Bethany

Historic RT 66 runs directly through Bethany’s Central Business District. In Bethany, Oklahoma, a museum dedicated to “Street Outlaws,” historical scenes on building walls, and several parks also reveal very different sides of the town. This gives you a clear choice when planning your trip between Route 66 and vehicle history, local imagery, and time in the park. When choosing accommodation, Bethany’s Central Business District can serve as a reference point for the Route 66 focus of your trip.

Route 66 and Vehicle History

The “Farmtruck and AZN's Route 66 Museum” is located on historic Route 66 in Bethany. It showcases some of the best-known classic vehicle modifications, authentic props, and exclusive memorabilia from the show “Street Outlaws.” You can also see some specialty vehicles that were built and driven in Oklahoma City. Visitors interested in modifications and vehicles will find a close-up look at the subject here; at the same time, the museum’s location places Bethany in the context of the historic route.

At the Bethany 66 Festival, visitors could see rows of classic cars at a car show and enjoy free live music throughout the day. For guests especially interested in classic cars, this is another part of Bethany’s Route 66 story; the car show and museum offer different ways to explore the subject of vehicles.

Historical Scenes in Bethany

The “Bethany Centennial Mural” depicts schools, the Bethany Depot, the first bank, and other local businesses. The scenes bring aspects of the town’s history to life, rather than focusing solely on Route 66. Palmer painted the historical scenes on the walls of several buildings in Bethany, Oklahoma, between 2010 and 2015. Visitors interested in how a town has developed can look for the different institutions and businesses depicted in the mural.

Parks with Different Features

The “Ripper Park Aquatic Center” has a community swimming pool, walking trails, and a soccer field. As you plan, you can consider which of these features best suits what you would like to do during your stay. The walking trails are also an option in their own right if you would prefer not to make your park visit solely about sports.

Eldon Lyon Park offers something different: it spans 60 acres and has nine baseball and softball fields. There are also 1.5 miles of walking trails. You can choose between playing ball on the fields and taking a walk on the designated trails. Walking trails are available at both Eldon Lyon Park and the Ripper Park Aquatic Center; baseball and softball fields are listed as features of Eldon Lyon Park.

Other places to discover include Edmond, Luther, Jones, Del City and Midwest City.

For the broader travel overview: Oklahoma.