Clinton
The best Route 66 museum in the country
Clinton is home to the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum — widely considered the finest state-specific Route 66 museum on the entire highway. Well-curated exhibits walk you through each decade of the Mother Road's history with original artifacts, vintage cars, and multimedia displays.
Clinton was a natural overnight stop for Route 66 travelers, sitting roughly halfway between Oklahoma City and Amarillo, Texas. The Trade Winds Inn and Pop Hicks Restaurant have been feeding road-trippers since the highway's golden age.
exploreThings to See & Do
Oklahoma Route 66 Museum
CAN'T MISSWidely considered the best state-specific Route 66 museum in the country. Walk through each decade of the Mother Road's history with original artifacts, vintage cars, and multimedia exhibits.
restaurantWhere to Eat
Trade Winds Inn Restaurant
Diner$RT66 CLASSICA classic Route 66 diner attached to the historic Trade Winds Inn. Hearty American breakfast and comfort food in a nostalgic roadside setting.
Pop Hicks Restaurant
American$RT66 CLASSICA Clinton staple since 1936, feeding Route 66 travelers for nearly a century with home-style cooking, pies, and friendly small-town service.
Tips for Visiting Clinton
Budget 2 hours for the Route 66 Museum — it's the most detailed Route 66 museum on the highway.
Pop Hicks' homemade pies are legendary — save room for dessert.
Clinton is roughly halfway between OKC and Amarillo — a natural overnight stop.