SHAMROCK, TEXAS: ROUTE 66 CITY BORDERING OKLAHOMA

Shamrock is where you would go to capture the true spirit of vintage garages and diners—located in Texas, right near the Oklahoma border, this city is one of the highlights on historic Route 66 in Texas and Oklahoma. Conoco Tower Station is the main and popular attraction here, but other gems are also interesting and deservedly demand attention. From U-Drop Inn Café to Magnolia Gas Station, you are guaranteed a glimpse of some interesting architecture. 

CONOCO TOWER STATION

The tower at Conoco Station sits almost 100 feet tall and is the focal point of Shamrock’s Route 66. After the original owner of the building died in the 1950s, the lot and structures were sold off to different people over the years before the First National Bank of Shamrock purchased them in 1999. The bank donated the gas station and inn to Shamrock Town—restorations were conducted to ensure it looked the way it was in the 1940s. It now operates as a museum.

Location: Tower Station & Motel U-Drop Inn Cafe, 111 U.S. Rte 66, Shamrock

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U-DROP INN CAFE

U-Drop Inn Café is a historic place that sits next to Conoco Tower Station in Shamrock. This is a beautifully decorated building that used to serve as a cafe on route 66. Now it sits as a museum—it displays a typical retro cafe setting. The place is open to the public from 10 am to 5 pm, Monday to Saturday. They have a Facebook page for visitors’ information. Take time to go round the building for more interesting vintage displays. 

Location: Tower Station & Motel U-Drop Inn Cafe, 111 U.S. Rte 66, Shamrock

WESTERN MOTEL SHAMROCK

Western Motel is located right across the street from Conoco Tower Station and U-Drop Inn Café. This motel is operational and open to the public. The red brick building brings a different contrasting look to this neutral looking intersection dominated by the powerful presence of the Conoco Tower Station. 

Location: Western Motel, 104 E 12th Street, Shamrock

66 STAGE LINE 

66 Stage Line is a vintage store/market where you can get some nice retro pieces to decorate your home with. They also have rustic furniture for those who love this kind of style. The shop is open from 9 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Saturday. On Sunday it’s closed. 

Location: 66 Stage Line, 1100 North Main Street, Shamrock

While here also see: There is a green building near 66 Stage Line. It was Burrito Hut, a food shop, but it is now permanently closed. The address is 910 North Main Street, Shamrock.

NORTH MAIN STREET

North Main Street is the focal point of Shamrock’s Route 66. Here you have main attractions lining up or placed in smaller roads off this main street, and not too far off. Equally impressive is the ambiance and warmness created by vintage-looking buildings painted in nice colors. 

While here also see: A brown colored building on North Main Street is located opposite to Shamrock Fire Department, at 110 E 4th Street Shamrock

THE BLARNEY STONE

It might not be the actual big Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle in Cork, Ireland, but this monument in Shamrock holds a stone tablet that you can kiss. And just like the stone in Ireland—you are promised to get the gift of eloquence. The stone is at the pretty looking Blarney Stone Plaza and is open 24 hours.

Location: Blarney Stone (New Placement), Blarney Stone Plaza, 210 N Main Street Shamrock

SHAMROCK WATER TOWER

Shamrock Water Tower stands tall in the middle of Shamrock welcoming visitors to Route 66 in Texas. Open 24 hours, this historical landmark is surrounded by rich information on the history of the town written on the walls of a small park—artwork on events dating back to World War on the walls is also informative. 

Location: 210 North Main Street Shamrock

While here also see: Adjacent to Shamrock Water Tower are two pretty looking light blue and white buildings that will please your eyes. 

MAGNOLIA GAS STATION

Magnolia Gas Station is one of the highlights on Route 66 in Shamrock. This vintage filling station displays a truly retro picture-perfect gem—the gas pumps, the old truck parked on the lot, the colors of the building, everything magnifies the vintage look of Route 66. 

Location: Magnolia Gas Station, 204 North Madden Street, Shamrock

PIONEER WEST MUSEUM

Next to Magnolia Gas Station is The Pioneer West Museum which used to be 

The Reynolds Hotel. The exhibited items include cowboy artifacts and astronomical items. The museum is open from Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm. Saturday and Sunday it is closed. 

Location: Pioneer West Museum, 204 North Madden Street, Shamrock

While here also see: Where E 2nd Street meets North Madden Street there is a windmill and tractors parked near it. A perfect setting for a nice picture. 

HOTELS IN SHAMROCK, TEXAS

Best Western Plus Shamrock Inn & Suites: It is located on the North Main Street—where famous attractions such as U-Drop Inn Café are. This is a 3-star hotel in Shamrock. There are no hotels with higher stars in this city.

Western Motel Shamrock: Located very close to many attractions in Shamrock—it is located opposite Conoco Tower Station and U-Drop Inn Café—Western Motel is the ideal place. But most people see beyond the ideal location, they want to experience what it feels like staying at a historical route 66 motel. 

WHERE TO EAT IN SHAMROCK

Big Vern’s Steakhouse: This is a restaurant and bar selling steak and chicken dishes. It is open from 4 pm to 10 pm, every day. It is located at 200 E 12th Street Shamrock. 

While here also see: Clay Motor Company is a white used car dealer building located at 300 E 12th St, Shamrock, just a one minute drive from Conoco Tower Station & Motel U-Drop Inn Cafe. 

BRIEF HISTORY OF SHAMROCK

A long while back, Shamrock was home to different Indian tribes, but it was in the 1800s that an Irish immigrant, who had a sheep business, named the place Shamrock. Shamrock is the name of a plant in Ireland. 

Shamrock embraces its Irish heritage and celebrates Saint Patrick’s Day every weekend of March 17. On the day, there are parades, Irish food, drinks, and they crown Miss Irish Rose.

WEATHER IN SHAMROCK

Weather: From November to March the highest temperature is in the 50s and 60s °F (10 and 15° C), while lowest temperature averages 20-30°F (-6 to -1 °C). From May to September, high temperatures reach the 90s °F(30 °C) while low temperature goes down to 50°F (10°C). In April and October, high temperatures are in the 70s °F (21°C) and low temperatures in the 40s °F (4°C).