Edmond, Oklahoma

Everything Edmond is known for

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Music in Edmond

Songs About Edmond

the interstate 35 waltz
garret t. capps & justin boyd
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Artists From Edmond

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Jeff Dodgen
country Pop: 4

Rivers & Roads in Song near Edmond

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Edmond.

U.S. Route 66 11 songs Interstate 35 27 songs Interstate 44 3 songs Highway I 40 10 songs Cimarron River 5 songs Canadian River 2 songs

History of Edmond

POPS 66 and the Giant Soda Bottle RoadyGoat

2007

At 660 W Highway 66 in Arcadia, on historic Route 66 northeast of Oklahoma City, a 66-foot soda bottle sculpture nicknamed 'Bubbles' stands beside a glass-and-steel soda ranch called POPS. Designed by Oklahoma City architect Rand Elliott and opened in 2007, the four-ton bottle is built from stacked steel rings studded with thousands of color-shifting LEDs that put on a light show after dark, an early use of programmable LED public art. The height is a deliberate nod to the Mother Road. Inside, POPS stocks over 700 varieties of bottled soda, from ordinary colas to oddities like buffalo wing, ranch dressing, and bacon flavors. It's a modern roadside icon on one of the most storied stretches of American highway.

8.2 mi away

Oklahoma City, OK RoadyGoat

Oklahoma City rose from the red earth almost overnight. Picture it: the Land Run, 1889, a chaotic surge of humanity staking claims on land that had been designated unassigned. From that frenzy, a city was named, quickly incorporated, and began to take shape on the plains. Its elevation, over a thousand feet, meant drier air rolling in, and the scissor-tailed flycatchers, the state bird, became a common sight against the vast Oklahoma sky. Route 66, the Mother Road, wound its way through, bringing travelers and commerce, and in 1953, Sonic Drive-In, with its carhop service, was founded, offering a distinctly American experience. Even beneath the surface, a hidden history took root, an elaborate network of tunnels used for bootlegging during drier times. The city grew, fueled by government, energy, and aviation, industries that continue to shape its economy. But the city’s story is also etched with tragedy. April 19, 1995. The Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. An act of terror that claimed 168 lives, leaving an indelible mark on the city’s collective memory. Oklahoma City rebuilt, and continues to evolve, a testament to resilience rising from red soil.

13.4 mi away

Oklahoma City, OK RoadyGoat

Oklahoma City's story is one of sudden creation, born from the Land Run. The arid, red-soil landscape, punctuated by scissor-tailed flycatchers, might not seem the most obvious place for a major city. But the convergence of the Santa Fe and Rock Island railroads, coupled with the promise of land ownership, drew settlers and established it as a transportation hub. Route 66 later solidified this role, bringing travelers and commerce through the heart of the city. While government, energy, and aviation sectors form the backbone of its economy, Oklahoma City's draw extends beyond business. The city carries a weight of history, marked by the tragic bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, now a memorial that stands as a testament to resilience. But locals might tell that the true appeal lies in its unexpected blend of big-city amenities and a distinctly Oklahoman spirit. Sonic Drive-In, a local institution, exemplifies this – a nostalgic experience that reflects the city's down-to-earth character. Even the city’s hidden past, like the tunnels used for bootlegging, hints at a complex narrative that attracts both residents and visitors alike.

13.4 mi away

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

1955

Founded in 1955, this Oklahoma City museum houses one of the finest collections of Western art and artifacts in the world.

8.5 mi away

Pops 66 Soda Ranch

2007

A modern Route 66 landmark in Arcadia featuring a 66-foot illuminated soda bottle and over 700 varieties of bottled soda.

7.4 mi away

The Round Barn

1898

Built in 1898, this unique round barn in Arcadia became one of the most iconic Route 66 landmarks in Oklahoma.

8.2 mi away

Oklahoma City National Memorial

1995

Memorial to the 168 people killed in the April 19, 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history.

13.1 mi away

1889 Land Run Starting Point

1889

On April 22, 1889, an estimated 50,000 settlers lined up to claim two million acres of unassigned land in one of the most chaotic events in American frontier history.

19.1 mi away

Things to Do in Edmond

historical 13.1 mi away
Oklahoma City National Memorial

168 empty chairs for the 168 lives lost in the 1995 bombing. Profoundly moving.
historical 15.6 mi away
Guthrie Land Run Site

Zero to 10000 people in one afternoon -- April 22 1889. The biggest land rush in history.
quirky 8.3 mi away
Arcadia Round Barn

Only round barn on Route 66. Bent green oak. Saved by 80-year-old Luther Robison.
food 13.5 mi away
Cattlemen's Steakhouse

Oklahoma City's Stockyards icon since 1910. Won in a dice game. Presidents and cowboys eat the same T-bone at the same counter.
historical 14.6 mi away
Blue Belle Saloon

Opened on Land Run day 1889. Tom Mix bartended here. Oklahoma oldest saloon.
historical 15.5 mi away
Logan County Courthouse (Capitol Theft)

On June 12 1910 the governor sent an agent at 1 AM to steal the state seal and move the capital to OKC.
historical 15.7 mi away
Scottish Rite Masonic Temple

One of the largest Masonic temples in the world: 260x470 feet with 16 limestone columns.
quirky 9.1 mi away
POPS on Route 66

A 66-foot soda bottle and 700+ varieties of pop on Route 66. LED lights at night.

Everything Near Edmond

326 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

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