The Blue Whale of Cartoosa
The Blue Whale of Catoosa is a wooden structure, just east town of Catoosa.
The Whale has become one of the most recognizable attractions on old Route 66.
Hugh Davis built the Blue Whale in the early 1970s. It was anniversary gift to his wife Zelta, who collected whale figurines.
On the property by the small lake the traveler find some picnic tables and a rest room.
Name of the Roadside Attraction: | Blue Whale |
Parking: | yes, several parking spots |
Time required: | 10-30 Minutes |
Descripton: | The blue Whale is a famous roadside attractions along Route 66 |
Next town: | Cartoosa, OK - Tulsa, OK |
Findable: | easy - next to the road |
Fee area: | no |
Giftshop: | no |
Food or drinks: | no |
Kind of attraction: | Roadside |
Best time to vistit: | all year (very crowded on weekends) |
Address: | 2600 Rte 66, Catoosa, OK 74015, USA |
Directions: | Follow Route 66 from Claremore to Tulsa |
Opening Hours: | 8-6 daily |
Last visited: | October 2013 |