Historic Route 66
On and Just Off Route 66
Cruise through Edmond on historic Route 66, a famous original road in the U.S. highway system. Here are some can't-miss experiences and photo opportunities while traveling The Mother Road.
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1889 Territorial Schoolhouse
Believed to be the first school built in Oklahoma Territory after the Land Run of 1889, and potentially the only remaining original structure built that year, the building has been restored.
Arcadia Lake
Arcadia Lake offers a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities including camping, swimming, fishing, hiking, disc golf and special events.
Arcadia Round Barn
The only truly round barn on historic Route 66, the Arcadia Round Barn is open for public viewing and available to rent for special events.
Downtown Edmond
Downtown Edmond offers fabulous shopping, great food and exciting events year-round.
Edmond 66 Park Softball Complex
The Route 66 themed softball complex features four fields and a concession stand.
Edmond History Museum
The historical society and museum is housed in the former Edmond Armory building, constructed as a WPA project in 1936 and added to the national register in 1991.
Edmond Railyard
The railyard is a dining district featuring several restaurants located in the former lumberyard building in Downtown Edmond.
Festival Market Place and Farmers Market
The vibrant open-air venue offers accessibility to Downtown Edmond and is a space for the community to gather.
Pops 66
Located on Route 66, the giant soda bottle is a staple at Pops 66. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, milk shakes and over 700 types of soda, Pops 66 is open everyday of the week. Browse soda flavors, then head to the outdoor patio and green space.
Rodkey House Event and Education Annex
The Rodkey House was built by Isaac Rodkey, owner of the Rodkey flour mill. The house now serves as an annex of the Edmond Historical Society & Museum and is available to rent for special events.
University of Central Oklahoma - Old North
Opened in 1893 and added to the national register in 1971, Old North was the first higher education building in the Territory, becoming the foundation of the University of Central Oklahoma.
University of Central Oklahoma - UCO Nigh Center
Oklahoma's metropolitan university offering more than 17,000 students an innovative learning environment, while serving the community with plenty of meeting spaces.