ultimate Arcadia day trip itinerary, including:
The Arcadia Round Barn: Discover the incredible history of this 1898 engineering marvel. Learn how local farmer William Harrison Odor bent raw wooden boards to create a wind-resistant masterpiece long before Route 66 even existed.
POPS 66: The modern roadside landmark you literally cannot miss. Home to a 66-foot-tall neon soda bottle and a diner stocking over 700 varieties of soda. (Would you brave the bacon-flavored pop, or stick to a classic vintage root beer?)
OK County 66 Museum: A must-stop spot overflowing with vintage memorabilia dedicated entirely to Mother Road history.
Arcadia Lake: The perfect 2,000-acre reservoir detour if you need a break from the asphalt for some hiking, fishing, or camping.
Plus, we share essential travel tips, including why Arcadia makes the perfect day trip from OKC, and how to time your traffic to either avoid the crowds or catch the weekend classic car clubs and motorcycle meet-ups.
Plan your Oklahoma road trip today!
Also discussed:
Enid SOS
KFOR
Oklahoma Sooners
National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum
Spud Muffin
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