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Kansas Route 66 Sign

Kansas Route 66 Sign, September, 2007, Kathy Weiser.

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Old Phillips 66 in Baxter Springs, Kansas

Old Phillips 66 in Baxter Springs, Kansas,

Kathy Weiser, May, 2004.

 

SITES AND ATTRACTIONS

Baxter Springs Heritage Center and Museum - Displays on the Baxter Springs Massacre, Civil War artifacts, Native Americans and Route 66.  740 East Avenue, P.O. Box 514, Baxter Springs Kansas 66713, 620-856-2385.

Baxter Springs National Cemetery - Labeled as the 2nd oldest military cemetery in the nation. It is off  of US-166 and 2 miles west of town.

Bilkes Western Museum - Features full size mural of the longhorn cattle drive on the side of the building plus a western museum located upstairs. Free Admission, 11th and Military Avenue (Historic Route 66).  Open Mon. - Sat., 9:00am - 6 pm 
 

WHERE TO STAY

Baxter Inn-4-Less - Baxter Springs, Kansas

Little Brick Inn - The property has 7 total guest accommodations with private bath, 3 suites and 2 conference rooms.  1101 Military Ave 620-856-5646 Baxter Springs, Kansas

 

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The Whole 66 Package - EZ66 Guide, Eight State Map Series, Route 66 Dining & Lodging Guide, and Images of 66. Retails for $73.80, but you get it here for $66.95. Save money on the books and on shipping. Ships Priority Mail.

 

EZ66 Guide for Travelers by Jerry McClanahan  Route 66 eight state map series  Route 66 Dining and Lodging Guide  Images of Route 66 by David Wickline

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