Day 6 was all about milestones. We reached the halfway point of Route 66 and ended the day beneath some of the most famous neon lights on the Mother Road. We started the morning in Clinton with breakfast at the Route 66 Café at the Market before heading to Elk City, home to the National Route 66 and Transportation Museum. Between the transportation exhibits and the giant Route 66 shield, it was easy to see why Elk City has become one of the premier stops for Route 66 enthusia

The morning began with chilaquiles and fresh coffee at the Wildflower Café before we set out to explore more of Tulsa's rich Route 66 heritage. Our first stops were Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza and the towering Golden Driller, one of the largest free-standing statues in the United States. Route 66 nostalgia seemed to be around every corner. The neon glow of the Meadow Gold District, the giant spaceman standing guard outside Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios, and the vintage displays

Day 4 was one of those Route 66 days where every few miles seemed to reveal another classic roadside attraction, historic motel, or piece of Americana. We started the morning in Cuba, Missouri, and by nightfall had traveled through Missouri and Kansas before arriving in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We spent some time exploring Cuba, known as the "Mural City." Colorful murals throughout town tell the stories of the region, while Route 66 landmarks like the historic Wagon Wheel Motel offer