Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza, Oklahoma, United States

4.5 (39 reviews) Spent Ranking #29 in Tulsa Bridges

One of Many Things Tulsa Has to Offer

Tulsa has a number of things to see and do, but we chose a few that our travel time would allow. This is in an area that runs beside the Arkansas River. There is parking across the road, then you walk across the bridge with the Rt 66 sign on it. Then you can go down the steps once you have crossed the road to see the statue here up close. There is also a court of flags showing the flags of the 8 states along art 66. Cyrus Avery is known as the father of Rt 66. This is another one of those somewhat quick stops for some photos and then you move on. The drive along Riverside Drive here is lovely, seeing the lengthy walking/running trails and nature statues along the path.
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Address

Old 11th St Bridge , Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States.

Website

http://www.vision2025.info/project.php?project=cyrusaveryroute66memorialbridge&category=route66

Current local date and time now

Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 21:23

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4.5 based on (39 reviews)

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  • 4NJOYNC2CA 5:00 PM May 27, 2022
    Very cool spot on Route 66
    Take the time to park, walk across the bridge and walk over the Arkansas River. Great route 66 history, sculptures and neon. Take your time and read the history. Don't mind the spider webs.
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  • 4ReadRibbet 5:00 PM Oct 20, 2022
    Centennial Plaza Provides a Classic East Meets West Moment Along Route 66
    We were checking off tourist sites along Route 66 on our way out of Tulsa. Centennial Plaza was fairly easy to access without any cost. There is a parking area for the plaza on top of a nearby hill or you can park along the river and walk over to the site. This east meets west commemoration is a life-sized realistic sculpture of an automobile crossing passing with a horse and buggy. It provides a few really nice photo opportunities. You can actually climb up and walk across the bridge that spans over Route 66 (and is marked that way) while looking down on the Plaza and the nearby area. Informational displays provide a historical context. It celebrates Cyrus Avery who is often referred to as the father of Route 66.

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