Tourism – The TCC Connection

May 20, 2026May 19, 2026

Cyrus Avery: The Visionary Behind America’s Mother Road

Before Route 66 became America’s most iconic highway, it began as nothing more than an idea – one that required vision, determination, and someone willing to bring it to life. That person was Cyrus Stevens Avery, a Tulsa businessman and public servant whose efforts helped shape not just a roadway, but a lasting piece of American identity. Known today as…

Jesse Steen07 mins

Cyrus Avery: The Visionary Behind America’s Mother Road

February 12, 2026April 3, 2026

History Behind The Rock Cafe: A Route 66 Icon – Review

As you cruise down the Mother Road, the vintage neon sign of the Rock Cafe illuminates the feeling of the classic American road trip. Located in Stroud, Okla., this historic restaurant has been around since 1939. Originally built by Roy Rives, the owner of H&P Service Station, and other members of the Stroud community, the…

Scout Haggard03 mins

History Behind The Rock Cafe: A Route 66 Icon – Review

January 24, 2026April 26, 2026

The Round Barn of Arcadia: A Unique Stop On Route 66

Along historic Route 66, in the small Oklahoma town of Arcadia, lies one of the most photographed buildings on the highway. The Round Barn of Arcadia has become a must-visit opportunity for travelers from all over the world. On a recent afternoon in October, a couple from Belgium stopped into the barn. They came in…

Desiree Key07 mins

The Round Barn of Arcadia: A Unique Stop On Route 66

September 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Route 66: Insights from the Frontlines of Tourism – A Conversation with Tulsa’s Visitors Center 

Tourism is a budding industry in Tulsa. After being officially named the Capital of Route 66 on July 1, 2024, an influx of both national and international tourists has been seeking to experience what Tulsa has to offer.  In an interview with the Visitors Center’s Kenny Smith and Jonathan Huskey, TCC Connection explores the dynamics…

Miriam Nantumbwe014 mins