The Birthplace of America’s Mother Road. Stretching from Chicago to Los Angeles, historic Route 66 has been immortalized by Nat King Cole's 1946 hit song. Today, you can get your kicks at Tulsa's Route 66 revitalization, including the Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza (opening TBD). Known as the "Father of Route 66," Avery lobbied Congress in 1926 to make "The Main Street of America" a national highway - making Tulsa known as the Route 66 birthplace. The historic piece of Americana followed what is now 11th Street.
