world's largest totem pole

janetd429

We were there to visit at the Totem Pole Park on Valentine's Day, after eating and driving around. We hadn't been there in years. It is a very unique and fun place to visit. There is a gift shop there, tables for a picnic lunch, and lots of totem poles (one huge, several other smaller ones) to get your picture with. It's one of Oklahoma's neat little sites that you can say you've seen. And it's not too terribly far from the Blue Whale in Catoosa, either!

393deank

One of the most unusual attractions you will ever see. Totem poles throughout the park including the 90' one that took 11 years to build. Try to catch this attraction when the "fiddle house" is open. Unbeleiveable!

256margeb

We were busy hunting for Rt. 66 interesting sites. We had to backtrack a little because we missed the turn. However, it was worth it. There were all kinds of concrete items on the grounds all brightly painted. There was also a little museum with many carved violins with inlays. The groundskeepers ran the gift shop and there were about 10 people there when we were there. Fun place to visit.

NeilMavis

A great place for a family or couples picnic to take in the Route 66 Americana. Several tables available for a picnic, plenty of parking. No food was available on site, and the nearest restaurants where several miles either east or west. If you try to get there from the turnpike, not that you can exit northbound, but cannot get back northbound on the turnpike without a long detour. Southbound on the turnpike, you cannot exit. You'll need to take the Rt 66 exits.

Okieamber

This is simply what it is. The World's Largest Totem Pole! Most might not be interested, but for me I was very happy. I am a Native American, so I found it just really cool. It is tall. Taller than you would think. You also get to walk inside and look up, very fun. There are many other statues around the totem pole and a gift shop that I did not go into. If you are in the area it is fun to just stop by. All they ask is a donation if you so feel led.

748trevorh

This was an unusual attraction which had a hidden secret in the fact the builder also made violins. He also had a wooden art piece around a Swiss castle

smudge073

The staff in the gift shop were so helpful and friendly and told a lot of information about how things started off here and the founder of the largest totem pole. It was nice to be able to relax outside for a while and have a break from driving just enjoying the scenery and the friendly people.

137jakev

The park was positioned next to a house, and felt very much like a backyard. The large totem pole (indeed very tall) is brightly painted and shows a myriad of design as it climbs up and up and up to a point. The recent ice storm left a beautiful set a crystal trees surrounding, which was very nice to look at-in my opinion. Not much can be done, besides picnic, sight see, and take some photos. I did all three and enjoyed myself.

tommieh640

This wayside park has various totem poles in different styles, all old. The museum/gift shop was closed although we visited during hours posted as being time that it should have been open. We had been recommended to go visit this unusual county park and museum by a clerk in the drug store. We were told the museum had an assortment of violins. The building was small so the exhibit could not have been very big. The totem poles were erected by one individual years ago. Most are bright colors although some were faded. A little kitschy but still interesting to see.

3melissam3

a bit of oddity but fascinating-areas to picnic or just rest a bit-history of this spot is interesting & worth the jaunt

dd65stang

We stopped here, trying to hit all of the Route 66 iconic stops.Unfortunately for us, we were there before the gift shop opened. But we walked around, looking at all of the different and beautiful designs on the totem poles. This location is a little out of the way, but the scenery to get here is very pretty and peaceful.Worth a stop if you have a little extra time, and want some really neat photos to take home !!

hollyb738

This is a very interesting roadside attraction on the Route. Must see if you're into the "Giant Alerts" in the guide.

rangercatfish

I rated this five stars because I'm a Route 66 roadie, and love kitchy stuff like this. Technically, this is the world's largest CONCRETE totem pole. (There's others in Alaska, Canada and Washtington State that are wooden). This one's six stories high, 30 feet in diameter, and just off Route 66 in Foyil, Oklahoma. The materials on Ed Galloway, the guy that built it are interesting. Well worth the detour, because Foyil is also the home of Andy Payne, the guy that won a 3,400 mile intercontinental foot race in 1928. So after checking out the totem pole, go find Andy's monument. A lot of fun when you're having a road trip, and one of those places where you want to have your picture taken waving to Mom.