Type of Attraction
Description
Tulsa’s Route 66 Rising is an iconic sculpture celebrating the Mother Road’s history and impact on Tulsa. The 70-foot by 30-foot structure was dedicated in 2019 and sits along the Mother Road’s original 1926-1932 alignment. The artist behind this historic piece, Eric F. Garcia, was inspired by the Dust Bowl-era Depression and the Mother Road’s message of hope. Located inside the Cyrus Avery Traffic Circle, named after “The Father of Route 66.” It celebrates the contributions of Tulsan Cyrus Avery to Route 66.