Route 66 Kicks and Bricktown Walks in Oklahoma City

In the Oklahoma City area, you will find Bricktown with lots of activities and some unique Route 66 attractions.

This was our final night on our trip visiting three national parks in west Texas and southern New Mexico: Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park for a quick stop, and White Sands National Park with a night in Santa Fe.

*In front of the Hampton Inn and Suites Oklahoma City-Bricktown*

BRICKTOWN STAY

We stayed at the Hampton Inn and Suites Oklahoma City-Bricktown, right in the heart of everything.

*View of the baseball field from our room.*

Some rooms overlook the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, home of the Oklahoma City Comets. Unfortunately, the team was away during our visit.

The hotel serves a continental breakfast and has a big pool with a shallow play area for young kids.

Address: 300 E Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Bricktown River Walk

To get to Bricktown, just walk south on Mickey Mantle Drive from the hotel. Watch for the entrance to the walkway along the Bricktown Canal. The canal area is a bit like Oklahoma City’s own version of the San Antonio River Walk.

Brickopolis Mini Golf

While crossing the canal, we spotted Brickopolis Mini Golf. It has 18 holes with obstacles, bridges, and waterfalls.

We didn’t have time to play, but if you’re interested, check their website for admission and hours.

Sculptures

As you walk, you’ll see the sculpture Inclined. It shows a bronze figure pushing a large white sphere up two metal poles.

*A lot of people pose with this sculpture!*

Above the canal, at the corner of Reno Avenue and Mickey Mantle Drive, you’ll find the sculpture Cloud Embrace. The words OKC appear in a cloud shape, and it lights up in different colors. It’s a great spot for a photo to remember your visit.

Bricktown Water Taxi

You can also take a Bricktown Water Taxi ride along the canal, where guides share interesting facts about the area.

On the Water Taxi, you’ll get a close look at the canal’s attractions, like historical monuments, colorful murals, and local landmarks. Check their website for admission and hours.

Back to the Hotel

After our walk, we returned to the hotel.

*The Oklahoma Streetcar is passing by the hotel.*

I saw a streetcar pass by the hotel. If you want to explore more of downtown, you can hop on the Oklahoma City Streetcar, which stops near the hotel and Bricktown.

We ordered pizza from a Domino’s nearby that I could walk to.

NEXT DAY: Route 66 Fun

Pops 66

Instead of driving straight on Interstate 44, we decided to follow part of historic Route 66 toward Tulsa, our next stop.

We stopped at Pops 66, where you can choose from over 700 kinds of soda. Our son picked a Japanese soda with a marble you push down to open—it was really unique.

The place is decorated with soda bottles and has lots of Route 66 merchandise to browse.

Outside, there’s a 66-foot LED soda bottle sculpture in front of the gas station and store. At night, it lights up for a great show.

While we were there, some people even rode up on horseback. There’s a spot to tie up your horse if you need it.

Hours: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m., Daily

Address: 660 OK-66, Arcadia, OK 73007

Heading Out on Route 66

Just up the road from Pops 66 is the historic Arcadia Round Barn. This red, round barn was built in 1898 and is now a well-known Route 66 attraction.

Arcadia Round Barn Address: 107 OK-66, Arcadia, OK 73007

*Giant pincushion marking the midpoint of Route 66 in Oklahoma.*

Finally, we got back on Interstate 44/Turner Turnpike in Wellston, Oklahoma, and headed home with a stop in Tulsa. At this intersection, there’s a new 25-foot “You Are Here” pushpin art installation. The pushpin marks the halfway point of the Oklahoma section of historic Route 66.