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Route 66 Road Trip Day 12 | 6 Stops in OklahomaOn the 12th day of the

On the 12th day of the road trip, we set off from Commerce and headed to Tulsa. The total distance was 102 miles (about 164 kilometers), and we originally planned to arrive in half a day, but ended up spending 7.5 hours because we stopped to explore along the way! There were no stunning natural landscapes on this leg of the journey, but it was filled with small, welcoming shops and unique niche landmarks—each stop was worth savoring slowly～ 🍽️ Stop 1: Dairy King – A Family-Owned Shop Warmed by an Elderly Lady Shortly after setting off, we came across this "Dairy King." Though it’s a humble fast-food spot, it’s a family-run business that’s been around for years in the local area! The elderly lady who served us was quite old, but she was full of energy. As soon as she saw us, she enthusiastically struck up a conversation, chatting about the history of Route 66 to the story of her family’s shop—her warmth was contagious 😊. As for the food, to be honest, it wasn’t amazing: the hamburger patty was average, and the fries were just "filling enough." But it made up for it with affordable prices—you could get a full meal for around $10 per person. In fact, coming here wasn’t just about eating; it was about supporting this old shop. Listening to the lady talk about local things took away half the tiredness of the journey～ 📸 Stop 2: Ed Galloway's Totem Pole Park – An 80-Year-Old "Totem World" A super cute niche park! The most special thing here is the large and small totem poles—brightly colored and exaggerated in shape. Some are carved with animals, others hide mythological stories. It’s said they’re 80 years old, and when the sun shines on the totems, every photo turns out great 🎨. There’s also a small gift shop next to the park, selling totem-themed keychains and postcards at great prices. We originally wanted to climb the park’s iconic tower, but were told it wouldn’t open until March, so we had to miss out regretfully. But just wandering around these playful totems was healing enough～ 🏢 Stop 3: J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum – A Museum Hiding a "Weapon Universe" It’s no exaggeration to call it the "world’s largest weapons collection!" As soon as we entered, we were shocked by the rows of guns—from old rifles to modern pistols, neatly displayed in glass cases, with labels detailing their years and historical backgrounds 🔫. The bigger surprise was that there’s more than just weapons here! Around the corner, there’s another exhibition area filled with exquisite vases, vintage musical instruments, and carved saddles—suddenly switching from "tough" to "artistic" mode. After exploring, we realized the curator not only loves weapons but also collects so many cross-category treasures—it was fascinating～ 📸 Stop 4: Blue Whale of Catoosa – A Blue Whale Landmark That’s Both Cute and "Creepy" This is definitely the most "viral" niche check-in spot on Route 66! A huge blue whale "lies" in a small pond. It’s said to be the "Santa’s mount" in local legends. From a distance, it’s round and super cute, but up close, the whale’s eyes and expression look a bit weird—after staring at it for a while, it even feels a little creepy 😂. Though it’s just a simple sculpture, its uniqueness makes it worth a visit. Since we were already there, we bought a blue whale sticker as a souvenir and stuck it in our notebook to mark the check-in～ #StartTheNewYearWithATrip #Route66 #USRoadTrip #USTravel #USSelfDriving #Route66WinterRoadTrip #Oklahoma #TravelLin #RoadTrip

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Route 66 Road Trip Day 12 | 6 Stops in OklahomaOn the 12th day of the

On the 12th day of the road trip, we set off from Commerce and headed to Tulsa. The total distance was 102 miles (about 164 kilometers), and we originally planned to arrive in half a day, but ended up spending 7.5 hours because we stopped to explore along the way! There were no stunning natural landscapes on this leg of the journey, but it was filled with small, welcoming shops and unique niche landmarks—each stop was worth savoring slowly～ 🍽️ Stop 1: Dairy King – A Family-Owned Shop Warmed by an Elderly Lady Shortly after setting off, we came across this "Dairy King." Though it’s a humble fast-food spot, it’s a family-run business that’s been around for years in the local area! The elderly lady who served us was quite old, but she was full of energy. As soon as she saw us, she enthusiastically struck up a conversation, chatting about the history of Route 66 to the story of her family’s shop—her warmth was contagious 😊. As for the food, to be honest, it wasn’t amazing: the hamburger patty was average, and the fries were just "filling enough." But it made up for it with affordable prices—you could get a full meal for around $10 per person. In fact, coming here wasn’t just about eating; it was about supporting this old shop. Listening to the lady talk about local things took away half the tiredness of the journey～ 📸 Stop 2: Ed Galloway's Totem Pole Park – An 80-Year-Old "Totem World" A super cute niche park! The most special thing here is the large and small totem poles—brightly colored and exaggerated in shape. Some are carved with animals, others hide mythological stories. It’s said they’re 80 years old, and when the sun shines on the totems, every photo turns out great 🎨. There’s also a small gift shop next to the park, selling totem-themed keychains and postcards at great prices. We originally wanted to climb the park’s iconic tower, but were told it wouldn’t open until March, so we had to miss out regretfully. But just wandering around these playful totems was healing enough～ 🏢 Stop 3: J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum – A Museum Hiding a "Weapon Universe" It’s no exaggeration to call it the "world’s largest weapons collection!" As soon as we entered, we were shocked by the rows of guns—from old rifles to modern pistols, neatly displayed in glass cases, with labels detailing their years and historical backgrounds 🔫. The bigger surprise was that there’s more than just weapons here! Around the corner, there’s another exhibition area filled with exquisite vases, vintage musical instruments, and carved saddles—suddenly switching from "tough" to "artistic" mode. After exploring, we realized the curator not only loves weapons but also collects so many cross-category treasures—it was fascinating～ 📸 Stop 4: Blue Whale of Catoosa – A Blue Whale Landmark That’s Both Cute and "Creepy" This is definitely the most "viral" niche check-in spot on Route 66! A huge blue whale "lies" in a small pond. It’s said to be the "Santa’s mount" in local legends. From a distance, it’s round and super cute, but up close, the whale’s eyes and expression look a bit weird—after staring at it for a while, it even feels a little creepy 😂. Though it’s just a simple sculpture, its uniqueness makes it worth a visit. Since we were already there, we bought a blue whale sticker as a souvenir and stuck it in our notebook to mark the check-in～ #StartTheNewYearWithATrip #Route66 #USRoadTrip #USTravel #USSelfDriving #Route66WinterRoadTrip #Oklahoma #TravelLin #RoadTrip

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