Gary is an iconic figure on route 66 known from Chicago to LA. He loves to talk an share information about the road and his love for the road. He has good advice about attractions and places to eat and stay. He sells American made t-shirts and other route 66 souvenirs. Plan on staying a couple of hours, ""talk"" on his phone, get your picture taken with the route 66 flag, and get his signed autographed picture of the station. (free) Enjoy a free water or coke while you visit with him and other route 66 travelers. A DO NOT MISS STOP!
We stopped here as it is a favorite Route 66 attraction to many. We had a great time talking to Gary Turner. It is folks like him that make the Mother Road so special. I look forward to the day that I can stop here again. The world need more people like Gary in it.
Stopped by here on a route 66 road trip. Very beautifully restored old service station. Whiled away about half hour talking to owner on a pleasant spring afternoon. He is a mine of great tips on places to visit further west. Very interesting collection of old motor memorabilia in the garage on site. This guy is a true character and shows obvious delight in meeting people.
For Route 66ers, this is a must stop ... you are in for a treat, really nice place, lots of gaspumps and such ... don't miss it !!
We stopped to take photos as was closed. After a few minutes Gary came out of his house to talk to us. What a guy! He very proudly talked us through Route 66 stuff and then we sat on his deck and carried on talking. What a legend.he took some photos of us and me and him, he even gave me a t shirt. Great photo stop.
Gary was wonderful and entertaining. Was a little tough finding it but well worth it! Took loads of pictures,and Gary gave us a soda before we left.
We stopped and had a nice talk with Gary about the MOTHER ROAD. He has built a great gas station replica complete with vintage trucks on the site of an original gas station. If you love history and vintage automobiles and trucks...a must stop. He was able to draw us a map, give us a 8x10 photo and encourage us to stop at other sites on the ROAD!
Maravillosa visita!!. Que gran persona en todos los aspectos. Si vais a hacer la Ruta no dejéis de visitar este lugar. Debo reconocer que a lo largo de la Ruta nos hemos encontrado con muchas personas encantadoras, pero el primer lugar se lo reparten Gary y el Sheriff y los bomberos de Galena en Kansas.
This was a sight for tired eyes. What a wonderful world we stepped into while travelling Route 66. Gary Turner owner and guide was just wonderful. He knew his stuff and was very generous with his time and information. Could of stayed for hours just going through all the treasures there.
If traveling through this is a must stop. The owner knows his business and all that has happened on Route 66 over the years. Yes he loves his road history.