The Blue Whale is a roadside Route 66 attraction in Catoosa, just south of Claremore and is one of the most recognizable icons on Route 66. Built in 1972 as an anniversary gift, the Blue Whale quickly became a local summer spot and family destination. They could jump off his tail into the pond, slide down his water-coated fins, and poke their heads out the holes in the whales head. Travelers stopped by to picnic, swim, or fish.
Now you can no longer swim, but it's still the perfect spot to picnic, stop for a photo opportunity, walk out onto the whale, and enjoy a Route 66 icon.