Our Route 66 Adventures: Circle Cinema

Date of Visit: June 22, 2025

While driving through Tulsa on the 1926-1932 alignment, we stopped at Circle Cinema for the Oklahoma Route 66 Passport stamp. We also checked out the Oklahoma Walk of Fame in the sidewalk in front of the theater.

Circle Cinema Oklahoma Walk of Fame


Circle Cinema Oklahoma Walk of Fame

Will Rogers Circle on Oklahoma Walk of Fame

Gene Autry Circle on Oklahoma Walk of Fame

SE Hinton Circle on Oklahoma Walk of Fame

Reba McEntire Circle on Oklahoma Walk of Fame

Of course, Mom got some popcorn and soda even though we didn't see a movie.

See full list of Our Route 66 Adventures here.

Our Route 66 Adventures: Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza

Date of Visit: June 21, 2025

The Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza is located on the east side of the 11th Street bridge that crosses the Arkansas River in Tulsa. It celebrates Cyrus Avery, who is considered the Father of Route 66.

There is a parking lot for the plaza across the street up a hill and a bridge can be used to cross the road and access the plaza.

The main feature of the Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza is the East Meets West sculpture with a horse-drawn carriage coming from the West meeting Cyrus Avery with his wife and daughter in a Model T coming from the East.

Cranking the Model T

Whoa!

On the west side of the plaza is the original 11th Street bridge that took Route 66 over the Arkansas River. It is now closed off with a gate and named Cyrus Avery Memorial Bridge.

Definitely plan to visit this plaza again on our Route 66 trip in 2026 because we did not realize until later that there is a pedestrian bridge behind it that goes under I-244 across the river and over to the neon sign park on the other side.

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Our Koffee Trail: Mea Cuppa Coffee Lounge

Date of Visit: July 9, 2025

Location: Mea Cuppa Coffee Lounge, Charleston, WV

Rating: ❤️ (Love)

As we passed through Charleston, West Virginia this morning, we stopped at Mea Cuppa Coffee Lounge.

I got a Pistachio Rose Latte. Mom got an April Shower (Lavender White Mocha). Dad got a Velvet Elvis (Dark Chocolate, Blackberry).

See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.

Our Koffee Trail: Winans Coffee & Chocolate

Date of Visit: July 8, 2025

Location: Winans Coffee & Chocolate, Wapakoneta, OH

Rating: 👍 (Like)

On our way to the cottage last week, we noticed a Winan's Coffee & Chocolate, but did not have time to make a stop since we wanted to make sure we made the last barge. We planned to visit the one we saw on our way home, but ended up at the one in Wapakoneta when I was searching to add it to the route and it popped up as the first one along the route. The other one would have been good, but it was much more fun to end up in Wapakoneta - Neil Armstrong's hometown.

Of course, when I saw the Route 66 Latte (pistachio, white chocolate) on the seasonal menu, I had to order that. Nora got a Frozen Hot Chocolate. Mom got a Caramel Kiss Latte. Dad wasn't going to get anything, but then he was intrigue by the seasonal Loopy Matcha Latte (matcha w/ lavender, raspberry, and blueberry).

There was a variety of coffees including a good number of decaf options. We got 2 bags of decaf and one regular for making at home.

Neil Armstrong Statue

On the way back to the car, we checked out some of the sculptures and memorials.

Astronaut Helmet Statue

Footprint on the Moon in Sidewalk

See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.

Our Koffee Trail: Coffee Depot

Date of Visit: July 8, 2025

Location: Coffee Depot, Goshen, IN

Rating: ❤️ (Love)

On our way back to South Carolina from Michigan, we stopped at Coffee Depot in Goshen, IN. This place has a drive thru, to go, and is also a sit down restaurant. If we had not already eaten before getting off the island this morning, we might have ended up doing the restaurant for breakfast. Dad says next time we are at cottage we should go here for breakfast one day and then stop at the RV Motorhome Hall of Fame and Museum, which we always have wanted to visit, on the way back to the cottage.

Nora got an Iced PB&J Mocha. I got On an Island Latte (coconut, macadamia nut). Mom got a Vanilla Almond Shaken Espresso. Dad got a Mexican Chocolate Latte.

See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.

Our Koffee Trail: 2nd & Main Coffeehouse

Date of Visit: July 6, 2025

Location: 2nd & Main Coffeehouse, Niles, MI

Rating: ❤️ (Love)

Probably would not have ended up on the route through Niles back to the cottage if things had gone as planned last night, but due to Nascar and Navy Pier fireworks we were unable to get access to Mom's condo building. Instead of driving around a third time and trying to be allowed onto the road we just decided to get out of the city. We ended up finding a hotel near the Indiana Dunes, which led to us being on the route through Niles rather than the more toll road route we tend to end up on if we choose fastest route from Chicago.

I got a Peach Cobbler Latte. Dad got a Macchiato. Mom got an Orange Cream Cold Brew.

Previous Visits to This Coffeeshop:

• July 5, 2024
• September 13, 2024

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Our Koffee Trail: Caffeine & Cream

Date of Visit: July 5, 2025

Location: Caffeine & Cream, Granger, IN

Rating: 👍 (Like)

On our way from Michigan to Illinois, we thought we'd stop at 2nd & Main Coffeehouse in Niles, MI, but we did not end up going that route. In Granger, we discovered Caffeine & Cream, which is a coffee and ice cream shop.

I got a Butter Pecan Caramel Latte. Dad got a coffee. Mom got a Cold Brew + Sweet Cream.

See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.