Stroud (Oklahoma) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Creek and Lincoln counties in Oklahoma, United States
About Stroud (Oklahoma)
Stroud was a popular rest stop on the famous US Route 66, the once-busy truck and passenger route fromChicagotoSanta Monica. In the 1950s many restaurants never closed, serving interstate travellers day and night. The section of 66 between Tulsa and Oklahoma City was one of the first to be bypassed by new four-lane Interstate highways. As the Turner Turnpike (I-44) is a toll road, Oklahoma 66 remains as a free alternate. Stroud's major claim to fame was a Tangier Factory Outlet Mall which was destroyed (along with many key local employers) during a series of tornadoes on May 3rd, 1999. It was never rebuilt; the town's recovery was slow and arduous. In 2001, while local rebuilding efforts were ongoing, Pixar crews were led by Route 66 historian Michael Wallis on a five-state tour throughBax
Top Attractions in Stroud (Oklahoma)
Explore the best things to see and do in Stroud (Oklahoma):
- ★Tatanka Ranch
Where to Eat in Stroud (Oklahoma)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Five Star BBQ & Steakhouse
- 🍴Rock Café
Where to Stay in Stroud (Oklahoma)
- 🏨Cattle Country Lodge
- 🏨Skyliner Motel
- 🏨Sooner Motel
Stroud (Oklahoma) Travel Guide Sections
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