Clinton (Oklahoma)

Clinton is a city of 9,000 people (2010) in the Great Plains Country of Oklahoma. It was platted in like 1902, but what really seemed to make it bloom was when it became a service-oriented community towards Route 66 travel, with cafes, motels, and filling stations to accommodate travelers. Even the King (Elvis Presley) was known to stay here a couple times. == Get in == == Get around == == See == 1 Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, 2229 W Gary Blvd, ☏ +1 580-925-0512. Feb 1-Apr 30 and Sep 1-Nov 30: M-Sa 9AM-5PM, Su 1PM-5PM. May 1-Aug 31: M-Sa 9AM-7PM, Su 1PM-6PM. Dec 1-Jan 31: Tu-Sa 9AM-5PM, Su-M closed. $4 adults, $3 seniors, $1 children 6-18, children 5 and under free with paid admission. Cheyenne Cultural Center, 22724 U.S. Rte 66, ☏ +1 580-323-6224. It was founded to preserve the Cheyenne people's way of life. The site has become a regional interpretive center for Cheyenne history and culture. Sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places: Clinton Armory Crawford House McLain Rogers Park, specifically the art-deco entrance arch. Y Service Station & Café == Do == Water-Zoo Clinton Indoor Water Park, 1900 Boulevard of Champions (next to I-40 exit 65A), ☏ +1 580-323-9966. F-Su 10AM-8PM. This indoor water park looks pretty enticing from the freeway, but people sometimes complain that the water and ambient air temperature are freezing and detract from their experience. Acme Brick Park, 600 S 28th St, ☏ +1 580-323-4572. A municipal park with ponds and train rides and a trail. == Buy == == Eat == == Drink == == Sleep == There are plenty of hotels along I40. The Econolodge offers a cheap alternative with wifi at exit 45A. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clinton, 2000 Boulevard of Champions. Next to the water park and with its own indoor pool in case that one is too cold. Tel: +1 580-323-1950. == Go next ==