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February 2024 by Winter Brrrd
You could spend five minutes here or you can spend an hour, especially at sunset. My kiddo absolutely loved this whale. It’s like an enormous whale figurine that you can be swallowed by.
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January 2024 by James Tate
I used to swim here, back in the early "70's". Can't do that anymore. That's why I only gave 3 stars.
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January 2024 by Wire Mesh Basket
Cool location, they had the whale all Christmas'ed out. Neat little gift shop, enjoyed chatting with the fellow working there. Does not appear that you can go upstairs, but you can walk through the main body of the structure. A Route 66 icon, and worth the stop. Has a little picnic area, but was too cold for a picnic when I was there!
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January 2024 by MegaTorinoman
Awesome road trip with our grandkids.
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January 2024 by Dan Houston
I was only in Tulsa Oklahoma for a weekend, but I can say without a shadow of a doubt that this is the Pearl of Oklahoma. I'm fairly well traveled. I've stood awe before the Statue of David. I've wept before the Mona Lisa. I've scaled the steps of Himalayan Buddhist monasteries. I've walked the entirety of the Great Wall of China. All of that pales and comparison to the Blue Whale of Catoosa. This is a must visit. If you are in Oklahoma, you owe it to yourself to make the pilgrimage to this modern marvel. I recommend bringing a tent and provisions for an extended silent retreat, at least two weeks, to ponder the wonder that is the Blue Whale of Catoosa.
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January 2024 by Tony Vance
Merry Christmas ??
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January 2024 by Henri Rönkkö
This was super fun place to stop by!They did have even a small giftshop, so I bought sticker of this place!I was sad to hear, that on year 88 this place was closed for swimmers☹️I said them that it would be a hit if they re open it! ? Oh, that rimmed! ?
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January 2024 by Matt Fedick
I grew up nearby, so anytime I am through the area I stop with my kids for a bit. This is a great place to swing by for a half hour or more. This didn't exist when I was young, but now there is even a small store to grab a Blue Whale collectable. Over the recent holiday my daughter grabbed a small Blue Whale mirror for her room and loves it. We live out of state now, so every time I see that mirror, it brings back good memories. Go check it out!
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January 2024 by Lisa Hall
Super cute Route 66 attraction with a nice little gift shop, walking paths and bathrooms! Ripley LOVED it!
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January 2024 by Mrs. Moya
Historic place to spend a moment of time.
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January 2024 by John Ingle
Swam here as a kid. Love to see this every time I drive by. Free fishing. Catch and release. Donations to them are welcome
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December 2023 by Thefabiosilva
??????? ROAD TRIP USA - ROUTE 66 ???????? PIC 6 - FINISHING 70% OF ROUTE 66 ON THE FAMOUS BLUE WHALE OF CATOOSA...??#Sunday I said goodbye to @route66official at @thebluewhaleofcatoosa and I will continue the journey until arriving at @southcarolina and during that date I will post all these moments. Today's photo is where I've always wanted to go since I was a child when I watched the @sessaodatardeoficial_ films and that I always saw generally traveling along @route66official and in one of these films I saw a family walking along @thebluewhaleofcatoosa and that made me want to visit this place . I tell you that for me it was one of the places I was always interested in visiting and I have already realized my dream of being in the most famous ??? of @usa. Follow my journey to @southcarolina and little by little I will share more information...????#sunday saying goodbye to the @route66official on the @thebluewhaleofcatoosa who is a waterfront structure, just east of the American town around @visitokc, and it has become one of the most recognizable attractions on old @route66official. By the way, this place holds so many memories and links to my past past, when America and it's Small Towns, Hard Working People on the @route66official, reflected the Pride and Love of @usa that made it the Greatest National the world had ever seen. Totally worth the drive and take a time on the places like this on the @route66official!!!??.....#sunday #thefabiosilva #youtube #tiktok #instagram #facebook #picoftheday #iphone13promax #travelusa #roadtrip #travelblogger #roadtripusa #travelgram #photography #naturephotography #instatravel #traveling #unitedstates #adventure #exploreusa #route66 #traveladdict #roadtonowhere #livinthedream #thebluewhaleofcatoosa ??? #catoosaroute66 #oklahoma #usa??????
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November 2023 by Roberta Peek
What a cute Route 66 attraction. They are going to be doing some renovations soon for the upcoming 100th anniversary of Route 66 so it should be interesting to see what they do. There is a gift shop on site with my favorite souvenir, the smooshed penny machine. Definitely fun to stop and walk around. It's free so that's a plus.
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August 2023 by Taylor Horn
This was on my bucket list of places to see on Route 66 and I’m so glad I finally got to visit this summer! The Blue Whale is the best kind of kitschy. The story behind it is also very heartwarming. I’m beyond thankful that it’s still here for travelers to see. I can only imagine what it must have been like back in the day. The whale truly gave us a smile!! ?
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August 2023 by Tiffany Smith
We stopped here today as a part of our route 66 passport adventures. We showed up a few mins after 4pm and the lovely couple from the gift shops saw the kiddos with their passports and they got out of their cars and unlocked the gift shop just to stamp them for the kiddos. It was so kind and truly made our day. The gentleman was telling the kiddos about all of the kids if fish in the water there. The blue whale has been closed for swimming since 1988, so go knowing that swimming is prohibited. The whale was so cool to walk through and the gift shop is adorable. There is also a snow cone stand on site. This is definitely worth stopping to see!
