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Photo: G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Large blue whale in a swimming hole as novelty architecture. Picnic area.
The Blue Whale of Catoosa is a waterfront structure, just east of the American town of Catoosa, Oklahoma, and it has become one of the most recognizable attractions on old Route 66.
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Maritime Education Center with videos and a small artefact collection describing the Port’s history and economic impact on Oklahoma. The furthest inland, ice-free international seaport in America serves as head of navigation for the 445-mile McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, which leads to the Mississippi River. A self-guided driving tour of the port is permitted (M-F 8AM-4:30PM) but you must remain in your vehicle.
Nature Conservancy center, with hiking and natural habitat. Rock cliffs and caves make for interesting views.