The route begins at the Kansas-Missouri state line and follows the old route for 13.2 miles through Galena, Riverton, and Baxter Springs to the Kansas-Oklahoma state line.
According to wibw.com, "There are museums, collections, murals and ghost writing that tell the local history of life along the route. A traveler can drive over many of the original structures of “The Mother Road,” including the only remaining Marsh Arch Bridge on Route 66, or explore the mining and railroad history of the area.
"Visitors can have a picture taken with the tow truck that was the inspiration for the character “Mater” from the 'Cars' movie or discover Schermerhorn Park and the Southeast Kansas Nature Center south of Galena. They can learn of the importance of hydroelectricity in Riverton or enjoy a stop at the Eisler’s Brother Store, the location of a 1920’s Route 66 gas station.
"The stories of Baxter Springs include Native American history, early battles of the Civil War, a frontier cattle town and baseball. There are tours offered throughout the year and many dining and lodging facilities available for travelers as well as locations that offer Route 66 memorabilia for sale."
