National Route 66 Museum, Elk City, Oklahoma: Four Museums, One Location

Connie Attractions & Events, Oklahoma March 10, 2015May 17, 2022Elk City, National Route 66 Museum, Oklahoma, old route 66, Route 66, Route 66 attractions, Route 66 Oklahoma, U.S. Route 66 0 Comment

We expected to see the National Route 66 Museum, But we visited these three other museums in the same complex—for one admission fee.

National Transportation Museum
Old Town Museum
Farm & Ranch Museum

The Palms Grill Cafe, Atlanta IL: Route 66 Diner Restored to its 1934 Look

Connie Food & Drink, Illinois January 7, 2015February 2, 2024old route 66, Palms Grill Cafe, Palms Grill Cafe Atlanta IL, Route 66 attractions, Route 66 Restaurants, The Palms Grill Cafe, U.S. Route 66 6 Comments

People from all over the world come to the United States each year to drive Historic Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica. Although many sights once along the Mother Road no longer exist, including much of the pavement itself, several businesses are making a comeback, either in their original states or as museums. One such business is The Palms Grill Café in Atlanta, Illinois. The diner has been fully restored to look as it did when it opened in 1934. The diner, including home-style entrees and fresh-baked pies, creates an authentic Route 66 dining experience. Read more