Clinton (Oklahoma)

Clinton is a city of 9,000 people (2010) in the Great Plains Country of Oklahoma. It was platted in like 1902, but what really seemed to make it bloom was when it became a service-oriented community towards Route 66 travel, with cafes, motels, and filling stations to accommodate travelers. Even the King (Elvis Presley) was known to stay here a couple times.

• 🌍 Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, 2229 W Gary Blvd, ☏ +1 580-925-0512. Feb 1-Apr 30 and Sep 1-Nov 30: M-Sa 9AM-5PM, Su 1PM-5PM. May 1-Aug 31: M-Sa 9AM-7PM, Su 1PM-6PM. Dec 1-Jan 31: Tu-Sa 9AM-5PM, Su-M closed. $4 adults, $3 seniors, $1 children 6-18, children 5 and under free with paid admission. 
• Cheyenne Cultural Center, 22724 U.S. Rte 66, ☏ +1 580-323-6224. It was founded to preserve the Cheyenne people's way of life. The site has become a regional interpretive center for Cheyenne history and culture. 

Sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places:

• Clinton Armory
• Crawford House
• McLain Rogers Park, specifically the art-deco entrance arch.
• Y Service Station & Café

• Water-Zoo Clinton Indoor Water Park, 1900 Boulevard of Champions (next to I-40 exit 65A), ☏ +1 580-323-9966. F-Su 10AM-8PM. This indoor water park looks pretty enticing from the freeway, but people sometimes complain that the water and ambient air temperature are freezing and detract from their experience. 
• Acme Brick Park, 600 S 28th St, ☏ +1 580-323-4572. A municipal park with ponds and train rides and a trail. 

There are plenty of hotels along I40. The Econolodge offers a cheap alternative with wifi at exit 45A.

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clinton, 2000 Boulevard of Champions. Next to the water park and with its own indoor pool in case that one is too cold. Tel: +1 580-323-1950.