Oklahoma is full of interesting places and landmarks, and one of those is Route 66’s Ribbon Road. Ribbon Road, also known as Sidewalk Highway, is a historic section of Route 66 that is one of the rarest roads in all 2,400 miles of The Mother Road. So what makes this highway so interesting? It’s only nine feet wide. Yep, you heard that right… the highway is just a bit wider than your average sidewalk.
This stretch of road is 15 miles long and runs from Miami to Afton. It predates Route 66, as it was built in the early 1920s, but it was part of the original Route 66 and is known as the “Birthplace of Route 66."
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Rumor has it that when the road was being built, Oklahoma didn’t have it in the budget so instead of shortening the distance of the road, they cut the width in half.
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The road has a layer of gravel over it and is not in good shape. In fact, Google has the location marked as temporarily closed, but some visitors say it’s still open.
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Visitors from all over the world make their way to Miami to get pictures of this historical highway and to see it in person.
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Along the route you’ll come across some Route 66 signage and points of interest.
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There are also some farms and homes along this stretch of highway, so please respect their privacy and do not enter the gates.
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You’ll also cross over a bridge. Be sure and drive slowly since you’re on gravel and enjoy driving on a piece of history.
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Oklahoma is home to some fun and quirky places. One of these eccentric places is Shattuck Windmill Park & Museum – home to a large collection of windmills dating back to the 19th century. In fact, there are over 50 of them in this little town, and you’ll want to plan a visit to see all of them.
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Address: Route 66 Ribbon Road/Sidewalk Highway Landmark, E 140 Rd, Miami, OK 74354, USA
