Take a nostalgic drive along the entire Kansas stretch of Historic Route 66 from Galena to Baxter Springs. Discover classic Americana, the Rainbow Bridge, and the iconic Cars on the Route landmark in this unforgettable 13-mile road trip.
🌾 Great Plains
Explore the Great Plains with scenic drives across ND, SD, NE, KS, and OK. From prairie backroads to historic trails, enjoy wide skies and quiet highways.
The Great Plains stretch across the heart of America, offering wide-open skies, golden fields, and a quiet sense of freedom that’s best experienced from behind the wheel. From the rolling prairies of North Dakota and South Dakota to the flat, seemingly endless roads of Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma, this region invites you to slow down, breathe deep, and enjoy the journey.
Road trips through the Great Plains are marked by subtle beauty and rich history. You’ll pass through small towns where grain elevators touch the sky, roadside diners still serve pie and coffee, and monuments to pioneer trails and Native cultures dot the landscape. Major routes like U.S. Highway 83 and Interstate 35 serve as backbones through the region, but it’s the two-lane highways and forgotten farm roads where you’ll find the real stories.
Whether you’re chasing storm clouds across Kansas, exploring the Badlands of South Dakota, or following Route 66 through the red-dirt hills of Oklahoma, the Great Plains offer a unique blend of solitude and significance. This is where America’s frontier spirit still lingers—and where every long horizon promises a new discovery.
States in the Great Plains 🌾
Explore 🌾 Great Plains
Historic Route 66: Adrian – Texas
Experience the charm of Historic Route 66 in Adrian, Texas—the official midpoint of the Mother Road. Visit the Midpoint Café, snap a photo at the famous sign, and enjoy the wide-open beauty of the Texas Panhandle.
Historic Route 66: McLean – Texas
Drive 2.5 miles along Historic Route 66 through McLean, Texas, from I-40 Exit 143 to Exit 141, with a stop at the recreated Phillips 66 station for a glimpse of mid-century travel nostalgia.
Historic Route 66: Shamrock – Texas
Drive 3 miles through historic Shamrock, Texas, on Route 66, passing landmarks like the U-Drop Inn Café and vintage roadside relics that tell the story of the Mother Road.
Historic Route 66: Hydro to Weatherford – Oklahoma
Cruise Historic Route 66 from Hydro to Weatherford, Oklahoma, passing Lucille’s Historic Highway Gas Station and rolling prairie landscapes on this short but iconic stretch of the Mother Road.