Miami
Coleman Theatre & Route 66 entry
Miami (pronounced my-AM-uh by locals) marks Route 66's entry into Oklahoma from Kansas and is home to the 1929 Coleman Theatre Beautiful, a lavishly ornate Spanish Colonial Revival vaudeville theatre that still hosts performances and offers free tours.
The Coleman Theatre was built by zinc mining magnate George L. Coleman Sr. at a cost of $590,000 — an astronomical sum in 1929. The interior features gold leaf, carved mahogany, a Wurlitzer pipe organ, and elaborate Spanish-inspired detailing. Free guided tours run throughout the week, and the theatre still hosts live performances and community events.
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Coleman Theatre Beautiful
CAN'T MISSThis lavishly ornate 1929 Spanish Colonial Revival vaudeville theatre features gold leaf, carved mahogany, and a pipe organ. Still hosts performances and offers free guided tours.
restaurantWhere to Eat
Waylan's Ku-Ku Burger
Burger$RT66 CLASSICA roadside classic since 1965, serving old-fashioned burgers, shakes, and fries from a charming walk-up window with a cuckoo clock theme.
Tips for Visiting Miami
Locals pronounce it 'my-AM-uh' — not like the Florida city.
The Coleman Theatre free tour is one of the best deals on Route 66.
Miami is the first Oklahoma town from Kansas — fill up and grab lunch here.