If you love visiting quirky places around Oklahoma, head west to Erick – The Redneck Capital Of The World – and visit The Sandhills Curiosity Shop. It’s a shop where nothing is for sale but the experience and atmosphere keep visitors coming back year and year. Take a look at what makes this shop a bizarre but fascinating Route 66 attraction.
Located in Downtown Erick, The Sandhills Curiosity Shop isn’t a building that can be overlooked. The shop is located in the oldest brick building in downtown and is plastered with roadside memorabilia on the outside.
spike_spiegel_47/TripAdvisor The building can accommodate up to 75 people, so if you have large groups or bus tours you should be able to squeeze in.
The star of the shop (and owner) is Harley Russell, also known as the “mediocre musician.” Harley will entertain you with his off-the-cuff humor and live performances when visiting the shop.
NZBred/TripAdvisor And most of the time you’ll find him dressed just like this!
The shop is more like a museum than a store. It’s filled with turn-of-the-century oak furniture, an array of artwork, junk, vintage and musical instruments and strange objects.
spike_spiegel_47/TripAdvisor Visitors sit around in these chairs as Harley sings and performs. He’ll entertain you with more humor than you can handle.
You’ll find a variety of objects that range from fascinating to bizarre.
Clotildemasi/Tripadvisor You could spend hours just looking at all the vintage items in the shop.
The store is filled from floor to ceiling with “stuff.” But you may not even notice it because the live entertainment is so riveting.
Tim O/Tripadvisor Refreshments are provided and donations are accepted.
This iconic Route 66 attraction is filled with many photo-ops, so get those cameras ready. Even if you don’t catch Harley at the store, the outside is worth visiting.
travelok.com The hours vary at The Sandhills Curiosity Shop. If you would like to call ahead before going, give Harley a call at 580-526-3738.
The Sandhills Curiosity Shop is located at 201 South Sheb Wooley Avenue, Erick, OK. It is near the Oklahoma/Texas border in western Oklahoma.
travelok.com The shop is located just a few minutes off I-40.
Have you ever visited Harley at The Sandhills Curiosity Shop? Tell us about your experience in the comments!
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The building can accommodate up to 75 people, so if you have large groups or bus tours you should be able to squeeze in.
NZBred/TripAdvisor
And most of the time you’ll find him dressed just like this!
Visitors sit around in these chairs as Harley sings and performs. He’ll entertain you with more humor than you can handle.
Clotildemasi/Tripadvisor
You could spend hours just looking at all the vintage items in the shop.
Tim O/Tripadvisor
Refreshments are provided and donations are accepted.
travelok.com
The hours vary at The Sandhills Curiosity Shop. If you would like to call ahead before going, give Harley a call at 580-526-3738.
The shop is located just a few minutes off I-40.
Please note: Some of the comments or entertainment at the store may be offensive to children.
Check out these other iconic Route 66 attractions in Oklahoma.
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