Celebrate National Tourism Week in Edmond
Postmarked Essential: Why Now is the Time to Visit Edmond There’s never been a better time to experience Edmond. As we celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week, we’re highlighting the events…
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Category: Route 66
Wander Route 66 in Edmond: Celebrate the Centennial, One Stop at a Time
There’s something timeless about the open road—especially when it leads you straight through Edmond, a charming college town full of art, culture and delicious dining. As we celebrate the Centennial…
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Ultimate Guide to Route 66 Centennial and America 250 Events
EDMOND, Okla. — In 2026, history and the open road converge in Edmond as the city hosts a synchronized celebration of two monumental anniversaries: the 250th Anniversary of the United States (America…
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1926: Edmond's Route 66 Era Begins
From Dirt Roads to Destination A century ago, Edmond was ringing in the New Year of 1926. According to the front-page editorial by A.D. Dailey of The Edmond Sun, Edmond’s previous year had been a…
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A Blue Hippo Proposal
Anna Beth Ferguson grew up in Edmond and remembers noticing the Blue Hippo on Route 66 as a child while driving with her family down Broadway. “We would pass the Blue Hippo, and it always made me…
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Route 66 Done the Edmond Way
When taking a trip on the Mother Road, take a pit stop in Edmond. Enjoy a walkable Bar Crawl through the Historic Downtown Edmond or stretch your legs on the Route 66 Trail at Arcadia lake. Popular…
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