Nearly all of the sights along Route 66 are things that are unique, from family owned truck stops, restaurants and other roadside attractions.  Before the Interstate Highway System and franchise this-franchise that, it was the local business owner that made a niche of his or her own to attract customers.

 

One of the more interesting attractions along the way is The Blue Whale, which is located in Catoosa, Oklahoma.  I've posted a picture or two of the fiberglass Blue Whale, which became a swimming park until it closed in 1988. 

 

You can still visit the park, but no swimming is allowed. 

 

This is part of the picnic area.  One can just imagine young children and their families running around and having a great time, sitting on the colorful seats of barrels and fish and eating a hot dog or fried chicken (don't go back into the water right away!) before getting the kids back into the station wagon where they will fall fast asleep from their frenetic activity and give Mom and Dad a precious few moments of peace.