John's Place Arcadia Oklahoma - The Traveling Locavores

John’s Place in Arcadia, Oklahoma is a very quirky local art gallery. It celebrates anything and everything related to Route 66, hence its alternative name OK County 66.

Old aqua VW Beetle parked outside a building at John's Place Arcadia Oklahoma

Welcome to John’s Place

Odd red vehicle under a car port at John's Place Arcadia Oklahoma

Future or Past?

Steve in a blue sweatsuit standing next to an old black hotrod at John's Place Arcadia Oklahoma

A Hotrod for Steve

This free roadside attraction features a fabulous and quite varied collection of antique cars, Route 66 memorabilia and historical artifacts.

Rusty antique stove sitting outside of John's Place Arcadia Oklahoma

Outdoor Kitchen

Neon green man with red cap inside John's Place Arcadia Oklahoma

“I come in peace”

When we arrived with were given a warm welcome by the owner himself, John Hargrove, and his loving dog. You could tell immediately just how passionate John is about his collection. He was elated to share his extensive knowledge and wonderful stories.

Man with silver hair and black t-shirt is owner of John's Place Arcadia Oklahoma

Proud Owner John Hargrove

Old billboard for the ending location of Route 66 in Santa Monica CA at John's Place Arcadia Oklahoma

The Finish Line

Gold antique racing car on display inside John's Place Arcadia Oklahoma

Old Racing Car

John Hargrove started OK County 66 after he retired. It is all grounded in his love for the Mother Road – Route 66. In John’s Place visitors get to experience miniaturized versions of major Route 66 attractions across the country, all in one place.

Red fire hose wheel is base of table and pair of chairs are upholstered with Route 66 fabric at John's Place Arcadia Oklahoma

Unique Table for Two

Signs from fast food restaurants at John's Place Arcadia Oklahoma

Bob’s Big Boy and Wimpy are in the house!

Inside the museum you’ll find all sorts of crazy things like “the Twin Arrows from Arizona, a representation of the logo for the Jackrabbit Trading Post, a Wigwam motel room, a Volkswagen Beetle nose down in the dirt and even a pond with a tiny replica of northeast Oklahoma’s famous Blue Whale.

Wigwam from the Wigwam Hotel and other memorabilia on display at John's Place Arcadia Oklahoma

5 Star Accommodations

Movie theater seats and tables with chairs in the party room that's available for rent at John's Place Arcadia Oklahoma

The Party Room is a perfect place to rent for a party!

Old wood outhouse and other oddities on display at John's Place Arcadia Oklahoma

An Outhouse In House

Steve even got to work the counter at a replica of a small Route 66 diner, serving Coke, No Pepsi,

Steve behind the counter at a diner offering a bottle of Coke at John's Place Arcadia Oklahoma

Welcome to Steve’s Good Times Diner

Just one more piece of strange memorabilia on display at John's Place Arcadia Oklahoma

Military Relic

There is even a party room on site that seats a few dozen people and has a movie screen playing iconic Mother Road imagery. The room is for rent for a fun and intimate party. Renting the party room is how John keeps the museum open and free to all who want to enjoy his beloved collection.

Rusty old VW Beetle half submerged in the dirt at John's Place Arcadia Oklahoma

Another One Bites the Dust

The front part of this VW Beetle is coming through the exterior wall of John's Place Arcadia Oklahoma. The rest is inside!

The VW coming out of the building

Half of a VW Beetle is available to sit in inside John's Place Arcadia Oklahoma. The front is outside the building

Can actually be sat in, inside the building!

There is truly something to find in every inch of this property. There’s a knock-off Captain America motorcycle from the film Easy Rider, vintage gas pumps, old signs for Bob’s Big Boy and McDonald’s. I highly recommend planning a stop at this charming place on your next Route 66 or Oklahoma road trip.